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Points Based Skilled Migration (subclasses 189, 190 and 489) visa
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AUSTRALIA
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action against them. If you have a concern about a registered migration agent, you should contact the Office
of the MARA. The Code of Conduct and complaint form are available from the Office of the MARA website.
Contents
Introduction
How to apply
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Skills assessment
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Part 2 Categories
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Lodging an application
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Self-assessment form
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19
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Overseas employment
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Australian employment
22
Professional Year
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Educational qualifications
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Australian study
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26
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Partner skills
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Health
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Character
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Integrity of application
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Introduction
This booklet is about the various Points Based Skilled Migration visas and their requirements and is
current at the date of publication. For the most detailed and current information on Points Based Skilled
Migration it is recommended you visit the departments website www.skillselect.gov.au
If you are applying for one of the Onshore Points Based GSM visas, such as the 885, 886 or 487 visa,
you will need to visit the departments website as this booklet does not contain any information on these
visa categories.
This booklet will assist you to understand the steps for applying for Points Based Skilled Migration to
Australia, assess your eligibility to apply, and to complete the application form with minimal, if any, help.
Please read all of this booklet as it will help you to understand what requirements you need to meet in
order to have your application for one of the Points Based Skilled Migration visas granted.
Part 1 contains information on the basic requirements you need to meet in order to have your application
accepted. If you are not able to meet these requirements then Points Based Skilled Migration is not the
right migration option for you.
If you are able to meet the basic Points Based Skilled Migration requirements you then need to select a
visa category. The categories and their visas are described in Part 2.
When you have selected the most appropriate visa for you, Part 3 will help you to assess your eligibility.
How to apply
You can only apply for these visas if you have received an invitation to apply for the visa. The invitation will
only allow you to lodge your application within a specified timeframe.
The invitation will provide instructions on how you are to lodge your application. You can only apply for
this visa online. A personalised link to the online application form is provided with the invitation.
ASPC
Assessing authority
Australian mission
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CRICOS
Date of completion
The date of completion of a tertiary qualification is the first date on which the
tertiary institution publicly notifies you that you have met the requirements for
the award. This notification can occur by letter, on the internet, by publication
in a newspaper, by e-mail, or by bulletin board at the tertiary institution. It is not
the date of conferral of your award. The date of conferral is the date that you
actually receive your degree.
De facto partner
A person is the de facto partner of another person (whether of the same sex or
a different sex) if the person is in a de facto relationship with the other person.
De facto relationship
For the purposes of a Points Based Skilled Migration visa application, a person
is in a defacto relationship with another person if:
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preceding the date of application.
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can establish that there are compelling and compassionate circumstances for
the grant of the visa.
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under the Social Security Act 1991, that states that the New Zealand citizen
was, for the purposes of that Act, residing in Australia on a particular date.
Applications for these certificates closed on 26 February 2004 (for further
details please contact Centrelink on 131 673).
In order for an eligible New Zealand citizen to be a sponsor they must meet
health and character requirements. The case officer processing the application
will advise whether health and/or character checks will need to be undertaken.
Employed
EOI
Expression of interest
IELTS
Invitation
If, after submitting your EOI under SkillSelect, based on the rating of your skills
and attributes and you have an occupation on the SOL, the Minister may issue
an invitation to make an application for a skilled visa.
Married relationship
OET
Partner
Pass mark
This is the total number of points you must score to pass the points test.
Check the departments website www.skillselect.gov.au for the current pass
mark.
Permanent visa
Permanent visa holders are able to enter, live and work in Australia indefinitely.
After a specified period they can apply for Australian Citizenship.
Points test
For Points Based Skilled Migration, you must pass a points test. The pass
mark changes from time to time. Before choosing a category to apply under,
you should do a self-assessment. More details about the points test and
self-assessment are given in Part 3.
Provisional visa
A Points Based Skilled Migration provisional visa allows the holder to enter, live
and work in Australia for a specified period. Provisional Points Based Skilled
Migration visas provide a pathway to permanent residence in Australia.
Regional Australia/low
population growth
metropolitan areas
The list of regional Australia/low population growth metropolitan areas for the
purposes of awarding points for studying and residence in regional Australia is
available from the departments website www.immi.gov.au/skilled/
If you are intending to apply under one of the Points Based Skilled Migration
categories, you must have a nominated occupation which is on the SOL at the
time you apply.
