The selection criteria and requirements for permanent residence in Australia are generally along the lines of your skills and education, your English language literacy, age, work experience or family or business connections to this country.

If you have skills and education or work experience that is looked upon favorably and needed such as in a trade or profession, this may be your best avenue to gain residency. With Australia currently in a skills shortage in various professions, the Australian government views it as beneficial to allow this shortfall to be filled by overseas migrants. Depending on which category of visa is being applied for, it is also an added benefit if you already have family or friends here willing to sponsor you, or even an employer already lined up who desperately needs your skills.

A businessman or woman who meets the financial requirements with regard to net worth and is willing to invest in an enterprise in Australia also has solid grounds for an application and good chance of success.

Certain circumstances with regard to family ties to Australian residents are also accepted for consideration. These are judged according to what ties you have, the length of time in any relationship (as for a spouse) or how the connection has been established (as in adoption of a child).

Please contact our office for more information on any of the above categories entitling you for consideration, and we will assess your circumstances and chances of success.