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How to Apply for Australian Immigration

If Australia's sunny beaches and job opportunities have inspired you to move, you will need to apply for a visa. While students visas will allow you to live in the country for short periods of time studying, a working holiday visa allows adults under age 30 to live in the country for up to 12 months. However, for those who want to move to Australia for long or permanent stays, a skilled independent migrant visa will enable you to work in the country for as long as you want.

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Instructions

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  Find your career skill on the Skilled Occupation List and Employer Nomination Scheme Occupation List. Choose only one skill, even if you have more than one.
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  Find the assessing body that oversees your career skills by entering your occupation in the search box at immi.gov.au/asri. Send work references, transcripts, diplomas, and other necessary documents to this authority, as it must approve you before you apply for a work visa.
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  Apply for a work visa. Visit immi.gov.au/visawizard to find the visa that suits your situation. Download the application or complete it online. Sign the Australian Values Statement, if it is included in the application, and attach necessary documents before submitting.
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  When prompted, undergo a criminal history record check. You may also need to provide police certificates from every place you have lived for at least a year over the past 10 years, since age 16.
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  When prompted, complete a health examination with a panel doctor approved by the Australian government. Visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship's website to find an approved medical professional.