More details about the SOL are available from the departments website
www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol
SkillSelect
Sponsor
Spouse
Statutory Declaration
Substantive visa
Form 1071i
Form 1163i
Form 26
Form 80
Form 160
Note: All forms are available free of charge from the departments website
www.immi.gov.au/allforms/
Application requirements
Invitation to apply
You can only apply for this visa if you have been invited to apply for the visa. The invitation will be issued
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The invitation will provide instructions on how you are to lodge your application. You can only apply for
this visa online. A personalised link to the online application form is provided with the invitation.
Age
You must be under 50 years of age when you are invited to apply.
English language
The threshold English language requirement is Competent English, which is an International English
Language Testing System (IELTS) test result showing a minimum score of 6 in each of the four
components of the IELTS test or, an Occupational English Test (OET) attaining a score of at least B in
each of the fourcomponents of an OET as specified by the Minister. For some occupations, the
assessing authority may require a higher level of English as part of their skills assessment process.
You also meet the English language threshold if you hold a valid passport from, and are a citizen of, one
of the following countries:
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Nominated occupation
When you register your Expression of Interest (EOI), you must nominate a skilled occupation which fits
your skills and qualifications. Your nominated occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL).
More details about the SOL are available from the departments website www.immi.gov.au/skilled/sol
EOI score and assessed score
Once a prospective applicant has submitted their EOI, it will be ranked on the basis of the claims they
made about their skills and attributes. Invitations will be issued to those prospective applicants who
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about SkillSelect is available at www.skillselect.gov.au
If a prospective applicant receives an invitation to apply and makes an application, their application will be
assessed against the points test. In order to be granted a visa, they will have to meet the pass mark
currently set at 60 points. The points score assessed must also be equal or greater to the value of the
points that were claimed in the EOI.
To assess yourself and see if you meet the points test, see part 3.
Skills assessment
Before you receive an invitation, you must have had your skills assessed as suitable for your occupation
by an assessing authority for your nominated occupation.
You also need to find out if the occupation you have nominated requires you to be registered, licensed, or
be a member of a professional or industry organisation.
If your skills assessment was made on the basis of a qualification obtained in Australia while you were the
holder of a student visa, the qualification must have been awarded as a result of studying a CRICOS
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placement, nor can they give advice on the allocation of points.
In addition to your skills assessment, you may need to obtain licensing or registration in your occupation
before you can work in the state or territory where you settle. You may also require additional training or
membership of a particular industry association. Information on licensing, registration, industry
associations and a number of other skills recognition topics is available from the departments website
www.immi.gov.au/asri/
Evidence of this suitable skills assessment must be available at the time you are invited to apply.
Note: If you are not able to satisfy these requirements, you will NOT be eligible for Points Based
Skilled Migration
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Part 2 Categories
Points Based Skilled Migration visa categories
Permanent visas
Permanent visas are points tested visas, you will need to have sufficient skill points to reach the pass
mark. (See Part 3 Points test and self assessment).
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Provisional visas
Provisional visas provide a pathway to permanent residence for visa holders.
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Designated Areas
If you are applying for a Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) visa, and you are being sponsored by
an eligible relative, your sponsor must be a resident in one of the following designated areas:
State or Territory
Designated Area
Entire territory
Northern Territory
Entire territory
Queensland
South Australia
Entire State
Tasmania
Entire State
Victoria
Entire State
Western Australia
Entire State
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Postcodes inclusive
2311 to 2312
2328 to 2411
2420 to 2490
2536 to 2551
2575 to 2594
2618 to 2739
2787 to 2898
Northern Territory
Queensland
(except the greater Brisbane area and the Gold Coast)
4124 to 4125
4133, 4211
4270 to 4272
4275, 4280, 4285, 4287
4307 to 4499
4515
4517 to 4519,
4522 to 4899
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria
(except Melbourne metropolitan area)
3211 to 3334
3340 to 3424
3430 to 3649
3658 to 3749,
3753, 3756, 3758, 3762, 3764
3778 to 3781
3783, 3797, 3799
3810 to 3909
3921 to 3925
3945 to 3974
3979
3981 to 3996
Western Australia
(except Perth and surroundings areas)
6041 to 6044
6083 to 6084
6121 to 6126
6200 to 6799
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Lodging an application
It is important that you lodge your Points Based Skilled Migration application with all the documents
necessary to assess your application. Lodging a complete application assists case officers in making a
fair and complete assessment of your claims and results in faster processing times. Applications that are
not complete may be refused. You will find the checklist of the documents you must provide in support of
your application on the departments website www.skillselect.gov.au
Method of payment
In and outside Australia
Acceptable payment method for online applications is by credit card.
