Australia is
one of the favorite destinations for Indians to relocate and get settled in. There
are many who believe that Australia offers better employment opportunities,
higher wages, better infrastructure and a higher quality of living, all of
which make life happy and peaceful.
In addition,
the exquisite beauty together with low air pollution makes it all the more
desirable for the Indians. In fact, not just Indians, there are many people all
over the world who migrate and relocate to Australia for a better life.
How to relocate to Australia from India
But, obviously, you cannot relocate to Australia, Dubai or any other country from India or any other country, just like that. You are someone from a different country and got to abide by the immigration laws of the country. So, if you are planning to move to Australia and wondering about how to relocate to Australia from India, then I have got you covered. Today in this post, I am sharing the detailed migration process that will help you in relocating to Australia easily and conveniently.
I am talking about everything worth knowing including visa and documentation process to help you plan your relocation to Australia from India.
There are various
Australian visa programs that you can choose as per your preference and
situation and relocate to Australia from India, and I am going to talk about all
of these. So, keep reading.
Here’s how to relocate to Australia from India
All of us
deserve a better life and if that comes from relocating to a country with
brighter prospects like for example, Australia, then taking a little extra
effort in case of acquiring a valid Australian visa is completely worth it.
I have tried
to explain things as per the possible purpose of your visit and the kind of
Visa you will require for migrating to Australia from India.
And, here
you go.
Relocating to Australia as a skilled worker
Indians are
quite talented and skilled people and so there are many who relocate to
Australia as skilled workers or as skilled migrants. Well, for this, you need
to at first, choose a suitable occupation from the Skilled Occupation List
(SOL) or Consolidated Sponsored Occupation list (CSOL), and then apply for the
chosen or desired visa category as per your working experience.
To be more
specific, if you want to relocate to Australia from India, you are required to
clear the point-based immigration system of Australia. This system actually
depends on factors like your age, education/qualification, work experience,
proficiency in English etc.
You need to score the minimum of 65 points to qualify but to increase your chances of getting selected, it advisable that you try to score as high as possible. Check out the Australia point calculator here
If your
profile gets selected under this category, then you will receive the invitation
to apply for your visa.
This process
is divided mainly into two categories. Here are they:
Skilled Migration Category- If you apply under this category, then your profile will be selected based on the skills, work experience and other details in your profile. The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) is the visa you get under this category. Just choose an occupation from the SOL and then submit an Expression of Interest that is EOI or Skill. Select that is the online system for processing skilled visa EOIs. You will get the invitation to apply that is ITA if your profile gets selected.
Sponsored/Nominated Category- Since it is a sponsored visa category, you will have to get a nomination from any Australian state or Employer to apply under this category. Also, you will have to choose an occupation from the CSOL.
This visa is
however divided into two categories:
Skilled-Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
Employer Nomination Scheme Visa
(Subclass 186)
Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme
Visa (Subclass 187).
The visas
you get under this category allow you with permanent residency in the country.
Relocating to Australia on temporary work visa
Under the
temporary work visa, you can stay and work in Australia for about 4 years.
However, you can convert it into permanent residency with certain conditions
and requirements.
To become
eligible for applying under this category, you got to get the nomination
/sponsorship from the state or territory government or from any Australian
Employer. Once you get it, you can apply online
The
categories for a temporary work visa are:
Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa (Subclass 457)
Skilled Regional (Provincial) Visa (Subclass 489)
Migrating to Australia on businessman or entrepreneur visa
If you are
planning to relocate to Australia because you want to start a new business
there or invest in your existing one, then you need to choose the appropriate
business visa for applying.
You will
also have to invest in the Australian business venture depending on the visa
you are applying for. Here are some of the criteria that you need to be aware
of:
You
need to be under 55 years of age
Your
annual turnover must be AUD 3 million
You
should have a real or long-term plan or commitment to run a business or in
investment activities in Australia
You
should not have a history of being involved in illegal or unacceptable
activities
You
should receive the nomination from the state or the territory government
The business
or the investment Visas under this category are:
Business
Talent Visa (Subclass 132)- For people who can have a permanent stay in
Australia. It has 2 streams a) Significant Business History Stream, b) Venture
Capital Entrepreneur Stream. Here you need to undergo certain other eligibility
criteria like health, character etc.
