Real ways to emigrate to Australia

How can a foreigner emigrate to Australia? There are several ways to do this: go to work, go to study, invest money in an Australian enterprise, move with your family, and also in case of persecution of a person in your homeland.

View of the city of Melbourne in Australia

Many are attracted to this continent and it’s clear why: a country with a high standard of living and social protection of the population, where in two years you can obtain its citizenship. Living on this continent also opens up the possibility of visa-free entry into most countries of the world. This is why Australia attracts foreigners so much. And now is the time to find out what immigration programs the country’s government has provided for residents of other countries.

Relocation methods

There are several ways to move and emigrate to Australia, and the following are available to residents of Russia, as well as its neighbors - Ukraine and Belarus.

1. Traveling to work by profession (temporary or permanent work).
2. Business immigration (investing in a specific area, buying, selling a business).
3. Moving to the mainland with family.
4. Student immigration (studying on the mainland).
5. Departure for permanent residence in Australia for the purpose of humanitarian assistance.

   Sample permanent residence card in Australia

How to go to live in Australia for permanent residence from scratch from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine: main methods reviews

For citizens of the Russian Federation, the Republic of Belarus, and Ukraine, uniform rules and opportunities for moving to the Green Continent have been determined. The state is invited to use one of the following methods: Moving to a permanent place of work. Obtaining an education with possible subsequent employment. Business immigration. Arrival to start a family or reunite with relatives. Refugee.

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The State Immigration Department has set a quota for the number of foreigners living on the Green Continent under this type of permit. Their number should not exceed 37% of the total number of businessmen in the state.

Professional immigration

If a person has a profession in demand on the mainland, then he can obtain an Australian work visa for both non-permanent and stable stay in the country. A person applying for this type of immigration must meet the following requirements:

• Be between 18 and 50 years of age;
• Know sufficient English;
• Have some experience in your profession or get an education in Australia;
• The name of the applicant's profession must be on a special list of occupations prepared by the Australian authorities;
• Permanent residence in Australia can be obtained if the person wishing to move can score at least 60 points in the assessment test.

Having a diploma is not enough to get hired in Australia. You must confirm your specialty and skills. For this, the Australian authorities have developed an entire system, which is expressed as follows: specially created organizations set their requirements for education, work experience, and language knowledge.

And, if a person meets all of them, then he will be given a work permit without any problems. The following authorities are involved in the selection of qualified specialists:

• The Association of Computer Science (ACS) is looking for IT specialists;
• The public organization Engineers Australia is looking for engineers;
• The Australian institution VETASSESS is looking for research assistants;
• The State Department of TRA selects people in blue-collar occupations.

A person must prove that he has work experience in his specialty. And in order to leave for the southern continent, you need to show a letter from the former employer, which will confirm the applicant’s actual work in a specific position. And in order to confirm proficiency in English, you need to pass the IELTS test, and if a person scores at least the minimum 60 points, then he passes further.

How do Australians feel about emigrants from Russia?

Since the mainland is populated by immigrants from different countries, they have a friendly attitude towards visitors . The largest communities are British, Irish, New Zealand, Italian, Greek, German, Yugoslav, Vietnamese and Chinese.

The mentality of local residents is very different from Russian: they never interfere in the affairs of their neighbors, they live for themselves. They are not burdened by conventions, and the opinions of others do not bother them.

The Russian Charitable Society operates in the country, which helps new settlers find work and settle down.

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Business immigration

Moving using this method is suitable for investors, businessmen, and senior managers. How to emigrate to Australia this way? Typically, to obtain a business visa, you must first obtain a temporary and then a permanent visa. Business immigration to Australia consists of two stages:

1. Issue of a non-permanent permit for a period of four years.
2. Issuance of a permanent permit if all conditions set by the country's authorities are met.

The island's Immigration Department has determined that the proportion of people holding business visas in Australia should not exceed 37% of the total number of businesses.

