ABN: 32 105 768 974

Atty. Gil Tabios 6 Roger Court

Solicitor (Bachelor of Arts & Bachelor of Laws) (U.P.) Rowville Vic 3178
Migration Agent Registration Number 9251561 AUSTRALIA
Tel: +61 3 9764 5562
Fax: +61 3 9764 4623
Mobile: 0416 197 979

E-mail: gtabios@tpg.com.au
Webpage: http://www.mia.org.au/profiles/tabios.htm
I am the author of a book titled “Immigration to Australia: A Practical Guide to
Skilled Migration” which is available at Central Book Supply in the Philippines at its
branches in Quezon Avenue, MegaMall, Glorietta Makati, EverGotesco Recto Metro
Manila and provincial branches.

I am a lawyer having been admitted to practise as a Barrister & Solicitor of the

Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia in October 1991. I am a member of the Law
Institute of Victoria, Australia, Migration Institute of Australia and Integrated Bar of
the Philippines. My Migration Agent Registration Number is 9251561. The first 2
numbers will indicate the date of my first registration being 1992. It will indicate my
length of experience in immigration law since becoming registered.

I am frank and honest in my preliminary assessments. When I prepare applications for

migration, I am very meticulous with documentation and I give great and excessive
attention to details.

Languages: Tagalog, Ilocano and English

Services Provided: Permanent Residence, Skilled Migration, Business Skills,

Distinguished Talent, Employer Sponsorship, Employer Nomination, Prospective
Marriage (Fiance/e), Spouse, Carer, Last Remaining Relative, Child, Orphan,
Visitor, Student & other kinds of visas. Migration Review Tribunal, Refugee
Review Tribunal, Ministerial Intervention & Visa Cancellations.

Clientele: Sri Lankans & Indians (mostly those working in Dubai, United Arab
Emirates, Kuwait), Filipinos (including US Green card holders and US citizens who
have visited Australia), British, Dutch and other clients of different nationalities).

GUIDE TO SKILLED MIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE MAIN APPLICANT FOR SKILLED

MIGRATION MUST MEET THE AGE REQUIREMENT OF LESS THAN 45
YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A RELATIVE SPONSOR IN AUSTRALIA, YOU WILL

BE ASSESSED UNDER THE SKILLED INDEPENDENT CATEGORY
(WITHOUT A RELATIVE SPONSOR).

If you are in a relationship, your spouse, de facto/common law partner, fiancé/e,

girlfriend, boyfriend or interdependent same sex partner should also complete a
separate assessment questionnaire. Under the current Australian migration
regulations, if a person is married or has a partner, then if anyone of you can meet the
requirements for skilled migration to Australia, then everybody will be approved for
migration provided everybody meets the health and character requirements.

Beginning 1 September 2007, you can include in your application for skilled
migration your interdependent partner (same sex relationship partner) if you have
evidence that you have been living together in interdependent relationship for at least
12 months. Alternatively, if your partner can meet the skilled migration requirements,
then you will be the one who will be included in his or her application for migration.
You must be able to provide evidence of cohabitation, evidence of joint assets and
liabilities, etc. at least for the last 12 months.

In the following occupations, if the applicants have relatives/sponsors in Australia,

they can now apply for migration even without first passing the examinations required
for that particular occupation.

• Architect
• Chiropractor
• Dentist or dental specialist
• Legal practitioner
• Medical Practitioner (Doctor)
• Nurse
• Occupational therapist
• Optometrist
• Osteopath
• Pharmacist
• Physiotherapist
• Pilot
• Podiatrist
• Psychologist
• Radiographer
• Teacher
• Veterinarian

However, if they apply under Skilled Independent (without a relative sponsor), they
need to first pass the requirements of that profession or occupation before applying
for migration to Australia to be able to meet the pass mark.
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If the applicant is qualified in any of the Migration Occupations in Demand, the

applicant is entitled to 15 additional points if there is no job offer and 20 points if
there is a job offer.

Please note that the applicant must always be less than 45 years old at the time of
lodgment of the migration application and meet the required pass mark.

Computation of Points Score:

Scoring for each factor:

1. Nominated Occupation – 60-point occupation is the highest.

2. Age: 18 to 29 – 30 points
30 to 34 – 25 points
35 to 39 – 20 points
40 to 44 – 15 points

3. English Language ability – 15 points if you can score at least 6 for each
component of the IELTS test or 25 points if you can score at least 7 for each
of the component. If your nominated occupation is a trade, you can be
awarded 15 points by scoring at least 5 for each component. If your nominated
occupation is not a trade and your sponsor lives in a designated area, you can
be awarded 15 points if you score at least an overall of 5.5.

4. Specific employment/work experience: 10 points (if you have been working in

your 60-point nominated occupation or closely related occupation for at least 3
years or 5 points if you have been working in a 50 or 40 point occupation for
at least 3 years.

5. Spouse or Interdependent partner’s skills – 5 points – if your spouse or

interdependent partner can meet the basic requirements.

