Immigration to Australia

By Mira Flomin

Every year an increasing number of people immigrate to Australia for better prospects. Australia's economic growth is phenomenal. It needs skilled migrants to fill skill shortages and boost development There are different visa categories for non-Australian citizens to enter into Australia.

These being for:

1. skilled immigration

2. family, business, visitors, humanitarian (refugee) purposes

3 retirement visas

4. student visas

Australia grants many Skilled-Independent Regional (SIR) Visas (Provisional) to attract and retain, skilled migrants who are willing to live and work in a low population growth metropolitan area for at least 2 years before they can apply for permanent residence. These visas are processed ahead of other applications for general skilled migration. All State and Territory Governments like New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and the Northern Territory with the exception of Western Australia and Australian Capital Territory participate in the SIR visa program.
These visa holders can live anywhere in Australia except in Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, the NSW Central Coast, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Perth, Melbourne or the Australian Capital Territory. National Visas registered migration agents (MARA - Migration Agents Registration Authority - is the only body that licenses and supervises migration agents and migration lawyers or migration or immigration agents in Australia) can help you during the immigration process.

Immigration assessment of your visa category is essential before you seek an Australian visa. Each category has special rules that must be satisfied before a visa can be obtained. If you are looking to live and work in Australia, this is the time! Employment opportunities have never been better. It is estimated that currently there are more than 100,000 skilled jobs and permanent residences to Australia on offer per year.

With your talents and determination and comprehensive immigration experience and knowledge, you can maximize your immigration success.


Mira writes for AustraliaLiveWorkPlay.com, as a government certified Australian Immigration agent. She covers topics such as Australian Visas, Skilled Migration, and Relocation Planning.

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