Australia Immigration Visa Categories

Australia has several ways of immigrating that you may wish to consider:

General Skilled Migration
For skilled people under the age of 45 who have recent work experience.

Regional Immigration
There are special provisions if you want to move to "regional" Australia, outside the four largest cities. Age requirements, for example, may be eased.

Employer Sponsored Migration
If you have skills they need, many Australian employers will sponsor your migration.

Nurses
Nurses are given a very high priority in Australia's immigration program.

Retiring to Australia
Australia has an official immigration retirement category.

Family Immigration
For people with close family or partner / spouse who are Australian (or New Zealand) citizens or residents.

Business Skills Entry
The Business Skills Visa class is intended for successful business people who wish to settle permanently in Australia and develop a new or an existing business.

Distinguished Talent Entry
The Business Skills Visa class is intended for successful business people who wish to settle permanently in Australia and develop a new or an existing business.

Occupation in Demand
Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) - The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) lists those occupations and specialisations identified by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) as being in ongoing national shortage.