Living and working in Australia is something that lures millions, some of them make it possible, whereas others failed in migrating to the nation. Boasting on strong economy and high GDP growth rate, Australia is jam packed with several opportunities and welcomes people from across the country. The Australian government witnessed the total number of immigration of approx. 170,000 people.
The increasing demand of skilled workers in Australia made this category popular and also the fastest way of migrating to the nation. The qualified workers who possess skills in demand can apply under the skilled worker category and access Australia as permanent migrants. Of course, the applicants need to fulfill several other requirements.
To qualify under the skilled worker category, the applicant needs to qualify the points-based system by scoring minimum specified points. And then, you will be allowed to indulge yourself into further process. After that, you will be granted to spend a luxurious life permanently in the land of kangaroos.
People who possess skills in the occupationhaving high demand in the country and gained employment opportunity, can make it possible to enter the country through temporary work visa.
The 457 visa is the most appropriate type for such people that lets holders resides in the country for a maximum period of up to 4 years. Of course, you are allowed to stay in the country with your family members and also frequent travel, if you wish. In order to qualify, you need to get an employment offer first and also must be having skills in the profession, which faces shortage of skilled workers.
Normally, only few job vacancies in Australia are advertised in the newspapers or job portals. Rest, are fulfilled verbally or privately by the recruiters as they don’t want to receive job applications in bulk from across the world. This creates a major problem for foreign job-seekers as they don’t get information related to job vacancies on the due date and finally get deprived from sending their applications. The best alternative for finding job vacancies by going through Skills Shortage List provided by DEEWR (Australian Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations) and by being a permanent Resident.
The job seekers and prospective migrants to Australia need to be proficient in English language and have IELTS score. The applicant’s language proficiency will be tested in their ability of writing, reading, speaking and listening. The applicants require scoring a minimum of 5 points in every test to qualify the language test successfully.
Several professions that face skills shortages in the land of kangaroos: Information Technology, Accountants, Natural Resources, Healthcare, Aviation (Pilots) and more.
