If you have relatives in Australia and if you have relevant skills, they may be able to sponsor you for a general skilled visa. This would make it easier for you to meet the relevant points for the application.

SKILLED MIGRATION

Skilled foreign nationals under 45 years of age and their dependent family members. The main applicant is required to supply a positive skills assessment by an Australian assessing body. In most cases you must pass a points test. Dependent family members can be included in your application and must also meet health and character requirements.

Criteria for Skilled Visa to Australia

Applicants need to meet the following requirements:

• • pass the “points test”
• • be under 45 years at the time of application
• • meet English language requirements
• • meet character and health requirements
• • meet skill and employment experience requirements
• • be invited by the Australian government to apply for this visa, because of submitting an Expression of Interest
• • be nominated by the relevant State government (subclass 190 visa only)