Is it difficult to immigrate to Australia?

Question

I'm Canadian and thinking about moving to Australia. Have you done this? I'm thinking about things like citzenship, employment, and cost of living.
Love to hear your advice, suggestions ...
Thanks!

Answer 1

Australia is working on a new citizenship test at the moment for people wanting to immigrate here, but your English would be fine.
Released yesterday is a sample of questions that would be asked - go to http://media.news.com.au/multimedia/2007/05/070518_values

real about it http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21752187-2,00.html


For more info on coming here:

http://www.immi.gov.au
http://www.livingin-australia.com
http://www.immigrationinfoaustralia.com


The A to Z guide of information on moving to Australia!
http://www.beluba.com.au/ww3/arrive.htm
Towards the bottom of page is has a bit on what things cost here.

Working in Aussie:
http://www.workingin-australia.com
This is a great site on jobs available etc...


More on costs of living in Australia
http://www.aussiemove.com/aus/costlive.asp
http://www.australia-migration.com/page/Cost_of_Living_calculator/95

For prices on homes or rentals go to http://www.realestate.com.au
Good Luck

Answer 2

Check out the web page of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at http://www.immi.gov.au

To get an idea of the cost of living, wages, housing etc, look at the various newspapers online, particularly on a Saturday: The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age (Melbourne), The Mercury (Hobart), the Advertiser (Adelaide), The Canberra Times, The West Australian, The Courier Mail (Brisbane) and the Northern Territory News (Darwin).

Answer 3

Yes, It is difficult.
One of the hardest countries to move into.
Good Luck - you will really need it.

Answer 4

It's a long drive.