How to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) I Step by Step Process

[@johnmoore4248]

Some lawyers are charging around 4000 aud for submitting EOI. Why is that as it is only fill out the form. Any ideas please?

[@djokaymegamixer]

Hi Nick. I have read about some regions warning against multiple submissions of EOIs, even when submitted separately. For instance, according to Victoria, “You can only have 1 active ROI submitted at any time. You cannot submit a separate ROI for each subclass. If you wish to change the subclass or anything else on your ROI, you must withdraw the existing ROI and submit a new ROI.” What do you suggest, please?

[@mzn9612]

Can I put my Bachelors degree (4 years) qualification from overseas in my EOI application? I completed my Masters of IT in Australia. Should I just include my Australian Masters degree? I'm confused

[@krishnakanth5654]

"The nominated occupation is not associated with this assessing authority". I'm getting this error when i'm trying to select skill assessment details. It doesn't show me any select field near the nominated occupation. (I dont see the box for the ANZSCO code selection.) What do I do

[@johncarlevaro943]

Great Video!! Left me with a question tho. If after submitting EOI I somewhat manage to get more points (like imprvoing english level) can I update it and claim more points? Or should I submit a new one?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes you can!

[@tinashemukota1431]

Thanks for the video. It's helpful.

[@wheres_bears1378]

Can multiple expressions of interest be submitted for different visa classes?

[@joypeacewisdom]

Can I use the same email address for multiple EOI’s or is that a no-no?

[@13_Ivy]

Thanks for the video, I have 2 questions: 1. Is PY required if I have 1 year of work expereince? 2. How do I get the skill assessment from the relevant accessing body?

[@pedrobarrionuevo1685]

I have skill assessment as an electrical drafter with engineers Australia, but my job experience at the moment is related to the technical field. Can this affect the visa 491 that I want to apply?. Thanks.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Work experience in an unrelated field, may not be able to be counted. I would recommend discussing your situation with a registered migration agent. You can book into this through our website

[@PrasannaArachchige]

Thanks for the detailed guide, I have a accounting bachelor degree which was accepted by CPA Australia for skill assessment. Also, I have completed chartered accounting qualification. Can i add my CA qualification in education list (CPA skill assessment is not based on CA) ? if i can include what is the type of education can be selected from the dropdown list?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi there, you'd want to speak with a migration agent. You can book a consultation here pathwaytoaus.com/book-a-consultation/

[@lemmorleunam]

Is it possible to lodge eoi 189 twice? my agent lodged it and i also want to lodge it myself.

[@eurekastriker5799]

Hello nick , I would like to ask. In state of choosing "State or Territory" could make an exception only one "State or Territory" ? 7 out 8

[@Pablosoad4747]

I’m currently on a student visa, which limits me to 24 hours of work per week. I’m planning to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a 190 visa in Western Australia. I’ve been working for my employer for over a year, and they are interested in offering me a full-time contract. However, they are concerned about how long they would have to wait until I obtain full-time work rights. My question is: if I receive a state nomination from WA, will I gain full work rights immediately upon applying for the 190 visa, or would I need to wait until the visa is granted, which could take 1 or 2 years? If full work rights are not granted until the visa approval, it might not make sense for companies to offer a contract if they have to wait that long. However, according to the information on the state nomination website, the full-time contract start date must be within 3 months of the state nomination application. From this, I understand that within this timeframe, I would submit the EOI, receive an invitation, and apply for the 190 visa, which would then allow me to start my full-time contract on time while waiting for the visa grant. Can you help me with this please?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi mate, until you have received you new visa grant, your work rights will stay the same as your previous visa. Alternatively, there may be other visa (such as 482) that can have you work full time. Speak with our migration agents to know what visa applies. You can book a consultation here pathwaytoaus.com/book-a-consultation/

[@RenceLawrence_]

@Pathwaytoaus great video, everything is detailed. Is it a requirement to include my partner's English test results during EOI?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, you don't need the English for the partner, however you lose points

[@prolex.]

How to upload the passport size pic at the end if it does not get uploaded while lodging visa???

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You don't need to upload a picture of your passport when you lodge an EOI

[@prolex.]

