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  Switching Careers After Submitting Australia EOI Application

  Posted by Ben on April 8, 2025 at 3:37 pm

  Hello! I recently submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) for Australian migration, but I’m considering changing jobs. Should I update my EOI to reflect this potential career change?

  I’m concerned that if I modify my application, my position in the queue might be affected. However, I believe my points score will remain the same since I’m only claiming points for employment based on my work history up until my EOI submission date.

  I would greatly appreciate your advice and insights on this matter. Thank you!

  Mark replied 1 week, 1 day ago 2 Members · 1 Reply

  • ANZSCO
  • career change
  • EOI
  • skilled migration
  • subclass 189
  • visa invitation
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  Mark

  Administrator

  April 8, 2025 at 5:34 pm

  Hi Ben,

  Great question, and one that many people in your situation face.

  You are absolutely correct that when lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI), you claim points based on your circumstances at the time of submission.

  As long as your claimed points remain valid, particularly your employment history up to the EOI date, changing jobs after submission does not automatically impact your current EOI or require an update.

  However, there are a few things to keep in mind:

  1. Points Claimed Must Remain Valid: If your points claim was based on employment in a nominated occupation, you must ensure that all claims remain truthful and verifiable in case you’re invited and asked to provide evidence. Your past employment continues to count, even if you leave that job after submitting the EOI.

  2. Future Invitations: If you’re applying for a Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189), Skilled Nominated (subclass 190), or Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491), your EOI will be assessed based on your points at the time of invitation, not the time of submission. So if your new job supports the same nominated occupation and you are not losing points, you should be fine.

  3. Occupation Consistency: If your new job is in a completely different ANZSCO (Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations) code, it might raise questions during the visa stage, especially if it looks like you’ve moved away from your nominated occupation. If you’re switching to an unrelated field, consider whether this might affect how your case is viewed at the visa assessment stage.

  4. State Nomination Applications: If you are also seeking nomination from an Australian state or territory, some states may ask you to update your EOI if your employment circumstances change, especially if you claim current employment in your nominated occupation in their jurisdiction.

  So, if your points remain the same and the change doesn’t contradict any claims made, there is no need to update your EOI immediately. But keep good records and be prepared to explain any changes later if invited.

  I hope this clears things up for you, Ben. Feel free to post a follow-up if you’re considering a completely different occupation, and I’ll gladly help assess what that might mean for your EOI or visa prospects.

  Warm regards,
  Mark

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