Skilled workers can work and live in Australia by having a skilled immigration visa. Under the Australian General Skilled Migration programme, workers and migrants that are highly skilled can apply using their work experience, language ability, and other qualifications to pass the requirements for Australian immigration and obtain a permanent visa.
The programme, called General Skilled Migration, is for people without a sponsor, but who have the skills for various occupations that are needed to fill the labour shortages in Australia. Individuals who want to apply must be 18 to 45 years of age and speak English. Recent experience in their skilled work is also required, as well as an Australian eligibility requirements, and qualifications for one of the jobs in the Skilled Occupation List.
Recently, changes have been made in the General Skilled Migration programme involving the additional points that are awarded to migrants who show excellent English skills. The changes also include the reduction of 15 visa subclasses to only nine subclasses. These subclasses of visas are organised into offshore and onshore categories, and divided into independent and sponsored sub-categories. Onshore visas are applicable for individuals who are already in Australia who have an eligible visa to pass the requirements for the program. Offshore visas are available for people to obtain a permanent visa from abroad to work as a skilled migrant in the country.
The sponsored sub-categories of visas are for individuals sponsored by a relative who are already living in Australia. This type of visa has additional requirements, and in some cases a payment for a bond must be made.
The immigration process in Australia follows regulations that are quite similar to other countries. There are certain rules that should be followed to ensure that only skilled workers and eligible persons will enter the country.
I still think visas are really confusing
Comment by Tim — August 6, 2009 @ 9:39 am