How to Migrate to Australia as a Skilled Engineer

You must select the visa that aligns with your skills and qualifications, and stay informed about visa requirements.

There are mainly two visa options famous among skilled engineers to migrate to Australia:

• Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)

  A skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) is a points-based visa, ideal for skilled engineers seeking permanent residency in Australia.

  For this visa class, you must ensure the requirements stated below:

  1. Your occupation should be listed on the Medium and Long-Term Skilled Occupation List.
  2. Meet a passing mark in the skilled migration points test.
  3. Required to be less than 45 years of age.
  4. Secure positive Skills Assessment from the relevant assessing body.
  5. Require strong points in English language proficiency tests.
  6. Need health and character checks.
  7. Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI).
• Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)

  The skilled nominated visa (subclass 190) is a permanent visa for skilled migrants nominated by an Australian state or territory government. This visa shares similarities in requirements with the skilled-independent visa (subclass 189). The migration process for the visa involves the following requirements:

  1. Secure a state or territory government nomination aligned with your engineering field.
  2. Your engineering discipline should be listed on the state/territory's Skilled Occupations List (SOL).
  3. Ensure medical examinations and police checks are clean.
  4. Demonstrate sufficient funds to support yourself upon arrival in Australia.

Once you have figured out the visa options that suit your skills and expertise; the next step is to ensure you meet all eligibility criteria for the migration process. The following factors help increase your eligibility points for visa application:

Before applying for a skilled migration visa, you must undergo a skills assessment conducted by Engineers Australia. This assessment confirms whether your qualifications and work experience meet Australian migration process standards or not.

There are two main pathways for skills assessment when applying for a skilled migration visa to Australia:

• Accredited Qualification Pathwa

  The accredited qualification pathway makes it faster to migrate as engineers to Australia. This pathway is relevant only if your qualification comes from a country with a mutual recognition agreement with Australia. Some accords that meet an agreement to ensure qualifications with Australian standards:

  1. Washington Accord
  2. Sydney Accord
  3. Dublin Accord
• Non-Accredited Qualification Pathway

  The Non-Accredited Qualification Pathway is another pathway for skilled engineers to migrate to Australia from other than accredited qualification pathways.

  For engineers to migrate to Australia, the Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) is the core component for skills assessment in Engineer Australia (EA). This CDR for EA showcases your engineering competency through three core elements:

  • Continuing professional development
  • Career Episode
  • Summary Statement

  However, the Non-Accredited Qualification Pathway takes longer processing times and may require more documentation and assessments.

SkillSelect registration is the first step towards applying for a skilled visa to migrate as an engineer to Australia. You can only register in SkillSelect with a positive skill assessment outcome.

You required the following documents:

1. Personal Information: Name, date of birth, nationality, Passport details, and contact information.
2. Education Qualifications: Copies of transcripts and certificates for your engineering degree with institution names, locations, and graduation years.
3. Work Experience: Highlighting responsibilities and achievements relevant to your chosen engineering occupation in Australia. Add a potential referee with contact details to verify your experience.
4. English Language Test Results: Scanned copy of your English language test results (e.g., IELTS, PTE) meeting proficiency as required for your chosen visa subclass.
5. Skills Assessment Report: A positive skills assessment report from Engineers Australia (EA).

Here are some steps for SkillSelect registration within the migration process:

Step 1: Create an Account with a valid email address and a secure password.

Step 2: Once logged in, navigate to the "Express of Interest (EOI)" section and choose the skilled visa subclass that aligns with your qualifications and experience.

Step 3: Fill out the EOI form.

Step 4: Locate the designated area to upload your skills assessment report from Engineers Australia (EA).

Step 5: Carefully review all the information for accuracy and completeness.

Here are the following information you need to fill out on the form to create an EOI as part of the migration process:

• Personal Information: Enter your details in the same way as your documents
• Occupation: Specify your engineering occupation with the relevant ANZSCO code.
• Skills Assessment: Indicate that you have a positive skills assessment from Engineers Australia (EA) and upload the report in the designated section.
• Education Qualifications: List your engineering degree with other relevant qualifications.
• Work Experience: Provide details of your work experience in your area of expertise.
• English Language Skills: specify and upload a scanned copy of your English language test results and upload a scanned copy.

Note: Provide additional information such as awards, professional memberships, or achievements relevant to your engineering field that strengthen your application.

After you have completed your SkillSelect registration with a strong EOI; the Australian government may contact you.

Also, provide all relevant documentation accurately in the specified timeframe to submit a visa application and the required fee. Some of the documents you may be required to provide:

1. Passport and other identification documents
2. Proof of English language proficiency
3. Skill Assessment certificate
4. Work references and employment records
5. Educational qualifications
6. Police clearance certificates
7. Medical examination certificates
8. Character references

After submitting your visa application you can be called for a visa interview depending on your circumstances. Immigration authorities can assess your suitability to migrate as an engineer to Australia through this interview.

You will receive a visa grant only after the visa application is successful. You are eligible to migrate to Australia as a skilled engineer, completing the migration process.

After obtaining your visa, you must start to plan a relocation to Australia. This includes travel fees, finding accommodation , and familiarising yourself with the local environment.

Once you arrive in Australia, you can begin your exciting new chapter as a qualified engineer!