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New Australia Skilled Visa Requirements - July 1, 2011

See below for details of the new Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) Visa Requirements that are scheduled to take effect upon the introduction of the New Points Test on 1 July, 2011.  However, please note that all details associated with the New Points Test (including pass marks etc.) are only proposed at this stage and the final version may differ.

As of 1 July, 2011, the requirements for an Australia Skilled Visa will include:

• Age - you must be under 50 when you apply;
• English language - you should have sufficient ability in the English language to work in Australia (at least at a competent level);
• Nominated occupation - when you apply you nominate a skilled occupation, which fits your skills and qualifications. Your nominated occupation must be found on the Skilled Occupations List;
• Recent work experience - you must have either Australian or overseas work experience in your nominated occupation or a closely related occupation;
• Skills assessment - before you apply, you must have your skills assessed by the Australian assessing authority designated to assess your nominated occupation (which will usually have specific qualifications requirements);
• Health assessment - you should be of reasonably good health and all applicants must have their health assessed by a panel doctor and undergo a medical examination; and
• Character assessment - you should be of good character and this too will be assessed.

If you are unable to meet the new visa Basic Requirements and pass the New Points Test, then you should not continue with a General Skilled Migration to Australia application.

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