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Howard Johnson

Australia’s Tradie Rich List

Australia’s Highest Paid Trades

The 2018 Financial Year was a sumptuously fruitful one for many Aussie tradies. Thanks to a recent survey conducted by ServiceSeeking.com.au, trades workers from across the country have been compiled into an eye-popping ‘rich list’, in which we see a definite climb in hourly rates received. Australia’s top earning tradie, according to the findings, was a Melbourne-based builder, who took away a staggering $372 000, which saw him fit quite comfortably amongst the nation’s highest earners.

Rising Rates

Charge out rates are definitely on the way up across the country, which is music to the ears of hard-working tradies. Some of the largest average charge out rate increases were Gardeners at 8.5% ($44.40 to $48.18), Painters at 9.25% ($42.06 to $45.95), and Handymen at 11.97% ($50.67 to $56.73), whilst the highest charge was with removalists at $93.24 (a 3.04% increase from 2017’s $90.49). Some big numbers.

The Top Ten

There was some variation across the country, but with Removalists’ average charge out rate being so high, they have taken a stronghold on the Top Ten lists, holding 50% of the coveted positions:

  1. NSW Removalists at $95.21 per hour
  2. SA Removalists at $94.83 per hour
  3. WA Plumber at $92.22 per hour
  4. NSW Plumber at $90.83 per hour
  5. WA Removalist at $90.35 per hour
  6. QLD Builder at $88.63 per hour
  7. QLD Removalist at $87.77 per hour
  8. WA Electrician at $85.23 per hour
  9. VIC Removalist at $84.50 per hour
  10. VIC Plumber at $82.95 per hour

Tradies of the Future

As with most things in life, these general increases in hourly rates across the trades industries are likely to be due to a myriad of factors (licensing, insurance premiums, etc.). It is likely safe to say one of the largest factors is the current labour shortage gripping the states across Australia.

This shortage is increasing on a daily basis with the continuing natural disaster events across the country including bush fires, floods and cyclones. Australia is facing the real challenge of having to rebuild entire towns, communities and houses which are in the thousands.  Never before has there been a better opportunity for tradies in Australia.

Next years “tradie rich list” is likely to see even higher increases as competition for trade skills increases beyond the current levels.  If you are a tradie and interested in a new life adventure in Australia then Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

Today Channel 9 Interview ServiceSeeking Tradie Rich List

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BLOG SERIES – WORKING IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) – PART 10

How to apply for your family's visa in the UAE?

Let’s start with Dubai.

 

Dubai

Whether your family is already in the country on a visit visa or in another country, here is a step-by-step process of all you need to know and do to apply for their visa.

 

The visa process is managed by Amer services, by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA).  Once your Dubai employment visa is stamped, make sure you have the following documents and certificates:

 

Step 1 – Required Documents:

  • For sponsoring your spouse you require your marriage certificate attested by your home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • For sponsoring your children, original birth certificates of children attested by the relevant authorities.
  • Copy of valid passport of family members – The passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months.
  • Passport-sized photograph. NOTE: For visa and Emirates ID applications, the photograph needs to be taken on a white background, with ears, forehead to chin completely visible.
  • A copy of your registered tenancy contract.

For applicants who were already residents of the UAE and are simply changing jobs, it is important to keep old Emirates IDs that were issued to your family members as well.

 

Step 2 – Visit An Amer Centre:

Once you have all the documents in place, visit an Amer service centre with your (sponsor’s) original Emirates ID.  Branches of the Amer service centres can be found across the emirate, with many shopping malls also having centres that provide all the necessary information.

 

You can also access the services online via www.amer247.com, which is run by a semi-government organisation, providing services related to visa, Emirates ID and medical testing applications.  There is also an app for ‘Amer GDRFAD’ on Apple appstore and the Google Playstore.  If you have any questions related to Amer services, you can call the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs on 8005111.

 

Once the process is initiated by Amer services, it takes 48 hours to receive an e-visa, which will be sent to your registered email address.  Once the e-visa has been processed, there are three ways in which you can apply for your family’s residence visa.  

 

If your family is not in the country, the normal e-visa will be issued and your family can enter the country on the e-visa.  If they are already in the country, either on a visit visa or an old residence visa, you will need to exit the country and enter it using the e-visa.  Alternatively, you could place a request at the Amer centre for change of visa without exit.

