WHY Australia?
Australia is one of the most desired destination for immigrants around the world. It is the second most happiest place in the world. This is the title given by “The Wall Street Journal” after analyzing the eleven parameters defined by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) for calculating better life index.
Australia obtained high value in all the welfare variables like: employment, income, housing, community, education, work-personal balance, environment, citizen participation, health, life satisfaction and safety.
The economy of Australia is quite active and has strengthened gradually over the years. International trading has also contributed to produce high quality goods and services.
The manpower here is highly skilled, the socio-political backing of democratic institutions, social harmony and lifestyle here is idolized around the globe.
The visa approval process in Australia is fastest as compared to other countries. On an average it takes 18 months time for a visa to approve under the qualified migration program.
A professional validation prior to the granting of the visa is required for the practice of several occupations in Australia, this validation facilitates the insertion in the local labour market.
The educational level of Australia is recognized worldwide for its excellent quality. This gives credit to the high proportion of foreigners who make up the student population of Australian universities, who represent more than 10% of the total number of students enrolled in these institutions.
The climate here is quite adequate. It varies moving to different regions. While the North is tropical, the South has seasons. Winters are mild compared to North America and Europe.
The lifestyle here favours the pleasure of free time with family, friends, sports and proximity to nature. Work is a fundamental value of society but rest and recreational activities are considered significant along with work.
General Skilled Migration
Individuals having special skills and are willing to settle in Australia gets a visa issued under GSM (General Skilled Migration).
Under the provision of the Australian GSM visa program skilled professionals, workers, or migrants might use their expertise, qualification, and experience to migrate and settle in this country. It is mandatory for an immigrant to go through a Skill Select program involving two steps, namely, submission of an EOI (Expression of Interest), and actual visa application.
Your application for skilled visas for Australia in subject to test score obtained in this Skill Select program. Apart from required skill and experience, relevant knowledge of English is an important parameter in determining your eligibility for obtaining Australian skilled visa.
Australian visas issued under this category include:
- Skilled Independent visa – subclass 189
- Skilled Nominated visa – subclass 190
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491)
Skilled Independent visa - subclass 189
With this visa, you can
Stay in Australia permanently
Work and study in Australia
Enroll in Australia's public health care scheme Medicare
Sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
Travel to and from Australia for 5 years
If eligible become an Australian citizen
Eligibility
Submit an expression of interest (EOI) to let us know you would like to apply for the visa.
You will need to provide a copy of this skills assessment with your application. Your skills assessment must have been obtained in the 3 years before the date of your invitation. If the assessment was for a shorter period that period must not have passed.
You must be aged under 45 when DHA(Department of Home Affairs) invite you to apply for the visa. You can still apply for the visa if you turn 45 after DHA invite you to apply. If you turn 45 after you submit your EOI but before DHA invite you to apply you will not be invited to apply.
This is a points-tested visa. When you submit your EOI in Skill Select you will be given an indicative points score based on the claims you have made. If you do not obtain a score of 65 points you will not be invited to apply for this visa.
At the time of invitation you must have at least competent English.
Your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated visa - subclass 190
With this visa, you can
stay in Australia permanently
work and study in Australia
enroll in Australia's public health care scheme Medicare
sponsor your relatives to come to Australia
travel to and from Australia for 5 years
if eligible become an Australian citizen
Eligibility
You must have been nominated for this visa by an Australian state or territory government agency
Submit an expression of interest (EOI) to let us know you would like to apply for the visa. State and territory government agencies can see your completed EOI and might nominate you for the visa.
You will need to provide a copy of this skills assessment with your application. Your skills assessment must have been obtained in the 3 years before the date of your invitation. If the assessment was for a shorter period that period must not have passed.
You must be aged under 45 when DHA(Department of Home Affairs) invite you to apply for the visa. You can still apply for the visa if you turn 45 after DHA invite you to apply. If you turn 45 after you submit your EOI but before DHA invite you to apply you will not be invited to apply.
This is a points-tested visa. When you submit your EOI in Skill Select you will be given an indicative points score based on the claims you have made. If you do not obtain a score of 65 points you will not be invited to apply for this visa.
At the time of invitation you must have at least competent English.
Your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa – Subclass 491
With this visa, you can
stay in Australia for 5 years
live work and study in a designated regional area of Australia
travel to and from Australia as many times as you want while the visa is valid
apply for permanent residence after 3 years from the time your visa is granted
Eligibility
You must be either nominated by an Australian state or territory government agency or indicate that you will be sponsored by an eligible relative.
Submit an expression of interest (EOI) to let us know you would like to apply for the visa.
You will need to provide a copy of this skills assessment with your application. Your skills assessment must have been obtained in the 3 years before the date of your invitation. If the assessment was for a shorter period that period must not have passed.
You must be aged under 45 when DHA(Department of Home Affairs) invite you to apply for the visa. You can still apply for the visa if you turn 45 after DHA invite you to apply. If you turn 45 after you submit your EOI but before DHA invite you to apply you will not be invited to apply.
This is a points-tested visa. When you submit your EOI in Skill Select you will be given an indicative points score based on the claims you have made. If you do not obtain a score of 65 points you will not be invited to apply for this visa.
At the time of invitation you must have at least competent English.
Your occupation must be on the relevant list of eligible skilled occupations for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)