As a place to live, Australia, Canada and New Zealand have it all - exceptional lifestyle, all types of climate, an educated workforce, political stability and a growing economy. Any skilled professional considering the move to these countries should spend some time formulating a visa and entry strategy to suit their overall objectives.

As part of the government’s initiative to encourage economic growth and manage labor supply, most of the new migrant places are made available under the skilled categories in last years. Under these categories you are selected on the basis of your skills, education and work experience. This visa category offers you as a global professional, an opportunity to take proactive action with your entry strategy as it frees you from having to depend on a particular company or individual. Visa under Skilled migration category offers unrestricted work rights without you having to risk compromising your home country citizenship.

The Government Departments responsible for immigration matters have identified the occupations in high demand in national job market. Potential migrants with skills in these occupations may be awarded extra points through Skilled migration Category.

The purpose of this list is to enhance and streamline the processing of visas, work permits and approvals under skilled migration where there is a known labor market skills shortage. Below are some guidelines however to get detailed and realistic evaluation of your options, please contact info@activemigration.com

Australia, Canada and New Zealand

• Information Technology Managers
• Computer Professionals
• Managers (Finance, Marketing, Sales, HR, Production, Distribution)
• University Lecturers and Post-Doctoral Research Fellows
• Accountants
• Registered Nurses
• Registered Midwives
• Registered Mental Health Nurses
• Hospital Pharmacist
• Retail Pharmacist
• Physiotherapist
• Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
• Radiation Therapist
• Sonographer
• Dental Technicians
• Veterinarians
• Architect
• Aircraft Engineers
• Engineers (Electronics, Civil engineering, Building, Mechanical, Naval,…)
• Telecom Engineers
• Highway Designers
• Geotechnical Engineers
• Traffic Engineers and Planners
• Marine Designers and Engineers
• Structural Designer (Multi Story Buildings)
• Plastics Technicians and Engineers
• Biochemistry Technologists
• Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic
• Auto Electricians and Mechanics (Petrol and Diesel)
• Hairdresser
• Chefs, Cooks
• Bakers (in both Confectionery and Breads)
• Bricklayer
• Cabinet Maker
• Carpenter
• Electrician
• Gasfitter
• Jeweller
• Plumbers
• Tailor
• Toolmaker
• Upholsterer
• Welder
• Yacht Rigger