 

Charges:

  • File opening charges – Dh269.
  • Normal e-visa (when the family is outside the UAE) – Dh500 entry permit.
  • If your family is in the country, entry permit is for Dh1,170 for each member you are sponsoring.
  • If you choose the third option, you will need to pay an additional fee of Dh670 per person for ‘change of status’.

Step 3 – Submit To A Medical Test:

When requesting the medical test application at the Amer centre, advise which Dubai Health Authority (DHA) medical fitness centre is closest to your home, or most convenient for you to visit as this will be mentioned in the application.  Take the application to the DHA health centre, where you will need to first get your blood test and x-ray done. Applicants are tested for HIV, tuberculosis, Hepatits B and in some occupations syphilis.

 

Charges:

  • Regular application – Dh320 (where the medical test results come within five working days).
  • Urgent – Dh410 (where the medical test results come within 48 hours).
  • VIP – Dh750 (where the medical test results come within four hours).

Once the medical test results are in, you will be notified via email on your registered email address.  For any medical test related queries, you can call the Dubai Health Authority on 800 342

 

Step 4 – Get the Emirates ID:

Take the Emirates ID application, which was typed at the Amer centre, to a Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship centre.

 

Take the following documents with you:

  • Emirates ID application of the family members.
  • Your original Emirates ID.
  • Photograph of your family members.

If you have never had your Emirates ID made, you will need to provide biometric data like your finger print and an iris scan. This is only applicable for people 18 years and above.

 

Charges:

  • Dh270- for two year
  • And Dh370 for three years

Step 5 – Get Health Insurance:

Health insurance is mandatory in Dubai and family members need to get at least a basic health cover – referred to in Dubai as the Essential Benefits Plan.

 

Step 6 – Get Visa Stamped:

The final step is to get your visa stamped on the passport. For it, you will need to visit the Amer centre with the following documents:

  • Medical fitness report.
  • Emirates ID application.
  • Original passport of the family members.
  • Health insurance papers.
  • Your (sponsor’s) original Emirates ID.

Charges:

  • Regular – Dh460 (You will get the passport with the stamped visa in three to four working days).
  • Urgent – Dh560 (Same day stamping, but the sponsor will need to go to the Immigration service).

Once an application is complete the applicant will receive a call from the authorised courier service – Zajel – for collection. You will also receive an SMS on your registered mobile number with the Zajel airway bill number.  Once the visa is stamped, the passport will be returned through the same courier service,”

 

Other Emirates:

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs manages the visa application process for Abu Dhabi and all other emirates.

 

Step 1 – Get The Entry Permit:

In other emirates, the entry permit or e-visa is referred to as the tasheera.  To apply for the tasheera, you can either visit a typing centre or apply for the visa online. You will need the following documents:

  • For sponsoring your spouse, marriage certificate attested by your home country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • If you are sponsoring your children, original birth certificates of children attested by the relevant authorities.
  • Copy of valid passport of family members. The passport needs to be valid for at least 6 months.
  • Passport-sized photograph. NOTE: For visa and Emirates ID applications, the photograph needs to be taken on a white background, with ears, forehead to chin completely visible.
  • Copy of your registered tenancy contract.

If you would like to apply online, visit https://echannels.moi.gov.ae and click on the ‘Individual Services’ option. Once you enter your email address, you will get an email with the link for registration.  Follow the steps required to apply for the tasheera or entry permit.  Once the application has been submitted, you will get the tasheera in two working days.

 

Charges:

  • Normal tasheera (when the family is outside the UAE) – Dh500 entry permit.
  • If your family is in the country, tasheera is for Dh1,170 for each member you are sponsoring. They will need to exit the country and enter on the tasheera.
  • Or, you can pay an additional fee of Dh670 per person for ‘change of status’ without the need to exit the country.

NOTE: Even though you have the option to apply online, the process can be quite detailed and if you prefer paying a little extra to get the application done by a professional typing centre, you can do so for a fee of Dh50.

 

Step 2 – Apply for Emirates ID:

To apply for the Emirates ID, you will again need to go to a typing centre to fill out the application.  Once the application is filled out, visit a Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship centre with the following documents:

  • Original passport of each family member.
  • Any old Emirates IDs issued to the members (for previous residents of UAE).

