How to get Australia PR/ GSM Visa?

1. If you were starting from scratch, obtaining your qualifications in Australia over at least 2 years of academic study while on a student visa would be the fastest and most efficient way. If you already have your qualifications, the only way to speed the process is to have state government or relative sponsorship. The visa processing priorities for GSM visas are: 1. Applications from people who are employer sponsored under the ENS and the RSMS (a few weeks to a couple of months). 2. Applications from people who are nominated by a State/Territory government and whose nominated occupation is listed on the Critical Skills List (CSL) (6 monthd or so). 3. Applications from people who are sponsored by family and whose nominated occupation is listed on the CSL. (12 months or less) 4. Applications from people who are neither nominated nor sponsored but whose nominated occupation is listed on the CSL. (15 months or so) 5. Applications from people who are nominated by a State/Territory government whose nominated occupation is not listed on the CSL (3 years) 6. (i) Applications from people whose occupations are listed on the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL). and (ii) Applications from people who are sponsored by family and whose nominated occupation is not listed on the CSL.(over 3 years) 7. All other applications are to be processed in the order in which they are received. (4+ years) Onshore visas are granted roughly 12 months faster than offshore but of course you must qualify for an onshore visa to be able to apply onshore. 2. IELTS Academic is acceptable 3. If you can score sufficient points, a GSM visa is possible with only 12 months of work experience unless the skills assessment body for your occupation requires more experience e.g. the ACS demands at least 4 years for Computing Professionals who qualified outside Australia. Some people however need 3 years experience in order to score sufficient points. 4. Once you have reached the pass mark, higher points have no effect whatsoever.