Business immigration to Australia gives people the following opportunities:

• Have an expedited visa regime;
• Have the opportunity to obtain a permanent visa;
• Have the opportunity to receive sponsorship from the Australian authorities;
• It is possible to obtain citizenship;
• The likelihood of building your own successful business, and this is thanks to little competition, as well as assistance from the state.

Under this program, it is most likely to obtain a residence permit in the country.

Australian Passport Sample

Statistics regarding refugees

Australia does not receive many migrants compared to other countries. Thus, annually the number of requests for political asylum in Australia does not exceed five thousand. In European countries, the number of applications for refugee status in 2020-2021 is significantly higher:

• Germany - 79 thousand
• Italy - 120 thousand
• Spain - 5.9 thousand

This is due to the fact that Australia is much further from the migration routes coming from Africa and the Middle East. Europe is located much closer, which is why migrants go there.

Number of refugees by country

There is one nuance that foreigners must take into account when applying for refugee status. Having any visa to Australia will prevent you from obtaining expat status.

Most applications come from foreigners who want to become refugees in Australia under the Australian humanitarian program.

Data for 2020-2021 by number of visas issued

At the same time, the number of applications received amounted to 50,444, which was an increase of 17.5% compared to the previous period.

The applicants were people from the following regions and countries of the world:

• North Africa and the Middle East - a little more than 48%.
• Southeast, South and Central Asia - about 34%.
• Black Africa - almost 18%.

Most of the refugees came from Egypt, Iran, Turkey, Syria and Lebanon.

The main groups of migrants and the countries from which they migrated in 2020-2021.

A similar picture regarding the ethnic composition of refugees was observed in subsequent years. Now the number of Syrians, Turks, Iranians, and people from Africa has increased. The migration crisis in the world is deepening, so there are more and more refugees seeking political asylum in Australia.

These types of visas are issued either upon the arrival of foreigners on the shores of the country, or by sending a request by mail to the Australian Migration Service.

There are other statistics that relate to the issuance of permits to refugees who arrived in the country by plane.

Growth dynamics of applicants for visa 866

Every year the Australian government reduces the number of positive decisions on the 202nd visa, but has significantly increased the issuance of the 200th.

Categories of asylum applicants upon arrival in Australia

Countries where applicants come from

From which countries do refugees come to Australia?

Total number of applicants who received a visa on arrival

Number of refugees granted status in Australia

Applicants who come to Australia and request an 866 visa do not always receive positive responses. Only 33% of applicants become its owners the first time, most of whom are students.

Refused applicants have the right to appeal to a special refugee tribunal. While the foreigner’s case is pending, the period of legal stay in Australia is extended.

According to official data from the Department of Immigration, 25% of those who are refused are given a chance to reapply for an 866 visa.

Features and stages of issuing permits for business owners

Stage I – temporary permit, which is issued for four years. At this stage, the entrepreneur must meet the following requirements and fulfill the following obligations:

• Show yourself and your leadership talent;
• Show your statements for at least two years;
• Certify that the amount of his business assets is at least 800 thousand dollars per year, and the annual turnover is at least 500 thousand dollars;
• The minimum number of passing points on testing is 60;
• The age of the entrepreneur is not older than 55 years.

Stage II – issuance of a continuous permit. At this stage, the candidate is presented with the following requirements:

• Before applying, a person must operate his business on the mainland for two years;
• The applicant must live in this country for at least one year (the period before submitting the application);
• The required annual turnover of the company must be 300 thousand dollars or more;
• The applicant's business must have two legally employed Australian citizens, and these people must not be related to the applicant.

Features and stages of issuing permits for foreign investors

The main requirement imposed by the Australian authorities on the investor is the mandatory investment of a certain amount in government securities for a period of four years.

Stage I – temporary permit (issued for a period of four years); primary requirements:

• The depositor's age is no more than 55 years;
• A businessman must show his professional skills;
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• The person must have experience in business and investment management. Moreover, this experience must be at least three years;
• The investor's net asset value is at least $2.5 million;
• Before a decision is made regarding a specific investor, the latter must invest $1.5 million in assets;
• The minimum number of assessment points scored should be 65, and it is better if it is more.