Past residents of the UAE simply need to provide their Emirates ID and do not need to provide biometric data.  New applicants will be scanned for biometric data like finger print and iris scan.

Biometric scan is not required for children under 18.

Charges:

  • Dh270- for two year
  • And Dh370 for three years

Step 3 – Medical Test:

If you are applying for the visa in Abu Dhabi, visit a Health Authority of Abu Dhabi Medical Fitness Centre.

Charges:

  • Dh250 per person

For all other emirates, visit a Ministry of Health and Prevention centre.

Step 4 – Health Insurance:

Health insurance is mandatory in Abu Dhabi. For other emirates, you can skip to step 5. However, it is advisable to get health coverage, even if it is a basic health insurance plan, as medical costs during emergencies can mount quickly.

 

For medical insurance in Abu Dhabi, visit a Health Authority of Abu Dhabi health centre or contact Abu Dhabi’s National Health Insurance Company – Daman on 800 432626 or visit damanhealth.ae

Charges:

  • Dh250 per person
  • Dh500 for same day processing

Step 5 – Get The Visa Stamped:

You will then need to visit a typing centre again with the following documents:

  • Your (sponsor’s) passport copy and visa copy.
  • Original passport of family members.
  • Stamped Emirates ID application.
  • Health insurance papers (for Abu Dhabi).

Even though more recently health insurance and Emirates ID systems have been linked to the immigration services, it is better to carry all copies in case they are requested for by the immigration department.

Charges:

  • Dh400 per person for stamping visa.
  • Dh500 for same day stamping (the sponsor will need to go to the immigration office to get the visa stamped on the passport/s).
  • Once the visa stamping application has been submitted, you will need to pay an additional Dh35 for Empost delivery service.

The passport, with the stamped visa will be delivered to you through the courier service.

 

If you are interested in working in the UAE Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

Want to apply for your family's visa in the UAE? This is the process.

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Come Help Us Rebuild Our Country?

Australian Skilled Migration Remains High In Demand And Is Increasing Due To The Bush Fire Devastation

The recent bush fire devastation in Australia has increased the demand for everything from engineers, tradesman and other skilled migrants more than ever.  The catastrophic bush fires that have recently destroyed homes, lives, and natural habitat across Australia have had a significant impact.

If you’re thinking of moving to Australia don’t be put off by the damage the fires have caused, we need people more than ever to rebuild our country.  Opportunities are going to abound due to the damage and destruction the recent fires have created and this has resulted in the need for even more workers who are able to rebuild parts of our country that have been destroyed.

“If you’re an engineer, tradesman or have any other skill, now is the time to speak to us, as there is even more of a skills shortage, and the country is looking abroad to help fill these positions.  We are working vigilantly to be the preferred agency for high quality skilled overseas applicants and you could be one of them”

If you are a qualified professional or trades person with relevant work experience, you may be eligible.  There are a variety of pathways available to suit most situations and at the Aristos Group we provide a full service to assist you in achieving your goals.  From the initial inquiry all the way through to securing a position and arriving in Australia, we have a tailored pathway to provide you with the best chance of success.  If this sounds like it would suit you, then fill out our visa assistance form and one of our consultants will be in touch.

For now have a look at the basic requirements below:

  • Are you under 45 years of age?
  • Are you qualified for an occupation on the skilled occupation list?
  • Do you meet the relevant English language criteria?
  • Do you meet Australia’s health requirement?
  • Do you meet the legislated points score?

Skilled migrant visas which provide immediate permanent residence or a secure pathway to obtain permanent residence are:

  • Skilled Independent (189) Visa
  • Skilled Nominated (190) Visa
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) 491 Visa
  • Employer Nomination 482 Visa (TSS)

The following Australian skilled visas are also available to individuals who are qualified to work or train in an eligible skilled occupation in Australia and can meet all other requirements:

  • Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (subclass 186)
  • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) visa (subclass 187)*
  • Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
  • Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)
  • Training visa (subclass 407)
  • Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (subclass 482)
  • Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) 491 Visa

Come on over and help us rebuild our country.  In return you will receive a great career in a great location with a fantastic lifestyle and get to reshape our country.

“Don’t hesitate and don’t delay, the process takes some time so get started now to take advantage of the early opportunities”

Take the next step and fill out the visa assistance form on our website and one of our consultants will be in touch to guide you through the process, or alternatively Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

We look forward to helping you achieve your dreams.

