Australia Immigration Opportunities – Australia General Skilled Migration Program
With a spectacular natural environment, high quality of life and great diversity, Australia is a sought after destination for international tourists. It has 10 percent of the world’s biodiversity and a great number of its native plants and animals exist nowhere else on earth.
Over the years, Australia emerged as a main destination for individuals who seek to immigrate and start their life in a diverse country. Australia offers two main immigration programs, the first of which is Australia General Skilled Migration Program (Australian skilled worker visa), which allows experiences workers to immigrate to Australia, after meeting the requirements and collect Australian immigration points.
The second immigration program is the Australia Entrepreneur Program, which aims to encourage businessmen and women to contribute to Australia’s growth and prosperity through starting their own business in Australia and invest their money in Australia’s banks.
Privileges & Benefits of Australia General Skilled Migration Program:
- Free education for children.
- Free medical treatment coverages.
- Family tax benefits for permanent residents and citizens.
- Baby care bonus for permanent residents and citizens (parents are paid about $5,500 AUD).
- First home grant for permanent residents and citizens (payment up to $26,000 AUD for your new home).
- Full working rights, and assistance to find a job.
- Ability to obtain Australian citizenship.
- Ability to include spouses, dependant children & parents.
About the Program
About Australia Immigration Program – Australia General Skilled Migration Program
Australia General Skilled Migration Program was designed to target migrants with experience in areas in which  there is a skill shortage in the Australian labour market . The General Skilled Migration Program replaced all other Australian skilled worker visas issued in 2012-2013.
The program has several visa subclasses; applicants must nominate an occupation from the skilled occupation lists published by the Department of Home Affairs – Department of Border and Immigration Protection. Afterwards, the applicant must meet the basic requirements for general skilled migration.
Australia General Skilled Migration is a  point-based program; after nominating the desired occupation, the applicant must pass the Australian immigration points test by scoring at least 65 points to qualify for a visa in order to move to Australia (using Australian immigration points calculator). The highest scoring candidates are selected and granted admission, the right to migrate to Australia and land there with their spouse and dependent children.
Qualifications & Requirements
Australia Immigration Program – Australia General Skilled Migration Program Requirements
There are a number of requirements that should be met in order to qualify for Australia General Skilled Migration Program. The applicant must:
- Be between 20-44 years old.
- Nominate an occupation listed in The Department of Home Affairs– Department of Border and Immigration Protection skilled occupation lists.
- Collect a minimum of 65 points according to Australian immigration points calculator.
- Meet language requirement (score 6/9 in IELTS or an equivalent score in other approved exams).
- Meet the character requirements.
- Meet the health requirements.
*Other terms & conditions apply.
Cost Details
Cost of obtaining Australia General Skilled Migration Program Visa
- Skills Assessment application fees: $500-1,000 AUD
- Processing fees:
- Main applicant: $3,755 AUD
- Dependents above 18 years: $1,875 AUD
- Dependents below 18 years: $940 AUD
*Additional charges apply. All fees are subject to change without prior notice.
