Broadly, the Australian Immigration authorities look for the following qualities in people who wish to migrate to Australia:
That they are of good character
Are not likely to incite or cause social unrest
Do not carry serious infectious diseases
Have some proficiency in English (preferred)
Add value to the country
Unlikely to be a burden to the Australian community
Getting an Australian visa can be very simple or very difficult, if not impossible. In some cases, visa applications can turn out to be complex and will require research and regular references to the Australian Migration Act and Regulations.
Not everyone is eligible to migrate to Australia. If migration to Australia is something you have always dreamed of doing, it is best to take the necessary steps when you are eligible.
Changes to the Australian immigration law can at any time affect the viability of your chances of migration to Australia.
Visa for Australia
For General Skilled Migration to Australia, the appropriate visa would need to be selected according to the requirements that should be fulfilled. There are 3 main categories of visas to Australia.
Permanent Visa
Provisional Visa
Temporary Visa
The Visa Pyramid shows the Types of Visa for Australia:
If the required criteria for any of the Permanent visas can not be fulfilled, a Provisional or Temporary Visa can offer a pathway towards a Permanent Residence Visa. General Skilled Migration Visa for Australia are available to professionals, tradespersons and former international students who want to live in Australia and work in Australia on a temporary visa, provisional resident visa or permanent resident visa.
CATEGORIES OF VISAS TO AUSTRALIA:
Skilled Migration Visas for Australia
Visa
Entitlements
Requirements
Conditions
Skilled - Independent 175/885
Permanent residence Visa
Meet DIAC basic requirements including age,
English language, nominated occupation, recent work experience (off shore visa only) or two-years study requirement
Achieve at least 120 points on the DIAC points test
There are no conditions for this visa
Skilled - Sponsored 176/886
Permanent residence Visa
Meet DIAC basic requirements including age, English language, nominated occupation, recent work experience (off shore visa only) or two-years study requirement
Obtain nominated from an Australian State or Territory Government or sponsorship from an eligible relative living anywhere in Australia.
Achieve at least 100 points on the DIAC points test
Visa holders must live in their nominating state or territory for at least two years
Skilled Regional Sponsored 475/487
Provisional temporary residence (three
years visa)
Meet DIAC basic requirements including age, English language, nominated occupation, recent work experience (off shore visa only) or two-years study requirement
Obtain nominated from an Australian State or
Territory Government or sponsorship from an eligible relative living anywhere in Australia.
Achieve at least 100 points on the DIAC points test
Visa holders must live at least two years & work at least one year in a specified regional area to be eligible for permanent residency.
General Skilled Migration
A person may be eligible to apply for General Skilled Migrationvisas to Australia if you meet the basic requirements explained by Australia’s Department immigration and citizenship's (DIAC):
You must be professional, the age of 45 years
Have an occupation listed on the Skilled Occupational List (SOL)
Have a competent standard of English (Trade occupations may have a vocation standard of English)
Have a professional, or trade qualification recognized in Australian
Have recent work experience (12 in the last 24 months) in any occupation list on SOL: or
Have recently completed an Australian degree, diploma or trade qualification and meet the two-year study requirements
Meet the required level on the DIAC points test (where applicable)
How to apply for a General Skilled Migration Visas for Australia
Step- 1
Identify a General Skilled Migration visa subclass for Australia that is best suited to your current circumstances and needs, it is recommended that you visit DIAC's website at: www.immi.gov.au/skill/general-migration/
Step- 2
Identified the eligibility requirements you need to meet to lodge a valid application. If you required state/territory nomination in support of your application, you can apply for state nomination from the Victorian Government. You can apply through a user friendly online application Process.
Visit www.immi.live.in.vic.gov.au/ApplyOnline/
Step- 3
Have your skill assessed with the relevant Australian assessing authority. Please visit www.immi.gov.au to determine the appropriate skill assessing authority for your nomination occupation.
Step- 4
Lodge your application with DIAC using the paper online forms. The Victorian Government will advise DIAC about your nomination.
Step- 5
Once a decision has been met on your visa, you can gain registration in your occupation (if required)
move to Victoria, find employment and settle in your new life. Visit http://www.liveinvictoria.vic.gov.au
Business Visa Process
Most business skills entrants will enter Australia initially on a provisional (temporary) visa for 4 years.
After satisfactory evidence of a specified level of business or investment activity, they may apply for permanent residence.
Therefore, a business visa applicant seeking Australian permanent residence will generally need to go through a "probation" period (provisional visa) initially, and upon being eligible for a permanent visa, he/she may apply for residency (permanent visa).
There is one exception however. Where an applicant has been identified to be a "high calibre" business professional, he/she may apply directly for a permanent residence visa without going through "probation". This visa is the "Business Talent" visa, and requires sponsorship from a State/Territory (S/T) government body.
For this discussion, we shall describe the 2 stage process as this would generally apply to the majority of applicants.
Two "older" permanent residence Business visas called Established Business in Australia (EBA) and Regional Established Business in Australia (REBA) are available for business professionals who have already established a business in Australia. Both of these visas require the applicant to undergo a points test.
Australia Migration Visa 
Getting an Australian visa can be very simple or very difficult, if not impossible. In some cases, visa appl
For General Skilled Migration to Australia, the appropriate visa would need to be selected according to the requirements that should be fulfilled. There are 3 main categories of visas to Australia.
