Function and purpose

This series consists of applications for immigration from professional persons of non-British backgrounds. The applications include  the application form (ES35A) and related papers such as photocopies of degrees, diplomas and letters of accreditation from various companies or firms and any correspondence entered into. There are also photographs of the applicant. The forms record name, date and place of birth, educational attainments, languages spoken and employment record.

There are no indications on the papers if these applications were successful or not and no more than basic information is included on family members.

The applications are from a variety of nationalities including Italians, Swiss, Germans, Belgians, Egyptians and Stateless persons.

Physical characteristics

 Limited numbers of loose papers and a photograph of the applicant.

System of arrangement and control

Sorted into lexicographical order prior to transfer to archival custody. 

Relationships with other records

These records were originally sorted in with professional applicants of British descent but were removed and serialised in December 2002. 

Finding aids

All items in archival custody, as at December 2002, have been entered onto the National Archives of Australia item level database.

Series history

Transferred to archival custody on 24 September 1969 as part of AA1969/343. See archives file 1966/155. Converted to this series in December 2002.