Changes in the Australian General Skilled Migration

Focusing on the present economic trends during this period of the economic slump worldwide, the Australian government modified its immigration policies. Based on the situation, little modifications were brought about in the General Skilled Migration program. These changes were put into cause from 1st January 2009 with the major motto to drive immigration via the present local industry needs. With this, the skills deficiency together with the consequent labor shortage is the key aspects being catered to by the changes. In addition, priority processing for some application has been implemented for those applications that have been filed post 1st January 2009 and the ones previously been filed. This is especially for those applicants who have a company sponsorship or a nomination from the state or the territory and their profession is mentioned on the Critical Skills List.

With the alterations in place, the territorial governments have been given better authority and range to the lacking skills in their particular regions. These states have been catered with a broad list of occupations to nominate foreign professionals. Though, there is a fixed set of immigrants invited for each field of occupation.

Additionally, the set Critical Skills List has been developed as a mode to assess the scenario post execution of the amendments. This has resulted in reducing the migration population by 14%. This amendment led to a balance in the economy and did not pressure on its resources. Therefore, the needs were catered to as well as the program was a victory

It was also found that in 2008–09, the General Skilled Migrant led to an immigration number of 69,153. From these, around 14,055 migrated as a candidate by the state and territorial governments. The others incorporated their occupations being mentioned on the Critical Skills Set. This figure consisted of the 29,035.

With such a equilibrium being maintained, it can be appropriately said that as an immigration destination, Australia has catered to its immigrants in the best likely manner. Ask any queries or concerns in comments. You will be answered promptly.