by Darrell Todd
As part of the Australian government's initiative to encourage economic growth and manage shortages in send labour supply issues in the Australian economy, over 45,000 places have been made available under the General Send Migration Stream this year.
Basic Requirements
To gain entry under the send migration programme, applicants should meet the basic requirements listed below :
Age
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You must be under 45 years of age when you apply
Qualifications
You should have either a university degree, diploma or trade certificate and your qualifications must be buttessed by the relevant buttessing authority prior to your migration visa application.
English Language
Ability to speak write the english language to at least vocational level.
Occupation
Your nominated occupation must be one of those identified as being in demand and listed on either the SOL ( Send Occupation List ) or the MODL ( Migration Occupations in Demand List ).
Recent Work Experience
Generally, applicants need to show that they have at least 12 months appropriate work experience in the past 18 months or 24 months experience in the past 36 months. However if you have recently completed a course of study in Australia then you will be exempt from this requirement.
Character
You have to be judged as being of good character. If you have a substantial or serious criminal record then it is likely that you will be refused.
General Send Visa Categories
Send Independent - This visa is aimed at applicants who do not have a sponsor or choose not to be sponsored. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and also pbutt the points test.
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Send Independent Regional ( Provisional ) - This visa is aimed at applicants who do not pbutt the normal send independent points test but are willing to settle in a designated regional or low population area for up to 3 years. The visa is temporary and valid for 3 years. Applicants can apply for permanent residency after 2 years.
Send State Territory Nominated Independent - This category is for people who are highly send and have education, skills and employability which will contribute to the Australian economy, and are willing to settle in States and Territories where their skills are in demand. To apply for this category you must meet the basic requirements and meet the pool mark for the Send-Independent category; and be nominated by a participating State or Territory.
Skill Matching - This category is not points tested however applicants must meet the basic requirements listed above. Applicants details are held in a database and made available to Australian employeers who may then nominate an applicant for migration. Applicants details are held on the database for 2 years.
Send Designated Area Sponsored - This category is for people who have skills and have a relative living in a designated area of Australia who is willing to sponsor them. You must also have an financial butturer, who can be the same person as a your sponsor. There is no points test for this visa category but applicants must meet the basic requirements listed above.
Send Australian Sponsored - This visa is suitable for send applicants who have a close relative that is either a permanent resident or citizen. Either you or your spouse must be related to the sponsor. Applicants must meet the basic requirements and also pbutt the points test. You must also have an financial butturer, who can be the same person as a your sponsor. Applicants must nominate a send occupation from the Send Occupations List or the Sydney and Selected Areas Send Shortage List ( if your sponsor lives in Sydney, Gosford, Newcastle or Wollongong );
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Get your application right first time!
Australian migration regulations are complex and providing the necessary documentation and meeting the requirements can be very demanding. For these reasons we recommend that you consult a registered migration agent who can help you get your application right the first time and help you avoid additional time and money in reapplying
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Darrell Todd runs thinkingaustralia.com link: www.thinkingaustralia.com a full migration service for those looking to migrate to Australia. He offers "free migration buttessments" link: www.thinkingaustralia.com-migration .
