Australia announces two new special visa agreements

The new visa agreement allows employers to sponsor skilled workers with some concessions which may include access to some occupations that are on available under the standard visa arrangements, some concessions for English language requirements and salary levels. In a bid to distribute the migrant population outside Australia’s major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne, the Australian government has designed a new agreement to attract migrants to regional areas across the country. Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs, Mr David Coleman, on Monday announced two new special visa agreements which offer a pathway to permanent residency to migrant workers willing to move to regional areas in Australia. Speaking to Mujeeb Muneeb, Sydney based solicitor and activist Dr. Nazir Dawaar said that Afghan passport holders could also apply for the new occupation visas. Please listen to the full interview here.