47 SK
47 SK
47 SK
Before filling in the form If you have a spouse, consider which of you is most likely to meet
Make sure you have all the required documents. visa requirements before filling in the form. That person should be
the main applicant and complete Part B of the form 'Your details'.
Make sure you have read the booklet General Skilled
If you are being sponsored, the family member whose relative in
Migration and followed all the instructions in the Australia is sponsoring you must complete Part B and Question 53
'Preparing for your application' boxes relevant to the as the main applicant.
visa class for which you are applying.
Dependent children
If your spouse is also being assessed, make sure you A dependent child may be a natural child, adopted child or a
have all the documents relating to your spouse's point step-child. A step child is defined as a natural or adopted child of
your current spouse or a natural or adopted child of your former
score and/or ability to meet the basic requirements. spouse where the child is 18 and you have a legal responsability to
care for the child (for example, where your former spouse is
If you are being sponsored, you should have received a deceased and you have legal custody of the child). You will need to
completed form 40 - Sponsorship for Migration to provide a certified copy of the overseas or Australian court order
Australia from your sponsor and form 28 Assurance of which you have in relation to the child.
Support from your assurer. (The sponsor and assurer
A child under 18 who is not married or in a de facto/common law
need not be the same person).
relationship and is not engaged to be married is considered to be a
dependent child.
Making a valid application
To make a valid application you must: A child 18 or over is not normally considered dependent unless you
s use this form (provided in the booklet or available can show that they are wholly or substantially reliant on you for
from any Australian mission) financial support for their basic needs of food, shelter and clothing.
s indicate the correct class of visa by selecting the type You must also show that you have provided that support for a
substantial period and that the child is more reliant on you than
of application in Part A of the application form
any other person. Unless you can provide evidence of this, they
s include a skills assessment from the relevant assessing should apply separately.
authority for your nominated occupation. Your
occupation must be on the Skilled Occupation List. A child aged 18 or over is not considered dependent if he or she is
s pay the required charge, and married, in a de facto/common law relationship or engaged to be
s send or deliver your application to the Australian married, and should apply separately.
mission overseas. Attach any documentation you are
Children of any age who have a total or partial loss of bodily or
required to provide with your application (this mental functions which stops them earning a living are regarded as
includes a skills assessment). dependent and part of the family unit (whether or not they migrate
with you). Give details of such children whether they are in your
You must also: care or in an institution.
s complete the form in English
s answer all questions truthfully, and In all cases you should attach evidence of your child's dependency
on you.
s provide supporting documents where necessary.
If your application includes dependent children from a previous
If you provide incorrect information or documents, marriage/relationship or current relationship of you/your spouse,
this may affect whether you are granted a visa or not, enclose a certified copy of the court order showing that you/your
or your visa may be subsequently cancelled. spouse has sole custody, or the right to remove the child from the
country. The Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Read the notes on each question. If a question is not (DIMA) will seek to ensure that allowing a child to migrate will
not prejudice the rights of another parent, person or authority.
applicable, write 'N/A'. Any changes or corrections you
make must be initialled and dated by each person who
signs the form. If you use the page provided in the form
or any other sheets of paper for additional information,
INDEPENDENT > You will be assessed for the SKILLED - INDEPENDENT category
s You must meet basic requirements and pass the points test
CLASS BN
(SKILLED - INDEPENDENT) > If you complete Part I 'Skill matching', you may also be assessed for the
SKILLED - STATE TERRITORY NOMINATED INDEPENDENT category
s You must meet basic requirements and reach the points test pool mark
s If your skills are in demand, you may be nominated from the skill matching
database by a State or Territory government or an employer in Australia
For this option, make sure you complete Part I of this form ('Skill matching').
SKILL MATCHING > s You must meet basic requirements but do NOT need to pass the points test
s If your skills are in demand, you may be nominated from the skill matching
CLASS BR database by a State or Territory government or an employer in Australia
(SKILL MATCHING)
Complete Part I of this form ('Skill matching').
15 Will your spouse be migrating Yes No If your spouse does not intend to migrate with you, attach a note
> explaining
with you? why and saying whether your spouse intends to join you later.
If you are separated, attach a statutory declaration that gives the name of
your spouse, date of marriage and date of separation, and (if the separation
is permanent) states that you are getting, or intend getting, a divorce.
21 Where do you intend to New South Wales Western Australia Australian Capital Territory Don't
live in Australia? know
Victoria South Australia Northern Territory
Queensland Tasmania External Territory
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Yes No
Each dependant listed above must complete a form 47A, whether migrating or not.
Form 47A is available from any Australian mission.
Part F s Details of other family members
46 Give details of ALL your and your spouse's other family members, not listed in Part D or E
(If not living, write 'DECEASED' in country of residence column)
Parents
Brothers and sisters (including full, half, step and adopted brothers and sisters)
s been acquitted of any criminal offence or other offence on the grounds of mental illness, No Yes
insanity or unsoundness of mind?
s been excluded from or asked to leave any country (including Australia)? No Yes
s committed, or been involved in the commission of war crimes or crimes against No Yes
humanity or human rights?
s been involved in any activities that would represent a risk to Australian national security? No Yes
s had any outstanding debts to the Australian Government or any public authority in Australia? No Yes
If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above questions, you must state who
it applies to and give ALL relevant details. If the matter relates to a
criminal conviction, please give the nature of the offence, full details of
sentence and dates of any period of imprisonment or other detention.
From (MONTH/YEAR)
To (MONTH/YEAR) Self Spouse
From (MONTH/YEAR)
Self Spouse
To (MONTH/YEAR)
Have you obtained a suitable skills assessment from the Yes No > You should not apply
relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation?
