Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP)

The Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) is an assessment pathway for visa applicants under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) visa program who are applying for a nominated occupation and hold a passport from a nominated country. OSAP skills assessments determine if applicants have the skills and experience necessary to work in Australia at the trade level for their occupation so that they can contribute immediately to the Australian workforce. The program currently covers the following occupations: • Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic (342111) • Automotive Electrician (321111) • Baker (351111) • Bricklayer (331111) • Cabinetmaker (394111) • Carpenter (331212) • Carpenter and Joiner (331211) • Chef (351311) • Cook (351411) • Diesel Motor Mechanic (321212) • Driller (712211)) • Electrical Linesworker (342211) • Electrician (General) (341111) • Electrician (Special Class) (341112) • Electronic Equipment Trades Worker (342313) • Fitter (General) (323211) • Fitter and Turner (323212) • Fitter-Welder (323213) • Hairdresser (391111) • Joiner (331213) • Metal Fabricator (322311) • Metal Machinist (First Class) (323214) • Metal Fitters and Machinists (nec) (323299) • Motor Mechanic (General) (321211) • Motorcycle Mechanic (321213) • Panel Beater (324111) • Pastry cook (351112) • Plumber (General) (334111) • Pressure Welder (322312) • Sheet Metal Trades Worker (322211) • Small Engine Mechanic (321214) • Technical Cable Jointer (342212) • Toolmaker (323412) • Vehicle Painter (324311) • Welder (First Class) (322313) The program covers applicants from Brazil, China (including Hong Kong and Macau), Fiji, India, Iran, Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Vietnam and Zimbabwe. It must be noted that not all occupations are available for all countries. Applicants under the Offshore Skills Assessment Program (OSAP) are required to submit a ‘paper’ application and, subject to a favourable outcome from this step, they then undergo a technical interview or practical assessment in their country of origin depending on their occupation. As noted above, the program allows individuals who have no formal qualifications to apply as well. Those applying in non-licensed trades qualify for an Australian Certificate III if the outcome of their application is successful. This then allows them to claim qualification points in their migration application. Please contact us if you think that you might qualify and you require advice.

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Australia and New Zealand Cry Out for Skilled Migrant Workers

Australia and New Zealand Cry Out for Skilled Migrant Workers

Britain has always been a strong source of skilled migrants for companies ‘Down Under’, but today the need for overseas workers is reaching a peak. With more than 60% of its business accounted for by Australia and New Zealand, world mover Anglo Pacific is urging candidates to seize the moment.

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NEW CRITERIA - Western Australia State nomination

The new criteria for State nomination were implemented from 1 March 2014. The Western Australia Government has advised that if candidates received an invitation to apply for State nomination after 1 March 2014, the new criteria would apply.

Those who had previously received an invitation for State nomination will not be affected.

Please contact Nevett Ford Lawyers (Melbourne) to speak to one of our 5 dedicated and experienced immigration lawyers if you require advice and assistance by telephone: 03 9614 7111 or by email at: rcurtisgriffiths@nevettford.com.au.

Legal advice and assistance is highly recommended.

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Points Test - General Skilled Migration (permanent residence)

Points Test - General Skilled Migration (Australian permanent residence)

For the points based skilled migration and business innovation and investment visa programs , you will be ranked according to the appropriate points test. You will be able to submit an EOI even if you do not meet the pass mark; however, you will not be invited to apply for a visa.

It is important to remember that meeting the points test pass mark does not guarantee you an invitation to apply for a visa.

If you select the subclass 190 or 489 visa(s) you will receive the appropriate points for nomination or sponsorship. For example if you select the 190 visa subclass you will receive 5 points which will be added to your points score. Your points score based on your claims in your EOI will then be displayed before you submit your EOI.

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