The Australian Government has announced a Construction Visa Subsidy Program (CVSP) to address labour shortages in its construction industry.
The program offers financial incentives of up to 10,000 Australian dollars (over N5 million) to encourage Nigerians and construction workers from other nations to relocate.
According to a statement on the government immigration website, the financial support is for employers to help skilled migration visa pathways for workers and help offset expenses such as migration agent fees, visa application fees, and relocation costs.
The statement reads: "The State Government is investing in initiatives to ensure locals are training for jobs for the future, but there is a need to retain skilled migrants in WA and for interstate and overseas workers who have the skills needed by WA businesses today.
The Australian government provided a breakdown of how the payment will made to employers and selected migrants. Eligible employers will receive payments of up to $10,000 per skilled migrant at three milestone points: Milestone 1: $2,000, Milestone 2: $4,000, Milestone 3: $4,000.