The Australian government has acknowledged the importance of the role that skilled migrants play to boost Australia’s growing economy. Over recent years the Australian economy has ridden high on the back of a natural resources boom fed mainly by the appetite of mining products of developing economies like China. This resources boom has led to the Australian government tailoring their Australian Migration policy toward the immediate skills shortages being experienced by industry.
Abundant opportunities exist for popular migration occupations such as teaching, nursing, accounting as well as tradesmen. A shortage of over 50 trade occupations has been identified in Australia, ranging from welders to hairdressers. The Australia government, however, operate according to a strict migration policy, with various assessment procedures for potential migrants.
Those who apply for Australian skilled migration will be subject to a variety of assessments to determine:
- Their skills
- Knowledge
- Experience
- Practical exam (depending on their occupation)
For individuals that do not meet the stringent Australian skilled migration guidelines set down by the Australian government, there are often alternative routes of entry into Australia. Such entries include: student visas, apprenticeship visas, partner visas, parent visas, working holiday visas and many more.
Australia has opened up its doors to the youth through the working holiday visa program. To apply individuals need to be under 31 and from an eligible country. This will then give them the opportunity to live and work in Australia for up to 2 years.
For an Australian Skilled Visa individuals need to have an occupation that appears on the SOL Skilled Occupation List. This has the potential to lead into Australian Citizenship.
If you have family in Australia and they are willing to sponsor you than you could be eligible for the Skilled Family Sponsored Visa.
If you are in a relationship with an Australian Citizen or permanent resident than you may be eligible for a spouse visa, a defacto visa or fiancé visa under the Australian Partner Migration Policy.
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