- Australia has several rules for potential immigrants.gold coast of australia image by NorthShoreSurfPhotos from Fotolia.com
Although Australia was founded on the hard work of convicts, the country now prefers that migrants be healthy, upstanding residents with job skills. If Australia's sunny shores, laid-back vibe and exciting job opportunities have inspired you to move there, you will need to prove that you deserve to migrate by obtaining a work visa. If you meet all conditions and apply correctly, Australia should welcome you. - All migrants must obtain a work visa prior to moving, and Australia has many to offer. If you plan to migrate as a student, a student visa is required. If you are under age 45 and have a job already lined up in Australia, apply for a work visa under the Employer Nomination Scheme; those without a job may apply for a skilled-independent (migrant) visa. If you are between the ages of 18 and 35 and wish to move to Australia for a few months' work experience and travel, a working holiday visa allows you to live and work in Australia for up to 12 months. Visit the first link in the Resources section to find the visa that suits your needs and complete an application.
- Australia has designed several character requirements to ensure Australia remains a safe country. Visa applicants must sign the Australian Values Statement included in the application, which is a contract that states migrants will obey Australian law and respect the Aussie lifestyle. After submitting your application, the government will prompt you to undergo a criminal history record check.
- Australia recommends that all migrants have Australian health insurance. It requires students to obtain health insurance through Overseas Student Health Cover, found at the second link in the Resources section, before submitting their visa applications. Migrants looking to work in Australia should wait until they reach Australia and apply for Medicare seven to 10 days after arrival. After they receive visa applications, the Australian government will prompt applicants to complete a health examination by one of its nominated panel doctors, who will send the results directly to Australia for review.
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