SM3.25 Invitation to apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category

1. People whose Expressions of Interest have been selected from the Pool may be issued with an invitation to apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category if:
   1. the information provided does not indicate the presence of any health or character issues which may adversely affect their ability to be granted residence under the Skilled Migrant Category; and
   2. a visa or immigration officer considers that the person’s claims in regard to points for employability and capacity building factors, English language ability, and any criteria set from time to time by the Minister of Immigration (see SM3.15.1) which were the basis for selection from the Pool are credible.
2. A visa or immigration officer may seek further evidence, information and submissions from a person whose Expression of Interest has been selected from the Pool, for the purpose of determining whether their claims are credible and whether there are any health or character issues which may adversely affect their ability to be granted residence under the Skilled Migrant Category.
3. Whether, in any particular case, an Expression of Interest has been selected from the Pool, it may not result in an invitation to apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category.

Note: A visa or immigration officer’s decision to invite a person to apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category (based on information evidence and submissions provided prior to application) does not guarantee:

~ the points claimed by the applicant; or
~ a positive assessment against health, character or English language requirements;

in any subsequent application for residence.

Effective 21/12/2005