AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION NEWS

Increase in Sponsored Work Visas to Australia

Monday, 31 August 2009

According to a report from the Australian Government, 1 in 5 people who migrated to Australia in 2008-9 were sponsored by an employer.

Sponsored work visas increased to 60% of total skilled migration during the past financial year with 38,026 visas granted.

A critical skills list was introduced in January 2009, and gave priority to employer sponsored visa applications.

Minister for Immigration & Citizenship, Chris Evans stated "A properly targeted migration program will ensure we have the right-sized and appropriately-skilled labour force to meet Australia's needs now and into the future as our economy grows and recovers".

Skilled immigration intake for the 2009-10 financial year has been reduced to 108,000, and due to policy change, many immigrants are finding the sponsored visa program to be the fastest way to gain a work visa.

If you are interested in Visas to Australia, contact Migration Expert for information and advice on which visa is best suited to you. You can also try our visa eligibility assessment to see if you are eligible to apply for a visa to Australia.