6. Completed an Educational Qualification at an Australian Educational

Institution:

Doctorate (minimum 2 years study) - 25 points

Master’s degree and at least 1 year of a bachelor degree (minimum 3 years study)
- 15 points.

Bachelor degree with honours (minimum 3 years study) – 15 points

One or more degree, diploma or trade qualification (minimum 2 years study) – 5

points.

7. Study in Regional Australia: Met two-year study requirement while living and
studying in Regional Australia – 5 points.
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8. Occupation in Demand: such as Registered Nurse: 20 points if an applicant

has an offer of full-time employment or 15 points if no job offer with the
requirement that applicant has at least 12 months closely related work
experience.

9. Sponsorship: 25 points if applicant has a qualified relative sponsor living in a

designated area and the applicant is applying for skilled migration on a provisional
visa.

Note: There are other classes of visas not mentioned in this guide.

PASS MARKS:

Skilled - Independent (subclass 175 and 885) – 120 points

Skilled – Sponsored (subclass 176 and 886) – 100 points

Skilled – Regional Sponsored (subclass 475 and 487) – 100 points.

MIGRATION OCCUPATIONS IN DEMAND (MODL) as of 17 May

2008
Managers and Administrators ASCO code
Child Care Coordinator 1295-11
Engineering Manager 1221-11
Professionals ASCO code
Accountant 2211-11
Anaesthetist 2312-11
Architect 2121-11
Chemical Engineer 2129-17
Civil Engineer 2124-11
Computing Professional - specialising in CISSP * 2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in C++/C#/C
2231-79
*
Computing Professional - specialising in Data
2231-79
Warehousing
Computing Professional - specialising in Java * 2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in J2EE * 2231-79
Computing Professional - Linux 2231-79
Computing Professional - .Net technologies 2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in Network
2231-79
Security/Firewall/Internet Security *
Computing Professional - specialising in Oracle * 2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in PeopleSoft
2231-79
*
Computing Professional - specialising in SAP * 2231-79
Computing Professional - specialising in SIEBEL * 2231-79
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(especially Siebel Analytic)

Computing Professional - Solaris 2231-79
Computing Professional - Unix 2231-79
Dental Specialist 2381-13
Dentist 2381-11
Dermatologist 2312-13
Electrical Engineer 2125-11
Electronics Engineer 2125-13
Emergency Medicine Specialist 2312-15
External Auditor 2212-11
General Medical Practitioner 2311-11
Hospital Pharmacist 2382-11
Mechanical Engineer 2126-11
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer 2391-11
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum) 2127-11
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist 2312-17
Occupational Therapist 2383-11
Ophthalmologist 2312-19
Optometrist 2384-11
Paediatrician 2312-21
Pathologist 2312-23
Petroleum Engineer 2127-13
Physiotherapist 2385-11
Podiatrist 2388-11
Psychiatrist 2312-27
Quantity Surveyor 2122-11
Radiologist 2312-29
Registered Mental Health Nurse 2325-11
Registered Midwife 2324-11
Registered Nurse 2323-11
Retail Pharmacist 2382-15
Specialist Medical Practitioners (not elsewhere
2312-79
classified)
Specialist Physician 2312-25
Speech Pathologist 2386-11
Sonographer 2391-17
Surgeon 2312-31
Surveyor 2123-13
Associate Professionals ASCO Code
Chef (excluding Commis Chef) 3322-11 (part)
Dental Technician 3492-15
Trades Persons ASCO codes
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Avionics) 4114-15
Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical) 4114-11
Automotive Electrician 4212-11
Baker 4512-11
Binder and Finisher 4913-11
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Boat Builder and Repairer 4981-13

Bricklayer 4414-11
Cabinetmaker 4922-11
Carpenter 4411-13
Carpenter and Joiner 4411-11
Cook 4513-11
Drainer 4431-15
Electrical Powerline Tradesperson 4313-11
Electrician (Special Class) 4311-13
Electronic Equipment Tradesperson 4315-11
Fibrous Plasterer 4412-11
Fitter 4112-11
Floor Finisher 4423-11
Furniture Finisher 4929-13
Furniture Upholsterer 4942-11
Gasfitter 4431-13
General Electrician 4311-11
General Plumber 4431-11
Hairdresser 4931-11
Joiner 4411-15
Landscape Gardener 4623-13
Lift Mechanic 4311-15
Locksmith 4115-15
Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumber 4431-19
Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker) 4122-11
Metal Machinist (First Class) 4112-13
Motor Mechanic 4211-11
Optical Mechanic 4999-11
Painter and Decorator 4421-11
Panel Beater 4213-11
Pastry Cook 4512-13
Pressure Welder 4122-13
Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic 4312-11
Roof Plumber 4431-17
Roof Slater and Tiler 4413-11
Solid Plasterer 4415-11
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class) 4124-11
Stonemason 4416-13
Toolmaker 4113-11
Tree Surgeon 4623-15
Vehicle Body Maker 4215-11
Vehicle Painter 4214-11
Wall and Floor Tiler 4416-11
Welder (First Class) 4122-15
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