Have you always dreamed of living in another country? Are you ready to take your skills abroad? If your answers are all yes, then you may be seriously interested in obtaining an Australian skilled independent visa — a country that has an abundance of opportunities for workers in all fields.

If you are ready to take the leap, here are three ways to ensure you are prepared to successfully secure your skilled permanent immigration visa to Australia.

1. Know your visa options.

First and foremost, you need to know your options. When it comes to skilled permanent immigration visas to Australia, there are three main options:

• Subclass 189 or the Skilled Independent Visa: For individuals under 45 years of age and not sponsored by a family member or an employer 
• Subclass 190 or the Skilled Nominated Visa: For individuals chosen by an Australian state or territory authority to work as a permanent resident in Australia
• Subclass 489 or the Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa: For skilled workers who want to work in an Australian region or a low population growth metropolis.

If you want to know whether you possess the applicable skills, check the Homeaffairs.gov.au website for a detailed list.

2. Practice demonstrating to overseas employers that you are the right person for the job.

A critical step in getting a skilled permanent immigration visa to Australia is being able to demonstrate to potential overseas employers that you are the best person for a job opening. No matter what niche you are operating in, this is indeed easier said than done.

For you to win the position over a local, you need to be able to convince a potential employer that you bring something unique to the role that no one else does. How you choose to show this (and what you are showing) is going to be different depending on you as a person and the position you are seeking; however, take the time to think about how you can compile your life experiences and transform them into a valuable asset to the company.

While drive and determination are crucial, there are some other additional traits that potential employers will be looking for.

These will include “global readiness” which requires you to show them that you are going to be able to adapt to life in another country. After all, they don’t want to go through the process of hiring you for a position only to then find out six months later that you are moving back home.

Therefore, you must demonstrate that you are not only curious and hardworking, but also open to becoming a part of Australia’s culture and being strong enough to deal with any challenges that arise.

3.  Work with an immigration consultant.

At the end of the day, the best way to ensure that you are adequately prepared for a skilled permanent immigration visa to Australia is by working with a professional immigration consultant. This option not only will bring you peace of mind that a knowledgeable professional with years of experience is overseeing your process every step of the way, but it will also help the application go more smoothly.

You don’t know exactly how the system works, so it is best to partner with someone who can help ease some of the inherent anxiety and nervousness. In other words, if you don’t want to add more stress to your life, working with an immigration consultant means outsourcing some of the hard work so that you can direct your focus to other aspects of your life.

Perhaps you need help with filling in forms or with translations in the applications, and an immigration consultant can increase your chances of obtaining a visa as they are experts in this field and they know what needs to be done.

If you are looking to get your visa as soon as possible, it is recommended that you work with an immigration consultant as they will work with you to ensure your application is filled out thoroughly and correctly the first time you send it in.

Basically, anyone who wants to obtain a skilled permanent immigration visa successfully should opt to hire the top immigration consultants in Dubai (or wherever you reside). Just make sure you conduct thorough research before settling on a firm to hire, and choose one with whom you feel comfortable discussing your situation.
 
Have you ever considered obtaining a skilled permanent immigration visa to Australia or anywhere else? Why or why not? What do you think are the significant challenges? Let us know your thoughts and experiences in the comments below!

AUTHOR BIO
Bevan Berning is an Immigration professional and owner of Pathway Visas, an Immigration Agency dealing mostly with skilled immigration to Canada and Australia. Bevan’s enthusiasm for the industry has kept in the Immigration field for the past seven years. Bevan is South African by birth and has been residing in Dubai for the past eight years.