Australia welcomes you

Are you working in the finance, IT, engineering or other areas and are affected by the financial downturn?

Are you a senior manager, CFO or company executive? Even if you have turned 45 you may still be eligible.

Send your CV to us for review—you may be able to apply to emigrate even if you are not currently working.

Not all classes cut out at age 45. Australia’s visa system covers people up to 55 and beyond.

Australia offers an array of migration programs—you may be qualified in one of them.
Skilled
Sponsored
Business and Investment
Spouse, De Facto and Partner/Interdependent
Family
Retiree
Parents

Apply now!

What are the benefits?

• Favourable exchange rate
• Permanent family security
• World-class education for your children
• Enjoy medical benefits and access to the social security system
• Eligibility for Australian passport
• Cheaper housing and low interest rates
• Unlimited home, business and property ownership rights
• Buoyant economy and job market, especially infrastructure projects (eg expansion of the Melbourne transport system)
• Internationally-envied Aussie lifestyle

Immigration rules are prone to frequent changes – if the opportunity exists you should consider acting now. In most cases you can remain outside Australia for up to 5 years or more after visa grant.

New Citizenship Rules applies from 1 July 2007

Under the new rules you must have been in Australia for 3 out of 5 years including 12 months out of the 24 before you apply. There is also a 4 year "wait period".

And there is some good news ....

• The new rules will not apply to you if you are a “landed” permanent resident (to recap – before 1 July 2007 you needed to be in Australia for an aggregate of 2 years in the previous 5 years, including an aggregate of 12 months in the 2 years immediately before the date you lodge your application for citizenship.) However, you must apply for Citizenship before 1 July 2010 to take advantage of this concession.
• The new rules contain major concessions for people who are temporary residents – if you have been lawfully present in Australia for 3 years, you will be able to make an application for citizenship as soon as you have spent 12 months in Australia as a permanent resident (under the pre-July rules you would have to wait 2 years). This will be a big advantage if you have lived in Australia as a Student or hold a Business or Investor visa.
• On the other hand there is now in effect a “4 year wait” before you can apply – however, in many circumstances, you only need to spend 3 of these 4 years in Australia. If you hold PR now, and are living outside Australia (and have resident return status) then you can build up 12 months of the 4 years while you are offshore.

If in doubt contact us.

Australia Wants You!

• Accountant
• Engineers (various)
• Computer Professionals (various)
• Medical staff (a large list including doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists etc)
• Chefs and Cooks, including pastry cooks
• Trades people, including Electricians, Carpenters, Hairdressers, Mechanics, Metal workers, Plasterers, Plumbers etc

Minimum Salary levels for Subclass 457 and Employer Nomination Scheme increase and exemptions to the English language requirements for 457 applicants effective 1 August 2008.

Applicants filing for a Skilled-Graduate on or after 27 October 2008 must provide evidence of their relevant English language ability at the time of filing their application.

Hoping to retire in Australia?

If you are considering retirement in Australia you should be aware of the recent changes to Retirement Policy which may affect you. This policy gives you a 4 year temporary stay visa which can be renewed indefinitely; however, you will not be able to convert this to permanent residency.

You must be over 55 with no dependents other than your spouse and you will need State sponsorship.  Capital requirements is A$1,500,000 (non-regional), or A$1,000,000 (regional), 50% of these funds must be invested in a state bond and an "income stream" is required, from capital for investment and/or pension rights-

• A$65,000 annually if settling in a non-regional area
• A$50,000 annually if settling in a "regional area"

Non regional means Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Australian Capital Territory.  New South Wales is not a participant in this programme.

• If you need to file a visa extension (or already have);
• If you applied for an extension and were refused; or
• If you have lodged an appeal (or need to lodge an appeal)