For visiting, working or studying, whatever your reason for going to Australia you will need a valid Australian visa. Australia is known for its organized immigration system and policies. Skilled migration, sponsored or nominated visas are the most common ways of migrating to Australia
The key eligibility requirements for common work visa categories in Australia are as follows:
- Be under 50 years of age
- Get the English Language Proficiency Test done with appropriate score
- Get the Skill Assessment done from a recognized authority
- Get the nomination or sponsoring from an Australian territory, state or government as per your visa requirement
- Choose an occupation to apply from SOL or CSOL list of Australia
- Submit an online Expression of Interest
- Score a minimum of 60 points in the point based system on your key profile factors that are age, education, English proficiency, work experience, etc.
- Be in good health and of good character
To permanently migrate to Australia you need to meet certain requirements. For most applicants these include:
- You to be a permanent resident at time of application and time of decision
- You should meet the residence requirements
- Have good character
- Have knowledge of English
- Reside or maintain a close and continuing association with Australia
- Have an adequate knowledge of the privileges and responsibilities of Australian citizen.