Immigration Visa Process

Article by: Jay
Last updated: Tuesday, 11-Jul-2006 00:00:00 CEST

Immigration visa process & requirements - Australia has a non-discriminatory global immigration policy, however the number of people wanting to migrate here on a permanent basis each year, far exceeds Australia''s ability or preparedness to absorb them.

Therefore, unfortunately each year the Department of Immigration rejects a substantial number of visa applications that are not prepared properly for the process according to strict guidelines and procedures.

Tips On The Visa Process

In order to ensure the highest chance of success with the process, Australian visa applications should be undertaken in conjunction with professional guidance and assistance usually many months prior to departure, as intending migrants need to document and evidence a wide range of language, character, and skill requirements set down by the Department of Immigration.

Business Skills Catagory Process

Applicants under the Business Skills Category have a different process givrn they have a preferred status providing they can demonstrate that in addition to meeting the skills, character and health requirements of migrants generally, they have sufficient capital and business acumen to generate business, exports and employment in this country. Various kinds of temporary residency permits and are also provided to enable visits of either a short or longer term, generally being available (providing the various criteria are met) for the purposes of travel, working holidays, study or business.

An Australian or overseas company wishing to bring a senior or skilled employee to work in Australia can use the sponsorship process for their employees to work in Australia both temporary and permanent . Temporary are generally issued for a period of four years and extensions can be made following application and relevant supporting information. People admitted to Australia on holiday are excluded from paid employment of any kind and therefore have to persue an above visa process to allow them to work.