What are the steps for migrating to Australia?
The skilled immigration process to Australia is essentially of 3 steps. The first step is to have your skills assessed by the relevant assessment agency in Australia. This step requires submitting an application form with all supporting documentation and a fee for processing. It usually takes some 3 months for the assessment agency to process an application. Once you have received a favorable assessment, you can then lodge the immigration application form with the Adelaide post of DIMIA (Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs, Australia). This is the second step and it should take around a year for DIMA to get back to you with the outcome of your application. The third and final step is for you to submit a police clearance certificate and undergo necessary health checks, upon being advised by DIMIA.
