SM3.25 Invitation to apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category (17/12/2003)

Immigration Act 1987 s13B (3A) (b) and 13E

1. People whose Expressions of Interest have been selected from the Pool may be issued with an invitation to apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category if:
   1. the information provided does not indicate the presence of any health or character issues which may adversely affect their ability to be granted residence under the Skilled Migrant Category; and
   2. an immigration or visa officer considers that the person’s claims in regard to points for employability and capacity building factors and English language ability are credible.
2. An immigration or visa officer may seek further evidence, information and submissions from a person whose Expression of Interest has been selected from the Pool, for the purpose of determining whether their claims are credible and whether there are any health or character issues which may adversely affect their ability to be granted residence under the Skilled Migrant Category.

   Note: A visa or immigration officer’s decision to invite a person to apply for residence under the Skilled Migrant Category (based on information evidence and submissions provided prior to application) does not guarantee:
   
   ~ the points claimed by the applicant; or
   ~ a positive assessment against health, character or English language requirements;
   
   in any subsequent application for residence.

Effective 17/12/2003