Permanent Residence
To move to Australia permanently you will need to apply for an Australian Migration Visa, also called a permanent visa. The procedure can be confusing, lengthy and expensive – the Australian Government has strict criteria on acceptable migrants wishing to settle here permanently. Despite the complex immigration process, many migrants have arrived and settled successfully in Australia and regard it as a land of opportunity.
In Western Australia, for example, 31% of the total population of 1,713,023 were born overseas at the 1996 census and in metropolitan Perth 35% of residents were born overseas.
The Australian Migration Program is open to everyone who qualifies to migrate to this country. Whilst the Migration Program is only for permanent visas, many temporary visas lead to permanent visas.
The Migration Program
Migrants to Australia are selected for their English language and trade skills, age, work experience, and the presence of family or business contacts in Australia. Migrants are not assessed on race, gender or culture.
Screening for entry on a permanent visa is generally more thorough than screening for entry for a temporary visa. This applies particularly to the health checks, police clearance and your ability to earn a living, unless you are sponsored on a Family Program Visa. All permanent visas include the right to work and seek employment in Australia.
What does Gateway Migration Solutions Pty Ltd offer?
GMS specialises in the Business Skills Visa and the General Skilled Visa. We have provided a brief outline below.
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Business Skills Visa
The Business Skills Visa encourages successful business people to settle permanently in Australia and contribute to the Australian economy by developing new or existing businesses, including:
- Businesses looking to conduct operations in Australia
- Potential business migrants seeking State Sponsored Visa
- Business people in Australia seeking foreign partners
An important component of the Business Skills Visa is the State Sponsored Visa. Application for this type of visa involves the sponsorship of an individual by one of the Australian States. This avenue can be much easier than other approaches, particularly if the individual is intending to live in regional Australia. We can assist in developing a business case for this category of visa.
General Skilled Visa
The Skilled Visa is specifically designed to target migrants who have skills or abilities that will contribute to the Australian economy.
Many General Skilled categories require applicants to pass a points test.
Family sponsorship by close family members or relatives who are permanent Australian residents or Australian Citizens will greatly assist the application.
For more information or advice on migration to Australia, please contact one of our migration advisers.