If you are planning to migrate to Australia, you have to apply for permanent residence : it's a complex process and you have different options.
Find below a list of the most popular permanent visas options:
- The Spouse Visa: if you are in Australia and can prove you have lived over 12 months with your de facto spouse who is either an Australian resident or an Australian citizen, or if you have married an Australian resident or an Australian citizen, you can apply for this visa in Australia and receive a relatively quick answer ; if you apply from overseas, it may take longer. Be aware that this visa is a temporary visa that will become permanent if you can prove that you are still in a genuine relationship 2 years later.
- The Skills Migration Visa: it is based on a point system whose criteria depend on your age, family history, professional experience and level of English. There have been some changes from 1 September 2007 that favour applicants with a high level of English.
- Family Reunion Visa: if more than 50% of the kids are resident or citizen of Australia and if the parents are in good health, parents can apply for a Family Reunion visa.
- Business Owners or Investors Visa: you can apply for this visa if you intend to create a company in Australia or invest a significant amount of money in an Australian company or development projects...
Conditions are complex and keep changing regularly. Your best option is to contact our Immigration expert based in Sydney, who enjoys a good reputation. If you are interested, contact us and send us as much information as possible about you.
If you are already resident in Australia and you are having difficulties in finding a job, we propose our JOB READY programme: it is the perfect solution if you are a professional or a young graduate looking for work experience in Australia.
The Job Ready programme includes a Communication Skill training (minimum duration of 4 weeks) and then an industry placement in an Australia company ; then if your visa and profile allow it, your CV will be sent to recruitment agencies for a permanent job. Our Job Ready programme costs only AU$2750. Contact us!
