AUSTRALIA SKILLED

GENERAL MIGRATION
(GSM) Program (Points Based System)

&
AUSTRALIA GLOBAL
TALENT VISA
(GTI) Program
 WHY AUSTRALIA
• Thriving economy: The country has a thriving economy that has shown steady growth. It is the 13th largest economy
in the world with the 10th highest per capita income. At 5% its unemployment rate is very low.  The country provides
the highest minimum wages even for casual workers.
• Recognition of your qualifications:  Australian companies value overseas work experience because they believe it
brings a fresh perspective to the workplace. Companies here recognize several professional qualifications. If you have
these qualifications, you have greater chances to qualify for the Skill Select program.
• Quality of life:  Australia offers a better quality of life. Citizens can avail of an efficient healthcare system and a social
support system. Apart from this, the population density is very less even in the big cities. At 6.4 people per square mile, it
stands third among countries with the least density of people.
• Safe environment: The country has one of the lowest crime rates and an efficient police force. This means a safe and
secure environment where you can stay without any worries.
• Opportunities for study: In case you want to improve your educational qualifications, the country offers more than 20,00
courses of study and has over 1,200 educational institutions.
• Climate: Adaptable by Indians
MIGRATION PROGRAM PLANNING LEVELS
(Program Year July 2022 to June 2023)
• ​The 2022-23 Migration Program has been designed to boost Australia’s economic recovery and drive social
cohesion outcomes in the post-pandemic environment. The 2022-23 Migration Program will have the same
planning level of 160,000 places but with different quota allocation in the following composition: -

• Skill (109,900 places) – this stream is designed to improve the productive capacity of the
economy and fill skill shortages in the labour market, including those in regional Australia.
• Family (50,000 places) – this stream is predominantly made up of Partner visas, enabling
Australians to reunite with family members from overseas and provide them with pathways to
citizenship.
• Special Eligibility (100 places) – this stream covers visas for those in special
circumstances, including permanent residents returning to Australia after a period overseas.
MIGRATION PROGRAM PLANNING LEVELS
Visa Stream Visa Category 2021-22 2022-23
Skill Employer Sponsored 22,000​ 30,000
  Skilled Independent (Visa SC189) 6,500 16,652
  Regional (Visa SC491) 11,200 25,000
  State/Territory Nominated (Visa SC491) 11,200 20,000
  Business Innovation & Investment 13,500 9,500
  Global Talent (Independent) (Visa SC858) 15,000 8,448
  Distinguished Talent (closed for new applications) 200 300
Skill Total 79,600 109,900
Partner*
Family 72,300 40,500
(Demand driven: estimate, not subject to a ceiling)
  Parent 4,500 6,000
  Child*
3,000 3,000
(Demand driven: estimate, not subject to a ceiling)
  Other Family 500 500
Family Total 77,300* 50,000
Special Eligibility** 100 100
Total Migration Program 160,00​0 160,000
INTRODUCTION (GSM Program)
• This process is to assist potential clients to get settled in Australia
with permanent residency.
• Under GSM program we are assisting applicants under Visa
Subclasses 189,190 & 491 (State or Territory/Family Sponsored
nomination).
• MLTSSL (Medium and Long Term Strategic Skilled List)
• STSOL (Short Term Skilled Occupation list)
• ROL (Regional Occupation List)
• It is a Points Based System to apply under Federal, State and
Regional category.
• A Permanent Resident can apply for Citizenship after 4 years of
stay in Australia.
• Applicant must be under 45years of age at the time of visa invite
received.
 GLOBAL TALENT VISA PROGRAM
• A candidate will be highly skilled in one of the defined target
sectors and able to attract a salary that meets the high income
threshold.
• Highly skilled professionals, senior executives and exceptional
individuals who are at the cutting edge of innovation within the target
sectors, who will help create opportunities for Australia by promoting
innovation and creating jobs.
• Target Sectors - Agri-food/AgTech, Energy, Health Industries,
Defence- Advanced Manufacturing-Space, DigiTech/Cyber Security,
Financial Services/FinTech, Etc
THE COMPARISON
GLOBAL TALENT VISA PROGRAM
• Points Calculation Not Required.
• Direct Visa Invitation,
(If you meet exceptional talent
requirement).
• Functional English i.e. IELTS 4.5 in
each or PTE Academic 30 in each.
• Priority processing of PR Visa
Application.
GENERAL SKILLED (Points Based) PROGRAM
• Points for different factors are calculated for
minimum eligibility (65 Points).
• Apply for skills assessment, get required band in
English and then apply for visa once invited.
• At least competent band is required i.e. IELTS 6 in
each or PTE Academic 50 in each.
• Standard Procedure will be applicable.
(GSM) PROGRAM

