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Getting an Australian Visa...

Skilled Immigration Australia

If you want to work in Australia , you will need skills or business abilities that will contribute to the country's economic growth. You will need to pass a points test, which will assess you on the basis of skill (qualifications and experience in your occupation), age and language abilities, amongst other factors. Good English is essential for most occupations in Australia , if you are to find a job to match your skills and qualifications.

Australian labour market conditions vary significantly from time to time and between regions. Each occupation receives a "Labour Market Rating", which is regularly reviewed by each State and Territory Government. Bear in mind that if you are willing to live outside major metropolitan centres, your application will stand a greater chance of success, because the Australian Government promotes a special scheme to help fill regional skill shortages. For many jobs in Australia , applicants must be eligible for membership of a professional or industry organisation and/or be able to be registered with an Australian state authority before they can work in their occupation. We will need to ascertain whether any such restrictions apply in your case. There are currently 5 skilled categories which include a "Points Test". There is also an Employer Nomination Scheme - which enables Australian employers to permanently hire highly qualified workers from overseas countries on the condition that an Australian worker could not fill a skilled position locally.

Starting a business opportunities

Perhaps you would prefer to work for yourself, managing a business in Australia ? If you have experience of running a successful business or have a track record as a senior executive in a large company, you may qualify on this basis. You could either apply to migrate to Australia on the basis of starting a new business there or you could buy an existing business or become a partner in one. You should be prepared to invest significant amounts and must be committed to establish a successful business. The business migration program is a better solution for those who are over 45 years of age or for those who would not qualify under one of the skilled migration categories.

Temporary Australian Business Visa (Skilled Workers - Business People) - may be obtained for business people and those who are highly skilled to investigate genuine business possibilities. It is also available to those who can provide discernible advantages for Australia through the transfer of skills and technology or specialised international business understanding.

Family Immigration

If you have any family connections in Australia , this could certainly help with your visa application as an eligible relative could be able to sponsor you under one of the family immigration to Australia programs. We will fully explore this possibility on your behalf.

Other Visas

There are several other visas available to visit Australia , for studies or to work there. The most popular ones are:

Student visa
Short stay business visa (up to 3 months)
Long stay business visa (up to 4 years)
Visitor visa – social visits to meet relatives
Tourist visa

As you can see Australian immigration legislation is complex with many different categories, rules and quotas providing legal entrance and residence, all of which are dependent on an applicant’s individual circumstances. The process of obtaining any form of visa or work permit is often fraught with problems and the documentation can be daunting. The success of your application may also depend on the pass or pool mark in force at the time your application is assessed - not at the time it is lodged. Some of the most carefully prepared visa applications are rejected for seemingly the slightest of reasons and Embassy officials are under no obligation to explain why.

This is why so many people who wish to live and work in Australia turn to us as we know the immigration legislation back to front. Not just as it relates to employment, but as it relates to all the categories of migration permitted - many of which are not public knowledge. So our recommended route T Visaplus may not be one you had contemplated - or even thought possible. Why not take the next step to find out if you qualify? Simply complete our full Visaplus Assessment Appraisal so that we can evaluate your options and best route to success.