Episode 14 - Making Australian Migration Easy

Applying for a 'Skilled Nominated' or a 'Skilled Independent' Visa

June 14, 20232 min read

So, you've got skills, and Australia's got a skills shortage! Sounds like a perfect match for migration bliss, right? Have you heard about Australia's 'Skilled Nominated' or 'Skilled Independent' programs?

Maybe you've even checked the programs out yourself and figured, 'Hey, I can get to 65 points, no worries!" Easy on there my friend! First, you're going to need to do a fair bit of research.

And that's where Rhea Fawole and SOLVi Migration come in: at your service to help you improve your chances of getting a visa through one of these programs.

The 'Skilled Nominated' and 'Skilled Independent' are fantastic visa opportunities, and they can provide quicker access to permanent residency in Australia.

Learn how to put in an expression of interest and why your particular occupation might be on the list but not too high a priority (i.e. it might not be the right visa pathway for you).

There are a limited number of visas, and just because you meet the minimum number of points doesn't mean you're automatically going to get an invitation.

Weighing up your visa options and understanding the pros and cons of each before you apply is where Rhea's advice is worth its weight in gold.

"You have to think about it from a government perspective: why a policy or a program is set up for visas."

- RHEA FAWOLE

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In This Episode:

  • How do these two nominated programs work (an insider's perspective)?

  • What is subclass 189 (the 'Skilled Independent' visa)?

  • What do subclass 491 and subclass 190 (as part of the State and Territory Nominated Programs) involve?

  • Knowing which subclass has more invitations pertaining to your particular job

  • Why the Aussie government wants to incentivise people working in regional areas

  • Unpacking Australia's migration planning 'levels' in government

  • What are the pros and cons of using these programs for your migration pathway?

  • What are the common mistakes that immigration officers deal with regularly?

And more!

DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational purposes only and nothing in this content or its description constitutes legal advice. For advice on your personal circumstances, please make an appointment at SOLVi Migration https://www.solvimigration.com.au Copyright Solvi Pty Ltd 2023

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Rhea Fawole

Rhea Fawole

Rhea's passion to create SOLVi Migration comes from 12 years of working in senior roles at the Australian Immigration Department, including in the Immigration Minister’s office. She also gained an abundance of government liaison and governance experience in other agencies.

SOLVi Migration has been founded with a vision to collaborate with businesses and start-ups to bring their ideas, investments, entrepreneurship, and skilled workers to Australia.

https://www.solvimigration.com.au


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