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Australia Immigration: Flexibility is Key

By Michael Thornton

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Summary: The Australian Immigration system is complex, but works surprisingly well. Applicants are afforded certainty once the threshold conditions are satisfied. However, unless their occupation is on the Critical Skills List or they can find a State sponsor, applicants will now face a substantial wait -- at least until prosperous economic times return. Michael's article provides a helpful overview of the different immigration schemes available to expats.

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About the Author

AS Thornton ImmigrationMichael Thornton practices with Thornton Immigration Lawyers in Pakenham, Victoria, Australia. Michael is accredited by the Law Institute of Victoria as an Immigration Law Specialist. You may find his full bio at www.thorntonimmigration.com.au/michael-thornton.htm. He may be reached at [email protected].


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Nov 27, 2010 06:47

I fond this article to be very informative. Normally, one may find only a few sentences describing what each of the visas requirements are. I am still befuddled by the fact that though I have an extremely good resume concerning my work in the health care field that because I lack a degree and am 57 years old and in fairly good health I am not considered eligible for immigration. And I am certainly possitive I can spin circles around level 7 and 8 English. I could even mentor/tutor people in English. Also, I have a native Australian wth whom I have arelationship with, albeit distant, and have had for 18+ months. It is my belief that I am well and truly someone who has the assets that Australia needs to grow.

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Dec 27, 2010 22:17

Hello, I found this article to be very informative in order to ascertain the best possible immigrants for employment and a bit of information concerning students. However, I must admit that I am a little disappointed at the age threshhold { I'm 57 and in relatively good health}and I have found that my 25 plus years of work experience in the Mental Health Care field both with adults and youth comes to naught because the points test does not and can not reflect this experience about me. I also have extensive skills in Health Care relating to geriatrics. As an American my English is at the least a level 7 if not higher. I have had poetry published and as we speak am in the process of writing a "how to" book that spans from aromatherapy to fifteenth century recipes and has plenty more categories, both usual and unusual. I am also an arist. I work with oils, pastels, watercolor, and acrylics. I create carvings, make dolls, jewlery, beaded embroidery, and more. My creations sell and sell well. My artistic talents aren't only used to create income but I also donate my time and materials to help others theraputically, i.e. the aged, youth in crisis, and any others that can benefit from this type of therapy. I am also a big fan of the written word and love to share that with others either in helping them to get a better grasp of the English language or for sharing the joy of a good book with others in a "reading time" situation. I also have someone very close to me who is pure Aussie and resides in NSW. He is a hard worker sometimes carrying 2 full jobs. Plus he goes to the University of Wollongong and will receive his PhD in 2012. An admirable man indeed. Perhaps by now you may realize my frustration at having the knowledge that my expertise in a variety of very usable ways is thwarted by my age and the point system. If it were necessary I could and would work for the Transit System as a driver. I have driven cab here among other side jobs such as bartender, home health aide, and others. I have for so very long followed Australia. Since I was ten years of age to be precise when Jacques Cousteau did a special on the Great Barrier reef. In that time I have grown to love the "Land of Oz". And now that my children are grown {which by the way, one family would follow me} with small ones of their own and I have done my duty by them, I now find I am too "old" to be welcomed as an imigrant. And I also find that with that knowledge I am at a loss as to what to do. Has anyone any viable ideas and/or comments?

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