Immigration To Australia

There are a number of ways in which an individual can immigrate to Australia. Let us discuss some of the most popular Immigration routes to Australia:

I. TOURISM/VISITOR VISA:

If a person wishes to visit Australia he/she must obtain a visitor visa or Electronic Travel Authority prior to their travel. An individual is eligible to apply for an Electronic Travel Authority if:

• The applicant belongs to an ETA eligible country
• The applicant is not in Australia at the time of application
• The applicant’s purpose of visiting Australia is tourism, visiting friends/family or even short-term business requirements.
• English Proficiency Test
• Unconditional offer from the university of their choice

In addition to that:

• The applicant must not have any major criminal convictions in which they have served over 1 year of jail term.
• The applicant is not permitted to work in Australia
• The applicant’s passport must be valid for 6 months from the day he/she enters Australia
• The applicant must have taken the TB test and must be free from TB before travel and while in Australia.

The conditions prescribed by the Australia Government for ETA holders are as follows:

• The applicant may enter Australia as many times as they deem fit within 12 months from the date of issue or expiry of passport – whichever is earlier
• The applicant is allowed to stay in Australia for a maximum of 3 months at a time.

II. SKILLED MIGRATION:

The skilled migration pathway is for individuals who possess the required qualifications, skills and/or work experience for an occupation that is a part of the occupations list for Australia. Permanent Skilled Migration visa is generally of two types namely:

• Independent Skilled Visa ( Subclass 189 )
• Territory/State Sponsor Visa ( Subclass-90 )

III. BUSINESS VISA:

The Business Visa is for individuals who have a Business Ownership experience of at least 4 years wherein the individual has directly operated or managed the business. If such an individual wishes to migrate to Australia, he must avail the Business Visa specially designed for this purpose. The individual must apply for Business owner visa under Subclass 188.

IV. PARTNER/PARENT VISA:

In case an individual has a partner (legally married) who is a citizen or permanent resident of Australia, then the individual can migrate to Australia provided that his/her partner sponsors it. This type of visa is normally known as the Partner Visa in Australia.

If parents have child/children who are citizens or permanent residents of Australia, the parents can migrate to Australia under the scheme which is popularly known as the Parents Visa provided that the parents are sponsored by the child.

V. STUDENT VISA:

An individual who wishes to migrate to Australia can do so by obtaining admission in an Australian University for pursuing an academic course. Under this scheme, an individual normally studies a course that is likely to equip them with skills/qualifications that fall under the occupations list.

VI. GRADUATE VISA:

An individual can apply for a graduate visa to gain work experience in Australia. Under this scheme, an individual typically has to go through the below mentioned process:

• The applicant can find an Australian Business to sponsor them under Subclass 482 and work for them for a minimum of 3 years.

Australian Government-funded scholarships: