Contemplating the prospect of Migration to Australia to begin a new life Downunder?
You've just joined an ever-growing number of UK residents who are considering migration to Australia because they're looking to the opportunities that may await them and their families there. The 'Lucky Country', as it's known, is renowned for the opportunities and enhanced quality of life that it has to offer to migrants.
Australia is a young and vibrant country that's emerging as a nation and is looking to expand its global influences. Australia has long recognised the benefits that it derives from welcoming migrants from overseas that bring with them high levels of technical, professional and entrepreneurial skills. The Australian Government seeks to approve the arrival of about 30,000+ new migrants every year from the United Kingdom alone. Making migration to Australia a very attractive option for UK migrants to consider.
Migration is a major influence in the economic
and population growth
In the beginning Australia would welcome migrants from all walks of life and all corners of the globe. Today is a different story! Selection procedures used now mean that only a very small percentage of applicants will actually 'make the grade'. For the last decade Australia has defied world commercial, industrial and financial growth trends and has become recognised as the ‘powerhouse’ of western economic growth. This growth has manifested itself in a strong demand for skilled workers to come to Australia and participate in this strong growth.
Many intending migrants for Australia now choose to use the services of a Migration Specialist to ensure that their application has the optimum prospect of success. Meeting all the requirements of a successful application can be a complicated and daunting process, that is where we at Access Migration are able assist you. With 6 different subclasses of visa in the skilled migration program alone it can be extremely difficult to be absolutely sure of which, if any, is the right one for you.
Answers to some Migration to Australia questions
You may have some specific questions regarding your personal emigration to Australia read our FAQ's.
General Skilled Migration
The general skilled migration program provides the bulk of Australia’s migrant intake annually. The aim of this program is to bolster Australia’s economic outlook, boost business, bring new skills into the country and address the ageing population base.
The program consists of 6 different visa subclasses all based around 3 key criteria related to age and English language ability.
Applicants will normally be expected to score points against a variety of other criteria that will determine which visa subclass they will be able to apply under.
Student Visa to Permanent Residence
Have you ever considered being a mature student and re-training in an occupation that is in current demand under the skilled migration category? You must complete a two year period of study and be under 45 years of age under the Skilled Migration Program without having to leave Australia.This option may take much less time to achieve Australian Permanent Residence than re-training in your home country. Please call our office to discuss your options in more detail on 0845 644 5607.
Family Migration
The family migration program is designed to assist family members of Australian citizens and permanent residents with emigration to Australia permanently. The eligibility criteria for these types of visa will require applicants to demonstrate strong family ties in Australia and meet the Immigration Dept regulatory requirements based upon the particular visa subclass that is applied for. This type of visa normally relates to applications from partners, parents or children of Australian citizens or permanent residents. There are provisions for other special family category visas. To Assess Your Eligibility for Family Migration click here or to contact us for more information click here
Business Migration
The business migration category for residence in Australia has a number of different visa subclasses. Most applicants will normally have to apply for sponsorship from an Australian state/territory government as the first stage in making their visa application. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate, amongst other things, that they have a strong and successful business background and a genuine intent to establish a new business or participate in an existing business in Australia. There are also opportunities for applicants who are able to make significant financial investments in Australia and have a demonstrated history in successful business or investments to make applications for residence. To contact us to discuss your business visa options please click here.
Retirement Visa
Residence in Australia is available to retirees through the Investor Retirement Visa. The applicant will need to demonstrate the ability to invest significant sums of money in an Australian State Bond for a period of 4 years and that they have independent financial income from such sources as pensions, investments, property etc. There are financial concessions made in this visa category for persons willing to settle in regional areas of Australia. To contact us to discuss your retirement visa options please click here.
