Australia Immigration

Australia is an extremely popular destination for highly skilled young people wishing to start a new life in another country. The country's economy is strong and Australia is actively encouraging the immigration of skilled migrants. Skilled migrants wishing to work in Australia will be assessed on a points based system with points awarded for work experience, qualifications and language proficiency. Other ways of obtaining immigration visas to Australia include the Australian Family Migration and Humanitarian Programs.
Australia's Migration Program for 2007-2008 provides for up to 152,800 places, with 102,500 of those under skilled migration - such as the Australian Skilled Independent visa.

Australia Skilled Immigration Assessment Form
Australia is looking for UK Tradespeople!

Australia is currently undergoing its largest immigration drive in 40 years, tempting workers to the country with promises of shorter hours, a better climate and a lower cost of living. Europe – and especially the UK – is the main target for finding new immigrants to Australia.

Under the current programme, Australia will offer immigrants four-year employer or state-sponsored immigration, with the option to stay on permanently.

If you are under 45, and have 6-7 years experience in your trade – inclusive of training/apprenticeship/study - we can almost certainly get you an Australian visa – even if you cannot pass the current points test!

Most Australian states are experiencing a labor shortage of qualified and experienced trades people. If your occupation is in the shortage list, please complete an assessment form and we will email you the details of your best Australian visa options within three working days. This assessment is free of charge – if you are interested in taking up a laid back lifestyle in sunny Australia, don't delay!
One of the most critical needs is in the mining industry. Please check here for more information.

Introduction

Skilled migration visas are one of the best opportunities for skilled workers to live and work in Australia. Under the Australian General Skilled Migration program, skilled migrant and skilled worker applicants can use their qualifications, work experience and language ability to satisfy Australian immigration requirements for a permanent Australia visa.
The General Skilled Migration (GSM) program is for people who are not sponsored by an employer and who have skills in occupations that Australia needs to fill labor shortages. Applicants must be over 18 and under 45 years of age and speak good English. They must also have recent skilled work experience or a recently earned and eligible Australian qualification as well as qualifications for an occupation listed on Australia's Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
Recent changes have been made to the Australian General Skilled Migration program. These include more points awarded for very good English skills and reducing the visa structure from 15 GRN Asia  to 9 GRN Asia  to make it more easy for an applicant to know which visa subclass best suits him/her.
The different subclass visa options available under the General Skilled Migration program are organized into onshore and offshore categories -- and below that -- into sponsored and independent categories. Onshore visas are meant for individuals already in Australia on an eligible visa to apply under the GSM. Offshore visas are for people who will be granted a permanent immigration visa from abroad and is the most common scenario for people looking to immigrate to Australia as a skilled migrant.

Sponsored visas are for applicants who are sponsored by an Australian relative or an Australian state/territory government. Sponsored visas have some more requirements placed upon them and in some cases a bond must be paid.

Independent visa categories have the least amount of restrictions placed upon them and is considered the preferred category for those who have the right qualifications and do not have an employer to sponsor them.

Some visa GRN Asia  are assessed on a points based system. In some cases, when an applicant is assessed under the points based system and do not score enough points to qualify, they can be placed into a reserve pool that will be taken into consideration if the points requirements are lowered in the future.

Offshore Visa GRN Asia

These visa GRN Asia  may be applied for from outside or within Australia. However, an applicant must be outside of Australia when the decision is made unless they are a citizen of New Zealand.

Skilled - Independent (subclass 175)
Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 176)
Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 475)
Skilled - Recognised Graduate (subclass 476)

Onshore Visa GRN Asia

These visa GRN Asia  can be applied for from those who are in Australia on an eligible visa. They may also still be in Australia when the decision is made upon the application.
Skilled - Independent (subclass 885)
Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 886)
Skilled - Graduate (subclass 485)
Skilled - Regional Sponsored (subclass 487)
Skilled - Regional (subclass 887)

Permanent Australian Visas:
Skilled Independent Immigrants
Skilled Regional Sponsored Applicants

Temporary Australia Work Visas:
Individuals with job offer
Business Skills Migration
Other temporary Residency categories

Australian Immigration Assessments for Individuals
Self Assessment system
Australia Immigration Assessment Form

Student Immigration for study visa
Self Assessment system