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Expression of Interest (EOI) Australia | EOI SkillSelect
An Expression of Interest (EOI) is a method of showing your interest in applying for a skilled visa to migrate to Australia. EOI is a very important part of applying for certain Australian work visas.
If you wish to work in Australia, you must familiarise yourself with the Expression of Interest for Australian immigration. One must never submit the Expression of Interest until he/she has completed an assessment. The assessment lets you know if you actually do qualify to live and work in Australia.
What is Expression of Interest (EOI)?
It’s an online form in SkillSelect with a series of questions about your skills depending upon the visa subclass you select.
The following types of applications can be lodged through SkillSelect:
- Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Visa
- Skilled Nominated Subclass 190 Visa
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Subclass 491 Visa
- Business Talent Subclass 132 Visa
- Business Innovation & Investment Subclass 188 Visa
SkillSelect is used to calculate the candidate’s ability to meet the points test for certain visas and can be made available to employers and state and territory government agencies if they would like to be considered for a sponsored skilled visa.
How to Submit EOI?
EOI for Australian immigration must be submitted online via a system called SkillSelect.
What’s Included in EOI?
The EOI form includes a series of questions that ask you about your skills. The answers given are used to calculate your ability to meet the points test for certain visas. EOI can also be accessed by employers and state & territory government agencies where you have specified your interest in a sponsored skilled visa for a particular area.
The information submitted in EOI includes the following:
- Personal information – Given names and surname, date of birth, countries of citizenship and/or residence, etc.
- The nominated occupation.
- Work experience and employment history.
- English language proficiency.
- Any information pertaining to a state or territory nomination, showing willingness to live and work in regional Australia.
No Need to Submit Supporting Documents
All the information you provide in the EOI will be taken at face value. You do not need to submit supporting documents when making your Expression of Interest for Australian immigration.
What After Submission of EOI?
You’ll be able to access your Expression of Interest after it has been submitted. You may:
- Update information and details, if your circumstances have changed; and/or
- Suspend the Expression of Interest.
Key Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility varies by visa subclass (e.g., skills assessment, points threshold, English proficiency, age, health/character). We’ll guide you through exact criteria based on your chosen pathway.
Possible Outcomes of Expression of Interest
- You receive an invitation to apply for a visa.
- You are contacted by an Australian employer to discuss employment and sponsorship opportunities.
The highest ranking EOIs under Independent and Skilled Regional (Provisional) visas automatically receive invitations to apply, generally issued monthly and subject to occupation ceilings. State- and territory-sponsored visas are identified and selected by the respective governments who may contact applicants before nomination.
If you are selected and your points score is above the required pass mark, you will receive an invitation to apply from SkillSelect.
Not all EOIs receive an invitation immediately due to limited places. Your EOI remains in SkillSelect for up to two years and may be invited later.
Steps to Take After Getting Invitation to Apply
The invitation to apply will come from SkillSelect. Upon receipt, you have 60 days to lodge your visa application. At this point, you must provide all evidence to support the information given in your EOI.
