Expression of Interest | What it’s all about
The Expression of Interest (EOI) is a form submitted to the Australian Immigration Department indicating that you want to apply for a skilled visa for Australia. Only once you are invited, can you then look to apply for the visa.
Completing an accurate EOI is essential. If you lodge an incorrect EOI and you do receive an invitation, your visa will likely be refused.
NOTE: Please note that not every application means approval. Every submission is assessed thoroughly and there are no guarantees of visa approval. If you submit all the requirements needed, have met eligibility, and have followed the process, then a positive outcome is highly likely.
Vying for a Skilled Working Visa | Who the EOI is for
The EOI is for those who are looking to apply for a:
- Skilled Independent (subclass 189) visa
- Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) visa
- Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa
From Expression to Invitation | The Process
1. Creating an EOI
- Create an account in SkillSelect
- Fill in all your personal information
- Select the occupation that aligns with your set of skills and qualifications
- List down your Education and Work Experience
- Include your English language proficiency test results (IELTS, PTE or TOEFL)
- Enter your skills assessment details
- Get your overall score in the points-based system
2. Submitting an EOI
- Make sure to read through all the information
- Remember to add in all the relevant details you can
Once you’ve done this, you’re all set
3. After submitting
- Wait for an invitation from Immigration
- The EOI has a 2-year validity period
- You have the chance to update it anytime
- If you pass the required score for your visa subclass, you may receive an invitation
- The invite indicates the go-ahead for your visa application (submit requirements and pay visa fee)
The Prep Period | Documents and Requirements
✔️Passport
✔️Birth Certificate
✔️Degree & Diplomas
✔️Transcripts
✔️Employment Letters
✔️References
✔️English Test Scores
✔️Assessment Report
Eligibility Scores | Points-Based System
Age
Qualifications
English Proficiency
Work Experience
Other Factors
Nomination for Additional Points | Subclass 190 & 491
An applicant gets more points when they get nominated by a state or territory. Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) adds 5 points, while Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) gets 15 points. You can check out the requirements for each location:
Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
Learn how to gain extra points from our very own Nick Yock
Expression of Interest vs. Registration of Interest | What’s the difference?
The Expression of Interest (EOI) is a statement submitted to Immigration about wanting to apply for a Skilled Migration Visa to Australia while the Registration of Interest (ROI) is made by individuals searching for state nominations. You can only submit your ROI after you have submitted the EOI.
Expression of Interest vs. Registration of Interest | The similarities?
You must first submit the Expression of Interest with Federal Immigration. Only once you hav submitted the EOI, you can then look to submit a Registration of Interest with the State Nomination Authority. Please note, not every state requires you to submit an EOI.
Pro Tips: Important DO’s when making your EOI
☑️ Give complete and true information
☑️ Meet the necessary requirements
☑️ Update your EOI account as often as possible
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