Note: The currency converter does not apply to internet applications paid for by credit card. The amount
paid will be the Australian dollar (AUD) amount. If your credit card is in a currency other than AUD, the
amount charged will be at the daily credit card rate plus any bank charges.
Skills assessment
Before you lodge an application for Points Based Skilled Migration, there will be a charge for the
assessment of your skills for your nominated occupation imposed by the relevant assessing authority. For
information about the assessing authorities see the departments website www.immi.gov.au/asri/
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Medical costs
You and members of your family may be required to undergo a medical and x-ray examination. The cost
of the examination is a matter between you and the approved Panel Doctor undertaking the examination.
Other costs
You should also be prepared to pay other costs associated with your application, such as those required
to obtain a character clearance (see page 31) from authorities in your country, and the cost of certified
translations of some documents.
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Pass mark
You must score sufficient points to reach the pass mark. The pass mark changes from time to time.
Check the departments website www.skillselect.gov.au for the current pass mark.
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Self-assessment
Complete the Self-assessment form as you go through the rest of this section. This will help you
determine what your indicative points score might be.
If you have a partner, it may be worthwhile to also obtain a skills and English language assessment for
your partner to see whose EOI may have the best chance of success.
If your partners skills are to be used to obtain partner skills points, a skills assessment for your partner
should be completed before you claim partner points in the EOI.
Self-assessment form
Complete this form as you go through the rest of this section
Note: A self-assessment should not be seen as a guarantee of success. Should you be invited to make
an application, this will be rigorously assessed on the information and evidence you provide, using the
pass mark which applies at the time of lodgement.
Points
Age (see page 19)
English language ability (see page 20)
Overseas employment (see page 21)
Australian employment (see page 22)
Professional Year (see page 23)
Educational qualifications (see page 24)
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points for
Age
At time of invitation
Points
1824 years
25
2532 years
30
3339 years
25
4044 years
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Note: If your age is 45 and above, but under 50 years, you are not prevented
from making a valid application for a Points Based Skilled Migration visa but
you will not be eligible to be awarded any points for age.
Evidence to support your application
Proof of age such as your birth certificate or passport should be included with your application.
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points for
Superior English
You have fully operational command of English
and handle complex detailed argumentation
well.
Proficient English
You have an operational command of English
with the ability to use and understand complex
language well and comprehend detailed
reasoning.
Standard
Points
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Note: For all Skilled Migration Points Based visas the threshold English
language requirement will be Competent English, which is a minimum score of
6 in each of the four components of the International English Language Testing
System (IELTS) test or an Occupational English Test (OET) attaining a score of
at least B in each of the fourcomponents of an OET as specified by the
Minister. No points will be awarded for Competent English.
Evidence to support your application
You need to ensure you are able to provide evidence of the level of your English language ability
attained at time of invitation. IELTS has an academic test and a general training test. Unless you are
required to do otherwise by your assessing authority you only need to take the general training test.
You will need to provide your IELTS test result as evidence of your English language ability. You only
need to provide the Test Report Form (TRF) Number that is on your IELTS certificate.
Test results must be no more than 3 years old at the time you apply.
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points for
Overseas employment
Points
In the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an invitation, you have been employed
outside Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled
occupation, for a period totalling at least 36 months (3 years).
In the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an invitation, you have been employed
outside Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled
occupation, for a period totalling at least 60 months (5 years).
10
In the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an invitation, you have been employed
outside Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled
occupation, for a period totalling at least 96 months (8 years).
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Obtain evidence such as employment references and detailed duty statements covering the
required period. Employment references must:
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2.
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application.
3.
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claims.
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points for
Australian employment
Points
In the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an invitation, you have been employed in
Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation,
for a period totalling at least 12 months (1 year).
