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AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT INCREASES SKILLED MIGRATION
The Australian government will put into practice a number of regional migration programs and will also increase permanent immigration during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. This has provided scope for a fair increase in the migration program for the year 2011-2012 while maintaining more sustainable annual levels of net overseas migration – in the region of 1,70,000–1,80,000 over the next few years, said Immigration Minister Chris Bowen. The increase in permanent migration visas to 185,000 will make Australia an even more popular destination for skilled individuals looking to live and work.
Two thirds of the increase in immigration levels will be for skilled migrants to fill critical labour shortages. The skilled migration stream will be set at 1,25,850 visas, with 16,000 visas allocated to the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme. Regional visas will also be afforded the highest processing priority to recognise the needs for employers and encourage regional migration.
Regional Migration Agreements will offer a coordinated, localised response to labour needs, helping local areas to implement workforce strategies that support growth while ensuring local workers remain the first choice for employers and industry.
Temporary 475 visa holders who have spent two or more years in regional areas will also have their request for permanent residency fast-tracked if their employer will continue to sponsor them for an additional two years.
These changes will make Australia an attractive choice for skilled workers. If you are interested in living and working in Australia, please contact our office to assess your eligibility on the new policy that will come into effect from 1st July 2011.
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For further information on immigrating to Australia, please contact our office or write to us to assess your eligibility.
The Australian government will put into practice a number of regional migration programs and will also increase permanent immigration during the 2011-2012 fiscal year. The increase in permanent migration visas to 185,000 will make Australia an even more popular destination for skilled individuals looking to live and work.
This has provided scope for increase in the migration program for the year 2011-2012 while maintaining more sustainable annual levels of net overseas migration in the region of 1,70,000–1,80,000 over the next few years, said Immigration Minister Chris Bowen.
Two thirds of the increase in immigration levels will be for skilled migrants to fill critical labour shortages. The skilled migration stream will be set at 1,25,850 visas with 16,000 visas allocated to the Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme. Regional visas will also be afforded the highest processing priority to recognise the needs for employers and encourage regional migration.
Regional Migration Agreements will offer a coordinated, localised response to labour needs, helping local areas to implement workforce strategies that support growth while ensuring local workers remain the first choice for employers and industry.
Temporary 475 visa holders who have spent two or more years in regional areas will also have their request for permanent residency fast-tracked if their employer will continue to sponsor them for an additional two years.
These changes will make Australia an attractive choice for skilled workers.
Interested applicants wishing to live and work in Australia, may please contact our office to assess your eligibility on the new policy that will come into effect from 1st July 2011.
For further information on immigrating to Australia, please contact our office or write to us to assess your eligibility.