Australian General Skilled Migration & English Proficiency
Australian General Skilled Migration & English Proficiency
Anyone who is planning to immigrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration Scheme should be aware of the fact that they should have fluency in English language; otherwise they might be refused the grant of an Australian visa. No matter how good is your qualification / experience; you could be denied an Australian visa, thereby restricting you from immigrating to Australia and work there. The Department of Immigration & Citizenship (DIAC) has set the English language norms, apart from other prerequisites required for immigration under Australian General Skilled Migration Scheme, so that they can find a good employment in the Australian economy.
Immigration to Australia & IELTS Score
Every prospective immigrant who intends to migrate to Australia under the General Skilled Migration Visa Scheme is required to take an IELTS test. The test consists of four components, viz. speaking, reading, writing and listening. In order to be able to apply for any of the permanent categories under GSM, the principal applicant is required to have 'competent' English if they nominate for a skilled trade occupation.
Various English skill levels under the Australian GSM visa category are:
? Proficient English: A minimum score of seven points in every module of the IELTS test is required to be obtained by an applicant to be able to fall into this skill level. They then earn twenty-five points in the Australian General Skilled Migration points test.
? Competent English: This skill level requires the applicant to gain at least six points in each module of the test. They are further allocated with fifteen points in the Australian GSM points test.
? Vocational English: Those who earn at least five points in each of the IELTS components belong to Vocational skill level.
? Functional English: Individuals with IELTS score of 4.5 points come under this level. In the GSM points test, they are not allocated with any point.
? Limited English: The Limited English skill level includes those IELTS appearing applicants who score four points in every module of the English language proficiency test. Again, no points are awarded to these candidates in the Australian GSM points test.
? No English: Applicants with a little know-how of the English language belong to this skill level. They do not get any point in the GSM points test as well.
An applicant's IELTS report is valid for maximum two years. There are certain occupations, like Engineers and Teachers in Australia that require specific (prescribed) IELTS scores. Thus, in order to be eligible to apply for any of these occupations, an applicant must obtain the prescribed scores. For example, Engineers must score minimum six points in each of the IELTS testing modules in General Training Test.
This information is of a general nature and should not be taken as authoritative legal advice for specific cases. Australia has a scheme that requires persons who give immigration assistance to be registered as migration agent. The writer, Sanjayai Kapoor is a registered migration agent in Adelaide, Australia. His Registered Migration Agent no. is 1066506.
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