People who have close family living in Australia (such as a parent, child, brother or sister, aunt or uncle, niece or nephew, grandchild or grandparent) may be able to migrate to Australia. People who are in a relationship with an Australian citizen or permanent residence visa holder who is their fiancé(e), spouse or de facto spouse (including same-sex couples) can apply for a partners visa.
REQUIREMENTS:
Partners: If you are legally married to your partner, intend to marry your fiancé within 9 months or if you have been in a
de facto spouse relationship for 12 months, you can be sponsored by your Australian partner for a permanent visa. To apply for a spouse visa both partners must be at least 18 years old and be in a genuine and continuing relationship to the exclusion. They have to show that they share their life together and live together or are separated only temporarily. After two years provided the relationship is still ongoing you would be eligible to obtain permanent residency (the first 2 years you hold a temporary visa).
Children: If you want to sponsor a dependent child, the child must be under 18 years or between 18 and 25, a financially dependent full time student and not in full-time work. In addition the child cannot be married or engaged and must have never married or been in a de facto relationship. You are also able to sponsor a child older than 18 years if the child is physically or mentally incapacitated and can not look after themselves.
Parents can be sponsored by their ‘Australian' child if they pass the “balance of family” test and the sponsor supplies an assurance of support & payment of a health services and a social security bond. Under the balance of family test at least half of the parent's children must live in Australia.
Other family visas that are available are for ‘orphaned unmarried relatives' under 18, carers who are willing to provide their Australian sponsor with assistance and for last remaining relatives whose only family is in Australia.
More information contact our office: Details here
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Thursday, June 5, 2008
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Australian migrants promised $34 million next financial year
The Australian Government announced today that it would be investing $34 million next year into a program designed to help migrants integrate easily into Australian society.
The Settlement Grants Program (SGP) has a total of 230 projects running Australia-wide and has the support of 168 organisations. The Parliamentary Secretary for Mulitcultural Affairs and Settlement Services, Laurie Ferguson, has said that the Government will fund the projects for those in need of assistance with settlement into the Australian community.
He said, "These projects will assist migrants and refugees in their cultural transition to Australia and build on their existing skills for their successful settlement." The purpose of the SGP, as outlined by the Government, is to help migrants and refugees maximise their involvement and productivity within the Australian economy, and to provide enough information and resources about the Australian life so that the stress of resettlement can be minimised.
Mr Ferguson also commented that the projects will help migrants and refugees to rent private property, as renting housing accomodation has been problematic for many moving to Australia who do not have any previous rental records or personal referees.
For those using an Australian Skilled Visa, the SGP will provide services for their dependants, particularly those with English as a second language. The Government is focused on providing support and knowledge for the families of those who migrate to Austraila, as evidence of their committment to their opening immigration policy and efforts for social cohesion.
The SGP has already shown positive results with settling refugees and migrants, and an extra $21million promised for upcoming projects is further evidence of the Government's committment to immigration.
Source: Aust. Visa Bureau 02.06.2008
The Settlement Grants Program (SGP) has a total of 230 projects running Australia-wide and has the support of 168 organisations. The Parliamentary Secretary for Mulitcultural Affairs and Settlement Services, Laurie Ferguson, has said that the Government will fund the projects for those in need of assistance with settlement into the Australian community.
He said, "These projects will assist migrants and refugees in their cultural transition to Australia and build on their existing skills for their successful settlement." The purpose of the SGP, as outlined by the Government, is to help migrants and refugees maximise their involvement and productivity within the Australian economy, and to provide enough information and resources about the Australian life so that the stress of resettlement can be minimised.
Mr Ferguson also commented that the projects will help migrants and refugees to rent private property, as renting housing accomodation has been problematic for many moving to Australia who do not have any previous rental records or personal referees.
For those using an Australian Skilled Visa, the SGP will provide services for their dependants, particularly those with English as a second language. The Government is focused on providing support and knowledge for the families of those who migrate to Austraila, as evidence of their committment to their opening immigration policy and efforts for social cohesion.
The SGP has already shown positive results with settling refugees and migrants, and an extra $21million promised for upcoming projects is further evidence of the Government's committment to immigration.
Source: Aust. Visa Bureau 02.06.2008
Immigration will mean 'no fall in Australian house market'
High immigration levels to Australia mean the country is unlikely to experience a crash in the property market. The global property sector's recent uncertainty has been predicted to leave the country unaffected as people holding a visa to Australia will need accommodation, according to the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH).
Low construction levels coupled with increased levels of highly skilled migrants and business to Australia is creating a shortage of supply in the housing market, meaning house prices are unlikely to fall. The SMH has predicted a crash in prices "isn't on the cards for at least a few years". It added that people engaged in Australian immigration may even be able to pick up a bargain property when entering the country.
Terry Ryder, a former property writer and owner of Hot Spotting, told the newspaper of 12 locations in the country where it is possible for Australian visa holders to buy for under AUS$200,000 (£97,000), with one region having homes available for $90,000. Senator Chris Evans, the Immigration and Citizenship Minister, dismissed claims last week that Australian visa holders would increase house prices. Instead, he said they would boost the low housing stocks.
