MAKING THE APPLICATION ON YOUR OWN

 

As this is probably the only time where you would have to make an application for a permanent visa to migrate, you must do  this with some care.  However though the process is laborious, it is not a difficult task.   Please be aware that if the information and documents submitted by you were subsequently discovered by the Department to be false you may be barred from making another application for a certain number of years (usually three) and any visa granted based on such information may be revoked.

Many application forms include an application checklist, which lists the required documents to include with your application.

Making the application on your own saves you a hefty RM20,000 which you  would otherwise have to pay if you were use the services of a Migration Agent.  But you have to get  around to get the certification, translations etc. This may entail a trip to Putra Jaya as some of the government departments are located.  Making an application personally ensures minimal delay. 

 

Selecting the correct application form.

The forms are listed by language and a variety of languages are included, including Chinese.

Many application forms include an application checklist, which list the required documents to include with your application.

From the Department’s site, select the form appropriate to your case.

It is easier to scroll down the Alphabetical List than the Numerical List (unless you know the form number).  Download and print out the form. The form has to be filled up in ink.

The forms are subject to change, generally this occurs a few times a year. Prior to submitting any application you should ensure that you have completed the most current form and adopted the correctprocedure.

http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

For example, the Department announced recently that from July 1st, the visa application will be overhauled and skilled workers who are interested to emigrate to Australia will have to lodge an ‘Expression of Interest’ in ond skilled workers who are interested in emigrating to order to be considered for a skilled visa. 

Prior to that it is simply a question of submitting your completed form and wait for it to be processed.

As this is a major overhaul of skilled migration prescribing  with it many fundamental changes, all these will be covered in a separate post:  NEW REGULATIONS  RELATING TO SKILLED MIGRATION