In the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an invitation, you have been employed in
Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation,
for a period totalling at least 36 months (3 years).
10
In the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an invitation, you have been employed in
Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation,
for a period totalling at least 60 months (5 years).
15
In the 10 years immediately prior to receiving an invitation, you have been employed in
Australia in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related skilled occupation,
for a period totalling at least 96 months (8 years).
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required period. Employment references must:
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2.
For you to receive these points, documentary evidence should be included with your
application.
3.
Your relevant Assessing Authority may also be able to provide an opinion an your employment
claims.
points for
Professional Year
Points
Note:
Points for completing a Professional Year will only be awarded for courses specified by the Minister.
Please see the departments website for the current list of professional courses.
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points for
Educational qualifications
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You have met the requirements for the award of a diploma by an Australian
educational institution.
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points for
Australian study
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points for
If you are claiming points for an Australian qualification you can also claim
points if at time of invitation you lived and studied in a regional or low
population growth metropolitan area of Australia for at least 2 academic years.
Points
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For the list of postcodes located in regional Australia/low population growth metropolitan areas see
page 14 or visit the departments website
www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/regional-growth.htm
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metropolitan areas:
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points for
Partner skills
Points
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invitation, he or she:
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their nominated occupation.
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Points are not available if your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident.
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Your partner should provide a suitable skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority
atthe time of invitation.
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Character
To enter Australia, applicants must be of good character.
In order for the Australian Government to determine whether you are of good character, you may be
asked to provide police certificates for each country you have resided in for 12 months or more over the
last 10 years, including Australia. More information on penal clearances is available from the departments
website www.immi.gov.au/allforms/
Note: Some penal checks from some countries may take up to 12 months to obtain. The department is
unable to accelerate this process.
In some instances, applicants may also be required to provide personal details to enable additional
character checks to be undertaken. Please compete and include with your application, a form 80
Personal particulars for assessment including character assessment for each applicant aged 16years or
over included in your application. Form 80 is available from the departments website
www.immi.gov.au/allforms/
Applicants who reside offshore and who have lived in Australia for 12 months in the last 10 years are not
required to lodge Australian Federal Police (AFP) clearances with their application, however, they are
encouraged to do so. Applicants who lodge complete applications receive faster processing.
Integrity of application
Following amendments to the migration legislation, a visa application may now be refused where an
applicant provides bogus documents or information that is false or misleading. Further information is
available from the departments website www.immi.gov.au
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Partner
Your spouse or de facto partner (including same-sex de facto partners).
Dependent children
A dependent child may be yours, or your partners child or step child. Step-child means a child of your
current partner or your former partner when the child is under 18 years and you have a legal responsibility
to care for that child (for example, where your former partner is deceased and you have legal custody of
your former partners child). You will need to provide a certified copy of the overseas or Australian court
order which you have in relation to the child.
A child of any age is not considered dependent if he or she is married or in a defacto relationship or is
engaged to be married.
A child aged 18 years or over will not be considered dependent unless you can show that they are wholly
or substantially reliant on you for financial support for their basic needs of food, shelter and clothing. You
must also show that you have provided that support for a substantial period and that the child is more
reliant on you than on any other person or source. Unless you can provide evidence of this, they should
apply separately. You should also be aware that a child aged 25 years or over will generally not be
considered dependent.
Children of any age who have a total or partial loss of bodily or mental functions which stops them
earning a living are regarded as dependent and part of the family unit (whether or not they migrate with
you). Give details of such children and whether they are in your care or in an institution.
In all cases you should attach evidence of your childs dependency on you.
Other dependants
You may include other relatives in your application if they are wholly or substantially reliant on you for
financial support for their basic needs of food, shelter and clothing and they have been reliant on you for
that support for a substantial period. They must also be more reliant on you for support than on any other
person or source.
A relative may also be considered dependent on you if they are reliant on you for financial support
because they have a mental or physical disability which stops them from earning a living to support
themselves.
Other relatives dependent on you or your partner may include, for example, an aged, unmarried relative.
