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Australia is a favorite destination of immigrants and international students from across the world. It is also known as the ‘lucky country’ and you too can be part of this lucky country by availing the services of TGS.
Australia is one of the most laissez-faire capitalist economies, according to indices of economic freedom. Australia's per capita GDP is slightly higher than that of the UK, Germany, and France in terms of purchasing power parity. The country was ranked third in the United Nations 2007 Human Development Index, first in the 2008 Prosperity Index, and sixth in The Economist worldwide Quality-of-Life Index for 2005. Australia also broke a record in 2008 when four of its major cities reached the top ten of The Economist's World's Most Livable Cities list, with Melbourne ranked at 2nd, Perth at 4th, Adelaide at 7th, and Sydney at 9th.
Skilled Immigration
Australia opens its doors to about 300,000 new migrants in 2008–09 across categories - its highest level since the Immigration Department was created after World War II.
Over the last decade, Australia's strong economic performance has resulted in significant economic growth, low inflation, low unemployment and low interest rates. The Australian economy is open and competitive, aided by a dynamic private sector and a skilled workforce. This program, also known as the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program, is for people who are not sponsored by an employer and who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia. Applicants must be over 18 and under 45 years of age, with good English language ability, and recent skilled work experience or a recently completed eligible Australian qualification. The skilled immigration is divided into two parts, viz, Skill assessment and immigration application.
Business immigration
The Business Skills migration program encourages successful business people to develop or invest in new or existing businesses in Australia, while providing them and their families with the opportunity of settling permanently in Australia.
The 2008-09 Australian Migration Program provides for 133, 500 skilled migrants, many of which gain entry to Australia because of their work and business skills.
To travel to Australia for holiday or business, you will need a valid short travel entry permit, such as an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA). You can apply online for either a Visitor or Business ETA if you have a passport from an ETA eligible country. Please click here to apply for a Business Travel Visa.
The Business Owner (Provisional) Visa is for people who can demonstrate a successful business career and who have a genuine and realistic commitment of being involved as an owner of a new or existing business in Australia.
As a holder of a Business Owner (Provisional) visa for at least 2 years, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent Business Skills (Residence) visa if you have met the obligations of your provisional visa.
The Investor (Provisional) visa is for people who can demonstrate a successful business career and have a genuine and realistic commitment to be invest in a new or existing business in Australia.
As a holder of an Investor (Provisional) visa for at least 2 years, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent Business Skills visa if you have met the obligations of your provisional visa.
The Senior Executive (Provisional) visa is a Business Skills visa designed for individuals who have been senior executive employees of a major overseas business. They are required to demonstrate significant net assets and a genuine and realistic commitment to the management of a new or existing business in Australia.
As the holder of a Senior Executive (Provisional) visa for at least 2 years, you may be eligible to apply for a permanent Business Skills (Residence) visa if you have met the obligations of your provisional visa.
The Business Talent visa is designed to attract the highest caliber business people who are owners or part owners of a business to contribute to the success of a new or existing Australian business. This visa requires State or Territory government sponsorship and is a permanent visa that provides the holder with Australian permanent residence.
Successful applicants will be expected to have a genuine and realistic commitment to work in Australia and participate in the management of a new or existing Australian business.
Overseas Education
The Overseas Student Program (OSP) allows overseas students to come to Australia to participate in study at various levels, including, secondary, tertiary, post-graduate vocational and non-award courses. Anyone wishing to study in Australia is required to obtain an appropriate Student visa before commencing any course. To be granted a Student visa your enrolment must be in a registered course on a full-time basis.
There are currently almost 223, 000 students participating in Australia's Overseas Student Program.
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