Immigration to Australia is estimated to have begun from a considerably long period of time. During 2008-09 the most number of migrants were registered and it was considered the second highest number since the World War II. Still today people have great attraction towards this continent cum country. What makes Australia so much preferred, in terms of migration?
Let’s cover a few facts about the country! The ‘Land of Kangaroos’ in the international arena ranks 13th in terms of development in the economy and 7th in terms of highest per capita income of the population. In addition, it occupies the second place on the Human Development Index owing to its excellent facilities for public welfare and protection of human and civil rights. As such, immigration to the country for an improved standard of living and exciting life find a large number of takers from across the globe.
Today, people not only immigrate to the country for job but also for business — the reason being the many attractive programs launched by government. The government has designed several types of options to boost business migration to their country. The choice relies on the exact requirement, their relevant experience and the available capital to be invested. On March 1, 2003 they launched a two stage arrangement to apply for the business visa of the country.
Asia has the largest number of people being fascinated towards the wonderful growth opportunities available. The preferred areas are: Accountancy, Chemical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Developers, Environmental Engineering, Programmers, Teachers and related fields.
Immigration to Down Under is leading to many good effects on the economy of the country itself. According to surveys and the reports of the OZ Department there are many low cost IT workers entering in the country. The nation is a comparatively high-immigration kingdom similar to Canada. Canada and the United State are the two countries with the highest per capita immigration rate in the world. The next popular destination is Australia.
Australia has ethnically and culturally assorted society that offers chance to all those who wish to settle down here. This country also participates in global market giving importance on “skill” constituent which can be fulfilled by migration from various other countries.
Approach on positive node regarding immigration to Australia can be concluded from latest news of IELTS not holding monopoly in the global education market of the country with the concerned body declaring that it will now also accept options involving English language test from other involved bodies as well.


