Immigration to Australia
Australia
has a long history of welcoming immigrants. For those who are
relatively young with good qualifications, and relevant work
experience, the Independent Australian Immigration Category is
the most popular method of immigration to Australia.
Unfortunately, as visa applications can take 6-12 months to
process, so those with a job already lined up may opt for an
employer sponsored permit.
Skilled Migration to Australia
Skilled-Independent
categories:
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- Skilled
Independent Regional applicants
For those who meet the basic requirements and who wish to
live and work in a regional or low population growth area
in Australia. This pass mark is currently the lowest of
all the skilled independent categories and applications
under this category receive priority processing at the
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
- Independent
applicants
for those who meet the basic requirements and do not have
a family sponsor – this category is the most popular
Skilled migration category and is the easiest to come
under
- Skill
matching
for those who may or may not meet the points test and are
seeking to be nominated by an Australian State/Territory
or employer
- State
Territory Nominated Independent
for skilled migrants who have been nominated by a
participating State or Territory
- Independent
0verseas Student
for foreign students currently studying or recently having
completed a two-year or longer course of study in
Australia (must be in Australia on a substantive visa to
be able to apply)
Skilled-Sponsored
categories:
- Australian
sponsored
for those skilled applicants who have close family members
living in major cities in Australia (i.e. not in the
Designated Areas)
- Designated
Area sponsored
for those skilled applicants who have close family members
living in one of the Designated Areas in Australia
- Australian
sponsored and Designated Area sponsored overseas student
for foreign students who have family in Australia and have
recently completed a programme of study in Australia
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