Source: Aust. Visa Bureau 02.06.2008
Low construction levels coupled with increased levels of highly skilled migrants and business to Australia is creating a shortage of supply in the housing market, meaning house prices are unlikely to fall. The SMH has predicted a crash in prices "isn't on the cards for at least a few years". It added that people engaged in Australian immigration may even be able to pick up a bargain property when entering the country.
Terry Ryder, a former property writer and owner of Hot Spotting, told the newspaper of 12 locations in the country where it is possible for Australian visa holders to buy for under AUS$200,000 (£97,000), with one region having homes available for $90,000. Senator Chris Evans, the Immigration and Citizenship Minister, dismissed claims last week that Australian visa holders would increase house prices. Instead, he said they would boost the low housing stocks.
Source: Aust. Visa Bureau 02.06.2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Debate Rages On as Australia Opt to Trial Pacific Guest Worker Scheme
Chris Evans, Australia's Minister for Immigration and Citizenship has said that he would like to initiate a trial guest worker scheme with migrants from the South Pacific.
It seems following previous departmental decisions to not run with the scheme; the Australian government has been forced yet again to consider a temporary workers scheme involving the Pacific Islands.
For a number of years the Pacific Islands have urged Australia to open up its labour market to help their economies through remittances. Such a program as the guest worker scheme could enable unskilled workers to enter the country on short term visas with the sole purpose of occupying the many jobs which Australians are unwilling or unable to fill.
The weakest areas of the job sectors such as farming and agriculture are the ones which are likely to see the benefits from the recruitment of Pacific Island workers. With jobs such as fruit picking in particular crying out to be filled. Under the scheme people would be able to come to the country and be employed in such seasonal jobs for an allocated period of time.
Speaking in support of the trial, Chris Evans said "immigration policies need an overhaul if the country is to address the current labour shortage…one way to address the problem could be the guest worker scheme."
Evans believes that a initative could have a double benefit for the country and the economy and in particular the economies of the South Pacific Islands.
In contrast Helen Hughes a journalist at Island Business believes the guest worker scheme is not a great idea. She says "It is estimated that the additional costs of air fares, health and security procedures, the insurance necessary to protect the workers and administrative costs could double the wage rates currently paid to seasonal workers."
She fears that such rising costs are unlikely to be met by employers therefore resulting in the Australian taxpayers footing the bill.
Another concern is the number of placements available. Although Australia is experiencing a skills shortage, there appears to be only a maximum 38,000 seasonal jobs which would become available annually for Pacific Islanders. Many argue that these positions should instead be filled by some of the many Australian citizens whom are currently experiencing long-term employment and are subsequently claiming welfare from the state.
The logistics of the jobs aside, it seems that the World Bank is one of the biggest advocates for the introduction of the scheme in Australia; viewing it as a potential method for providing increased Australian aid to the Pacific Islands.
The scheme is one which is leaving many Australians with a split opinion. Erin Ryan an Australian Immigration Worker at Global Visas believes that "There is a need for Australia to bring in temporary unskilled workers from the Pacific Islands particularly in order to fill seasonal jobs, however I think it will be a long time yet until a majority ruling implements a suitable scheme which is agreed by all to do so."
19/05/2008 by Ajay Hasija
It seems following previous departmental decisions to not run with the scheme; the Australian government has been forced yet again to consider a temporary workers scheme involving the Pacific Islands.
For a number of years the Pacific Islands have urged Australia to open up its labour market to help their economies through remittances. Such a program as the guest worker scheme could enable unskilled workers to enter the country on short term visas with the sole purpose of occupying the many jobs which Australians are unwilling or unable to fill.
The weakest areas of the job sectors such as farming and agriculture are the ones which are likely to see the benefits from the recruitment of Pacific Island workers. With jobs such as fruit picking in particular crying out to be filled. Under the scheme people would be able to come to the country and be employed in such seasonal jobs for an allocated period of time.
Speaking in support of the trial, Chris Evans said "immigration policies need an overhaul if the country is to address the current labour shortage…one way to address the problem could be the guest worker scheme."
Evans believes that a initative could have a double benefit for the country and the economy and in particular the economies of the South Pacific Islands.
In contrast Helen Hughes a journalist at Island Business believes the guest worker scheme is not a great idea. She says "It is estimated that the additional costs of air fares, health and security procedures, the insurance necessary to protect the workers and administrative costs could double the wage rates currently paid to seasonal workers."
She fears that such rising costs are unlikely to be met by employers therefore resulting in the Australian taxpayers footing the bill.
Another concern is the number of placements available. Although Australia is experiencing a skills shortage, there appears to be only a maximum 38,000 seasonal jobs which would become available annually for Pacific Islanders. Many argue that these positions should instead be filled by some of the many Australian citizens whom are currently experiencing long-term employment and are subsequently claiming welfare from the state.
The logistics of the jobs aside, it seems that the World Bank is one of the biggest advocates for the introduction of the scheme in Australia; viewing it as a potential method for providing increased Australian aid to the Pacific Islands.
The scheme is one which is leaving many Australians with a split opinion. Erin Ryan an Australian Immigration Worker at Global Visas believes that "There is a need for Australia to bring in temporary unskilled workers from the Pacific Islands particularly in order to fill seasonal jobs, however I think it will be a long time yet until a majority ruling implements a suitable scheme which is agreed by all to do so."
19/05/2008 by Ajay Hasija
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