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Custody requirement
The department will seek to ensure that allowing a child to migrate is not in contravention of Australias
international obligations in relation to the prevention of child abduction. If your application includes a child
under 18 and the childs other parent is not migrating with you or there is any other person who has the
legal right to determine where the child can live, you will need to provide a Statutory Declaration from
each of them giving permission for the child to migrate. Alternatively, you can provide a certified copy of a
valid court order showing that you/your partner has the legal right to remove the child from the country.
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Contact information
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration and Citizenship
4th Floor, 55 Currie Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000
AUSTRALIA
Enquiries
Telephone:
1300 364 613 (if calling from outside Australia dial the
international code +61)
www.immi.gov.au/contacts/
Complete applications
It is important that you lodge your migration application with all the documents necessary to assess your
application. Lodging a complete application assists case officers in making a fair and complete
assessment of your claims and results in faster processing times. Applications that are not complete may
be refused.
English translations
Any document in a language other than English must be accompanied by an English translation that has
been done by a translator who has been accredited by an organisation such as the National Accreditation
Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI). Translations done by a translator not accredited by
NAATI must include that persons full name, address, telephone number and details of their qualifications
and experience in the language being translated.
Note: You must include both a certified copy of the original language document and a certified
copy of the translated document with your application.
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Passport details
During the processing of your application you and all family members included in the application will need
to satisfy identity requirements. The standard method for this is by using a current passport. The passport
should be the passport you will use to travel to Australia if a visa is granted and should be valid for an
adequate period (it is recommended this be at least 2 years). You should use this passport to evidence
identity in connection with any aspect of this application. In particular, you will need to present your
passport and those for all family members included in your application to the doctor when you have your
medical examination.
You will need to provide the department with a copy of the personal particulars page of the passport(s)
and of any stamps or authorisations that amend these details (such as passport validity extensions). If you
or any family member, do not currently hold a passport, or need to extend or renew a passport, please do
so now and provide copies of the relevant pages.
Family members
For most Points Based Skilled Migration visas, family members (partners, dependent children or
dependent relatives) who apply at the same time can apply on the same form and pay one charge. A
child who is born after an application is made (but before it is decided) will be included in the parents
application. This will be done automatically once the department is notified in writing of the details of the
newborn child together with a certified copy of the childs full birth certificate. In some circumstances, a
partner or dependent child can be added to an application. Members of your family unit included in your
application must also meet certain visa requirements.
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Withdrawal of applications
You can withdraw your application by advising the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre in writing at any
time before a decision is made. Charges that you paid at the time of application are not usually refunded.
Interviews
If you are invited to attend an interview, you must attend on the date and time agreed with the
department. If you do not, the department can process your application and make a decision on the
basis of the information it already has.
Invitation to comment
If another person gives the department information that could result in you being refused a visa, the
department may give you an opportunity to comment on the information. You will need to comment by a
set date.
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If you appoint a migration agent, the department will assume that your migration agent will be your
authorised recipient, unless you indicate otherwise.
Your migration agent will be the person with whom the department will discuss your application and from
whom it will seek further information when required.
You are not required to use a migration agent. However, if you use a migration agent, the department
encourages you to use a registered migration agent. Registered agents are bound by the Migration
Agents Code of Conduct, which requires them to act professionally in their clients lawful best interests.
Immigration assistance
A person gives immigration assistance to you if he or she uses, or claims to use, his or her knowledge or
experience in migration procedure to assist you with your visa application, request for ministerial
intervention, cancellation review application, sponsorship or nomination.
In Australia a person may only lawfully give immigration assistance if he or she is a registered migration
agent or is exempt from being registered. Only registered migration agents may receive a fee or reward
for providing immigration assistance.
If an unregistered person in Australia, who is not exempt from registration, gives you immigration
assistance they are committing a criminal offence and may be prosecuted.
Exempt agents
The following people do not have to be a registered migration agent in order to provide immigration
assistance, but they must not charge a fee for their service:
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Visa decisions
You will be notified by the department when a decision has been made on your application.
If you are refused a visa, you will be notified why you were refused and, if applicable, where you can apply
for merits review of the decision. You will be notified of your time to seek review or your time to depart
Australia.
When the department advises you, or a person you have authorised to act and receive communication on
your behalf, of the decision on your visa application, you will be taken to have received the letter:
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If the letter is handed to you, you will be taken to have been notified at that moment.
If the letter is faxed or e-mailed to you, you will be taken to have been notified at the end of that day.
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