Australia is a culturally diverse, racially tolerant society that welcomes and offers opportunity to those who wish to settle here. From the vast landscape and the exotic flora and fauna to the cosmopolitan cities, Australia is a beautiful and varied place of contrasts, and a vital destination for business development and growth in the 21st Century. Their are many types of Immigration visas to Australia including but not limited to SI, STNI, SRS, SIR including Skilled Independent and skilled sponsored and many other types. Permanent Residents in Australia receives Free medical insurance and free school enrollment for children.

It is recommended to start immigration process immediately because immigration law changed dramatically in the last two years.

Australia immigration have different types of visa as follows:

Skilled Independent (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 175)

A permanent visa for people with skills in demand or required in the Australian labor market in skilled occupation list.

Skilled Sponsored (Migrant) Visa (Subclass 176)

Permanent visa for people who are unable to meet the Skilled Independent pass mark. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in Australia or nominated by a participating State or Territory government. Applicants must pass a points test to be lower than that of the Skilled Independent visa.

Skilled Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 475)

To grant a three (3) year provisional visa for people who are able  meet the lower pass mark for that visa. Applicants must be either sponsored by an eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia or nominated by a participating state/territory government. After living for two (2) years and working for at least one (1) year in a specified regional area, applicants can apply for a permanent visa.

Skilled Recognized Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 476)

To grant an 18 month temporary visa for graduates of recognized overseas educational institutions who have skills in demand in Australia. There is no points test for this visa.

Business Owner (Provisional) (Subclass 160 and 163)

For people who have a successful business career, and have a genuine and realistic commitment to be involved as an owner in a new or existing business in Australia.

State/Territory Sponsored Business Owner (Provisional) (Subclass 163)

For people sponsored by a state or territory of Australia. Applicants must have a successful business career, and a genuine and realistic commitment to be involved as an owner in a new or existing business in Australia.

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