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U.S. migration to Australia increased by more than 50 percent between 2000 and 2006, according to Migration Policy Institute data. With the right qualifications and experience, U.S. workers can live and work in Australia through employer sponsorship.
Australia has several immigration opportunities, but the application requirements vary for the different types. Citizens can sponsor family members, but all other applicants must basically prove to the Australian government that they will benefit the society. The Visa Capping Bill of 2010 allows the minister of immigration to "cap and terminate all applications for a certain class or subclass of visa," so immigration requirements may be getting more stringent.
The Australian "points test" is the criteria used by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to evaluate the potential of a prospective immigrant. The higher the score, the more desirable the migrant. Different visas have different passing marks, but to get a skilled worker independent residence visa one must pass with 120 points. A candidate whose score is below the pass mark but above the pool mark will have his application "pooled" for up to two years before further consideration is given. Otherwise he can re-apply for a more restricted visa that demands fewer qualifications.
Working in a different country can be a gateway to being submerged into a new culture and society. For international travelers from India, travel consists of providing the appropriate documentation and paperwork to obtain the appropriate visas. Australia requires that any person traveling from India for purposes of business, tourism or study are required to obtain an Australian before they are allowed to enter the country.
The Australian working holiday visa is a visa that is geared toward young travelers who wish to experience the Down Under. This visa allows people to work, vacation and go to school all with temporary requirements outlined by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship.
Americans who wish to study in Australia have several different student visa options. Australia has several programs that encourage study abroad programs to come to the country and that encourage international students to study at Australian universities. The type of visa that a student will need depends on the student's age, her intended length of stay, and whether or not she will attend an Australian university.
An Australian tourist visa allows you a limited stay in the country. However, special programs are available if you want to become a permanent resident. Australia will evaluate your application based on your work skills, health, financial resources, age, English language ability, and family and business contacts in the country.
The General Skilled Migration program is geared toward skilled workers who would like to work in Australia but do not have an employer to sponsor them. The Australian government developed this visa in order to attract more skilled workers to Australia, particularly in fields experiencing a shortage of skilled employees. This visa is a pathway to permanent residency in Australia; skilled workers are encouraged to remain in Australia and contribute to the workforce.