Stage II – permanent visa, issued four years after the temporary one. The requests to the candidate in this case are as follows:

• Before applying for a permanent visa, the applicant must have lived in Australia for at least two years before submitting the documents. After two years of doing business, it is allowed to apply for a residence permit, and then citizenship;

• Until a decision is made regarding the issuance of a permanent visa to an investor, all investments in securities made in Stage I must last for at least four years.

Family immigration

In this way, those individuals whose close relatives are Australian citizens will be able to move to this remote continent.

Also, emigration to Australia in this way is suitable for spouses (men and women), same-sex or civil partners who have registered their relationship.

Resettlement of such a plan is divided, in turn, into the following subtypes:

• Entry into the country for legal, civil life partners, same-sex partners;
• Emigration to Australia for married couples;
• Relocation of parents;
• Entry for the younger generation.

Let's now look at each subspecies.

Relocation for spouses

Legal or common-law spouses, as well as same-sex partners, have the right to obtain such permission to stay on this southern continent. How to go to Australia in this way and what do you need to know in order for a person to be issued a visa? Obtaining a visa is carried out in two stages, each of which dictates its own conditions.

Stage I – preliminary visa (issued for a period of two years). Agreement at this stage:

• The age of the person submitting the application is at least 18 years of age;
• To enter the southern mainland, a person must be in a formal union with their sponsor or in a common-law marriage for 12 months before applying;
• The person submitting the application must confirm that the relationship with the chosen person is sincere and genuine, and the couple is ready to continue it further;
• A person must prove that he lives alone with his significant other.

Stage II – continuous visa:

• The applicant continues to live with the chosen partner;

• Two years have passed since the submission of the application for prior authorization.

Permanent residence in Australia will be granted to a foreigner if he fulfills all the requirements described above.

Relocation of the betrothed

An application using this method can be submitted to those individuals whose brides or grooms are Australian citizens. The applicant must:

• Be over 18 years of age;
• Be prepared to formalize your relationship with an Australian sponsor;
• Be personally acquainted with your chosen one;
• To get into the country, you need to prove that the couple’s relationship is sincere and people are ready to continue it.

This visa is issued for nine months. During this time, the couple needs to get married, and then they can apply for a marriage visa, and then a residence permit.

Relocation of parents

The relocation of fathers and mothers whose children are considered Australian subjects has two scenarios: the 1st option is standard, and the 2nd is specific, for those who have more money and who are able to spend more on analyzing the application, as well as contribute a decent pledge.

Rules for obtaining permission to relocate fathers and mothers:

• The person must be a blood relative, stepparent or adoptive parent of the sponsor;
• At least half of the applicant's children must live in Australia;
• The person must post bail.

By the way, the number of permits issued for this type is limited. In 2021, according to the first option, only one thousand visas were issued per year, and according to the second - 7.5 thousand. At the same time, you can wait 20 years for a positive result under the usual program, but only 2-3 years under another.

A specific program, the one for which you need to fork out money, makes it possible to obtain first a temporary and then a permanent visa.

Despite all the delights of obtaining an “expensive” parent visa, reviews about it are not the best, since the cost of obtaining is several times higher than for obtaining a standard permit. Therefore, if you have the finances, then it is better to apply for an expensive visa, and if you don’t have the money, you will have to wait until your application for a standard parent visa is considered.

Australian visa sample

Entry for children

Specifics of obtaining a visa for children:

• The person submitting the petition must be a natural or adopted child of the guarantor;
• Be under 18 years of age;
• The child must be supported by a sponsor.

Immigration to Australia from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan

In the second case, the opportunities for visitors are wider, since this arrangement implies entering the country as a vacant specialist, and not as an already hired employee. Possessing the skills needed by the Green Continent, immigrants have access to work and residence in any region of the Union.

