Australia is a wonderful place for many people for living, working and raising a family. Many cities in Australia, such as Melbourne, Sydney and Perth have frequently appeared on the most livable city rankings. These cities which are culturally vibrant also enjoy a host of other benefits such as low population, low pollution levels, abundant levels of fresh air, superb natural landscapes and breathtaking scenery.

Immigration to Australia benefits both the immigrant as well as the country itself. In a mutually helpful system, immigrants benefit by getting access to a better lifestyle and greater earning potential in their home countries, and the Australian economy benefits from the increased productivity brought in by skilled international workers. Following are the benefits of Australia immigration.

1.There is tremendous scope for advancing your career in the country. A number of jobs are in the occupations in demand list across industries
2.Australia is a cosmopolitan multicultural society and those who opt for immigration to Australia from Pakistan will find that they are able to integrate easily with the mainstream society
3.The economy in Australia is stable with a low level of unemployment, which means that you are more likely to be secure in your job
4.There is a demographic shift in the age distribution of Australians which is leading to greater demand for skilled foreign workers from countries like Pakistan. This is indeed the best time initiate your Australia immigration process.
5.Australia encourages immigration and provides various options for skilled workers and tradespeople to migrate under various visa programs. You are almost certain to find one that matches your profile and your needs.
6.The education system is one of the best in the world, right from elementary level to tertiary level, which means that no matter what the age of your children when you immigrate, you can be assured of the best quality education
7.You can get access to Medicare scheme and Pharmaceutical benefits scheme when you immigrate to Australia
8.You can apply for citizenship to Australia
9.Australia is the best choice for nature lovers. The scenery is breathtakingly beautiful and the country is blessed with an abundant green cover as well as many pristine beaches

1.The visa program for Australia immigration process is a point based system that selects candidates based on merit

2.You can enter Australia under any of the following visa categories

a.Student visa

b.Skilled workers visa

c.Vacation visa

d.Permanent resident visa

e.Investor visa

3.You can enter Australia on a temporary visa such as the student visa or holiday visa and then apply to change your status to permanent provided you qualify for the same
4.If you plan to immigrate under the skilled workers visa, you can stay on a temporary basis on a work visa or apply for permanent residence.
5.You will be evaluated on many factors, which include your level of education, proficiency in English, education level of your spouse amongst others. These evaluations are conducted to ascertain whether you are employable and whether you can sustain yourself and your family when you arrive in the country.
6.You are considered eligible for immigration, if you score a minimum of 60 points in the evaluation.

Following are the main categories for visa programs for skilled workers to immigrate to Australia

The Temporary Skills Shortage visa allows skilled workers to immigrate to Australia in order to work in a skilled field of study.  You will need an employer to sponsor the visa on your behalf and can apply from outside the country as well.

1.You will need to have at least three years of experience in the field relevant to the occupation you are applying for
2.You will need to be less than 45 years of age at the time of application
3.You will need to have a minimum score of band 5 in IELTS for all sections

Immigration through regional nomination – Regional sponsored migration (visa subclass 187)

1.Under this visa category you can apply to immigrate to a specific region or province in Australia. Each state has its own migration plan which encourages individuals to apply and settle permanently in the state.
2.The provinces publish a list of occupations in demand. If you secure a job from an employer in Australia for any of the in demand positions then you can be eligible for immigrating to Australia under this category.

If you have graduated from an Australian university then the temporary graduate subclass 485 visa allows you to stay on in Australia under this visa scheme and apply for permanent residence.

Eligibility criteria for Subclass 485 visa

If you are planning to apply for the Temporary graduate subclass 485 visa, you will need to fulfill the following criteria

1.You need to be less than 50 years old at the time of making an application.
2.You should have studied in Australia for a fulltime course at an undergraduate or post graduate level
3.You will need to demonstrate proficiency in English language by taking the IELTS or other relevant test You should pass the health and character test