How to Move to Australia

Eight Methods:Emigrate under the General Skilled Migration Program.Obtain a business visa.Obtain a family visa.Obtain a retirement visa.Obtain a student visa.Plan your move to Australia.Move to Australia.

Leaving your current country in favor of Australia is a major decision. Figuring out which approach to take to moving is crucial to successfully completing a move to Australia. The following is a guide on how to move to Australia.

Method 1
Emigrate under the General Skilled Migration Program.

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    Apply for a skilled - independent visa.
    • If you choose this method, read through the following steps and choose the step that is in your best interest.
    • This subclass of visa is geared toward skilled workers who can make an immediate contribution to the Australian economy.
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    Apply for a skilled - sponsored visa.
    • You or your partner must be related to a sponsor in Australia as a non-dependent child, parent, sibling, niece, or nephew. Alternatively, an Australian state or territory may sponsor you if they feel you meet a skills shortage.
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    Apply for a skilled - regional sponsored visa.
    • The requirements are very similar to the skilled - sponsored visa.

Method 2
Obtain a business visa.

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    Make sure at least one of the following describes you: business owner, senior executive, investor, and/or high caliber business owner.
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    Make sure that you are either a native English speaker or can pass the International English Testing System test.
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    Apply for this visa.
    • Choose one of the following that is in your best interest.

Method 3
Obtain a family visa.

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    Apply for a partner visa.
    • If you are the spouse, fiancé, or partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, apply for this visa.
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    Apply for a child migration visa.
    • If you are a dependent child, orphan relative, or adopted child of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, apply for this visa.
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    Apply for a parent migration visa.
    • If you have a child who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, apply for this visa.
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    Apply for an other family visa.
    • If you are a dependent relative or relative and caretaker of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or eligible New Zealand citizen, apply for this visa.

Method 4

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    Apply as a nominee of an employer.
    • If an employer in Australia has nominated you to work there, apply for a visa as a nominee of that employer.

Method 5
Obtain a retirement visa.

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    Make sure you are at least 55 years old, have no dependents other than a spouse, and are able to completely support yourself in Australia.
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    Apply for this visa.
    • Complete whichever of the following steps is in your best interest.

Method 6
Obtain a student visa.

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    Apply for an ELICOS Student Sector Visa (subclass 570).
    • This is for students who desire to study English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS).
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    Apply for a Schools Sector Student Visa (subclass 571).
    • This is for students who wish to undertake a primary course of study that is a primary or secondary school course.
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    Apply for a Vocational Education and Training Sector Student Visa (subclass 572).
    • This is for students who wish to obtain Certificate 1, II, III, or IV, a Diploma, or an Advanced Diploma.
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    Apply for a Higher Education Sector Student Visa (subclass 573).
    • This is for students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree, graduate certificate, or graduate diploma.
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    Apply for a Postgraduate Research Student Sector Visa (subclass 573).
    • This is for students who wish to obtain a master's degree by research or a doctorate degree.
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    Apply for a Non-Award Sector Student Visa (subclass 575).
    • This is for students who wish to study a course that does not lead to an Australian award.
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    Apply for an AusAID or Defense Sponsored Student Visa (subclass 576).
    • This is for students who are sponsored by Australia's Defence Department or AusAID.
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    Apply for a Student Guardian Visa (subclass 580).
    • This is for guardians of students who study in Australia.

Method 7
Plan your move to Australia.

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    Find a home in Australia after you have been accepted.
    • Visit www.realestate.com.au or perform an Internet search for other sites.
    • Contact anyone you know in Australia for recommendations.
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    Find an international mover.
    • A simple search on an internet search engine will help you choose the best international mover.
    • Contact anyone you know who has moved internationally for recommendations.

Method 8
Move to Australia.

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    Make sure you close all bank accounts in your current country and transfer them to accounts in Australia as soon as possible.
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    Pay off any debts or other liabilities before you leave. Take care of any other problems that you may have difficulty solving when in a different country.

Tips

  • Skilled visas require that you are under age 45 at the time of application, have sufficient English language skills to work, a post-secondary education, an occupation that is on Australia's Skilled Occupations List, recent work experience, can pass a skills assessment, a health assessment and a character assessment.
  • If you qualify for a visa, a migration consultant will contact you via telephone with further instructions.
  • Note that Australia and New Zealand have an agreement for a free flow of people among the countries.
  • To apply for a visa, complete the relevant assessment at http://www.visabureau.com/australia/online-visa-assessments.aspx.
  • Skilled visas require that you pass a points test, which can be viewed at the following URL: http://www.visabureau.com/australia/immigration-points-test.aspx.
  • If your assessment does not appear on the above site, contact the Australian visa bureau at http://www.visabureau.com/australia/contact.aspx.

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