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Australia's Migration Program provides for 100,000 (2004-2005) visas.
The top 10 counties sending immigrants to Australia are:
Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Africa, Malaysia, UK, Kenya, Singapore, South Korea and the United States of America
Immigration to Australia favours relatively young (< 45 years) and skilled (IT,healthcare, MBA )people.
For General Skilled migration, apart from the basic requirements, the likelihood of immigration of
skilled migrants
is assessed on a points system:
Points favour work experience, qualifications and language proficiency.
Follow these step to get an immigrant visa under General Skilled Migration
- Determine whether you meet the Basic requirements. If not, DO NOT even begin, you will waste your money. Look for other Migration categories
- Choose the Visa type that applies for you: There are about 12 General Skilled Migration visa types
- 3 can be applied for, and granted while you are onshore
- Skilled – Independent Overseas Student (subclass 880) visa
- Skilled – Australian Sponsored Overseas Student (subclass 881) visa, Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored Overseas Student (subclass 882) visa.
- Skilled - Independent Regional (Provisional) (subclass 495) visa.
- 5 can be granted while you are offshore
- Skilled – Independent (subclass 136) visa.
- Skilled - Australian Sponsored (subclass 138) visa.
- Skilled – Designated Area Sponsored (subclass 139) visa.
- Skilled – Independent Regional (Provisional) (subclass 495) visa.
- State/Territory Nominated Independent (subclass 137) visa
- 1 can be applied for and granted, either in or outside Australia - conditions apply
- Self Assess yourself against the Visa requirements, find out about Visa procedures and how to apply. The DIMIA web site should provide all information you do not find here.
- Prepare documents and copies, and submit an online(if applicable for the visa class) or mail appplication. We do not recommend using a Migration agent (waste of money)
Other ways of obtaining immigration visas to Australia include the Australian
Family Migration (Family Sponsorship) and Humanitarian Programs.
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