Among the many
nationalities who are heading their way to Australia to work, live, or study in
the country, there has recently been an increase
in Irish migrants who stay permanently.
It is not a mystery
that Australia is one of the leading destinations for immigration for a lot of
nationalities from all over the world. With a vast land area, unlimited natural
resources, a laid back lifestyle, and a welcoming attitude on people from all
walks of life, Australia has been attracting droves of immigrants for over a
hundred years. A country based on immigration, the Irish has always been one of
the biggest number of migrants living in Australia.
The first wave of Irish
migration occurred during the great famine in Ireland in the mid-1800's.
They were the second largest immigrant group in Australia after the English,
and had employment mainly in skilled occupations such as factory workers,
laborers, farm hands, fishermen, and others. Many eventually owned land and
became professionals, building families and communities in the country. During
the late 19th century, about 1/3 of Australia's population were Irish, helping
shape the Australian political and cultural lifestyle.
When the economy in
Ireland improved in the 1960's, the number of Irishmen coming to Australia
decreased. However, with the global economic crisis in 2008, thousands and
thousands of people in Ireland lost their jobs, forcing them to look for
employment in other countries. With a big community of Irish migrants already
in Australia, and news of great employment opportunities, many Irish citizens
were encouraged to leave their country in search of a better life in the Land
Down Under. The skill shortages and the need to go somewhere with an already
established network of support, Australia has again, become an attractive
place to go for the many Irish men and women seeking for a better life.
According to data, in
2012 alone, about 87,000 people in Ireland left the country to move somewhere
else. In the same year, the Australian
Department of Immigration and Citizenship granted 26,000 skilled workers
visa, or the 457 Temporary Working Visa to those coming from Ireland. Another
Australian visa subclass that are encouraging more foreign skilled workers to
the country is the Holiday
Working Visa, which is eligible for individuals aged 18-30. More and more
young Irish professionals are looking to establish their careers in the
country, with the hopes of getting permanent residency through their employers'
sponsorship.
Around 50,000
backpackers and holiday makers from Ireland visit Australia each year, with
5,000 of them eventually staying in the country permanently. The Australian
government's new scheme on migration encourages qualified foreign workers to
come to the country, and this is attractive for young professionals in Ireland
when compared to the scarce availability of jobs in their homeland. Many of
those who come to Australia, never return to Ireland. As Ireland struggles to
recover from their economy's financial crisis, the increasing trend of Irish
immigrants in Australia is going to continue.
The most
popular region for such immigrants is Western Australia. Though many of
them live in big cities such as Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, many are heading
their way to Western Australia due to the employment opportunities, lower cost
of living, and decent salaries.
If you need some help
with your visa application processing, Move Migration’s licensed migration
agents can help you break down the immigration process into simple stages.
Visit Move Migration office at 8/281 Pacific Hwy, North Sydney NSW 2060
Australia or call +61 468 402 825 for more information about their services.
About the Author:
Michael Ma
was a migration agent assistant for Move Migration, an
immigration boutique specialist with migration
agents in Sydney, Australia. Their migration agents break
down the immigration process into simple stages so that the clients understand
the process as they guide them along.
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