Move to Australia

Leaving your current country in favor of Australia is a major decision. Figuring out which approach to take to moving is crucial to successfully completing a move to Australia. The following is a guide on how to move to Australia.

Steps

Emigrating under the General Skilled Migration Program

  1. Apply for a skilled - independent visa.
    • If you choose this method, read through the following steps and choose the step that is in your best interest.
    • This subclass of visa is geared toward skilled workers who can make an immediate contribution to the Australian economy.
  2. Apply for a skilled - sponsored visa.
    • You or your partner must be related to a sponsor in Australia as a non-dependent child, parent, sibling, niece, or nephew. Alternatively, an Australian state or territory may sponsor you if they feel you meet a skills shortage.
  3. Apply for a skilled - regional sponsored visa.
    • The requirements are very similar to the skilled - sponsored visa.

Obtaining a Business Visa

  1. Make sure at least one of the following describes you: business owner, senior executive, investor, and/or high caliber business owner.
  2. Make sure that you are either a native English speaker or can pass the International English Testing System test.
  3. Apply for this visa.
    • Choose one of the following that is in your best interest.

Obtaining a Family Visa

  1. Apply for a partner visa.
    • If you are the spouse, fiancĂ©, or partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, apply for this visa.
  2. Apply for a child migration visa.
    • If you are a dependent child, orphan relative, or adopted child of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, apply for this visa.
  3. Apply for a parent migration visa.
    • If you have a child who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, apply for this visa.
  4. Apply for an other family visa.
    • If you are a dependent relative or relative and caretaker of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, apply for this visa.

Obtaining a Visa as a Nominee of an Employer

  1. Apply as a nominee of an employer.
    • If an employer in Australia has nominated you to work there, apply for a visa as a nominee of that employer.

Obtaining a Retirement Visa

  1. Make sure you are at least 55 years old, have no dependents other than a spouse, and are able to completely support yourself in Australia.
  2. Apply for this visa.
    • Complete whichever of the following steps is in your best interest.

Obtaining a Student Visa

  1. Apply for an ELICOS Student Sector Visa (subclass 570).
    • This is for students who desire to study English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
  2. Apply for a Schools Sector Student Visa (subclass 571).
    • This is for students who wish to undertake a primary course of study that is a primary or secondary school course.
  3. Apply for a Vocational Education and Training Sector Student Visa (subclass 572).
    • This is for students who wish to obtain Certificate 1, II, III, or IV, a Diploma, or an Advanced Diploma.
  4. Apply for a Higher Education Sector Student Visa (subclass 573).
    • This is for students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma.
  5. Apply for a Postgraduate Research Student Sector Visa (subclass 573).
    • This is for students who wish to obtain a master's degree by research or a doctorate degree.
  6. Apply for a Non-Award Sector Student Visa (subclass 575).
    • This is for students who wish to study a course that does not lead to an Australian award.
  7. Apply for an AusAID or Defense Sponsored Student Visa (subclass 576).
    • This is for students who are sponsored by Australia's Defence Department or AusAID.
  8. Apply for a Student Guardian Visa (subclass 580).
    • This is for guardians of students who study in Australia.

Planning your Move to Australia

  1. Find a home in Australia after you have been accepted.
    • Visit www.realestate.com.au or perform an Internet search for other sites.
    • Contact anyone you know in Australia for recommendations.
  2. Find an international mover.
    • A simple search on an internet search engine will help you choose the best international mover.
    • Contact anyone you know who has moved internationally for recommendations.

Moving to Australia

  1. Make sure you close all bank accounts in your current country and transfer them to accounts in Australia as soon as possible.
  2. Pay off any debts or other liabilities before you leave. Take care of any other problems that you may have difficulty solving when in a different country.

Tips

  • Skilled visas require that you are under age 45 at the time of application, have sufficient English language skills to work, a post-secondary education, an occupation that is on Australia's Skilled Occupations List, recent work experience, can pass a skills assessment, a health assessment and a character assessment.
  • If you qualify for a visa, a migration consultant will contact you via telephone with further instructions.
  • Note that Australia and New Zealand have an agreement for a free flow of people among the countries.
  • To apply for a visa, complete the relevant assessment at http://www.visabureau.com/australia/online-visa-assessments.aspx.
  • Skilled visas require that you pass a points test, which can be viewed at the following URL: http://www.visabureau.com/australia/immigration-points-test.aspx.
  • If your assessment does not appear on the above site, contact the Australian visa bureau at http://www.visabureau.com/australia/contact.aspx.

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