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Feb 23 2012 7:27 am

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AUSTRALIA

UNITED KINGDOM

UKRAINE

NEWZEALAND

CANADA

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IMMIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA

Australia is a world leader in many fields taking Skilled Migrants from al nationalities Over a 1,00,000 migrant visas are being granted every year. With many different Visa Classes & related requirements, it is not surprising that a large number of applicants get confused. The Australian Government seeks skilled workers professionals to fill shortages created by the growing Australian economy. 102,500 Skilled Visas will be granted by June 2008 , allowing skilled workers to work and live in Australia . Over 150,000 jobs are advertised each week, and the current unemployment rate at its lowest level in 10 years. Australian Government statistics confirm 89% of Skilled Visa holders gain employment within 6 months. This Government initiative is specifically designed to target individuals who have skills or outstanding abilities to fill the skilled workers shortage in the Australian Workforce and who can contribute to the Australian economy

Basic Requirements For Skilled VISA

To qualify for skilled migration, you (or your partner) must be able to satisfy the basic visa requirements and meet the current pass mark. The basic visa criteria require you to meet specific age requirements, English language ability, minimum qualifications level, selection of a nominated occupation and recent work experience.

In addition to meeting the basic visa requirements, you are also required to satisfy the current points test. Points can be claimed for several items including skill, age, English language ability, specific work experience, spouse skills and other bonus categories.

Skilled Migration Subclass	Pass Marks
Skilled Independent	120
Skilled Independent Skilled Independent Overseas Student	120
Skilled Independent Onshore Independent NZ Citizen	120
Skilled Sponsored	110
OTHER CATEGORIES

Skilled Occupations in Demand
The current “Migration Occupations in Demand List” (MODL) is set out below : Professionals Accountants Anesthetists Chemical Engineers Civil Engineers Computing Professionals specializing in CISSP Computing Professionals specializing in E-commerce Security (nonprogramming) Computing Professionals specializing in Network Security Computing Professionals specializing in SAP Computing Professionals specializing in SIEBEL Dental Specialists Dentists Dermatologists Emergency Medicine Specialists General Medical Practitioners Hospital Pharmacists Medical Diagnostic Radiographers Mining Engineers Nuclear Medicine Technologists Obstetricians and Gynecologists Occupational Therapists Ophthalmologists Pediatricians Pathologists Petroleum Engineers Physiotherapists Podiatrists Psychiatrists Radiation Therapists Radiologists Registered Mental Health Nurses Registered Midwives Registered Nurses Retail Pharmacists Specialist Medicine Practitioners (not elsewhere classified) Specialist Physicians Speech Pathologists Sonographers Surgeons

Associate Professionals
Chefs (excluding Commis Chef)* * Chefs would normally be expected to have a relevant trade level (or higher) certificate, & at least 3 years relevant experience following the completion of that formal qualification. Tradespersons Automotive Electricians Bakers Boat Builder and Repairers Bricklayers Cabinetmakers Carpenters Carpenter and Joiners Cooks Drainers Electrical Power line Trades people Electricians (Special Class) Electronic Equipment Trades people Fibrous Plasterers Fitters Flat Glass Trades people Floor Finishers Furniture Upholsterers Gasfitters General Electricians General Electronic Instrument - Trades people General Plumbers Hairdressers Joiners Lift Mechanics Mechanical Services and Air-conditioning Plumbers Metal Fabricators (Boilermakers) Metal Machinists (First Class) Motor Mechanics Panel Beaters Pastry Cooks Pressure Welders Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanics Roof Plumbers Roof Slater and Tillers Solid Plasterers Sheet metal Workers (First Class) Stonemasons Toolmakers Vehicle Body Makers Vehicle Painters Wall and Floor Tillers Welders (First Class) If your nominated occupation is listed on the above list (and it is still current at the time your application is processed), you can claim an additional 15 points and if you have a job offer for full time employment with an Australian organization, you may be able to claim a further 5 points towards your overall points score. The occupations on the MODL change from time to time.



Skilled Visa Entitlements
As a permanent resident, you have the right to live, work and study in Australia indefinitely. When you are granted permanent residence, a visa label is placed in your passport as proof of your permanent residency. Benefits of holding permanent residence including access to Medicare (government-subsidized health care) and ability to apply for citizenship once you satisfy the relevant residency requirements.
Skilled Visa Application Processing Time
The approximate processing time for Skilled Migration applications is 6 months if your occupation is on the Migration Occupations in Demand list or is being processed under one of the regional categories. For all other categories the approximate processing time is 9 to 12 months. When your visa is granted, a letter from DIAC is issued, which will state a date by which you must enter Australia . Generally, this will be within 6-12 months of obtaining the visa. Once you have made first entry, you are then free to travel around Australia or internationally as you please.