Are you over 18 but under 45 years of age? Yes No > You should not apply
Do you have at least vocational English? Yes No > The only category under which you
may be eligible is the Skilled -
Regional sponsored category, in which
case a lower level of English may be
acceptable in certain circumstances.
For more information, see the General
Skilled Migration Booklet.
54 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List employment history, with most recent experience first.
From - To Occupation/position Employer and city
56 EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
List employment history, with most recent experience first.
From - To Occupation/position Employer and city
Skill
Age
English language ability
Specific work experience
Occupation in demand / job offer
Australian qualifications
Spouse skills
Bonus points
Total points for Skilled -
Independent category
Functional
Full name or better Limited None Main language
67 Country of birth
73 NOMINATED OCCUPATION
ASCO code -
76 APPLICANT'S DECLARATION
I declare that I understand the purpose of the Signature of
information I have provided on this form. I consent main applicant
to the details on this form being circulated to
employer, State/Territory Governments and DAY MONTH YEAR
regional development organisations in Australia Date
who may facilitate skill matching.
Age less than 45 Yes No A (met pass mark - Independent visa applicant)
Skill matching
Post secondary quals Yes No B (met pass mark - Independent visa applicant)
database code
Vocational English Yes No C (Skill matching visa applicant)
6 month work experience Yes No
94 SPOUSE'S DECLARATION
I declare that I understand the purpose of the Signature of
information I have provided on this form. I consent spouse
to the details on this form being circulated to
employer, State/Territory Governments and DAY MONTH YEAR
regional development organisations in Australia Date
who may facilitate skill matching.
Age less than 45 Yes No A (met pass mark - Independent visa applicant)
Skill matching
Post secondary quals Yes No B (met pass mark - Independent visa applicant)
database code
Vocational English Yes No C (Skill matching visa applicant)
6 month work experience Yes No
Birth certificate or other proof of age For each dependant aged 18 or over in your
application, evidence of dependency on you
Proof of English language ability If your spouse does not intend to migrate with
you, a note explaining why and whether your
spouse intends to join you later
Other work related documents
If you are separated, a statutory declaration
A copy of your curriculum vitae (a statement that gives the name of your spouse, date of
of your work and educational history) marriage and date of separation, and (if the
separation is permanent) states that you are
A copy of any employment licence or getting, or intend getting, a divorce
association membership you hold
If you or anyone in your application is married
If you are claiming points for these factors or has been married, a certified copy of the
marriage certificate
Proof of specific work experience
If anyone in your application has been
Proof of job offer (if claiming points for divorced, a certified copy of the divorce
occupation in demand with job offer) decree absolute
Proof of Australian qualifications If anyone in your application has been
widowed, a certified copy of the death
Proof that your spouse satisfies certificate of the deceased spouse
the basic requirements
If anyone in your application has changed their
Proof required for bonus points name (for example by marriage or deed poll), a
certified copy of evidence of the name change
If you are being sponsored
If you or your spouse have any children who are
Proof of relationship to sponsor not included in this application, certified copies
of documents to verify custody and access
Completed Form 40 arrangements for children under 18 years of age
If any child under 18 years of age included in
Assurance of support (completed Form 28) your application is adopted, a certified copy of
the adoption papers
Dependants over 18
If your application includes dependent children
A completed form 47A for each from a previous marriage/relationship or current
dependant of you and/or your spouse relationship of you/your spouse, a copy of the
court order showing that you/your spouse has
sole custody
96 APPLICATION FEE
Do you have the application fee to include with your application (check with the Australian
mission for the current fees, or refer to the latest Form 990i Fees and charges)?
Their address
Part L s Signatures
98 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS
This acknowledgement must be signed by the main
applicant and each accompanying person over 16. Signature of
main applicant
I understand that if granted a visa:
s there is a TWO YEAR wait for social security payments, including
unemployment benefits, for most newly arrived migrants;
s I will need to have enough money, even if unemployed, to support Signature
myself for the first two years and if I run out of money or fail to
get a job in that period, that would not be sufficient reason to
make me eligible for social security income support payments; Name
s the cost of living in Australia, compared to many other countries,
is high. As a guide, it is estimated that in 1998, households of
migrants who had lived in Australia for less than two years spent Signature
an average of $700 per week. The average household size for
recent migrants is two to three people;
s approval to migrate does not guarantee employment in Australia
and that it is entirely my own responsibility to secure employment Name
after arrival, including investigating my prospects before I arrive
in Australia;
s work availability varies significantly from time to time in different Signature
parts of Australia and that for many jobs in Australia, applicants
must be eligible for membership of a professional or industry
organisation and/or be able to be registered or licensed with an Name
Australian state authority before working in a particular occupation.
Signature
Name
Signature
Name
99 DECLARATION
Warning: Under the Migration Act 1958, there are penalties for
deliberately giving false or misleading information.
s I declare that the information I have supplied in this application
is complete, correct and up-to-date in every detail.
s I understand that if I give false or misleading information, my
application may be refused, or any visa granted may be cancelled.
s I understand that if this application is approved, any person not
included in this application will not have automatic right of entry
to Australia by way of this application.
s I will inform the Department of Immigration and Multicultural
Affairs of any changes to my personal circumstances (including
change of address) while my application is being considered.
s I authorise the Australian Government to make any enquiries
necessary to determine my eligibility for permanent stay in
Australia, and to use any information supplied in this application
for that purpose. Signature of
s I have read and understood the information supplied to me in main applicant
this application.
DAY MONTH YEAR
Date