• Get your Skills • Submit your EOI • Apply for visa,

Assessed by with English test once invited
relevant
Authority • Apply for • Get your
state/regional medicals done
nomination (if
required)
WHAT WE DO AT ABHINAV
• We will guide you in selecting suitable ANZSCO (Occupation code)
as per your profile.
• Assist you in applying with relevant Skills Assessment Authority
under our OFFSHORE REGISTERED ID
• We are Offshore Registered Agent (this ID was issued by
Department in the year 2005 to represent all application, of those
applicants who are taking our services for Australia visas)
• Represent your application at all stages viz. skills assessment,
State/Regional Nomination and Visa application.
POINTS FACTORS UNDER
GSM PROGRAM
• Age

• Education (outside Australia)

• English test (IELTS/Pearson/TOEFL/OET/Cambridge)

• Work Experience (outside Australia)

• Australian Studies and Work Experience

• Other Adaptability
 ADDITIONAL POINTS
• Spouse/Partner points
• Scenario 1 (married) – 10 points
• Skills Assessment – must be in same list as per applicant’s nominated
ANZSCO
• Competent English (3years validity)
• Scenario 2 (married) – 05points
• Competent English (3years validity)
• Scenario 3 (Divorced/Never Married/Legally Separated) – 10points
• Scenario 4 (married to Australia PR/Citizen) – 10points

• Professional Year – 05 point sv

• Must be completed after 2years for Australian degree
• From listed institutes only – ACS/EA/CAANZ/CPA

• Credential Community Language test from NAATI –

• 05 points (primary applicant only)
ADDITIONAL POINTS
• Australian Study Requirements

• Be either a bachelors degree or higher, a diploma, an advanced

diploma, or a trade qualification.
• CRICOS registered course.
• For at least 2 academic years. (92 weeks)
• Must be of at least 16 calendar months.
• Have been undertaken at an Australian educational institution in
Australia.
• Have been taught in English.
• Have been undertaken while you
held a visa authorizing you to study.
ENGLISH TEST
(Few assessing authorities required separate modules of Tests )

LANGUAGE TEST COMPETENT PROFICIENT SUPERIOR

At least 6 for each of the 4 At least 7 for each of the 4 test At least 8 for each of the 4 test
IELTS
components components​ components

At least 12 for listening, 13 for At least 24 for listening, 24 for

At least 28 for listening, 29 for reading,
TOEFL reading, 21 for writing and 18 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for
30 for writing and 26 for speaking
speaking speaking

PEARSON TEST OF At least 50 for each of the 4 test

At least 65 for each of the 4 test At least 79 for each of the 4 test
ENGLISH ACADEMIC
components​ components
PTE(A) components

OCCUPATIONAL At least B for each of the 4 At least B for each of the 4 test At least A for each of the 4 test
ENGLISH TEST (OET) components components​ components

CAMBRIDGE C1 At least 169 in each of the 4 At least 185 in each of the 4 test ​ At least 200 in each of the 4 test
ADVANCE TEST components components​ components
 WHAT THESE
VISAS
ARE ALL ABOUT?
PERMANENT RESIDENCY CATEGORY
• Independent skilled Permanent Residency Visa (SC189)
• Allows you to stay & work anywhere in Australia
• Travel validity for 5 years, along with indefinite stay period
• Eligible to get maximum benefits from Govt.

• State Nominated Skilled Permanent Residency Visa (SC190)

• Must be nominated by State/Territory (Additional 5points)
• Allows you to stay initial 2years in nominated State in Australia
• Travel validity for 5 years, along with indefinite stay period
• Eligible to get maximum benefits from Govt.
• Eligible to apply for Citizenship after 4 years of residency.
PATHWAY TO PR
• Regional Nominated Skilled Worker Visa
(provisional SC491
• Must be nominated by Designated Regional Authority
i.e. outside Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
(Additional 15points)
• Can be sponsored by blood relative (up to first
cousin) living in designated regional area.
• Allows you to stay and work for 5years.
• Eligible to apply for Permanent Residency Visa
SC191 after 3years of stay and work in designated
regional area.
PROOF OF FUNDS REQUIREMENT
• No funds required for visa application under SC 189
• State/Region requires some funds to be shown while applying for nomination application
• NSW (Sydney) – no funds required
• Standard requirement – AUD 15000 to 30000 (INR 8 Lac to 16 Lac)
• Maximum requirement by NT (Darwin) – (included assets)

Minimum value of
Family composition Indian Rupees
net assets

Individual applicant AU$35 000 18 Lac

Applicant and spouse AU$50 000 26 Lac
Applicant and spouse plus
AU$60 000 32 Lac
one child
Applicant and spouse plus
AU$65 000 34 Lac
two children
MAJOR SKILLS ASSESSING
AUTHORITIES
• Australian Computer Society (ACS) - (for IT occupations).
• Vocational Education and Training Assessment
(VETASSESS).
• Engineers Australia (EA) – (for core engineering profiles).
• Chartered Accountants for Australia and New Zealand
(CAANZ)/ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – (for
Accounting/Auditing/Finance profiles).
• Trades Recognition Australia TRA - (for Trades/Technician
profile – Cook, Chef, Electrician, etc.)
Thank you