Harold’s Migration Agency - Sydney, Australia.





Being a land of migrants Australia has been keeping an active and well established
immigration policy which motivates skilled workers to enter into Australia and set up their
lives and businesses here so that they are contributed to the developing economy.


	General Skilled Migration

This is the most common form of migration to Australia and is based on a points system.
A certain number of points are allocated for specific criteria which includes having good
English skills and considerable work experience in skilled employment, and being under
the age of 45. Some other ways of gaining points includes having close family members

	who are citizens, permanent residents or eligible NZ citizens and offer of a job on arrival
MARA Code of Conduct HMA Profile	in Australia. Also, Health and character are major considerations as well.

		Business Visas

	Business migration enables senior executives, business owners and people with
	considerable investment portfolios to enter to Australia. Business migration comprises two
	types of visas which are short-stay and long-stay visas and both require sponsorship by
	an Australian business. Generally, this option has two-stage process Initially. a 4 year
	provisional visa is granted and it is followed by a permanent visa when the business
	interests are established in Australia.

		Partner Visas

	If you are having a relationship with an Australian citizen, permanent resident or eligible
	New Zealand citizen, they can sponsor you for a partner visa. Although, , this type of visa
	comes in a variety of forms such as spouses, fiance(e)s, Defacto spouses,the main
	criteria is that the couple need to have been living together in Australia for 12 months
	( necessary evidence must be provided to this effect ) before the initial application for
	prospective partners from overseas Must demonstrate that their relationship is on going
	genuine. Generally, Partner Visas are granted in two stages in which a temporary partner
	visa is granted when the initial application is approved and a permanent partner visa
	is granted 2 years after the initial application. Also, health and character will be important
	considerations in the application process.

		Student Visas

	Student Visas enable overseas students to travel to Australia and live in Australia while
	they engage in a full-time study. A wide range of courses are available for an international
	student to enrol. Also, a student has the opportunity to apply for permission for part-time
	work while studying. Following are occasions where Student Visa can be applied for;

	Independent ELICOS - Non-award English Language Course for Overseas Students,
	considered as stand-alone course.

	School - Primary or secondary school, and approved secondary exchange programs

	Vocational Education & Training - Certificate I, II, III and IV; Diploma; Advanced Diploma

	Higher Education - Bachelor Degree; Graduate Certificate; Graduate Diploma

	Masters & Doctorate - Masters Degree; Doctoral Degree

	Non-Award Foundation Studies/Other - Enabling course; non-award foundation studies;
	other full-time courses or components of courses not leading to an Australian award

	Aus AID or Defence Sponsored - Full-time courses of all types undertaken by AusAID
	or Defence students sponsored by the Australian Government


		Visitor (Tourist) Visas

	A Visitor Visa are granted for those who wish to visit Australia for a holiday, or a short
	visit to see family and friends in Australia or to obtain medical treatment. The current regulation
	requires the payment of a bond by the sponsors and may vary according to the circumstances
	Working in Australia is not allowed for a Visit Visa holder. However , he/she may be permitted
	study and participate in short courses and seminars.