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Australia
Civil Engineer Visa Route
Skilled Independent (189) / Skilled Nominated (190)
Engineers Australia assesses qualifications; civil engineers are consistently invited from SkillSelect.
Easy
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Minimum Salary
A$100,000
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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
- 1Civil engineering degree and positive Engineers Australia skills assessment
- 2Competent English: IELTS 6.0 per band
- 3Minimum 65 points
- 4Age under 45
Document checklist
- Valid passport
- Engineers Australia assessment outcome
- Civil engineering degree and transcripts
- IELTS test results
- Employment reference letters
- Police clearances
- Medical examination
Step-by-step process
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Apply for skills assessment through Engineers Australia
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Achieve IELTS 6.0 per band
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Calculate points and submit EOI in SkillSelect
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Receive invitation and lodge visa application within 60 days
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Complete medical and police checks
Official source
Always verify requirements directly with the official Australia immigration authority.
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