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Australia
Architect Visa Route
Skilled Independent (189) / Skilled Nominated (190)
AACA skills assessment is required; architecture is in strong demand especially in Sydney and Melbourne.
Moderate
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Minimum Salary
A$90,000
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Processing Time
8–16 weeks
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Path to PR
Immediate PR
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Job Offer
Not required
Language requirement:
Competent English (IELTS 6.0 per band)
Eligibility requirements
- 1Architecture degree and AACA (Architects Accreditation Council of Australia) skills assessment
- 2State architectural board registration
- 3Competent English: IELTS 6.0 per band
- 4Minimum 65 points
- 5Age under 45
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- AACA skills assessment outcome
- Architecture degree and transcripts
- IELTS test results
- Portfolio of project work
- Police clearances
- Medical examination
Step-by-step process
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Apply to AACA for a skills assessment
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Achieve IELTS 6.0 per band
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Submit EOI in SkillSelect
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Obtain state/territory nomination if applying for 190
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Receive invitation and lodge visa application
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Complete medical and police checks
Official source
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