Australia is one of the most popular countries where people from Southeast Asia, the UK, and South Africa, are
considering migrating every year. A strong economy, well-paid jobs, modern lifestyle, high standard of living, and
cultural diversity offer excellent opportunities to migrants for professional growth.
The free or subsidised healthcare, pleasant weather and cozy winters, being home to the world's most livable cities,
and attractive PR pathways are
some of the many benefits that have made Australia an attractive option for migrants.
Let's take a look at Australia's migration program.
Australia's Migration Program:
The country's social, political, and economic requirements caused significant evolution in its migration program over
the past years. Initially, the program began with a narrow target to achieve the required population goal, which
eventually became more focused on meeting the labour market requirements of the Australian economy through skilled
migration.
As per the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, skilled migration is essential for Australia's economic growth.
The country doesn't have a sufficient labour force to meet the economic requirements, and without migration,
Australia's labour force is expected to contract by 2050.
However, recent policy changes to the skilled migration category indicate the relationship between immigration and
the country's labour market needs. It is now more focused on attracting migrants to Australia to meet specific
economic requirements and fill the currently existing gaps in the labour market.
Importance of Employment in Skilled Migration:
The reforms in the policy are made after identifying the country's need for ''demand-driven'' skilled migration, and
not ''supply-driven''. These changes are made to meet the skill requirements in the economy and ensure that skilled
migrants are employed to fulfil the particular industry's highest needs.
As a result of the reforms, the
migration program is now
more focused on prioritising sponsored skilled migrants with employment arranged before their arrival rather than
independent skilled migrants without pre-arranged jobs in Australia. It is introduced for people with particular
skills, considered to be of a critical shortage in the country, such as construction trade workers, medical
professionals, engineers, and IT professionals.
Whether you apply for
Subclass 189 visa
(skilled independent), Subclass 190 visa (skilled nominated), or Subclass 491 visa (skilled regional—provisional),
having prior work experience in the same field for a specific number of years is essential as the the latest point
test is more focused on the importance of English, work experience, and high-level qualifications.
To get the necessary support and guidance for migrating to Australia, visit PFEC Global, a leading
education and migration consultancy agency in Australia.
We give complete assistance at every step of the way and help you achieve your migration goals. Please reach out to us at 01730785457 or 096 09 800 300 for more details.
Sources:
https://www.aph.gov.au/about_parliament/parliamentary_departments/parliamentary_library/pubs/bn/2012-2013/skilledmigration#_Toc342559466