Business
Innovation and Investment Visa (Subclass 188)- You have 2 divisions here a)
Provincial Business Innovation and Investor Visa and b) Permanent Business
Innovation and Investor Visa. This Visa is mainly for those who want to settle
there permanently. They need to have the skills needed to carry business
related operations as per the rules and regulation of Department of Home
Affairs.
Investor
Visa (Subclass 891)- This is for Business visa applicants who want to live
there permanently.
Business
Owner Visa (Subclass 890)- It is mainly for owners and part owners who want to
permanently settle in Australia
State/Territory
Sponsored Business Owner Visa (Subclass 892).
The visas under this allow you along with your dependent
family members to get permanent residency or PR in Australia.
The important documents that are required to obtain Australia
business visa are listed under here:
Visa Application Form.
Your original passport (6 months from the
date of your travel) along with your previous passport with photocopies of all
the pages.
2 color photographs having plain white
background. The Size 35 mm * 45 mm. Make sure there is 80% face size available.
Covering letter on company letterhead. That
should describe the travel related details, details of applicants and the work
details. Also, Detailed itinerary, with details of contact of the business
parties who participated.
Registration proof of your company
Income tax papers of the last 3 years/ form
16.
A letter of invitation from the host
organization here in Australia.
Last 6 months Bank statement
Salary slips for last 6 months
Registration details of conference or event
Relocating to Australia on a spouse visa
If your
partner is a permanent citizen or Australian resident, then, you being the
spouse can migrate to Australia and get the permanent residency. But, make sure you have all the proof of the
relationship.
Here are the
Visa categories for you:
Partner
Visa (Subclass 103)
Prospective
Marriage Visa (Subclass 300)
Partner
Visa (Subclass 801/820)
Partner
Visa (Subclass 100/309)
Migrating to Australia on Child visa
If you are
settled in Australia, and you want your kids to relocate to Australia from
India, then you can help relocate your child, under Child visa program.
There are
various requirements depending on the Visa category, but the key ones to become
eligible for child visa program are as follows:
The
child must be under 18 years of age
The
child is dependent fully on sponsoring parent
The
child is between 18-25 years and must be a full-time student
The
Australia Child Visa categories are Child Visa (Subclass 101/802) and Child
Adoption Visa (Subclass 102)
The Australian Child
Visa Subclass 101/802 is mostly for the children who stay far away from their
eligible/sponsoring parents and want to stay with their parents. Here the
eligible parents have got the right to sponsor their child to live in Australia
along with them.
However, it is
important to note that the eligible parents should be a citizen of Australia,
or a permanent resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen to do that. It is a
basically gateway for the child to get permanent residency (PR) status in
Australia.
Under Child Adoption
Visa (Subclass 102), the child who is adopted or in the process of getting
adopted is allowed to live in Australia with his/her adoptive parents. For
being eligible to apply for this visa, the child should be less than 18 years
of age and must reside outside Australia.
Migrating to Australia as a student
Australia
has got a really strong education system and if want to relocate there for the
studies, then you got to choose the best college/university, select the best
course of study and then acquire the appropriate student Visa for migrating to
Australia.
Student applicants need
to fulfill some minimum requirements for student visa like proper documents,
health checkups, financial resources, language proficiency etc.
Here are the
Visa categories available for students:
Australia
Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Training
and Research Visa (Subclass 402)
Vocational
Education and Training Sector Visa (Subclass 572)
Postgraduate
and Research Sector Visa (Subclass 574)
Higher
Education Sector Visa (Subclass 573)
Over to you
Australia is
a great country to stay and get settled permanently. There are a lot of
opportunities for both professional and personal growth. And, if you have
children, there are really good educational institutions out there in
Australia. In short, Australia is a good place to settle down with family. The
climate is also quite good, so you will not face too much of a problem.
Also, there
are various types of visa programs available for migrating to Australia. You
just have to choose the visa as per your requirements, and try to have all
proper documents to improve the chances of obtaining a suitable visa. But,
remember, the cost of living in Australia is more or less on the expensive
side, so you need to have a good source of income to stay comfortably in
Australia.
The process of obtaining a visa and then getting settled down there might sound like a little complicated and time consuming. But, considering the quality of life you will be able to enjoy, and the brighter prospects available in Australia, it may be worth the wait.
And by the way, once you are done with all the documentation and ready to relocate, you can easily find leading moving companies for international relocation services on servicesutra.
I wish you
all the best for migrating to Australia.
What else do
you think one should know about relocating to Australia from India? Feel free
to share your experiences.
