Office of Immigration Australia

Eligibility Assessment for Skilled Migration to Australia

Office of Immigration Australia is a private company based in Sydney that presents itself as a skilled immigration assessor. Its activity focuses on determining whether a professional meets the requirements to live and work in Australia through the skilled migration pathway. The firm emphasises that it is not associated in any way with the Australian Government and that it does not sell or process visas.

The service is built around an online eligibility assessment that, according to the company, takes about five minutes. The result is an indicative score based on the user's claims. If the score reaches 65 points or more, the interested party can explore their options; below that threshold, they cannot apply for a skilled visa at that time. The company warns that, when submitting the official application, the applicant must provide evidence supporting their claims and that the score required by the Department may be higher than 65.

Requirements and applicant profile

To be eligible for the assessment, the candidate must have an occupation included on the skilled occupation or shortage list, pass the assessment with 65 points or more, and have suitable skills for that occupation. The company states that invited professionals with skills Australia needs can live and work permanently anywhere in the country, enrol in the public health system, sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence and, if they meet the requirements, obtain Australian citizenship.

The four-step assessment process

The site describes a structured procedure:

• Search for the occupation on the Australian skilled occupation or shortage list.
• Take the eligibility assessment, which takes approximately five minutes.
• Pay a fee to view the results, which according to the company keeps the service running and promotes Australian initiatives.
• Identify areas for improvement using a self-assessment calculator and receive a next-steps guide with links to the necessary forms and information.

Skilled Independent Visa

The company explains that the Skilled Independent Visa is a points-tested visa. When submitting the assessment, the user receives an indicative score based on their claims. If they do not reach 65 points, they cannot apply for the visa at that time; if they exceed it, they should explore their options in more detail. This is a permanent visa that allows you to stay in Australia indefinitely, and permanent residence begins on the day the Department grants the visa, if the applicant is in Australia, or on the day they enter the country on that visa, if they are outside.

The application can include members of the family unit, either at the time of application or later, before the Department decides. It is possible to apply from inside or outside Australia, but not during immigration clearance. Anyone applying for the visa from Australia must hold a substantive visa or a bridging visa of subclass 010, 020 or 030; otherwise, the application will not be processed.

Premium advisory services

The company offers two paid options with registered migration agents:

• Silver Consultation: a 45-minute one-on-one Zoom session with a registered migration agent specialising in skilled visas. It includes a professional review of the skills assessment, personalised advice on visa options and requirements, identification of the best pathway to permanent residence and a step-by-step plan. Price indicated: USD 250.00.
• Gold Consultation and Services (all-inclusive): personal account manager, verification of required documents, online preparation guide for the IELTS exam and support by email, Skype and phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Price indicated: USD 5,900.00.

Resources and support tools

The site provides users with a free guide entitled "How to Migrate to Australia in 6 Easy Steps", which is sent when you provide your name and email address. It also includes a points calculator, a self-assessment calculator to improve your score, a next-steps guide, information on IELTS preparation and resources on moving to Australia. The company states that all customer data is stored securely and that it uses the highest level of security for online payments.

Nature of the service and scope

Office of Immigration Australia defines itself as a private, non-government company. The information it publishes is general and informational, and to receive tailored advice it refers you to a registered migration agent. The firm does not sell or provide visas of any kind.

Location and contact

29 Kiora Road, Miranda, Sydney, NSW Australia 2228