Boring Yet Exciting Details on Migrating to Australia

The visa we will apply for: Skilled Independant Overseas Student Visa (subclass 880)

The number of points required to have your application considered: 120

The number of tentative points we will have at the time of application: 130-135

The Occupation in Demand applicable to our application: Accounting

Number of months to process the application from within Australia: 3-6

Cost: $1,990 per family unit (However, there are other costs associated with your application, such as your skills assessment, English language testing, medical examination, police clearance, the certification of your documents and postage / courier costs)

Other useful information:

• If your application for permanent residency is accepted for review, then a Bridging A visa (subclass 010) is granted after the current student visa expires and is valid until permanent residency is granted or denied.
• Students who complete a degree in Australia with a duration of at least 2 years in an occupation or trade in demand in Australia are exempt from the recent work experience requirement (which is usually 2-4 years).
• After having been a permanent resident for 2 years, one may apply for citizenship and gain access to the same rights Australians, like health insurance, social security and "free" higher education
  
• Onshore students, nurses and skilled onshore New Zelanders get highest priority processing

For more information go to Live in Australia