Australia
Australia is the world’s sixth largest country, with a wide variety of landscapes and scenery for all to enjoy. It is well-known for its good quality of life coupled with political stability, economic prosperity and business opportunities. With six states (New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia), and two territories (Northern Territory and Australian Capital Territory) in Australia, you are spoilt for choice when it comes to choosing your new home.
Total Population
24,772,247
Area/Size (km2)
7,682,300
Official Languages
English
Local Currency
AUD ($)
Skilled migration visas provide an excellent opportunity for skilled professionals to live and work in Australia. Under the Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, applicants can use their work experience, qualifications and language ability to meet the Australian immigration visa requirements.
General Requirements
- Aged below 45 at the time of invitation
- Occupation is in the list of eligible occupations
- Pass the relevant skills assessment
- Attain at least 65 points in the Australia General Skilled Migration Points Test
- Provide evidence of competent English or higher
- Meet the health and character requirements
Visa Options
- Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190). Be nominated by a State or Territory government
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (subclass 491). Be Sponsored by an Australian relative living in a Designated Area or nominated by a participating State or Territory government
Advantages
✓ Free primary and secondary education and subsidized tertiary education
✓ Healthcare benefits
✓ The right to travel, live and work in New Zealand
✓ Pathway to Australian citizenship
The Business Innovation and Investment Program is designed to increase entrepreneurial talent and diversify business expertise in Australia. It is positioned to target migrants that have a demonstrated history of success in innovation, investment and business and are able to make a significant contribution to the national innovation system and to the Australian economy.
Australia Provisional Visa
- Business Innovation Stream (subclass 188A)
- Be under 55 years old
- Net personal or business assets of at least AUD 1.25 million available for transfer to Australia
- Business turnover of at least AUD 750,000 for two out of the last four years
- Investor Stream (subclass 188B)
- Be under 55 years old
- Net personal or business assets of at least AUD 2.5 million
- Invest AUD 2.5 million in a state or territory for at least 4 years
- Significant Investor Stream (subclass 188C)
- Investment of at least AUD 5 million in accordance with the Complying Investment Framework
- Entrepreneur Stream (subclass 188E)
- Be under 55 years old
- Have a complying entrepreneur activity
- Be nominated by a State or Territory government agency
- Receive endorsement from an entity approved by the corresponding State or Territory government agency
After settling down in your new home, the next important step would be to have your loved ones with you. AIMS assists with a host of family visa options. If there are any not mentioned that you would like to find out more about, please feel free to contact us.
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Spouse/Partner Visa
- An Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident can sponsor their partner if they are legally married or in a de facto marriage for at least 12 months
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Prospective Marriage Visa
- An Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen in Australia can sponsor their overseas-based fiancée/fiancé for a Prospective Marriage Visa. This visa allows for temporary residence in Australia for up to 9 months during which the marriage should take place
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Parent Visa
- Parents who wish to join their children in Australia may migrate there permanently if they meet the Parent Migration visa requirements
- The child must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen settled in Australia
- At least half of the children must be living permanently in Australia OR
- There are more children living permanently in Australia than in any single country
- Parents who wish to join their children in Australia may migrate there permanently if they meet the Parent Migration visa requirements
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Parents’ Tourist Visa
- Parents of Australian citizens and permanent residents who have applied for a parent visa outside Australia and are waiting in the queue can apply for a 5-year tourist visa to enable them to visit their family in Australia.
- Those currently not in the parent visa queue can also apply for a tourist visa of up to three years with a 12-month stay on each entry
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Parents’ Temporary Visa
- Australian citizens and permanent residents will be able to sponsor their biological, adoptive and step-parents to visit and stay in Australia for up to 5 years.
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Child Migration
- Children who wish to join their parents in Australia may migrate there permanently if their parent is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen
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Aged Dependent Visa
- Aged persons who rely on a relative in Australia for most of their living costs may migrate to Australia to live with the relative
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Carer Visa
- Individuals willing and able to provide substantial, continuing assistance to an Australian relative who has a medical condition may migrate there under the carer visa
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Returning Resident Visa
- For former Australian permanent residents who wish to return to Australia as permanent residents
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Temporary Graduate Visa
- For eligible recent graduates of an Australian education institution who wish to stay and work in Australia temporarily after completing their studies
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Student Visa
- For students who have obtained a place in an Australia school and
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Visitor Visa
- For people who wish to travel to Australia for the purpose of sightseeing, holidaying, visiting friends and relatives, or other short-term non-working activities