Moving to Australia is a great opportunity for immigrants since the country has a relatively low population. There are a lot of options through which immigrants can move to Australia. Here are the best options.
Options for Permanent Residency
1. Family migration
Available for family, children, and spouses of Australian citizens or permanent residents, and your relative should be able to sponsor you to get your Australian visa.
2. Humanitarian Migration
This is for individuals that have been prosecuted or are facing war in their home country so they can move to Australia as refugees.
Skilled Migration
This type of immigration is available to individuals below the age of 45 who are professing their field of work and can help in growing the Australian economy.
The Criteria for skilled migration
- The applicant must have experience in an Australian in-demand skill.
- Proficient in the English language ( IELTS average mark of 6)
- A minimum point test score of 65 is required.
Investment or Business Migration
This is available to individuals with good business ideas and experience who are ready to invest in the Australian economy. A business visa requires a minimum investment or assets of 800,000 AUD (Australian Dollars).
Temporary Residency Options
1. Student Visa
Applicants must have been offered provisional admission to an Australian school. After school, they can also apply for a work visa and then permanent residency.
The criteria for this visa are:
- Applicants must have proof of admission.
- Identify financial sponsors while in school
- English Language Proficiency
2. Working Holiday Visa
This visa will allow the applicant to live and work in Australia for about 12 months, but they cannot spend more than 6 months working for one employer. This visa is not an option for permanent residency.
The criteria for this visa are
- Applicants must have a valid passport.
- Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 30
- Applicants must not have any criminal charges or history
- Applicants must prove that they can financially support themselves
- Good Medical History
3. Work Visa
Here, applicants need to be employed by an Australian company on an on-site job that requires them to move to Australia . Applicants are also qualified for permanent residency after 2 years of working in Australia.
The criteria for this visa are
- An employer must be willing to sponsor the applicant.
- Employer must prove to the Australian government that no Australian citizen or permanent resident other than the applicant is fit for the job