@@Pathwaytoaus Thank you for your reply Nick. However, I was not talking about the EOI. I was talking about the Facial Image-Passport Size PIC uploading technique while lodging the visa 189,190 or 491. I have already managed it.

[@mariodezilva5200]

Hi Nick, I have finished a diploma in hospitality after cert iv in cookery. Can I claim work experience from the date I finished my diploma as I was working full-time then as a chef or do I have to claim from JRP start date for EOI? Thanks in advance

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Great question. I believe it is post Cert IV. If you want to discuss your situation in detail, I would recommend you book in for a consultation with a registered migration agent

[@soomelamoosamoghadam9286]

Thank you so much for the helpful explanation❤

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Happy we could help you out!

[@jotpanjeta1816]

Every state has different rules for 491 eligibility but how can i select eoi for every state

[@hassan362]

Dear I submitted one EOI for 189, 190 (multiple states) and 491 In September 2022 but I heard it's required to submit separate EOI for each state for 190. I can't understand why it's required if skills select website is accepting all in one shot. Now if I was wrong what shall I do shall I withdraw one come Eoi and submit separate? Please advise?

[@omshanthmurthy524]

Hi, i am in the same situation. May i ask if you took some action already, by now?

[@himanisharma7512]

My overseas bachelor is in CEP list, is it enough to claim points for bachelor or should i need a document to prove my overseas bachelor is equivalent to Australian bachelor?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Generally speaking if it is on the CEP list, it should be sufficient

[@mustafahakimi5226]

Thank you for the Video, how can we submit an EOI without having IELT or ... is it possible. please let me know?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You will need an IELTS/PTE exam done to lodge an EOI unless exempt

Hi nick, I have been working as a trade assistant since I got my skill assessment 3 years ago, but got my certificate just last month, so that means that I just get point with experience from the day that I got my certificate, Right? Another question if I apply for 186 and the company bankruptcy do I have to apply from the beginning?

[@joemarvin9933]

Hi Nick and Pathway To Aus, is it possible not to get points for employment after relevant skill assessment with 6yrs overseas and 1yr in Australia. Somehow at the end of the application it appeared the employement points was not added to my points. What could be the reason?

[@CharithaCn]

when i type in the nominated occupation section, nothing comes up, no matter what i type in. please help, my skill assessment is listed on the list.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

What is the occupation?

[@CharithaCn]

@@Pathwaytoaus Computer Network Engineer, but doesn't matter what i type, it doesn't show me the list.

[@urenikumaranayake5457]

Do we need to have the English test results at hand before submitting an EOI or can this be updated later?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi there, you will need your English proficiency. immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skillselect/expression-of-interest/submitting-your-expression-of-interest

[@jackdean6558]

I think your advice is wrong, tell me if i'm wrong but.. Vetassess (the trades recognition company for sparkies) states that: Licensed Trades - 6 years' employment experience (with no formal training) Licensed Trades - 4 years' employment experience (with relevant formal training) And you say you need 4 years of experience post apprenticeship, that would mean if you done a four year apprenticeship here in England you would then need to work a further 4 years so 8 years in total to be eligible from what you're saying, yet somebody with no qualifications is eligible after 6 years?? doesn't make sense to me.. Im an electrician from England looking to get my 189 visa

[@presssack]

What did you put donw on your EOI mate? Because I think you are absolutely right, I have finished my trads assesment, and the duration of the apprenticeship itself, counts as work experience. So 2 years apprentice + 2 years of work after = 4 years experience needed.

[@nikkinarvaez7271]

what is family sponsorship eligible? I have 2 siblings that are residents of Australia. Do they need to do something for me to vbe eligible? Or as long as i have siblings then i am automatically eligible? Thanks

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Are they living in a regional area. Feel free to give us an email on [e-mail] and we can look at options.

[@lihalimm]

hi, Nick! Thanks for your video, as in great help! I am trying applying to 190 visa for NSW as an industrial designer. But ROI is closed at the moment, they said it will be open in August.. this year. So, after submitting EOI first, should I wait for ROI opened in August this year..? am looking forward to hearing from you!

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi, there is nothing negative in regards to submitting an EOI now

[@lihalimm]

@@Pathwaytoaus hey Nick! thanks for your reply :) but what do you mean by that exactly, you mean I don't have to submit ROI after EOI? so you mean you are seeing positively applying EOI with industrial designer job category at the moment?

