Q. What are the different options to immigrate
to Australia?
Most migrants come to Australia as:
skilled migrants - they must have
work skills or abilities that will benefit Australia
family migrants - they must have
a relative in Australia who can sponsor them, or be in an
interdependent relationship with a person eligible to nominate
them
refugee, humanitarian or special
assistance migrants - for people overseas who are recognized
as a refugee or believe they may be eligible on other humanitarian
grounds
student visa
Q. Is there any criterion to apply for a visa in Australia?
If you are applying for PR in Australia, you are required
to obtain a minimum of 120 points for various factor like
age, proficiency in English, educational qualification, work
experience and close relatives in Australia.
Q. Do I have to pay any visa application fee?
Once your residence application is approved, you may be required
to pay a Settlement Information Fee and Migrant Levy Fee.
These must be paid before your residence visa is issued to
you.
Q. How long will it take to process my visa application?
The time taken to process your application will depend on
whether you are in Australia or outside Australia, the type
of application and supporting documentation provided. Complete applications, which mean having all necessary supporting
documentation included, will generally be processed faster
than incomplete applications. Normally it takes about 12
months.
Q. Can I withdraw my application?
You can withdraw your application by informing the Department,
in writing, at any time before a decision is made. Any charges that you paid at the time of the application
are usually not refunded.
Q. Can I leave Australia while my visa application is being
processed?
You must tell the Department if you intend to travel during
processing of your application. For most visas applied for
in Australia, you must be in Australia when a decision is
made. You must also ensure, before you leave Australia that
you have a visa to return. Otherwise you may not be able to
return to Australia and, if your application is refused, you
may not have a right of review.
Q. What happens if the visa application is refused?
If a visa application is refused, you will be advised of any
merits review rights and the date by which you must leave
Australia. If you do not apply for review of the decision and do not
leave Australia by the required time, you will become unlawful
and be liable for detention and removal from Australia. If
this occurs, you may not be allowed to return to Australia
for a period of time, and you will be liable for the costs
of your detention and removal (goods and earnings you have
in Australia may be confiscated to cover these costs).
USA an enchanting island of immense,
unsurpassed natural beauty offers first world living standards
which are at par with the other developed countries.
United Kingdom
The UK is in the process of liberalizing its
immigration laws. Although there may be some way to go, we have
a generally liberal and positive approach to immigration by
skilled people.
