Australian Government

Department of Immigration and Citizenship

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175)

The checklist is to assist you to lodge your application with the Adelaide Skilled Processing
Centre. Please:
• complete the checklist and attach it to the front of your application
• provide certified copies of original documentations (do not send originals)
• accompany documents not in English with accredited English translations
• secure your application together with a large clip and place in a large envelope
• do not place your application in a binder, folder, or plastic sleeve
• ensure Basic Eligibility Requirements are met at time of application

Before you submit an application please self assess your eligibility at:

Skilled – Independent (Migrant) visa (subclass 175) - Eligibility

All applications are to be sent to:

By mail:: By courier:
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
Department of Immigration and Citizenship Department of Immigration and Citizenship
GPO Box 1638 4th Floor, 55 Currie Street
ADELAIDE SA 5001 ADELAIDE SA 5000
AUSTRALIA AUSTRALIA

Or you can apply online at: Online Services - General Skilled Migration (a checklist is
available with the online application).

Document Checklist for paper applications

Basic Eligibility Requirements Web link (where applicable) 9
Complete and sign form 1276. Form 1276 Application for
general skilled migration to
Australia
Visa application charge. Charges (Fees)

Evidence of the main applicant’s age. Age

Evidence that the main applicant meets the English English language ability
language threshold.

Satisfactory skills assessment for the main Skills Assessment

applicant’s nominated occupation on the Skilled
Occupation List (SOL).
Evidence of recent work experience or main Recent work experience or 2
applicant has met 2 years study requirement in years study in Australia
Australia in the last 6 months.

Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre, 55 Currie Street Adelaide SA 5000

GPO Box 1638 ADELIADE SA 5000 • Telephone 1300364613 • Facsimile (08) 8237 6629 • Website: www.immi.gov.au
 Additional evidence for Points Test requirements
Web link (where applicable) 9
(where applicable)
Evidence of English language ability if claiming English language ability
additional points for having proficient English
If claiming MODL points, provide evidence of recent Occupation in Demand/Job Offer
closely related employment; and
evidence of having an eligible job offer (if applicable).
Evidence of skilled employment in the four years Specific Work Experience
prior to the date of application.
Evidence of partner skills. Partner Skills
Evidence of Australian qualification(s). Australian Qualifications
Evidence of study and residence in a regional/low Regional Australia/low population
population growth metropolitan area. growth metropolitan area
Evidence of recent Australian Work Experience or of Australian Work Experience
completing a recognised Professional Year in
Australia.
Evidence of fluency in Community Language Community Language

Personal documents for all applicants Web link (where applicable) 9

Certified copy of passport bio data page for all Information to help prepare your
applicants. application – Passport details
Certified copies of birth certificates or other evidence Information to help prepare your
of age, showing names of both parents, for all application – Certified documents
persons in the application.
If you or any applicants are married, please provide Including secondary applicants in
certified copies of marriage certificate(s) and your application
evidence you are in a genuine and continuing
relationship.
If you or any applicants are in a Including secondary applicants in
de facto/interdependent relationship, independent your application
evidence that you have been living in a genuine and
continuing relationship for at least 12 months.
If you or any applicants have been divorced please Including secondary applicants in
provide certified copies of the divorce document(s). your application
If your spouse/interdependent partner does not
intend to migrate with you provide a statement
explaining why and if they intend to join you in the
future.
If you or any applicant has been widowed, please
provide a certified copy of the death certificate(s).
Evidence of English language ability for all applicants English language ability
over 18 years of age.
Completed form 80 for each person aged 16 years Form 80 Personal particulars for
and over. character assessment
Character
Completed form 47A and evidence of dependency for Including secondary applicants in
any applicant aged 18 years and over (form not your application
required for a spouse/interdependent partner).
Form 47A Details of child or other
dependent family member aged
18 years or over
Evidence of custody arrangements for any children Including secondary applicants in
included in the application where one parent is not your application
migrating, including consent from the non-migrating
parent for the children to migrate.
Two (2) recent passport photographs for all
applicants and any dependents who are not
migrating.
Military discharge certificate for any applicant Character– Military discharge
included in the application. papers
Evidence of any change of name (eg deed poll
certificate).
Further information Web link (where applicable) 9
Health (do not undertake until requested to do so). Health
Character (do not apply for police clearances until Character requirement
requested to do so).
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Eligibility

These pages provide information about the eligibility requirements that must be met to support a
visa application.

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Main applicant eligibility

Use the table below to assess your eligibility. You must meet all of the basic eligibility
requirements and pass the points test.

Basic eligibility requirements

Select the links in the table to read each of the basic eligibility requirements. Use the second
column as a checklist to tick each basic eligibility requirement you can meet.

Points test
The points test pass mark for this visa is 120 points.

If you score less than 120 points but more than 100 points your application will be placed in
reserve (the 'pool') and will remain in the pool for two (2) years after assessment. If the pass
mark is lowered at any time during the two (2) year period, and your score is equal to or higher
than the new pass mark, your application will then be processed further.

If you score less than 100 points, your application will be refused.

Enter your points in the third column after reading the information at each link.

Eligibility requirements Do I meet the basic eligibility How many points

requirements? will I get?
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English language ability

Nominated skilled occupation

Skills assessment No points awarded

Recent work experience or two (2) No points awarded
year study
Location No points awarded
Health No points awarded
Character No points awarded
Australian Values Statement No points awarded
Specific work experience Points test only

Australian work experience Points test only

Australian qualifications Points test only

Occupation in demand/job offer Points test only

Community Language Points test only

Regional Australia study Points test only

Partner skills Points test only

TOTAL POINTS:

Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.

See: Other eligibility

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