[@beastmigzgaming7775]

Good day Nick, im interested to know before i apply for the EOI do i need to do the skill assesment from VETASSES and the english test prior to me doing the EOI??? Thanks in Advance...

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes you need a skill assessment in order to lodge an EOI

[@beastmigzgaming7775]

@@Pathwaytoaus perfect thank you for the clarification!!!

[@AnaCarolina-kj3pi]

Hi Nick, I completed my diploma in Australia but I have a bachelor's degree from my home country. Do I need to validate this with an organization to claim the points? Thanks

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi there, you'd want to speak with a migration agent. You can book a consultation here pathwaytoaus.com/book-a-consultation/

[@Johnwatto12]

Hi Nick, I don’t want to claim any work experience points, can i leave work experience section blank if all the work I did was non relevant to my nominated occupation.

[@SherwinPinto]

No harm in putting in

[@vikramjeetsinghh]

Good Video very informative, i have a query, if I have done bachelor only then in education segment only need to enter the bachelor degree details ? or need to add 10th, 12th also ? Please tell. and after submit EOI can we update any detail ?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You need to have completed year 12 to study a Bachelor. You may be able to study Adult Tertiary Prep if you have not

[@adrianaguimaraescoelho9176]

Hi Cris, my MBA was assessed as Graduate Certificate. This option don’t appear, so should I select Graduate Diploma, which is the same AQF level, in EOI?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes that should be ok (you don't get any additional points for Masters or Grad Dip anyway)

[@nuukeez8443]

Hi Nick, I have a doubt on this question “ Are there any family members client would like to include in a future application”? I’m married and I do not have any children. I would like to include my husband in the application so should I put yes to this question? Because there is a separate question for the spouse “ would client be accompanied by their partner in a future application” And it is asking how many family members would you like to have on your future application” following the first family related question So um bit confused here on what to put Because some of my friends told me that they put yes to accompany their children only And how many family members? They have put the number depending on how many kids they got Could you please let me know what should I fill in the EOI? Is it 1? Because I want to include my husband?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes, you would just write 1 because you are including your husband on the visa.

[@anasali4782]

If I have no kids and only my spouse is included in the application. How should I answer the question "Are there any family members the client would like to include in a future application"? Shall I say yes and add 1, or say no, since I already mentioned my spouse in the previous question?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi mate, you can put yes (wife).

[@FaizanGhani-n8r]

You said to claim the 5poinnts for Australia study requirement, it is not actually that did you study in Australia for 2 years, but did you study on the relevant level.. can you please explain this? Can I claim these 5 points? as my overseas education is assessed by IML and compared as education level of AQF, for both my Masters and Bachelors

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Not if you didnt study in Aus

[@MuhammadHamza-sw5eu]

Hi Nick, Hi i am lodging an EOI. And in employment section i have one query. I am still working at same company. should i leave Date To blank or end date which is written in acs that is 04/09/2023?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi there! We feel like you would benefit in speaking with our migration team directly to get advise on your situation. You may visit pathwaytoaus.com/book-a-consultation/ to book a consultation!

[@fajarali6481]

Hi. Can i lodge expression of interest For 491 visa for western australia.? as i dont have any experience i am fresh civil engineer graduate. i am offshore for stream 2?

[@SherwinPinto]

No

[@RATA17-x2o]

Hi Nick, i took up Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant management. Is my degree equivalent to Australia's?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Hi mate, send us an email at [e-mail] and we can check. You can also book a consultation with Nick so he can give you advice tailored to your situation . You can book a consultation here pathwaytoaus.com/book-a-consultation/

[@kashyap3023]

How long the professional year is valid for after completion date?

[@himanisharma7512]

I don't want to claim points for my overseas bachelor, so do I need to mention it under, other non AQF accredited options? Because that is the only option which is not letting me claim points

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes, we would list it as that

[@djokaymegamixer]

Hey Nick, I noticed that my profession is only eligible in a few states. Do you suggest that I submit EOIs in states where my profession is not on the skilled migration lists?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

I suggest you potentially only put down 1 state. Many states will only invite you if you are only interested in that state

[@razminarazeen7801]

Hi I am planning to submit my EOI for south Australia under a family sponsorship -491 skill visa. As SA ROI is closed can I still submit the EOI? Do we still submit the EOI in skill select or SA website?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You can always submit an EOI, but I don't believe you can lodge an ROI for family sponsored with SA Migration. I think state sponsored is far more likely if you meet the requirements.

