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  • Mark

    Mark

    Administrator
    January 20, 2025 at 3:11 pm

    Hello @Madura and welcome to our community – its great to see you here.

    Migrating to Australia with your family as an Agricultural Consultant (ANZSCO 234111) is a great goal! Let me break down the process into a few key steps for you.

    Step 1: Understand Your Visa Options

    At the time of typing, your occupation is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), meaning you’re eligible for several visa types. Each has different requirements. Here’s a quick overview of the most relevant ones:

    1. Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189): No sponsorship required; points-tested.
    2. Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190): State government sponsorship required; points-tested.
    3. Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491): Family or state sponsorship; points-tested.
    4. Employer Sponsored Visas (186, 482, 494): Requires a job offer from an Australian employer.
    5. Regional Visas (187, 489): Focus on work in regional Australia.

    Step 2: Points Test and Skills Assessment

    Most skilled visas require you to meet a minimum points threshold (currently 65 points). Points are awarded based on:

    • Age: Maximum points if you’re aged 25–32.
    • English proficiency: High scores in an English test like IELTS or PTE.
    • Work experience: Points for relevant work in Australia or overseas.
    • Qualifications: Points for degrees or diplomas relevant to your occupation.
    • Other factors: State sponsorship, partner skills, etc.

    We have a handy points calculator on our website at getting down under that shoul help: https://gettingdownunder.com/australian-migration-points-calculator/

    You’ll also need a Skills Assessment to prove you’re qualified for the role. For Agricultural Consultant, the assessing authority is VETASSESS. Start by applying for your skills assessment here: https://www.vetassess.com.au.

    Step 3: Expression of Interest (EOI)

    Once your skills assessment is positive and you’ve calculated your points, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the SkillSelect portal: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect. The EOI is not a visa application but shows your interest in migrating.

    • Choose the visa type(s) you qualify for (e.g., 189, 190, 491).
    • If applying for 190 or 491 (state-sponsored), check which states/territories nominate Agricultural Consultants and their specific requirements. Each state has its own rules.

    Step 4: Receive an Invitation and Apply

    If your EOI is successful:

    1. You’ll receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for a visa.
    2. Submit your visa application online with supporting documents, such as:
      • Passport and family documents
      • Positive skills assessment
      • English test results
      • Proof of work experience and qualifications
      • Health and character checks.

    Step 5: Prepare for Relocation

    Once your visa is approved, you can prepare to move to Australia with your family.

    • You may need to settle in a regional area (for 491 or 190 visas).
    • Plan school enrolments, housing, and work opportunities.

    Exciting times ahead – there is much to do but your efforts will be worth it! 😊

    Please let me know if you have any further questions.

    Regards

    Mark

    • Madura

      Madura

      Member
      January 20, 2025 at 4:41 pm

      Thank you for the information. Can we start the process without migration agent? and what is the success rate of it?

      • Mark

        Mark

        Administrator
        January 20, 2025 at 5:04 pm

        Yes, you can start the process if you feel comfortable not using a migration agent (that’s what I did when I moved to Australia). 😊
        Regarding the chance of success, there are really too many variables linked to your personal circumstances that make it difficult to comment on.

        Your points score will give you a reasonable starting point – e.g. If you score 90 points vs 65 you’ll have a higher likelihood of receiving an invitation to apply for an Australia visa.

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