Immigrate to Australia from Guyana

The good news is that you can immigrate to Australia from Guyana.  The following article will explain exactly what you need to do to move to Australia and start your new life.

 You CAN immigrate to Australia from Guyana.

The most popular ways to move to Australia are through are by being a Skilled Worker,  Studying, Temporary work leading to a long-term visa or joining family in Australia.

Each visa option requires different documents and has different timeframes from 2 months to 18 months to obtain the visa.

Immigrating to Australia from Guyana can lead to permanent residency and eventual citizenship of Australia

The following checklist will enable you to work out (generally) whether you are able to migrate to Australia from Guyana.

Welcome to the complete guide for citizens of Guyana wishing to migrate to Australia.  Here at Australia Made Simple we are ideally placed to help individuals, families, and businesses Immigrate to Australia from Guyana, so let’s get started.

Australia is welcoming new arrivals from Guyana with permanent residency of Australia in more than 400 different occupations that Australia needs, as well as for working holiday visas, student visas, working visas and more.  If you are interested in migrating to Australia with permanent residency or spending time working in Australia on a temporary basis, this guide is for you.

Immigration to Australia from Guyana has grown at a yearly rate of 11.88%, making it one of the biggest migration routes for skilled human capital in the World. Over 300,000 Citizens of Guyana now call Australia their permanent home.

There are many reasons why people want to migrate to Australia from Guyana, such as creating a better future for their families, a good work-life balance, furthering their studies or maybe just to escape the hustle and bustle of city life.

Here at Australia Made Simple, we’ve assisted many people move to Australia from Guyana, from all walks of life.

When most people Emigrate to Australia from Guyana they have deep family or personal reasons for moving. For some, it’s a lifelong dream, for others, it’s about space and quality of life.

It could be about living near the Ocean with vast sandy beaches. For some it’s to reunite with family and for others it’s a return to the place they built up great memories as a student or during their year spent in Australia on their working holiday visa.

Others move to Australia to start a new business, expand their current business or to invest in the country’s many opportunities.

The great thing about Australian Immigration and those looking to migrate to Australia from Guyana is that Australia makes very little distinction between nationalities.

This means when it comes to migrating to Australia from Guyana both expats and Guyana Citizens are treated in a similar manner.

Whilst it is certainly not easy for a Citizen of Guyana to Migrate to Australia, it’s not ‘harder’ than if you were migrating to Australia from the UK, Europe or the USA.

Most clients thinking of migrating from Guyana to Australia have a more Permanent move in mind, with the first visas to consider being the 189, 190 and 491 Australian Visa subclasses. The 189 and 190 Australian Permanent Residency visa classes allow holders (and their immediate families) to:

• Live and work in Australia
• Enter and leave the Country as they so choose without the need for further visas
• Access medicare (Australia’s world class medical system)
• Education for Children
• Own Property
• And best of all, holders of the 189 and 190 visa class migrating to Australia from Guyana can convert their Permanent Residency visas to full Australian Citizenship.

The 491 visa is a Skilled Work Regional visa and has 14,000 places allocated per year. This is a skilled migration (points tested) visa which lasts for an initial five years and it can convert into full Permanent Residency status.

The 491 requires either state government nomination or sponsorship by an eligible family member in a designated regional area. A 491 applicant must be aged under 45 and have a positive skills assessment.

Visa holders can move between regional areas. Regional areas are defined as any area excluding Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

For either an expat living in Guyana or a Citizen of Guyana to move to Australia on Skilled Migration they must first qualify with an eligible occupation and then score enough points to be able to enter the Australia Expression of Interest (EOI) system.

Steps involved in Applying for Permanent Residency of Australia under Their Skilled Migration

1. Identify an Occupation in Demand
2. Score at least 65 on the Australian Points list
3. Secure a Positive Skills Assessment
4. Take an English Test
5. Lodge an Expression of Interest
6. Receive an Invitation to Apply
7. Lodge Formal Application
8. Do Police Checks
9. Complete Medical Checks
10. Receive a PR Visa

The following checklist will enable you to work out (generally) whether you are able to migrate to Australia from Guyana.

Firstly, in order for any skilled migration to Australia from Guyana to be successful, you’ll be required to have an Occupation in Demand, as specified in this list below.

Occupations In Demand in Australia

Once you’ve identified your occupation is an Occupation in Demand in Australia from the list above then we need to be able to identify at least 65 points on the Australian Immigration Points score list.

There are points awarded for many factors.  Each element is discussed below, follow along and determine your Australian Immigration Points score.

Australian Immigration Points Calculator

In order to migrate to Australia from Guyana, you’ll definitely need 65 points though we will always work closely with you to maximize (and build on) your Australian Points Score.

Move to Australia from Guyana Age Points

18-24 (inclusive) 25

25-32 (inclusive) 30

33-39 (inclusive) 25

40-44 (inclusive) 15

Move to Australia from Guyana English Language Points

Superior 20

Proficient 10

Competent 0

Move to Australia from Guyana Points for Skilled Employment

At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) 20

At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) 15

At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) 10

At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years) 5

Move to Australia from Guyana Points for Overseas Skilled Employment

This is of particular benefit to expats working in Guyana as it awards points to applicants who have spent time working away from their home country for a certain period of time. For example, if you’ve lived and worked in Guyana (or anywhere abroad) for eight years out of the last ten then you can add on 15 points to your total.

