General Skilled Migration
There are several visa classes available should you wish to migrate as a permanent resident under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) scheme. Following several reviews of the GSM in 2009, in response to the global financial crisis and other local pressures, the Minister of Immigration and Citizenship, Senator Chris Evans, announced a radical overhaul of the system in early February 2010. Full details are available here.
Briefly, the government now favours applicants:
- who have formal qualifications and skills (in specified occupations) and recent employment history
- are nominated by an Australian employer or state government.
- have competent English language
- and are aged between 18 and 44 at the time of application
There are quite a number of pathways to permanent residence - much will depend on where you are at the time of application. For example, if you are already in Australia there are a variety of pathways available depending on your particular circumstances and the nature of your current visa status.
Click on the visa type in the box to the right to find out more or simply send an email to info@imsvisa.com
