FAQs: Australia Immigration

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1. Is it possible to move to Australia?

No, anyone cannot relocate to Australia. To move to Australia, you must be eligible for an Australian visa.

2. What kinds of visas are available for Australia?

Australia grants immigrants visas that allow them to:

• Work in Australia as a sponsored worker or skilled immigrant
• Create and launch a business
• Become a life partner, spouse, or fiancé of an eligible Australian or New Zealand person.
• Visas for parents and children to join the family
• To gain residency, invest in Australia.

3. Can someone who is 50 go to Australia?

Yes, Australian visa options are available to those over 50:

• Visas sponsored by employers typically require applicants to be under 45, while some of these visas contain exceptions to the rule.
• The Global Talent Visa has no age restrictions and allows extraordinarily brilliant people to work in Australia.
• If you’re under 55 years old, you can apply for a business innovation and investment visa.

4. How do I go about getting a job in Australia?

You must be eligible for and be granted one of Australia’s work visas before you can start working there. As the husband, partner, or fiancé of an eligible Australian or New Zealander, you are also permitted to work there.

5. What expertise does Australia require?

In hundreds of jobs in industries ranging from education to health, Australia needs qualified individuals. The following professions are listed on Australia’s four skilled occupation lists:

• List of Medium-term and Long-Term Strategic Skills (MLTSSL)
• Skilled Occupation List for the Short Term (STSOL)
• List of Regional Occupations (ROL)
• Scheme for Regionally Sponsored Migration (RSMS)

To find out if your profession is included in the list of skilled occupations and whether you are eligible for a work visa, contact our licensed counselor.

6. Can I work as a tiler, nurse, architect, etc. in Australia?

Even if your job is on a list of specialized occupations, it may still be difficult for you to move to Australia.

You must also fulfill all other immigration and work visa conditions set forth by Australia. To find out if you can come to Australia to live and work there, it’s imperative to conduct an eligibility examination.

7. How can I launch a company in Australia?

You must be eligible for a Business Innovation Stream (Provisional) visa if you are a foreign national seeking to immigrate to Australia as an entrepreneur (subclass 188).

A route to permanent residency is the category 188 visa. If you are eligible, you can use the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa to submit an application for permanent residence (subclass 888).

The rest of the information you require, including how to select a business structure and the taxes you must file, is contained in this blog post.

8. What’s the first thing I need to do if I wish to move to Australia?

An eligibility assessment is always the first step in determining if you are eligible to live in Australia. The evaluation will indicate whether you qualify for a visa and will outline the further stages.

Despite the availability of free online exams, it is advisable to have a professional counselor complete your assessment. A professional and registered advisor with MARA is responsible for their recommendations and up to date on all immigration laws.

9. What expenses should I take into account before migrating to Australia?

There are many costs to take into account. These consist of, but are not confined to:

• Application fees for visas
• Fees for hiring a counselor for immigration advice
• Air travel to Australia
• Moving expenses, including the cost of your possessions and pets

Additionally, keep the following costs in mind:

• The cost of living in Australia
• Housing: contrasting owning a home vs. renting
• If you have children, the cost of school is
• Financial fees
• If you’re not eligible for Medicare, healthcare
• Purchasing a vehicle if you aren’t shipping your own

10. How long will the application processing take?

Depending on the type of visa you’re requesting, the answer to this question varies. Your application may also be impacted by outside variables like the amount of applications already running on the system.

Once it is obvious which visa you are eligible for, our consultants will be able to provide you with a time estimate.

11. My parents want to go to Australia. Can they?

Yes, as long as your parents complete the immigration rules, they are welcome to come visit you in Australia. Options for parent visas in Australia include:

• For retirees, the parent visa (subclass 103)
• Applicants for the Aged Parent Visa (Subclass 804) must be old enough to receive the Australian Age Pension.
• Candidates for Contributory Aged Parent Visas (subclasses 864 and 884) must be old enough to receive the Australian Age Pension.
• For retirees: Contributory Parent Visas (Subclasses 143 and 173)
• Allows parents to stay in Australia for three or five years with a sponsored parent (temporary) visa (subclass 870).

Please be advised that some of these visas have incredibly lengthy processing times.

12. Can I bring my animals?

You’ll be happy to learn that you can bring your animal pals with you to Australia. Unfortunately, only a select group of cats and dogs are prohibited from entering Australia.

The following requirements must be met by canines and felines traveling to Australia:

• Permit to Import Pets
• Microchip
• Mandatory medical care and blood testing before traveling to Australia
• Within a year of arrival in Australia, have a rabies vaccination; further vaccinations may be required.

On our blog, you may find more information about bringing pets to Australia.

13. Can a health issue prevent me from moving to Australia?

Yes, certain medical issues may prevent you from moving to Australia. The best course of action is to consult with our qualified advisor if you have concerns about a medical problem.

14. Can someone with a criminal record immigrate to Australia?

To live in Australia and maintain your excellent character, you must be of good character. Sadly, if any of the following apply to you, you might not be eligible to immigrate to Australia:

• You have a lengthy criminal history.
• Your criminal history and current behavior demonstrate your lack of moral integrity.
• While visiting Australia, there is a chance that you might: Commit a criminal offense; Pursue, threaten, or molest another individual; Denounce a section of the Australian population; or a portion of the Australian population, to sow discord; or

either pose a threat to the Australian community or comprise it.

• You have committed one or more sexual offenses against children for which you have been found guilty, found guilty of, or been charged.

On the Department of Home Affairs website, you can find a complete list of visa character requirements.

15. How soon can I become a citizen of Australia?

After residing in Australia for four years, permanent residents are eligible to apply for citizenship. The following are the primary requirements:

• Living in Australia over the previous four years on a legitimate visa (at the time of your application).
• A citizen of New Zealand or a permanent resident for the previous 12 months.
• Stayed abroad for no more than 90 days in a 12-month period in the previous four years, but no more than 12 months in total.

On the Home Affairs website, you can learn more about Australia’s citizenship requirements.

Didn’t see your urgent inquiries concerning Australian immigration?

The best location to find answers to your queries is on our blog. It addresses a variety of issues with immigration to Australia. You can also schedule a consultation call to speak with our qualified advisor directly.