Immigration to Australia

May 22, 2008 by Mira · Leave a Comment

Every year an increasing number of people immigrate to Australia for better prospects. Australia’s economic growth is phenomenal. It needs skilled migrants to fill skill shortages and boost development

There are different visa categories for non-Australian citizens to enter into Australia.

These being for:

1. skilled immigration

2. family, business, visitors, humanitarian (refugee) purposes

3 retirement visas

4. student visas

Australia grants many Skilled–Independent Regional (SIR) Visas (Provisional) to attract and retain, skilled migrants who are willing to live and work in a low population growth metropolitan area for at least 2 years before they can apply for permanent residence. Read more