Can an IT professional migrate to Australia?

IT professionals are very much in-demand in Australia labour market. There are various methods for the IT professionals to come and settle in the country on permanent basis.

The most popular visa programs available for IT professionals are General Skill Migration Programs that is specifically designed for the skilled and qualified workers who are willing to come and settle in the country on permanent basis.

There are three kinds of General Skill Migration Programs namely:

· Australia Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189

· Australia State Sponsored Visa Subclass 190

· Australia Skilled Regional Provisional Visa Subclass 489

The Subclass 189 and Subclass 190 are both permanent residency visas whereas subclass 489 is pathway towards permanent residency.

To know how to apply as an IT Professional to Australia on permanent basis, you may follow the below mentioned steps:

· Check your occupation on Australia’s Occupational Demand List. These lists mention the occupations that are in high demand in Australia labour market.

Check your occupation on MLTSSL 2018 or STSOL 2018

· Check your eligibility requirements to apply for Australia PR as skilled worker. These include:

ü You must fall under 45 years of age

ü You must score relevant English language score (IELTS test copy)

ü You must meet the minimum language requirement criteria

ü You must meet health and character requirements

ü You must score at least 65 points out of 100 on Australia assessment grid. The points are calculated for age, educational qualification, work experience, language ability and other factors.

Check your immigration points using Australia Point Calculator

· Skill assessment test is next step where assessing body checks your qualifications and work experience with a relevant assessing body. You need a positive skill assessment report to be able to move further

· Submission of Expression of Interest online through online skillselect. This is your way to intimidate the Australian government about your interest to apply for PR in Australia

· Wait for a state/territory nomination

· After receiving a nomination letter, acknowledge the invitation within 60 days to apply for Australian Permanent Residency visa.

IT professionals are highly required in Australia and they will continue to be in high demand for next 2–3 years at least. So, if you meet the above mentioned criteria, you must apply for permanent residency of Australia.

For further information related to your immigration chances to apply for Australia PR and its eligibility requirements, fill the free assessment form and contact the visa and immigration experts of Aptech Global at info@aptechvisa.com

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Check MTLSS 2018 for your Australia PR

Medium and Long Term Strategic Skill List is the occupational demand list of Australia which includes occupation that are in short supply in Australia labor market. Thus, Australia constantly tries to fill the labor gap by immigrating highly skilled and qualified workers.

An applicant whose skill matches with the occupation listed on MLTSSL 2018 can apply for Australia PR under skilled migration visas. MLTSSL 2018 was earlier known as The Skilled Occupational List. Although, only name is changed rest the occupations listed are same without any effect. Thus, if you are looking to apply for Australia PR, then apart from scoring minimum 60 points in Australia immigration point test, you will need to have an occupation listed on Australia occupation demand list.

Read more: Australia New Immigration Rules 2018!!