Flying through Australia's bushfires

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U.K. Opens Door To Scientists But Warns About Low-Skilled Migrants

The U.K. will relax visa rules for top scientists this month, while pledging to clamp down on low-skilled migration

The U.K. government has promised to end free movement by EU citizens. Immigration was a key issue during the Brexit referendum and Prime Minister Boris Johnson is proposing a points-based system that prioritizes higher-skilled workers.  In a bid to ease concern that Brexit will close off Britain to top talent, Downing Street unveiled an immigration route for global talent. The so-called Global Talent route will fast-track applications for scientists, mathematicians and researchers from Feb. 20. The government said it would also invest as much as £300 million into advanced mathematics over the next five years.

 

The news was welcomed by the Royal Society, one of the four scientific bodies on the global talent route. “The Government has listened to the research community and this is an important first step in creating the visa system that we need for attracting global scientific talent,” said its president, Venki Ramakrishnan.

 

The Home Secretary Priti Patel has also warned U.K. businesses they would have to change their approach to recruitment after Brexit. “They have been far too reliant on low skills and, quite frankly, cheap labor from the EU and we want to end that.”  She said she would accept the findings of a report by the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), due to be published this week. The MAC is reviewing a proposed £30,000 minimum salary threshold for migrant workers that has alarmed businesses.

 

On Friday, a coalition of companies asked Patel for a say in shaping the post-Brexit immigration system. Having been used to decades of unfettered movement of staff between the U.K. and the continent, they are concerned by an increase in anti-immigrant rhetoric since the Brexit vote in 2016. Industries such as construction, hospitality and the National Health Service are especially at risk from a lack of skilled foreign workers.

 

There are going to be great opportunities in the UK so Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

UK opens door to scientists but warns businesses on Brexit

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Australia has made more skilled worker visas available

Here’s what you need to know

There are now an extra 2,000 visas available to skilled workers looking to live and work in regional Australia.  Regional visas have opened up to help combat the number of immigrants to popular cities such as Sydney and Melbourne and this means more companies based in regional Australia will be looking to attract skilled migrants to help boost these areas and fill skilled positions.

Contrary to what most people believe, regional Australia is not all bush and outback. Over eight million people currently live in these regions, which are made up of towns and small cities.  Following the increase in the regional visa cap, the government has also updated the list of areas that fall under regional Australia.

The list of locations include:

  • South Australia;
  • Tasmania;
  • Western Australia;
  • Australian Capital Territory;
  • Victoria (except the Melbourne metropolitan);
  • Queensland (except the greater Brisbane area);
  • Northern Territory;
  • New South Wales (except Sydney).

So it’s pretty much all of Australia apart from the three largest metropolitan areas.

The type of skills in demand vary from region to region. David Coleman, Australia’s Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs, said there are over 60,000 job vacancies in regional Australia.

Occupations in demand are listed on the government’s skilled occupation list.

Visas:

You can move to Australia on a Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) or a Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494).

Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)

This visa lets you live and work in a designated regional area in Australia for five years. You can bring your family with you and leave and re-enter Australia as many times as you want while your visa remains valid. To be eligible for this visa you must:

  • Have an occupation on the skilled occupation list
  • Obtain sponsorship from an eligible relative or state or territory government
  • Be under the age of 45
  • Meet the points requirements
  • Meet the English language requirements

The Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 494) works on a points system and you’ll need to obtain the required points to qualify for a visa. You’ll receive points for meeting the following requirements:

  • 10 points for having a skilled spouse/defacto partner
  • 15 points if you’re nominated by a state or territory, or sponsored by a family member that resides in regional Australia
  • 10 points if you have certain science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) qualifications
  • 10 points if you do not have a spouse/defacto partner
  • 5 points if you have a spouse/defacto partner who meets the English language requirement

This visa can lead to permanent residency once you’ve lived in Australia for the required period and met the qualifying criteria.

Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)

The subclass 494 visa allows you to live and work in Australia for five years. To be eligible for this visa you must be nominated by an Australian employer and work for this employer when you move to regional Australia.  You must also have an occupation that’s on the eligible skilled occupations list and satisfy the English language requirement.

Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

NEW Skilled Work Regional 491 Visa & Permanent 191 Visa Pathway

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Australian Visas – Comparing Visas 189 and 190

Skilled Independent V State Sponsored

Skilled Independent visa subclass 189:

The Skilled Independent visa subclass 189 is known as an independent visa and visa subclass 190 is a state-sponsored visa.  For visa 189, sponsorship is not required and you can work and live anywhere in Australia.

The skilled independent visa subclass 189 is a points-based visa and is for individuals who are not appointed by any worker, family member, territory or state. The main advantage of this visa is that you are allowed to work and stay in Australia permanently. In simple words, the skilled independent visa subclass 189 permits you to live in Australia legally without any issues or restrictions. Skilled independent visa 189 was replaced by both onshore visa 885 and offshore skilled independent visa 175 in 2012-2013.

If you want to apply for the skilled visa subclass 189 then you need to obtain (EOI) Expression of interest through skill select.  You can apply for this visa from inside or outside of Australia. There are two streams in skilled independent visa subclass 189 and they are. points tested stream and New Zealand stream.  Cost for the 189 Visa is:

Stream

Cost

Points Tested Stream

AUD 4045

New Zealand Stream

AUD 4045

Requirements for Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189:

  • You must be under 45 years.
  • You need to gain at least six points in reading, listening, speaking and writing on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test.
  • You need to gain at least 60 points on Australia’s points test system.
  • You need to fulfil the health requirements
  • You need to fulfil the character requirements
  • Have expertise in occupation from the skilled occupation list. The list of eligible occupations is provided by the Australian government. Positions like Architects, teachers, nurses, engineers, physicians, construction managers, social workers, programmers, electricians, welders, foresters, carpenters, dentists are involved in Australia’s skilled occupation list.

Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190:

The skilled nominated visa subclass 190 is known as a Permanent resident work visa. The visa subclass 190 is for the skilled employee who has been nominated from a registered employer, territory or state. With this visa, you can stay in Australia permanently legally. Skilled nominated visa subclass 190 provides the opportunities to study in Australia without any issue. You can apply for Australia citizenship if you were eligible. You can sponsor your relatives or family member for permanent residence in Australia.

To apply for the Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190, you must have expertise in an occupation from the skilled occupation list. The list of eligible occupations is provided by the Australian government. Positions like Architects, teachers, nurses, engineers, physicians, construction managers, social workers, programmers, electricians, welders, foresters, carpenters, dentists are involved in Australia’s skilled occupation list.  Cost for Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190 starts from AUD 4045.

The requirement for Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190:

  • You must be under 45 years
  • You must be appointed by the registered employee
  • You need to provide evidence of English language proficiency
  • You need to provide evidence of health insurance
  • You need to fulfil the character requirement
  • You must have experience of two years for the same occupation

Elements

Skilled Nominated visa subclass 190

Skilled Independent visa subclass 189

Residency

Provide permanent residency

Provide permanent residency

Cost

AUS 4045

AUD 4045

Where can you stay in Australia

In sponsoring state in Australia

Anywhere in Australia

Process to apply for visa

1) Complete Skill Assessment

2) Provide Expression Of Interest

3) Obtain a government nomination

4) Receive your visa

1) Complete Skill Assessment

2) Provide Expression Of Interest

3) Apply for visa online

4) Wait for decision

5) Receive your visa

Age

You must be under 45 years

You must be under 45 years

Skilled Occupations list

Consideration with CSOL as well as SOL

Employment would be on SOL

Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

Australian Immigration News Video December 2019 - Changes 491 visa & 494 visa Regional Rush & more!

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Australia – Coronavirus Update

Australia implements a new temporary travel restriction effecting all travellers arriving from, or who have transited mainland China

The Australian Government has announced that all travellers seeking to travel to Australia from any part of mainland China, regardless of nationality, will be subject to enhanced border control measures to address the public health risks associated with the global outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus.  Australia will deny travel to or entry into Australia to anyone who has left or transited mainland China from 1 February 2020 with limited exceptions.

