Australia is one of the top destinations for immigration. The country so modern, yet so culturally rooted has been the best in education, health, size and quality of life since decades.
The immigration model of Australia is well planned and is designed to attract highly skilled migrants who are capable enough of giving maximum input in the economy so as to give highest outcome in terms of development and growth.
So what are the immigration pathways to Australia?
As of now, there is a single immigration model called General Skilled Migration Program under which, there are three sub-classes of visas. These are-
• Skilled Independent Visa sub-class 189
• State sponsor/ nomination visa sub-class 190
• Regional sponsor or family provisional (TRP) visa sub-class 489
Let us explore first how to immigrate to Australia under these three sub-classes. Below is the Australia immigration eligibility check:
Eligibility requirements to apply for Australia PR visa sub-classes:
- Your Job profile must be in demand under SOL (Skilled Occupation List) of Australia
- The applicant must score minimum 60/100 independently on Australia point assessment grid. The points are allotted on various profile factors such as, Age, Qualification, Experience, English proficiency and other such components
- The applicant mandatorily need to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI)
- The applicant must not be less than 18 and more than 49 years of age.
- All applicants must meet the health, public interest and character requirements
- The applicant must prove his/her proficiency in English language by appearing any English exam that is acceptable by Australian government, i.e., IELTS, TOEFL, PTE etc. More you score in the exam more points you will get.Calculate points using Australia Point Calculator.
- The applicant along with each member of his/her family unit is required to go through health examinations, irrespective of any member accompanying the applicant to Australia or not.
- The applicant is required to submit a police certificates for each country each person from of the family has ever lived in, for a cumulative period of 12 months or more, over the last 10 years, since turning 16 years of age.
- The applicant must be nominated/sponsored by an Australian State or Territory (sub class 190,489)
Immigrating to Australia has vast sea of benefits. In fact, we can say that choosing Australia as your overseas migration destination is a win-win situation by all means.
Below is a quick list of benefits the 'Land of kangaroos' is offering-
i. The beautiful country of Australia offers a high standard of living and an unmatchable quality of life.
ii. With idyllic governmental rules and policies, Australia has a secure and crime free environment
iii. Australia actively promotesvarious social security schemes and health services at a very nominal price.
iv. The country also offers world class education and career opportunities
All this definitely makes Australia the best pick for immigration overseas. Thousands of Indian migrants are successfully earning and living in Australia and thousands more is the country's vision in the coming years. Apply for Australia PR visa.
Martin Wynn
Nguyen An Tra My
