 If you're interested in applying for a visa to work in Australia, then you should know about Skill Select. Skill Select is the department's online system for managing general skilled migration. It allows the best and brightest skilled migrants to be invited to apply for general skilled migration visas at levels which match the needs of the Australian economy. Skill Select is a two-stage process. In the first stage, clients emit an online expression of interest in which they are allocated points based on the following – their work experience, their study and education, their level of English skills and their business and investment experience. In stage two, skilled workers who are identified as the best fit for Australia's skills needs are invited to lodge a visa application. Once invited to apply, clients have 60 days to lodge their applications through the department's electronic visa application system. Skill Select also allows employers to search for skilled workers using a range of criteria such as occupation, qualifications or English language ability. They can view the general details of skilled workers who match their criteria and they can make contact to discuss sponsorship and employment. In its first year of operation, 51,794 clients completed an expression of interest and 32,389 clients were invited to apply for skilled migration visa via Skill Select. Application numbers now more closely match the needs of the Australian economy as reflected in the migration program with 29,721 visa grants for Skill Select clients. Skill Select has also seen processing time significantly reduced for general skilled migration visa applications. On average it now takes just 60 days. The department is continually improving Skill Select and has introduced a number of enhancements to the E-Lodgement application process. We also respond to client feedback on a daily basis. For more information, visit our website. We hope to see your Skill Select expression of interest soon.