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MOVING HERE FROM OVERSEAS
The Live in Canberra and Skilled and Business Migration Program teams can help you with advice and assistance on migrating to Canberra from overseas.
Entry is usually under the General Skilled Migration program, for people who have skills in particular occupations required in Australia. You may also come here under a business migration visa or be sponsored by an employer.
The ACT Skilled and Business Migration Program can help you with any of these options including the possibility of sponsoring you to migrate to Canberra. On their website you will be able to find out about the eligible skills that Canberra is looking for and detailed information on the application process, including relevant visa information.
We know you’re not going to change your job and your life just because of this website. But maybe you’ve seen enough to want to find out more? After all, it doesn’t hurt to get all the facts.
TESTIMONIAL
Bernabo-Madrid family
If you want to know what it’s like living and working in Canberra, just ask a family that’s made the move. The Bernabó-Madrid family, from Colombia, considered a future in Europe but chose Australia, and Canberra in particular, because of all the opportunities it has to offer and the friendliness of its people.
I had the opportunity to visit Canberra about a year ago,” says Felipe, “and I was fascinated by the whole city design, with public parks everywhere, clean, modern, and truly multicultural with a high standard of living.
His wife Neftis agreed that Canberra would offer the best opportunities for the family’s future. Their son, Philippe is an elite junior soccer player and has plans to qualify for the Australian Institute of Sport program, while Neftis and their daughter Luciana have joined a family oriented music organisation. “We have become involved with other families through my son’s football and other parents at our children’s schools,” Neftis says. “And we enjoy the beautiful surroundings and the many artistic offerings.
Both Felipe, a journalist, and Neftis, a chef, found their skills in high demand. “There’s an active cultural life,” Felipe observes. “And gastronomically, Canberra is getting better and better.
When he’s asked for his advice to anyone considering living and working in Canberra, Felipe answers immediately. “You won’t regret making the move. Approach the appropriate government agencies – they are really helpful and straightforward and can give you a hand in the whole process of settling in.