Following the declaration by the World Health Organisation (WHO) that the outbreak of a new Coronavirus that began in the Chinese city of Wuhan is a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, the Australian Government has announced temporary new measures including travel restrictions on all nationalities who have left or transited through mainland China on or after 1 February 2020.  The new measures mean that Australia will deny travel to or entry into Australia to anyone who has left or transited mainland China from 1 February 2020, with the exception of:

  • Australian citizens
  • Australian permanent residents
  • Immediate family members of Australian citizens and Australian permanent residents including spouses, minor dependents and legal guardians; and
  • Airline and maritime crew, where appropriate precautionary measures have been taken

The travel restriction, implemented as a public health precaution, will apply to those seeking to enter Australia as well as those seeking transit through Australia on route   to a third country.  The travel restriction only applies to anyone who has left or transited mainland China from 1 February 2020.  It does not apply to anyone who has travelled to or transited the special administrative regions of Hong Kong or Macau.  The new measures are temporary.  The Australian Government will review these measures in 14 days.  As a further precaution to the spread of the new Coronavirus, the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) has raised the level of travel advice for mainland China to ‘Do not Travel’.

Any temporary visa holder who has left or transited mainland China on or after 1 February 2020 will be unable to travel to Australia until further notice.   We understand that any temporary visa holder in this situation seeking to travel to Australia may have their visa cancelled.   However, arrangements will be made to reinstate visas as appropriate following the lifting of these enhanced border control measures.

We recommend that clients assess whether staff have left or transited mainland China on or after 1 February 2020 before making travel arrangements.  This measure is likely to disrupt some individuals seeking to travel to Australia to take up assignments holding subclass 400 (Temporary Work) or subclass 482 (Temporary Skills Shortage) visas and travel arrangements would need to be postponed for these individuals.   In addition, if any existing temporary visa holders may have travelled to or through China, for example due to the Chinese New Year celebrations, they would also be unable to return to their assignments at this time. 

There have been no announcements as to the impact of visa processing of Australian visas  however employers should plan for delays in processing and potential requests for further information.  Student visa holders are subject to these measures and will be unable to return to Australia. We understand educational institutions are providing guidance to new and returning students and student visa holders should contact their educational institution

Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and their immediate family, who have left or transited mainland China on or after 1 February 2020, will still be able to travel to and enter Australia.  However, the Australian Government have announced that those individuals will be required to self-isolate for 14 days from the time they left mainland China.

Scott Morrison announces travel ban on Chinese tourists entering Australia amid Coronavirus outbreak

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BREXIT – UK TO TAKE BACK CONTROL OF THEIR BORDERS

All migrants will be subject to tough new Aussie-style rules with NO exceptions, Priti Patel warns

HOME Secretary Priti Patel has insisted there won’t be any exceptions for migrants under the new Australian-style immigration system.  The points-based system will apply equally to everyone, and workers in sectors with staffing shortages won’t get any short cuts.  Workers in under-staffed sectors such as construction and social care won’t be given any special treatment by the Australian style points-based-system, according to The Times.

Ms Patel promised at a cabinet meeting yesterday there would be no “carve-outs”, but people in “shortage occupations” might be given more points under the new rules.  Boris Johnson’s promises to “level up” the country with £100 billion of infrastructure investment might not be able to be met if staff-shortages in critical construction jobs are not dealt with.  There have also been warnings the social care system will struggle if enough international workers aren’t allowed into the country.

One cabinet source said the immigration rules have become “a real spaghetti mess”.  The source said: “Even the judges think that’s the case. Priti was arguing that they need a much clearer rules-based system. She doesn’t want a system with carve-outs all over the place”.  The PM is ready to scrap a minimum £30,000 salary threshold for migrants coming into the country post-Brexit.

Chairman of the National Care Association Nadra Ahmed said: “Without (social care workers) the NHS would struggle even more than it does currently.  Some of the challenges that the NHS faces are that they cannot find anywhere to transfer people to post-intervention. Social care workers should be included in the NHS visa system.”

Mr Johnson has promised that migrants with “exceptional talents” such as “violinists, nuclear physicists, prima ballerinas” would be given visas “simply because of what they contribute”.  Skilled workers including health and NHS staff would need a job lined up and be able to meet the points requirement in order to settle.  Another group of unskilled workers could be granted short-term visas to plug specific staff shortages if they have enough points.

The government hopes to bring in the new system by the end of the transition period – December 31 – and has scrapped a temporary extension of current rules that would have allowed temporary workers to come in under 2023.

Whether you are thinking of staying where you are, or entering or leaving the UK Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

Here's how we take back border control after Brexit

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