Visaplus for Australian Visas and emigration assistance

Obtaining Visas

All visitors to Australia require a visa before entering. However, Australia has evolved an immigration policy which encourages anyone who meets the selection criteria to apply regardless of sex, religion, or ethnic and national origin. The flexible visa-related migration entry regulations rely on the competitive granting of points based on factors like age and qualifications…but with a greater emphasis on the "skill" element of the applicant.

Consequently to work in Australia, you’ll need skills or business abilities that will contribute to the country’s thriving economic growth. You’ll need to pass the points test (with rules often changing), with an emphasis on skill (qualifications and experience in your occupation), age and English language abilities, amongst other factors. Applicants invariably need to be eligible for membership of a professional trade body or registered with an Australian state authority before they can work in their occupation.

Australian labour market conditions vary significantly from time to time and between regions. Often there can be a greater chance of success outside major metropolitan centres, as the Australian Government often promotes special schemes to help fill regional skill shortages. The Skilled Migration Program is an official Government initiative to overcome skill shortages within the Australian workforce and to identify individuals who can make a valuable contribution to Australia’s thriving economy. Australia’s economy is thriving with over 150,000 jobs being advertised each week and unemployment at its lowest level in 10 years.

If you are a skilled professional, tradesperson or student graduating from an Australian Institution, you may qualify for unrestricted Australian working rights for you and your partner, allowing you to secure employment without the requirement for sponsorship. Australian Government statistics confirms 89% of Skilled Independent visa holders gain employment within first 6 months and 92% within 18 months.

Alternatively, Australia is an ideal country for business investment due to its deregulated economy, enormous natural resources and technical strength. The potential for expansion is tremendous. Underpinning this exciting business climate is a tax system, which favourably competes with all other Western economies. If you have experience of running a successful business or substantial investment portfolio, or a track record as a senior executive in a large company, you may qualify to manage a business in Australia or work for yourself. To be eligible for one of the provisional business visas, you must have the expertise of a successful business or investment career and, a genuine commitment to engage in business activities in Australia.

You may also be eligible to retire in Australia if you do not want to work as ‘Oz’ is one of a few countries with a specific retirement policy. The Investor Retirement Visa Program enables people over 55 years of age who are able to support themselves financially (without relying on the public healthcare system or social security benefits) to work part-time and enjoy a relaxed and rewarding retired lifestyle in Australia. You will need to be prepared to transfer some funds and existing family connections in Australia, will certainly help with a visa application.

Other Visa routes include The Partner Migration Program (Join your partner and live in Australia ) and Parent Visas (to Join your children and live in Australia). It is even possible to study in Australia and become a permanent resident!

What is certain is that Australian immigration rules are quite competitive and applying for a visa can be a time-consuming and frustrating experience with difficult documentation and need to cope with points system and visa category changes. For example from November 2005 employers in country areas of Australia desperate for new young apprentice workers will be able to recruit from overseas. This will provide new opportunities and special visa categories for foreign working holidaymakers and students to stay and study, train and work in Australia.

Our service keeps up to date with changing Australian government entry requirements and will fully explore all possibilities on your behalf and ascertain whether any employment or trade organisation restrictions apply. We can often fine innovative ways of ensuring you score sufficient points to reach the pass mark. That’s why many people aiming to live and work in Australia turn to Visaplus. Click here to take your first essential step.