Released on = October 7, 2006, 6:34 am

Press Release Author = Neoli Marcos

Industry = Government

Press Release Summary = The onslaught of Internet-based projects have prodded the
Australian government to add IT professions to its Migration Occupations in Demand
List. Various large-scale IT projects, both private and of the government are
experiencing serious delays due to the country's chronic skills shortage.

Press Release Body = HAWTHORN, Australia, 7 October 2006--- The onslaught of
Internet-based projects have prodded the Australian government to add IT professions
to its Migration Occupations in Demand List. Various large-scale IT projects, both
private and of the government are experiencing serious delays due to the country's
chronic skills shortage.

This means good news IT overseas professionals looking for a better life in
Australia. As of October, the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) now
include Computing Professionals specialising in CISSP, C++/C#/C, Java, J2EE, Network
security, Oracle, PeopleSoft, SAP and SIEBEL.

The bulk of the IT vacancies are situated in Canberra and Adelaide where fortunately
the cost of living and quality of life is suited to young professional with
families. Up to now, the influx of jobs, coupled with the modest cost of housing,
ease of travel to work, and nature are what lures skilled migrants to the Land Down
Under. Both Canberra and Adelaide are affordable places to live, with high
standards of living. In the UK, for example, an IT professional would have to earn
twice as much just to enjoy the same standard of living in Australia. It's no
wonder then that most IT professionals chose Australia.

To qualify as an immigrating computing professional in Australia, one must be under
45 years of age, proficient in English, have an IT degree, and with a minimum of 4
years of experience.

IT professionals interested in immigrating to Australia can take a free Online
Assessment at http://www.nationalvisas.com to determine their chances of getting a
Skilled Migrant visa. Australia\'s immigration system is based on a point system,
and applicants whose skills are included in the MOLD in-demand list automatically
are automatically deemed \'crucial\' for the country. As such, they earn more visa
points and their visa applications are fast-tracked.

Web Site = http://www.nationalvisas.com.au

Contact Details = National Visas
Website: http://www.nationalvisas.com.au
E-mail: webmaster@nationalvisas.com.au
Address: 3/118 Church Street
Hawthorn, Victoria
Australia 3122
Phone: +61(0) 3 9697 4922
Fax: +61 (0) 3 9815 1544