When is an interview mandatory?

[Darien-l]

I submitted my application (ITA) for residency in the SMC category. I'm onshore without a job offer. Should I expect an interview? Thanks!

[JandM]

Yes. While INZ have the power to interview anyone about any matter, if that seems to be the easiest way to get information they require, a CO's interview is an important part of the assessment procedure for anyone who applies for Residence under SMC without a job offer. (There won't be many of these for the next two years at least, since no EOIs without job offers will have been selected after 12th October, 2016.)

[keyvee]

Hi Darien-I,

I am in the same situation with 170 points(without job offer).
During your I.T.A. submission, Can you please let me know whether you submitted any bank balance..?, if yes how much bank balance to be shown?

[Darien-l]

Thanks for the info, JandM. keyvee: I followed the personalized checklist for the ITA. It did not list a bank statement as a requirement, so I didn't submit one.