The “expensive” method gives you the right to quickly obtain temporary and permanent visas one after another. Those who have used this method do not speak very flatteringly about the procedure, since it requires enormous costs. However, if you have money, then it is better to resort to this option, because it is fast. For more financially modest immigrants, a standard visa is suitable, you will just have to wait longer.

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Real ways to move for work

Citizens of Ukraine and Russia can go to work in this southern state in the following legal ways:

• Through professional relocation;
• With work permit.

The first method of moving is more achievable. There are two professional immigration courses:

1. You are given a chance to get a job in any region of the state.
2. The opportunity to find a job is provided only in one specific region.

There is a large list of professions and specialties that are in demand in Australia, and representatives of these professions have a real chance of gaining the right to permanent residence in Australia.

The list of professions that the state needs most is as follows (the list is descending: at the beginning - the most in demand professions, and then - less):

• builders;

• engineers;
• production managers;
• accountants;
• auditors;
• land economists and appraisers;
• architects;
• electricians;
• agricultural and forestry workers;
• scientists;
• veterinarians;
• teachers;
• doctors;
• lawyers;
• automotive technicians;
• general workers;
• cooks, pastry chefs.

This list of professions is far from complete: a comprehensive version can be seen on the website of the Australian Department of Immigration. The country's authorities indicate a wide variety of specialties. If a resident of Ukraine or Russia wants to move to Australia according to a general personnel relocation plan, then he needs to apply for a 189 visa, and if according to a specific state plan, then a 190 visa. By the way, the list of professions in a specific territory of Australia is much wider.

Student immigration

At the moment, the Australian authorities provide positive aspects for foreign graduates of Australian universities, including citizens of Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.

Sample passport of a citizen of Belarus

Namely, these students do not need mandatory work experience in their specialty, and they also have the opportunity to receive additional points when passing the test. How to go to Australia to study? There are several steps to go through.

The stages of student immigration are as follows:

1. Selecting an educational institution and the required course. Studying in Australia must take place for a minimum of two years.
2. Obtaining a study visa. The visa category, the requirements for the applicant, the required package of documents - all this depends on the type and duration of study, as well as on the person’s country of residence.
3. Obtaining the necessary experience. If a person has completed a minimum two-year training in Australia, then the country’s authorities will not impose requirements on him regarding mandatory work experience when applying for professional immigration.
4. Applying for immigration.

   Sample application for immigration

Conditions

There are specific conditions for obtaining a student visa - a document that must be issued by a person who wants to go to study on this southern continent.

The applicant must:

1. It is mandatory to be enrolled in studies at an institution registered in the state registry of that country.
2. Show your ability to speak English, for which you must pass a special test.
3. Prove that he has enough money for education and living expenses.
4. Demonstrate your level of education in order to understand whether the chosen training program is suitable for him or not.
5. It is mandatory to present medical insurance.

Standard package of documents for obtaining a student visa

1. Application on Form 157 A. If training will take place in parallel with work, then you must additionally fill out and submit an application on Form 157 R.

   Sample application form 157 A

2. A photograph of the person making the application, as well as photographs of all members of his family who will be traveling to Australia with him.
3. A letter from an Australian educational institution confirming the student's enrollment, tuition fees, course title, and start and end dates.
4. An extract from the bank about the availability of funds, and the account must exist for at least three months, and there should be no movement of money, that is, it must simply lie in the account.
5. Certificate from a medical institution about the applicant’s health status.
6. Insurance policy.
7. For men, you must additionally present a military ID.

Immigration to Australia from Ukraine

1. If the fact of persecution was covered in the media, it would be a good idea to grab a copy of the published materials.
2. a copy of the resignation letter;
3. copies of statements to the police, prosecutor's office;
4. certificates of removal of beatings or treatment after them;

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In addition to meeting the country’s own needs for agricultural raw materials and food, products are also exported. Australian educational institutions traditionally enjoy fairly high prestige, after which many Russians and representatives of other CIS countries try to gain a foothold in the country through employment.