[@pratibhaagrawal5657]

Hi NIck, thanks for the video. Can I update/ amend my EOI once after I file it? For example I filed my EOI with English proficiency level 7 later I got band 8 in the test, so can I update EOI with band 8 score?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes you can!

[@HamzaGillani-p8g]

hello sir, i started job in my field 3 weeks before completion of my cert 3 in carpentry, So now should i put the exact date of start employment before the qualification or i have to mention the date after cert3?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You cannot claim points before, completion, so I believe it may be irrelevant. Feel free to book into a consultation to discuss in detail.

[@sabinakhadka187]

Hey nick, I have already done my skill assesment as architectural draftsperson from offshore.. So does this mean I can claim for bachelor degree education which is equivalent to Australia

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You would need to check with the Education Country Profile if your qualification is the same level as a Bachelor in Aus

[@theapprentice7620]

Hey Nick I have bachelor degree in my country but finish cert 3 and diploma here for trades. Just wondering if where can i check if my bachelor is being recognized here so that i can include it in my expression of interest and is it possible for me to include it in my expression of interest. Thanks

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Yes you may be able claim the bachelor points. You will need to check the education country profile that it is equivalent to a bachelor in Aus

[@subarnpant4655]

Hi, can I modify my EOI after I get an invitation to apply for visa? for example if i do NAATI after EOI and can i claim the 5 point of NAATI during Visa?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Why would you alter an EOI after you have already been invited? Once you are invited you only need to show you meet the points indicated on the EOI.

[@faizanshah5594]

If you are from an English speaking country, then what should you put in the English exam section?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Which country?

[@faizanshah5594]

​@@Pathwaytoauscanada

[@ninjanidnd7834]

Hi nick! Can I submit EOI to every state? I am wiliing to wherever state.

[@Pathwaytoaus]

You can indicate on the EOI that you will be available for each state without lodging many different EOIs

[@ninjanidnd7834]

@@Pathwaytoaus how? I heard putting “any” in the state will lower your chance of invite.

[@himanisharma7512]

How to check my bachelor from overseas is equivalent to Australian qualification?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

Check it out with the Education Country Profile

[@nomadicpunjabi6627]

How they gona know you work in regional through eoi?

[@Pathwaytoaus]

There are areas in Australia deemed to be regional areas

[@nomadicpunjabi6627]

@ my agent said there is no option to put postcode of the workplace where I have experience is it true we can’t put postcode with address

[@iheanachohenrydenwigwe6942]

Hi Nick. Thank you so much for your very informative video. I didn't quite get your explanation as regards claiming points for employment and I have a question as regards my case. I have a positive assessment for my profession from ACS. I have been employed by my organisation since August 2018, however my ACS report says that my employment after September 2020 (the completion of my masters degree) is considered to equate to work at an appropriate skills level. My question is, what would be my employment start date when filling my employment details, would it be September 2020 or August 2018)?

[@onyinyeobi8402]

Have you gotten a right answer? I could direct you to a group that’d be of help.

[@iheanachohenrydenwigwe6942]

@@onyinyeobi8402 hi onyinye yes I did but I would need clarification on some other things. Can we connect on another platform?

[@rebeccanapoles6169]

Hi Nick,,,thanks for this video...If we aim for regional 491 or employer nomination but applicant cant meet Competent English, just functional english, can we still submit an EOI and just miss points or have a shortfall for English requirement? My husband is Carpentry-skilled earned in Dubai, UAE but his english is not that great. Would require time to enhance it. How do we remedy this?

[@centycents]

Study English

[@ridadailyroutine216]

what is reference number?

[@Juju-yb5ni]

Can you apply again if you get rejected? and waiting time for this?

[@nige3218]

Thank you

[@uninaturalformulae835]

I wish you have office in Nigeria I seriously want to study in Australia