All applicants must be younger than 45 years of age at the time of lodging their migration application. All applicants must be proficient in English at the vocational level. The Review recommended that the most number of points be granted for the core factors of skill, age and English language ability. The level of points available for each occupation listed in the General Skilled Migration booklet for these categories. Occupational Targeting Five points will be awarded for applicants whose skills are in short supply in Australia.
More details are available in the General Skilled Migration booklet.
General Skilled Migration . All SAS applicants must be sponsored by a relative who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Fifteen points are awarded for the sponsorship. Normal term deposit interest is paid every six months. At the end of the two years, the full bond including accrued interest will be returned less any claims for repayment of social security benefits.