 |
Home
Travel
Australasia
Australia
Emigrate to Australia
|
The 9 Ways of Emigrating to Australia
by: Gordon Goodfellow
Ever wondered how to go about emigrating to Australia and go about
getting an Australian visa? Wondering what the various options were and
how to go about the different schemes without too much red tape or
expense? There are lots of ways to emigrate to Australia from the UK.
This article spells it out in 9 easy stages. Like everything else,
applying to emigrate to Australia need never be difficult if you plan
your route in stages.
There are many ways you can start off getting help to emigrate to
Australia. The Australian economy has never been stronger and the
Australian government are particularly looking out for skilled people
with a specialisation in many business and trade areas. In order to
emigrate you could go the route of an expensive lawyer, or you could get
the advice of specialist Australian immigration consultants to see if
you qualify for Australian immigration eligibility.
If you are wondering about work skills needed to emigrate to Australia
or qualifications needed to emigrate to Australia then it's worth
bearing in mind that there is a points system for applying for what is
known as the Skilled Visa. You can fill in an online form to see if you
satisfy the Australian immigration points system as set out by the
Australian Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs (DIMIA).
A positive assessment does not guarantee eligibility but it does satisfy
the basic criteria. Other types of visa are also available. If you want
to see how many points do you need to emigrate to Australia then you can
quickly seek the help of an online Australian immigration visa service.
An Australia working visa. Managers, qualified professionals and skilled
trades people are especially in demand under the Skilled Visa program.
Schemes are available for skilled visas on a permanent or temporary
basis, and are all based on points needed to emigrate to Australia as
set out by the Australian Immigration Department. With the Australian
job market advertising over 150,000 jobs each week and unemployment at
its lowest in 10 years, being eligible for an Australia work visa has
never been more possible. There is a huge demand in the plumbing,
security, printing and the building trades in particular. However,
despite the huge demand across the board there was a shortage of
candidates for jobs in 2004.
An Australia working holiday visa. These are exactly what they sound
like. There are many people who dream of being able to emigrate to
Western Australia or, more specifically, emigrate to Perth Australia for
the amazing weather and facilities there. If you are between 18 and 30
and are looking to spend 12 months in Australia then you may qualify for
one of the many Australian working holiday visas that are available
every year. This visa only permits you to work in a temporary or casual
vocation. You may not enter into employment with one employer for a
period of longer than 3 months. Also known as an Australia travel visa.
Family Visa. If you have an Australian partner, or members of your
immediate family are permanently based in Australia then you may qualify
for one of several family stream visas. Your application to emigrate to
Australia can be done online. The Government of Australia encourages
emigration in order to bring families together. Under the Family Visa
Emigration Programme, migrants considering emigration must be sponsored
by a close family member or fiancé(e) living in Australia. There are 4
schemes to choose from in order to find out if you are eligible for
emigration. Select the one that best describes your situation. The
sponsor must be either an Australian citizen, permanent resident or
eligible New Zealand citizen, and would usually be 18 years of age or
older.
Visitors and tourists. All travellers, except New Zealand citizens, must
obtain a visa or travel authority before they travel to Australia. But
now there is no need to worry about visiting the Australian Embassy or
High Commission to get your visa. You can now get your visa online. If
you are planning to travel to Australia as a visitor or even on a
business trip then you may need either a visa or an ETA (Electronic
Travel Authority). An ETA will allow you to spend up to 3 months in
Australia and you are free to travel anywhere you like.Find out whether
you meet the criteria by taking a free online visa assessment. With the
introduction of the ETA you are able to apply online; there is no need
to even leave your desk or home.
Business and investment visas. If you have had a successful business
career either at a senior executive level or as an owner of your own
business you may qualify for one of several visas under the Australian
business visa program. Under the two-stage arrangements introduced on 1
March 2003, business migrants are granted a Business Skills
(Provisional) visa for four years and, after establishing the requisite
level of business presence required by the DIMIA or maintaining their
minimum investment, are eligible to make an application for a Business
Skills (Residence) visa. There are 4 schemes available under which a
business applicant may emigrate to Australia. Choose the one that best
describes you by taking a free online assessment.
If you are an employee who is head-hunted or moved to your company's
Australia office then you can apply under the Australia sponsored work
visa. Your employer can effectively sponsor you for this by becoming
your Australia Immigration Sponsor. Under this system, if you are an
established professional, you can emigrate to Australia without a
degree.
Retirement visas. If you wish to emigrate to Australia on retirement
then you may be eligible for an Asyralia retirement visa given each
year. If you are financially secure and would like to spend some of your
retirement years in the warmer climates of Australia, find out if you
qualify with our free online assessment. Under this system retired
people may also choose to work part time if they so wish, so there is a
degree of built-in flexibility.
There has never been a better time to emigrate to Australia or to apply
for an Autralia Work Permit or Australia visa application. Review the
above points and see which approach you are best suited to.
About The Author
Gordon Goodfellow is webmaster for Australia-Immigration and lives and
Works in London, UK where he advises, amongst other things, on
emigration issues.
www.australia-immigration.co.ukCourtesy of Article City.
|
|
|
|
