MIGRATING TO AUSTRALIA FROM SRILANKA

Across the Sea from Ceylon

There are over 60,000 Sri Lankan born in Australia, many of who arrives on humanitarian visas. Victoria is the most popular destination with over 50% of settlements. Over 30% of Sri Lankan born settlers have a degree or higher qualification, this being double the Australian born percentage. 50% work as Professionals, managers or trades.

Konnecting Services for Sri Lankans
Konnecting is an integrated Migration and Recruitment company. We assist processing Australian visas, and may be able to connect you with an employer. We can also source specific skills sets overseas for Employers. Our qualified staff can assess your visa eligibility and assist you with job placement, visa applications and settlement. Konnecting have several recruitment agencies sourcing skilled staff on behalf of Australian employers.

Employment Opportunities:
Despite the down-turn in the world economy, Australia has remained out of recession and has one of the best performing economies. With skills shortages in a range of industries from health to engineering to IT, there is a huge range of opportunity for skilled migrants from the Sri Lanka. Generally, Sri Lankan born migrants have a high participation rate in Australian workforce.

Visas:
As well as the general range of visa streams, there are several advantages for potential Sri Lankan migrants including:

• Skilled Visas: Many Sri Lankan nationals come to Australia to avail of the world class education system available in Australia. School Fees are also comparatively cheaper their US & Canadian counterparts. This may also be a strong pathway to permanent residence. Students who study in Australia in approved degree (or higher) courses for '2 years' may qualify for the Skilled Independent - Onshore visa (Subclass 886) or the Skilled Graduate - Provisional (Subclass 485).
• Sponsored Family Visas: with so many Sri Lankan expats now citizens or permanent residents in Australia, maybe you can combine your skills and be sponsored by your relative?
• Student Visas: Although, Sri Lankan nationals are considered relatively high risk of overstay/breaching visa conditions, and given an Assessment Level 4 (i.e. higher evidence required). There are so many Sri Lanka students in Australia, particularly among the science and IT disciplines.
• Tourists: Sri Lankan nationals are eligible to apply for a tourist visa (Subclass 676).
• Close Ties: No matter what visa suits you, because of the volume of Sri Lankan expats in Australia you can be assured of a network of friends and support.

Useful Links:
http://www.slhcaust.org
http://www.ozlanka.com
http://www.lankapages.com.au