Migrating to Australia is a complicated process. There are several stages involved in the progression of an application from the application stage to the grant of visa. Please see the different stages and associated communication and service fees and Visa Application Charges payable to the Department of Home Affairs, Commonwealth of Australia.
Migrating to Australia – Different Stages in Skilled Migration
| Process |
Time |
Cost |
Stage |
Processing City |
| Making a Valid Application to arrive in Australia |
Approximately 9 to 12 months |
Varies |
Stages 1 to 5 |
Adelaide New Delhi |
| Registration and Initial Assessment (Cost + 18% Indian GST) |
7 working days |
Rs. 4000 |
Stage 1 |
Chennai |
| Mandatory Skills Assessment (Qualification and Experience) |
1 – 3 months |
Varies from AUD 500 to 1500. |
Stage 2 |
Canberra Sydney Melbourne |
| English Language Skills Assessment – IELTS, PTE, TOEFL |
1 – 2 months |
Rs. 13250 |
Stage 2 |
Any IELTS Test Centre in India |
| Submitting Expression of Interest through SkillSelect System |
1 – 4 months |
Service Charge – as given below |
Stage 3 |
Adelaide |
| On invitation to submit visa application |
4 – 6 months |
Visa Application Charge
Primary Applicant – AUD 4045
Addl. Applicant (+18) – AUD 2020
Children below 18 years – AUD 1015 |
Stage 4 |
Adelaide New Delhi |
| Medical Examination |
1 -2 weeks |
Approximately Rs. 14000 |
Stage 4 |
Any capital city in India |
| Police Clearance Certificate |
1 – 2 weeks |
Approximately Rs. 4000 |
Stage 4 |
Any capital city in India |
| Our Service charges excluding Indian GST |
Registration to visa grant |
Primary Applicant – Rs. 90000
Addl. Applicant (+18) – Rs. 25000
Child under 18 years – Rs. 15000 |
Payment on different stages – see below |
Chennai |
Our Communication and Service Charges are payable in three instalments
Rs. 30,000 Before lodgement of application for Skills Assessment (At Stage 2)
Rs. 30,000 After clients receive their confirmed skills assessment (After Stage 2)
Rs. 30,000 After Step 4 – as soon as clients receive their Expression of Interest (EOI) invitation and before Stage 5 (Applying for migration). In addition, 18% Government of India GST is payable along with our Communication and Service fee.
Refund Policy
If the client is not successful at Stage 2, a refund of Rs. 10,000 will be made.
If the client is not successful at Stage 4, (only due to change in Government policy or increase in points), we will refund Rs. 15,000.
Our Services include, but not limited to, the following
Having your qualifications assessed by the relevant assessment authority
Filling in and lodging all necessary skills assessment, medical and visa forms
Preparing clients for their appropriate English language test and interview
Keeping them updated from time to time about the changes, if any, in the immigration policies and how these changes may impact their visa application
Educating clients about their rights as a permanent resident in Australia
Assisting clients with opening of bank accounts, getting mobile phone connections, arranging accommodation / housing in Australia and assisting in flight reservations
Arranging for a well-informed support person to meet clients on arrival at the airport and driving them to their accommodation (service fee payable)
And above all giving clients handy tips about job search methods and skills and successfully settling down in Australia