If you are wondering about the work skills or qualifications that are needed to emigrate to Australia then it's worth bearing in mind that there is a points system for applying for the range of Skilled Visas. The points test takes into account factors such as age, English ability and qualifications. Major changes are being made to this category of visa from 1st September 2007, so it is important that you understand how these changes may affect you. If you want to see how many points you need to migrate to Australia, and assess the impact of these changes we can help you with our free on-line assessment service, or you can contact us for further details: free assessment Please note that initial standard consultations are free of charge or obligation. There is a range of temporary and permanent sponsored business visas available for those with managerial, professional and trade skills. With the Australian job market advertising over 150,000 jobs each week and unemployment at its lowest in over 20 years, being eligible for a visa sponsored by your employer may be easy than you think. To find out if you qualify, please contact us directly for a free initial consultation. The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) pathway to permanent residence for those employees whose employer is willing to sponsor them for a minimum period of three years. You may be eligible if you have a skills assessment in your nominated occupation, or if you have been working with your sponsoring employer in the nominated position for at least two years, or if you have received an executive level salary while working in Australia. Please contact us directly for further details regarding this visa. All initial consultations are free of charge or obligation. If you have had a successful business career either at a senior executive level or as an owner of your own business or as an investor you may qualify for one of several visas under the Australian business visa program. Under the two-stage arrangements introduced on 1 March 2003, business migrants are granted a Business Skills (Provisional) and after establishing the requisite level of business presence or skills that are required by DIMA or maintaining their minimum investment, are then eligible to make an application for a Business Skills (Residence) visa, which if successful gives the applicant permanent residence. There are 4 schemes available under which a business applicant may emigrate to Australia. Business Skills Migration Please contact us for a free initial assessment if you think that you may qualify for a visa in this category. These visas are for people who wish to visit Australia for a working holiday for twelve months. There are many people who dream of being able to visit Australia for the amazing weather and other attractions. If you are aged between 18 and 30 and are looking to spend 12 months in Australia then you may qualify for one of the many Australian working holiday visas that are available every year. This visa only permits you to work in a temporary or casual vocation. You may not enter into employment with one employer for a period of longer than 3 months. There is also an opportunity for those who have spent more than 3 months as a seasonable worker during their working holiday period to extend their stay as the second working holiday maker. Contact us directly for a free initial consultation. Student visas enable people to remain in Australia to study, either at university, college, TAFE, school or any other registered educational insitution, and they are generally granted for the length of the course. The assessment time and other factors involving your application will be affected by the assessment level of your home country. For example if you are from an assessment level 1 country, your application will generally be more straighfoward than if you are from an assessment level 3 or 4 country. Assessment levels can be found here. You have to apply for permission to work, and may only work for a maximum of 20 hours per week while your course is in session If you have an Australian partner, or members of your immediate family are permanently based in Australia then you may qualify for one of several family stream visas. Under the family visa programme, migrants considering migration must be sponsored by a close family member or fiancee living in Australia. There are 4 schemes to choose from in order to find out if you are eligible to migrate to Australia. Your sponsor must be either an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen, and would normally be 18 years of age or older. Visas for partners children, parents and other members of the family of an Australian permanent resident or citizen are available for eligible persons. Please contact us for a free initial assessment. All travellers, except New Zealand citizens, must obtain a visa or travel authority before they are permitted to travel to Australia. But now there is no need to worry about visiting the Australian Embassy or High Commission to get your visa. You can now get your visa online. If you are planning to travel to Australia as a visitor or even on a business trip then you may need either a visa or an ETA (Electronic Travel Authority). An ETA will allow you to spend up to 3 months in Australia and you are free to travel anywhere you like. Find out whether you meet the criteria by taking a free online visa assessment. With the introduction of the ETA you are able to apply online; there is no need to even leave your desk or home. Contact us for further details