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Guide To Australia Skilled Worker Visa
Guide To Australia Skilled Worker Visa
Guide to the Australian general skilled migration visa: January 2011 Edition Copyright 2011 AUSFIS Organisation All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or transmitted, in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, without written permission from the publisher, AUSFIS Press. Ausfis Inc. Level 27, 101 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia, +61-3-9001-5905 www.ausfis.org
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Disclaimer Introduction What Is The AUSFIS Organisation? Which Australian Skilled Workers Visa Is AUSFIS Dealing With? Australian Skilled Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175) Australian Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176) Why Use AUSFIS Organisation? Basic Requirements AUSFIS Advantages General Skilled Workers Visa Process A Need For More Immigrants 04 05 06 06 07 07 07 08 09 10 11
DISCLAIMER
Guide to the Australian general skilled migration visa is a blueprint for those who wish to enhance their knowledge on how to live and work legally in Australia. While it does not replace the expertise of immigration lawyers, it does provide the individual with the tools to know exactly what is involved in the skilled worker visa. The information contained in this guide should not be considered as legal advice. Although the author and publisher believe the information in this book to be accurate on the date of its publication, the reader should be aware that immigration laws, regulations and procedures are constantly changing. It is up to the reader to make sure that the information is accurate and up to date. The author and publishers shall not be held liable for any damage suffered directly or indirectly due to the use of this guide.
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INTRODUCTION
Did you know that Australia is one of the most multicultural countries in the world? At least 25% of its population was born overseas and around 40% have one parent born from a foreign country. What does this mean to you? Australia invests in people! Regardless of race, ethnicity or religion, Australia is looking for people to make this country great. It is offering the opportunity to individuals to come and work in their country legally through a skilled workers visa or other types of employment visas. Immigrants possess a drive like no other; it is a will to succeed at all costs. It is the mentality that declares just give me a chance and I will make it happen. The determination and success rate of what immigrants have contributed to Australia are immeasurable. Are you what Australia is looking for? Often, we have a preconceived notion that when a country accepts immigrants it is due to poor refugees who have been dislocated from their homes because of war and civil unrest. Fortunately, this is not the case anymore. Governments around the world are looking for global citizens seeking careers and personal development. Employers understand that to succeed in business, they need to attract skilled workers. Businesses cannot always find the right person locally and therefore, they seek people from other countries. Through Australias migration programs over 100,000 people last year came to its shores to build up the economy. What is truly amazing about Australia is that through a global recession they pretty much remained untouched by it all. In fact, the Australian dollar has gone up and has more buying power than most currencies in the world. You may think that Australia is looking for doctors or people within the high tech world, but what are my chances as a professional plumber or electrician? The answer is that Australia is looking for all types of skilled workers in a variety of fields; bricklayers, social workers, mechanics, locksmiths, etc The list goes on and on. Experts have predicted that Australia will be facing a worker shortage of nearly 200,000 people in the next year or two due to people retiring and there are not enough local Australians to fill these positions. Every business sector is affected by this shortfall. Australia is facing a skilled workers shortage and you may be the person to satisfy what this great countrys needs! We all know that when a commodity is not readily available the price rises. It is the basics of supply and demand. Australia needs skilled workers. You may just be that hot commodity!
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Australian Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176) An individual can apply for a Subclass 176 visa via an eligible relative living in Australia who is willing and able to sponsor you OR a nomination from a participating State or Territory government agency. However, you must possess the following: 1. Proficient English language skills, 2. Under age of 45 3. Skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) relevant to that visa and the corresponding lists from each individual State and Territory These skilled occupations are constantly updated and each occupation listed on the SOL is allocated a points value for use in the visa assessment process. This visa (subclass 176) allows you and any secondary applicants included in your visa application to live as permanent residents in Australia and receive the following benefits: Live and work in Australia on a permanent basis Study in Australia at school, Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector or university Receive subsidized healthcare through Medicare and the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Access certain social security payments (subject to waiting periods) Be eligible for Australian citizenship (subject to the residency eligibility criteria) Sponsor people for permanent residence.
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WHAT ARE THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS TO EVEN CONSIDER APPLYING FOR THIS VISA?
Proficient English skills In at least 12 of the 24 months immediately before lodging your visa application, you must have worked in your chosen occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) or a closely related field (subject to relevant assessing authority guidelines) **Exception Kindly note that if the applicant has studied in a relevant SOL profession or trade in Australia, and he completed his studies within 6-months prior to submitting his application to the Department of Immigration & Citizenship, then he is likely to be exempt from the work requirement mentioned above.** Have the skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) Aged between 18 45
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