At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years) 15

At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years) 10

At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years) 5

Move to Australia from Guyana Points for Education

PHD 20

Degree 15

Trade Certificate 10

Move to Australia from Guyana Points for Education previously undertaken in Australia

If you’ve previously studied in Australia, then you’ll be able to claim extra points on the following basis:

One or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution and meet the Australian Study Requirement 5

If you also studied in Regional Australia, you can add further points 5

Contact us if you need to confirm which areas qualify for the Regional Area subsidy points.

Migrate to Australia from Guyana Points for Credentialed Language Skills

If you can speak one of the community languages below, you can qualify for 5 extra points.  To gain points for Australian credentialed community languages, you must be accredited with the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at the professional level.  To get this accreditation you need to take an examination with NAATI.

Immigrate to Australia from Guyana Points for Professional Year in Australia

You can receive five points for having completed a Professional Year in Australia in the four years before you are invited to apply. This excludes Working Holidays.

Emigrate to Australia from Guyana Points for skilled spouse or partner

Once your spouse or partner secures a positive skills assessment (and providing they also have an occupation on the demand list above) then add on a further 10 points.

If they have competent English add on 5 points.

Migrate to Australia from Guyana Points for STEM Qualifications

STEM Qualifications are Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics and will generate 10 points.

Move to Australia from Guyana Points for being Single

If you are planning on migrating to Australia from Guyana on your own then award yourself 10 points.

Migrate to Australia from Guyana Points for receiving a 190 Invitation to Apply

Receiving a nomination from an Australian State or Territory brings 5 extra points. And receiving a nomination from a State or Territory government or sponsored by a family member residing in regional Australia then award yourself 15 Points.

Now add up all your points!

If you have reached 65 points we are ready for the next step.  If not, fill in our Free Visa Assessment to find out what other visas to Australia might be more suitable to your circumstances.  Australia has a large number of visas, almost 150 types of visas covering many circumstances.  So if these particular visas are not for you, that does not mean Australia does not have a visa to suit you.

Take our Free Visa Assessment so that we can help you with your unique circumstances.

What’s the next step to migrate to Australia from Guyana?

The next step in the migration process is mandatory for all skilled migration visa categories. It’s called Skills Assessment.

Every Profession, Occupation, and Trade has its own Skills Assessment Authority tied to Australian Immigration and it’s their role to say an applicant is who they say they are, and has the right skills, experience, and qualifications.

Making an Expression of Interest to Move to Australia from Guyana

With a positive skills assessment, it’s time to lodge your Expression of Interest (EOI). It’s important we make this EOI as strong as possible because it’s the details in this declaration that Australia uses to decide which applications are going to receive their Invitation to Apply.

An Invitation to Apply (ITA) can be best described as approval in principle of your visa, allowing you to migrate to Australia from Guyana.

Final Visa Application to Migrate to Australia from Guyana

With an ITA in hand, it’s time to complete the final stages of the Australia Visa process and to complete health checks, police checks and medicals.  

Once your Australian visa is granted you are ready to go to make the move to Australia from Guyana. You don’t need to move immediately (though most do) and you have up to 12 months to activate your Australian Permanent Residency Visas.

You should allow around 1 year from start to finish of the process.. Sometimes it happens sooner, sometimes later though one year is a good benchmark to keep in mind.

Start your move to Australia Today by taking our Free Visa Assessment to determine which of the many visa options available for Australia are most suitable for you.

Yes absolutely.  You are able to bring your spouse with you and your dependent children.  They will all be afforded the same rights as you under the visa.  Your children can attend school and your spouse can work.  To find out more about what school is like in Australia read our guide.

You may already have an area of Australia you wish to move to.  If not here are a few ideas to kick off your research of possible places to live.

Melbourne 

Melbourne is considered one of the best cities in the world, it has been voted the most livable city in the world for seven years in a row.  It is also home to a wide range of sports that promote the teamwork and interaction that healthy students need, including football, basketball, football, rugby, tennis and rugby league.

Sydney 

Sydney on the Harbour and Capital of New South Wales.  Its fast-paced economy and high quality of life offer a lively and fun environment for all city lovers with a variety of restaurants, bars, cafes, shops, restaurants and bars as well as a wide range of entertainment options.   

Brisbane    

Brisbane, the capital of Queensland. This subtropical city is a great place to live if you feel more comfortable in a less dense environment compared to megacities like Melbourne and Sydney. It is also surrounded by many nature reserves and parks and hosts some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. 

Adelaide   

A lovely and very livable city close to beaches and surrounded by world famous farmlands producing some of the best wines and food – a foodie paradise.  A more temperate climate with nicely spaced out suburbs and plenty to do.  

Perth 

Our only major city on the west coast, Perth is famous for its beaches, it’s mining industry and friendly atmosphere.  

Gold Coast

The Gold Coast is a famous area in Southern Queensland.  Known for its stunning beaches, laid-back lifestyle and Beach nightlife, it is a place people from Guyana often name as a place they would like to settle.  The Gold Coast is great for anyone loving warm weather and the beach life.

Author: Alex Mac, Senior Partner, Australia Made Simple

Contact: ONLINE VISA ASSESSMENT

If you are looking to study in Australia from Guyana you can find the information guide here.

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