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MIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA
Full information on migration to Australia can be obtained from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) main website. Information can also be obtained from the Australian Visa Application Centres.
See: Migrating to Australia
Migration Program
There are two programs designed to help people wanting to come to Australia permanently. One is the migration program which is made up of:
- a skill migration stream, which has a number of categories for people who have particular occupation skills, outstanding talents or business skills;
- a family migration stream, where people can be sponsored by a relative who is an Australian citizen or permanent resident;
- special eligibility migrants, who are former citizens or residents wanting to return to Australia, or certain New Zealanders.
The migration program for 2004-05 has 120,000 places available for migrants, with a strong focus on attracting skilled people and people who agree to live in regional areas of Australia.
Humanitarian program
The second program is the separate humanitarian program which is designed for refugees and others in special humanitarian need.
A major component of the humanitarian program is the offshore resettlement program, which assists people in humanitarian need overseas for whom resettlement in another country is the only option.
The onshore protection component is for those people already in Australia who arrived on temporary visas or in an unauthorised manner, and who claim Australia’s protection.
The size of the 2004-05 humanitarian program is 13,000 places.
PARENT MIGRATION
Parents may be able to migrate to Australia if they have a child in Australia who is an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Information regarding migrating to Australia is available on the DIAC main website.
See: Migrating to Australia
All applications from parents residing outside Australia are lodged and processed at the Perth Offshore Parents Centre (POPC). This includes applications in the 'offshore' parent and contributory parent categories.
Additionally, all parent visa applications lodged at a department office overseas prior to 1 November 2002 have been transferred to POPC for further processing.
The POPC provides a dedicated processing office with easily-accessible email, facsimile and telephone contact points for applicants and their sponsors.
All information relating to 'offshore' parent visa applications is held in Perth and cannot be accessed by other department offices in Australia or overseas.
All enquiries relating to these cases should be directed to POPC.
Location:
411 Wellington St
Perth WA 6000
Postal Address:
Locked Bag Number 7
Northbridge WA 6865
Telephone:
9.00am - 4.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday
9.00am - 1.00pm Wednesday
1800 180 303 (in Australia)
+61 1300 652 421 (outside Australia)
Facsimile:
(08) 9415 9590
Email:
parents@immi.gov.au
The preferred means of communication is via the email address. The office aims to respond to all enquiries within a few days of receipt.
PARTNER MIGRATION
This information is provided to assist applicants in completing the visa application process in Vietnam. Applicants must also read the information regarding Migrating to Australia on the DIAC main website.
See: Migrating to Australia
This information is intended for applicants wishing to migrate to Australia as the spouse, prospective spouse (fiancé) or interdependent partner of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Applicants are encouraged to read Booklet 1, Partner Migration, which can be downloaded from the DIAC website or purchased from the Australian Visa Application Centre.
See: Forms and Booklets
A detailed information sheet and checklist is available to assist applicants in completing the visa application process in Vietnam.
See: Partner Migration Checklist
CHILD MIGRATION
This information is provided to assist applicants in completing the visa application process in Vietnam. Applicants must also read the information regarding Migrating to Australia on the DIAC main website.
See: Migrating to Australia
This information is intended for applicants wishing to migrate to Australia as the natural, adopted or step child and orphan relatives of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Applicants are encouraged to read the “Booklet 2 - Child Migration” which can be downloaded free of charge from the DIAC website or purchased from the Australian Visa Application Centre.
See: Forms and Booklets
A detailed information sheet and checklist is available to assist applicants in completing the visa application process in Vietnam.
See: Child Migration Checklist
OTHER FAMILY MIGRATION
This information is provided to assist applicants in completing the visa application process in Vietnam. Applicants must also read and access the information regarding Migrating to Australia on the DIAC main website.
See: Migrating to Australia
This information is intended for applicants wishing to migrate to Australia as the aged dependent relative, last remaining relative, or carer of an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or eligible New Zealand citizen. Applicants are encouraged to read Booklet 4, Other Family Migration, which can be downloaded free of charge from the DIAC website or purchased from the Australian Visa Application Centre.
See: Forms and Booklets
A detailed information sheet and checklist is available to assist applicants in completing the visa application process in Vietnam.
See: Other Family Migration Checklist
SKILLED MIGRATION
Australia's general skilled migration program targets people who are highly skilled, are under 45 years of age, have a high level of English language ability and who will quickly make a contribution to the Australian economy. Information regarding Migrating to Australia is available on the DIAC main website.
See: Migrating to Australia
Applicants are encouraged to read Booklet 6, General Skilled Migration which can be downloaded free of charge from the DIAC website or purchased from the Australian Visa Application Centre.
See: Forms and Booklets
All applications for general skilled migration from both outside Australia and in Australia MUST be sent to the following address only:
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
DIAC
GPO Box 1638
Adelaide SA 5001
AUSTRALIA
By courier:
Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre
DIAC
1st Floor, 55 Currie Street
Adelaide SA 5000
AUSTRALIA
Enquiries:
Telephone: 61 1300 364 613
Fax: 61 8 8237 6629
Email: adelaide.skilled.centre@immi.gov.au
Last updated 30 Jan 07