Australia, with its culturally diverse society and growing economy, has always

welcomed skilled workers from all over the world to come and contribute to

the development process of the country.

This has been majorly reflected with the opportunities given to Engineers in

Australia through Skilled Migration Program.

Individuals with engineering backgrounds in Australia don’t require any work

experience, when it comes to lodging an application for skilled migration.

Since their field is featured frequently in the SOL (Skilled Occupation list).

Additionally, this program improves the prospects of gaining permanent

residency in Australia through a number of ways including:

1. English Language Proficiency: One of the most effective ways to get

qualified for Skilled Migration is to achieve a higher level of English

competency.

With IETS (International English Language System) test results, 6.0 overall

(proficient level) and 7.5 overall (Superior level) or PTE Academic test results,

65 band in each or equivalent (proficient level) and 79 band in each or

equivalent (Superior level), applicants can gain 10 or 20 points respectively.

English Language

Proficiency

Proficient Level Superior Level

PTE-A >=65 in each 79 in each

IELTS >=6.0 overall 7.5 overall

Points 10 20

2. Skilled – Recognised Graduate Visa (Subclass 476)

Engineers who have completed two years of study in a recognised institute of

Australia can apply for Skilled- Recognised Graduate Visa and gain up to 18

months of skilled work experience. However, applicant must have a

qualification of bachelor or higher level with an institute offering courses that

are specified by the DIBP.

3. Professional Year Program Certificate

Getting an engineering professional year program certificate is also a

great way to earn 5 additional migration points that can be used for skilled

migration point based visa. This program is specifically designed to help

international graduates enhance their employability skills and gain insight

into the Australian workplace through an internship placement.

4. State or Territory Sponsorship

Every year different states of Australia nominate people for skilled visa on the

basis of occupations with high demand. Engineers with state nomination can

receive 5 points for Skilled Nomination Visa (Subclass 190) and 10 points for

Skilled Regional Provision Visa (Subclass 489) towards the DIBP points test.

They are also given high priority for permanent resident application

processing.

However to receive a state nomination, one must have occupation featured on

the State Nomination Occupation List to meet the Government’s eligibility

requirements.

Epilogue

Without a doubt, Engineering is one of the most preferred occupations for

Australian Immigration and with the well-organised Skilled Migration

Program; the visa process has also become streamlined. However, in case, if

you mistakenly choose a category that is irrelevant to your qualifications and

experience, your visa may get refused or cancelled, which ultimately shatter

your dreams of getting PR for Australia.

Hiring a qualified consultant will not only help you to gather all sorts of

relevant information about the skilled migration process but also avoid

unnecessary delays and mistakes that reduce the chances of your visa

application getting selected.