澳移民局今日公布，凡是申请去偏远地区工作, 可以先发三年工作签证。而且最先的二年中如果有一年的full time工作,申请技术移民的时候就可以得到额外十分的加分。

    详情请参考官方来源：http://www.immi.gov.au/media_releases/media05/d05022.htm

    A Boost for State Sponsored Migration

    DPS 022/2005

    From today, regional employers will find it easier to find skilled migrants to help fill jobs in demand, the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs announced.

    Under the changes which come into effect today, skilled migrants wanting to work in regional and low growth areas of Australia will be granted an additional 10 points under the Skilled Independent Regional (SIR) visa.

    The SIR visa helps states, territories and regional authorities meet their needs in addressing critical skill shortages, while providing skilled migrants with the opportunity to experience the Australian lifestyle.

    Successful applicants who have been sponsored by a state or territory government will be granted a three-year temporary visa, with settlement in regional/low growth areas of Australia.

    After two years of temporary residence including one year of full time work, a SIR visa holder can apply for permanent residence under a range of existing visa options.

    The visa also gives overseas students who have studied in Australia a chance to stay and contribute to regional growth.

    The additional 10 points for SIR applicants will help achieve Australia’s largest and most targeted skilled migration intake ever – 97 500 – in 2005-06.

    Applicants for a SIR visa have their skills assessed by an Australian authority to ensure that they have the necessary skills to meet Australian work standards. They must also have good English language skills and be under 45 years of age when they apply for a visa.

    Also from 1 July, a pilot electronic lodgement facility is available to SIR visa applicants. For more details visit the Department’s website: www.immi.gov.au/migration/skilled/sir_495/about_495.htm

    1 July 2005    Media Release Index