So, you like Australia. Ok, so you love Australia and you’d like to look into actually moving there someday. Unfortunately, so do a lot of other people. The good thing is, Australia’s a big country. There are a few ways to spend some extra time in Australia.
Studying Abroad: If you’re looking at going to school anyway, why not do it in Oz? The Australian Government likes international students because they aren’t allowed to work (thus, they don’t take away jobs) and they pump a lot of money into the economy (school, supplies, travel, apartments, you name it).
Working Holiday Makers/Special Program Youth USA: Temporary work options for citizens of Commonwealth countries and the U.S. The length varies- holiday makers can stay for up to a year, but they must change jobs every three months. Special Program participants can only stay for four months. Read more about working abroad here.
Migrating to Australia: According to the Australian Government, most people migrate to Australia through one of three ways. They are “skilled migrants who must have work skills or abilities that will benefit Australia; family migrants who must have a relative in Australia who will sponsor them; or refugees.” If you believe you qualify for refugee status, consult this site. For those lucky enough to have an immediate family member in Australia, check out this page.
If you posses an in-demand skill, skilled migration might be the best way to get to Oz. The skill migration pre-test can be done here. The test rewards those who have a firm grasp of the English language, are young adults, possess work experience and work in a professional field. Here is a list of professions and points awarded. Points are also awarded for those who have fluency in an Aboriginal language, can invest capital, live in a slow-growth area or work in an in-demand field such as nursing, among other things. The minimum point level was raised on April 14, 2004 from 115 to 120 points. The test is deceptive- most young adults with degrees who speak English will have around 100 points. The final 15-20 points can be very difficult to achieve. Not all is lost if you fail to reach your 120 point mark; those with 70 points are allowed to enter the “pool” and have their record kept on file for up to two years.
Those with exceptional talents, employer sponsorship or business proposals and capital can seek different visas.
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