Employment being the premise of a person’s sustainment in today’s world, no one wants to sit indolent even for a month after finishing education. Furthermore, when it comes to migrating to a different country, securing a job beforehand you land on the country becomes a primary aspect. But does that mean that you cannot immigrate to different country without a job offer? Well, here is the good news- Yes, you can! 

Australia is amongst those advanced and prosperous countries which have multiple avenues for aspiring immigrants to procure a visa even without a job offer. However having a job offer will always enable you to secure extra points which mean you have a better chance of getting a PR visa for Australia. Nevertheless, the Australian government offers the below options through which you can migrate even when you don’t have a job in hand. 

1. Skill Select Program-

If you have the required skills and qualification, you can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through this program and let the Australian government know that you are interested to work in Australia. Your occupation should be on the Australian skilled occupation list. After submission, your EOI will be ranked based on points test. The points are scored based on few criteria of age, English language proficiency, experience of skilled employment, spouse factor etc. 

2. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)-

To apply under this category, first you should submit your EOI through skill select based on which you need to get an invitation from Australian government. You need to be under 45 years, score at least 65 in the points test. You should have relevant skill and experience in one of the in demand occupation as per the Australian skilled occupation list. You must get a positive skill assessment report for your nominated occupation. 

3. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)-

Under this visa, applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory. You must have the required proficiency in English language. Remaining criteria are the same as subclass 189. 

4. Subclass 491 Visa-

To apply under this category, applicant must be either nominated by a state or territory government or must be sponsored by an eligible relative. Your occupation must be on the skilled occupation list and be invited to apply. You must get a positive skill assessment report for your nominated occupation. You need to be under 45 years, score at least 65 in the points test and have the required proficiency in English language

5. Business Innovation and Investment program-

Under this program you can either start or manage an existing business in Australia. You need to possess required net worth and must have the potential to invest a required amount for any business in Australia. You should also be nominated from a state or territory government agency or Austrade

6. Global talent scheme-

To secure a visa under the Global Talent Visa program, the aspiring immigrant needs to be highly skilled in one of the 7 specific tech sectors which in future will contribute to the upheaval and transformation in Australia’s economy by transferring international skills and creating more jobs in Australian market. You must be nominated by a recognized organization or an individual who will validate and endorse your talent on a global platform.  

Evidently there are multiple pathways through which you can secure an Australian visa even without a job offer in hand. At ACEIS, we will help you identify the right kind of visa based on your skills, qualification and experience to ensure a smooth immigration process.

Australia has always been a favourite destination within the student and immigrant population over years now and rightfully so given its exuberant culture, friendly inhabitants and overall better quality of life. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian economy would need this very population to architect a recovery plan for its economy, especially within the education, tourism and agriculture industries. These industries rely heavily on the migrant population and is a great booster of the economy in Australia.

The economic experts predict that the GDP growth of the country within the month of March will be affected with the impact of bushfires and Corona outbreak. With immigration, Australia can resist recession to a certain extent, according to economic experts.

Lets look at some of the elements in question:

Visa Processing Continues:

Even within the ban, the visa processing activities are not reported to be coming to a halt. The department of home affairs is continuing to process and grant visas. Its only a matter of time, for the travel bans to be lifted, and thereafter moving to Australia would be possible with the current visa status. Hence it is recommended to not back track from an on-going process, and let the same take its course.

New Visa for Temporary Workers:

A new visa sub class has been introduced as subclass 408 (AGEE), and is known as the Temporary Activity Visa that enables foreign nationals with temporary visa status to continue living in Australia due to the pandemic. The eligibility of this visa subclass has been defined as below:

• Working holiday makers employed in critical sectors for a stipulated period
• Seasonal worker system, whose visas are due to expire shortly
• Holders of other temporary work visas / TSS 482 visa / 457 visas currently working in important sectors may also be eligible for a temporary operation (subclass 408 AGEE) visa.

Student Visa Applications:

Australia is home to approximately 565,000 student visa holders, which implies that one of the major sectors contributing to the economy of the country are students from abroad. Almost all Universities of reckon in the country have moved to online modes of teaching to maintain a continuum for student’s curriculum. For aspirants, who are waiting for the impact of the pandemic to reduce, efforts are being made in order to not stall the process. Its thus recommended for the students wishing to pursue Australia as their study destination to continue or commence their process for the year 2020 and wait for travel bans to be lifted to be able to attend college.