Australian Immigration - General Skills Migration Program
August 11, 2008 by Mira · Leave a Comment
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If you possess the work skills Australia requires to fill vacancies in their labor force then the GSM Program is for you.
If you wish to live, work and play in Australia but are not sponsored by an employer then GSM is the way to go. GSM stands for General Skilled Migration. It is an excellent program and a very successful one.
If your skills match those on Australia’s Skilled Occupation List (SOL) and you have a good command of English, then you have more chance of success.
Prerequisites for Australia’s GSM Program:
There are various prerequisites for applying the program. They are:
- Age: you must be over 18 years of age and below 45 years of age.
- Language: you must be able to speak English well. This is the main prerequisite for anyone applying for this program.
- Skill-set: you must possess skills in the areas of shortage with qualifications and recent experience in the field in which you are applying.
The qualifications and experience needed for an occupation can be cross checked in the Australia’s Skilled Occupation List - SOL for short.
Recent Changes
Significant changes were made to the GSM program in September 2007. These include:
- a greater proficiency in English will be required, with 25 points going to those who score well in the testing system
- a greater emphasis is now put on skills experience, with bonus points only being awarded if you have 12 months experience in your nominated occupation
- there will be a new temporary work visa for graduates to enable them to increase their work experience
- the GSM visa structure was simplified, instead of 15 subclasses there are now only 9: 5 for Onshore applications and 4 for Offshore applications. This should make it easier to identify which visa subclass will work best for you
GSM Categories:
There are two basic categories for those applying through the GSM program: Onshore for those already on Australian territory with current visas, and Offshore for those applying from abroad.
There are four sub-catgories in each: sponsored, independent, Regional sponsored (provisional) and graduate, with the Onshore having the additional category of a permanent Regional sponsored visa.
Applicants can be sponsored by an Australian relation or an Australian state or territory government. Independent applications are from those with the right skills and experience required. A graduate visa is for those from recognised foreign universities whose skills are required by Australia. In each case there are certain requirements that must be met and you should check each carefully.
The evaluation of applications for Australia’s General Skilled Migration Program is generally done using a points based system. To qualify, you must score the appropriate level of points set by the system. If you score a little less than required, your application may, in some cases, be placed in a reserve pool and may be considered at some future point.
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Six Ways for Immigrants to Work in Australia
July 2, 2008 by Mira · Leave a Comment
Your journey in the path of success starts with the important step of finding for yourself a meaningful job.
This significant step will certainly define the basic outline of your success. Finding for yourself the right job may be an arduous task. In particular, the choice of the place of your work might drain you of most of your energy. To work in a place like Australia could be the vital move that you take towards your goal.
The growth in Australia’s economy, the low rate of inflation and unemployment are obvious indications of the economic strength that the country is gaining over the last ten years. The Commonwealth Government of Australia has taken certain steps to facilitate easy job availability for global job seekers. An array of options like sales, marketing, science, health, engineering etc are open for those who are hunting for work.
However, it may be an arduous task to find the best job that suits your interests.
I experienced great difficulties in finding myself a suitable job. Keeping this in mind, I am trying to provide valuable Australian immigration information that might be of use to you while searching for the right kind of job in Australia.
These options might assist you in chalking out a plan as an integral part of your journey to success. This information will help you with advice and support that you need to have an idea of the various work options available in Australia.
1. There are situations where the legally established Australian or overseas employer will sponsor his employee with adequate qualifications to perform the required task in Australia.
2. In certain cases, the individual might not be sponsored by the employer but would possess the requisite skills for specific occupations in Australia. Here, the person can try for the visa under the General Skilled Migration Program (various visa options are available)
3. Business Visas can be applied for by people who plan to visit Australia to conduct an established business or manage a newly started venture. However, those who are conducting the business are required to meet the specific levels of business or maintain investments in Australia. Business migrants who understand these methods can prosper in Australia.
4. Professionals, especially doctors and allied medical helps like nurses are always in great demand in Australia. Nurses, in particular, are sought after and can work in Australia even on a temporary basis. Career options for nurses are bright and prospective in Australia.
5. With the boom in the hospitality industry, many lucrative jobs can be found that may suit your interests.
6. With the possession of a Working Holiday Visa you may work with any employer for up to six months. Applicants between 18-30 years of age and belonging to certain countries (list is updated frequently) are eligible for this Visa.
You will enjoy a fairly comfortable work atmosphere and a decent scale of pay in Australia. Look out for the best job that will suit your requirements and will match your qualifications and the changing market conditions. Good luck!!!!
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Work Visa Australia
May 22, 2008 by Mira · Leave a Comment
Want to work in Australia? All you need is a valid passport from your home country and a work visa of Australia. The Australian work visa options are plenty depending on whether you want to work on a temporary or permanent basis. So be it Adelaide, Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne – working in Australia is now within your reach!
Synch1 assists you in getting a work visa for Australia in a prompt and hassle-free manner. So, whether you are looking for a temporary or permanent residence, Synch1 specializes in all types of visas to Australia. Read more
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