Finding Your Way Into Australia

For those thinking of an emigration to Australia, finding the best way to get in is certainly a must. After all, the country's immigration policies have tighten up a bit, so you do need to find yourself the best way to enter the country. And so, here are two suggestions that you can try out.

The Worker Visa

Perhaps the most popular way to get into the country is by getting a working visa. Since the country's economy is now finally recovering from the economic crisis of last year, it will be needing a lot of workers. Thus, Australia has once again opened its doors to those interested in working in the country.

However, you should be warned this early on that, though this one is indeed the most popular means, it is by no means the easiest. If you are reading the news, you have probably known about the host of changes made by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on the skilled migration program by now. Thus, you need to be prepared for the tighter application process that you need to go through.

One thing that you need to familiarize yourself with is the new Skilled Occupation list. This is the list of all job positions in Australia qualified for a worker visa. The Australian Government has recently released the newest batch of the list, so you might want to check that one out first. Also, be sure to read the new set of qualifications in order to be sure that you do fit in with the job you are applying for.

The Student Visa

This is yet another popular means of getting into the country. However, you should also note that this one is also not an easy route. Just like the skilled worker migration program, the student program also went through several changes in its policies. Better read up on these first in order to be sure that you are on the right track.

Here, you actually have two choices on how to use the student visa as your entry to Australia, one is that you can proceed with your studies in the country and then apply for permanent residency when you have completed your course. On the other hand, you can move out of Australia after completing your education and then apply for a working visa afterward. One thing that you do need to take note is that, because of the changes done with the student migration program, the former method is not going to be any easier than the latter one, unlike before.