Common Queries for Australia GSM Visa

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Common Queries for Australia GSM Visa
What is a GSM visa?

• GSM stands for General Skilled Migration Program.
  It is the best pathway that has been made for the
  skilled professionals or families who are looking
  forward to settling in Australia permanently. The
  most significant factor behind the introduction
  of this program was to fill the gap that exists
  in Australias labour market. Under the beautiful
  umbrella of GSM visa, there are three visa
  subcategories under which you can apply as a
  skilled professional.
• Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189
• Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190
• Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
  Subclass 491

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How many points are required to apply for an
Australian PR?
65 points is the minimum requirement if you want
to apply for an Australian PR. No matter which
subcategory of the GSM you choose, scoring 65
points in the points calculator is a must.
However, do keep in mind that 65 is just a
minimum requirement, the higher your score in the
points calculator, the brighter are the chances
to get an invitation from the DHA (Department of
Home Affairs) to apply for Australias Permanent
Residence.
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What is the cost to apply for 189 visas?
189 is a point-tested visa which lets skilled
workers to stay and work in Australia on a
permanent basis. The cost to apply for 189 visas
is AUD4, 045. In order to apply, there is no need
to get a nomination or a sponsorship. Also, make
sure that you are under 45 years and possess a
valid invitation to apply from the DHA
(Department of Home Affairs).
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Is 75 points enough to get an invitation to apply
for 189 visas?
Well, if your occupation doesnt fall under the
pro-rata occupation list, then getting an
invitation to apply for 189 visas is enough. On
the other hand, if your occupation falls under
the umbrella of pro-rata occupations, then the
chances of getting an invitation with 75 points
is not enough as competition is quite high in
case of pro-rata occupations such as Accountants,
Electrical Engineers etc. In this case, what you
can do is try to increase your scores by
re-appearing for IELTS, gaining more work
experience or gaining more educational
qualification.
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How many EOI can be submitted for Australian PR?
The online skill select system allows you to
submit multiple EOI you want. Each EOI is valid
for a period of 2 years. People usually create 1
EOI for 189 visas and others for each state that
are on their wish list or where they intend to
settle in permanently. Filing multiple EOI is
always beneficial as it gives you a backup plan
and allows you to have other EOIs available even
if you have received an invitation from one of
them.
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How can I determine my Australian PR eligibility?
If you want to check your eligibility for
Australian PR, you can use the Australia
Immigration points calculator that awards you
points on the basis of certain parameters such as
age, language proficiency, work experience
outside Australia, Australian work experience,
Qualifications gained outside Australia,
Australian study, live and study in regional
areas of Australia, partner skills etc. To apply
under the GSM program, you are required to score
at least 65 points in the immigration points
calculator
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