Looking for a Job in Melbourne
If you would like to move to Australia to find work you may be eligible for several visa types that grant you permanent residency. As a permanent resident you are granted the rights to:
- Live and work in Australia on a permanent basis
- Study
- Receive subsidised healthcare through Medicare
- Access selected social security payments
- Leave and enter Australia as a resident
- Be eligible for Australian citizenship
- Sponsor people for permanent residence
For detailed current information see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/
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Skilled Worker Visas
Skilled – Independent Migrant Visa (subclass 175)
If you have acceptable English language skills (if you can read this don’t worry, you’ll be fine), are under 45 years of age, and have qualifications or skills that are considered in demand by the Australian government, you may be eligible for this visa.
Eligibility for this visa is determined based on a Skilled Occupation List points test in which applicants are awarded points based on their vocation*, education, and experience. If your qualifications and career experience gain you enough points (over 120), you and any family members included as secondary applicants may get a visa relatively easily. If, however, your skills come in below the minimum point level (between 100 and 120) you will be kept in a ‘reserve pool’ for 2 years. If at any time during that 2 years the points threshold is lowered, or the government deems your specific skills in demand, you will have priority above others applying with similar skills.
For detailed current information on this visa see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/175/
For detailed current information on the points based Skilled Occupation List see http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf
For detailed current information on how points relate to this visa see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/175/eligibility-applicant.htm
*At the time of writing, those with skills and experience in medical, engineering, or scientific disciplines are awarded the highest amount of points as those skills are currently in high demand throughout Australia.
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Skilled Sponsored Migrant Visa (subclass 176)
If you do not meet the minimum point requirement for the Skilled Independent Migrant Visa (above), but have a relative who is an Australian resident or citizen willing to sponsor you, you may be eligible for this visa. You must be under 45 years of age, be proficient in English, and have skills, experience and qualifications that add up to at least 100 points in the Skilled Occupation List points test. Your partner and any dependents can be included as secondary applicants.
For detailed current information on this visa see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/176/
For detailed current information on the points based Skilled Occupation List see http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf
For detailed current information on how points relate to this visa see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/176/eligibility.htm
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Skilled Regional Sponsored Provisional Visa (subclass 475)
Similar to the Skilled Sponsored Migrant Visa (above), but provisional for 3 years, allowing you to work in a specific regional area that the government deems is in need of qualified workers. This visa may be easier to obtain as growth in regional areas depends on skilled people who are willing to live in these areas (many Australians are not). If this visa is granted to you and you have lived in the nominated regional area for 2 years, and worked for more than 12 months, you may then apply for permanent residency. As this is a provisional visa, there are specific limitations (you won’t be eligible for social security benefits or Medicare).
For detailed current information on this visa see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/475/
For detailed current information on Specified Regional Areas see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/regional-growth.htm
For detailed current information on the points based Skilled Occupation List see http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/pdf/1121i.pdf
For detailed current information on how points relate to this visa see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/475/eligibility-applicant.htm
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Skilled Recognised Graduate Temporary Visa (subclass 476)
This visa is specifically for those who have recently completed an Engineering degree at an institution recognised by the Australian government. If granted, this visa allows you to stay and work in Australia for 18 months. At any point during those 18 months you are eligible to apply for permanent residency if your skills and experience reach a point where they would provide sufficient points to meet the points test threshold (120). As this is a temporary visa there are specific limitations (you won’t be eligible for social security benefits or Medicare), however you may include your partner or dependants as secondary applicants.
For detailed current information on this visa see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/476/
For detailed current information on institutions recognised by the Australian government see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/476/recognised-institutions.htm
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If you want to start a business
If you wish to move to Australia to establish a business here, manage an existing business, or invest, there are visa options available to you as well.
Business Development Provisional Visa (subclass 160) & Business Owner Residence Visa (subclass 890)
If you are under 45 years of age, and have a successful business career and would like to open a new business in Australia or assume management or ownership of an existing business you may be eligible for the Business Development Provisional visa. This temporary visa is valid for 4 years and allows you to enter the country with your family (who must apply as secondary applicants) and establish a business. If after 2 years you have met specific requirements (such as not going bankrupt) you will be eligible to apply for the Business Owner Residence visa which allows you permanent residence status. As this is a temporary visa there are specific limitations (you won’t be eligible for social security benefits or Medicare).
For detailed current information on these visas see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/160/
Investment
Senior Executive Provisional Visa (subclass 161)
State / Territory Sponsored Senior Executive Provisional Visa (subclass 164)
Investor Provisional Visa (subclass 162)
State / Territory Sponsored Investor Provisional Visa (subclass 165)
If you are a business big wig with a top level established career or company and are in command of considerable funds (as in millions), you are no doubt eligible for the visas listed above. While these visas all have different requirements and restrictions, they represent options for those with considerable business holdings to venture into Australia for investment purposes. All are temporary, but provide a path towards applying for permanent residency at a later date if certain business related requirements (such as making more millions) were met during the term of your provisional visa.
For detailed current information on these visas see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/business/provisional-visa-options.htm
