At the end of March 2009, the existing student route will close and be replaced by the new student tier (tier 4) of the points-based system. More Read
Australia is an extremely popular destination for highly skilled young people wishing to start a new life in another country. More Read
immigration
Australia is an extremely popular destination for highly skilled young
people wishing to start a new life in another country. The country's economy
is strong and Australia is actively encouraging the immigration of skilled
migrants. Skilled migrants wishing to work in Australia will be assessed on
a points based system with points awarded for work experience,
qualifications and language proficiency. Other ways of obtaining immigration
visas to Australia include the Australian Family Migration and Humanitarian
Programs.
Australia's Migration Program for 2007-2008 provides for up to 152,800
places, with 102,500 of those under skilled migration