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Australian-style UK Visa Points-Based System By End Of 2020

Full details of the new system have yet to be announced

During his time as London Mayor, and upon becoming Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has called for an immigration system similar to Australia’s, in the UK. Now UK Home Secretary, Priti Patel, is pushing for Britain’s Australian-style, points-based UK visa and immigration system to be in place by the end of 2020, two years earlier than originally planned. Now it seems Johnson’s Home Secretary is keen to implement an Australian-style system to coincide with the UK’s transition period with the European Union (EU).

 

The push for a points-based UK visa and immigration system has been a matter of confusion because the UK’s highly skilled, Tier 2 visa category already operates under a points-based system, with applicants currently needing a minimum of 40 points to be eligible for a UK visa.

 

At this stage, it’s unclear what an Australian-style, points-based immigration system in the UK will look like, leaving many businesses worried about how they will hire foreign staff, when Britain leaves the EU. The government has been very vague about the plans, but has made it clear that low-skilled immigration will be heavily restricted.

 

The news of Priti Patel’s push for an Australian-style immigration system in the UK by the end of 2020 comes amid comments made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the UK-Africa investment summit on 20 January.  Johnson said: “The UK should be the investment partner of choice for Africa and my government will put people before passports. Change is coming and our system is becoming fairer and more equal between all our global friends and partners, treating people the same, wherever they come from.”  “By putting people before passports, we will be able to attract the best talent from around the world, wherever they may be,” Johnson added.

 

Patel’s push for the new immigration system to be introduced by the end of 2020 has been met with heavy criticism.  Under existing UK visa and immigration plans, outlined by former Prime Minister Theresa May, there is a temporary extension of EU rules in place following Brexit, which comes to an end on 31 December, 2020.  A Confederation of British Industry (CBI) statement said: “Priti Patel’s plans could seriously impact British businesses. Companies will need at least two years to adapt to any new immigration system.”

 

The UK’s shadow Home Secretary, Diane Abbott, said: “This is an ill-informed and reactionary policy that will damage us all, damaging to everything from the NHS to other public services and some of our key private sector industries.”  “Ministers talk about ending uncontrolled migration when they have been in office for 10 years. In reality this is just a new twist in the long Tory campaign against migrants, scapegoating them for the terrible effects of Tory policies,” Abbott added.

 

Meanwhile Christine Jardine, Home Affairs spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats, described Patel’s plans as a ‘national embarrassment’, saying that such a decision makes it very obvious that the Conservative government has no intention of ending its hostile environment policy.  Jardine said: “For business and our economy, such draconian changes to immigration rules is utterly unworkable. To think the Home Office could implement the changes in the time given is a joke.”

 

Explaining how the points-based immigration system in Australia works, Dr Alan Gamlen of Monash University in Melbourne said: “It’s a general skilled migration programme, where immigrants applying for a visa are typically selected based on ‘economically relevant characteristics’ like education, language skills and work experience.”  Dr Gamlen outlined that the exact way points are allocated is dependent on immigration policy and the state of the labour market, but generally an applicant will select a skilled occupation from a set list and must score a minimum number of points.

 

In the run up to the UK general election, Boris Johnson said that an Australian-style, points-based system in the UK would limit the number of lower-skilled immigrants allowed into the country. Johnson said that lower-skilled immigrants would only be eligible for UK entry if there was a specific skills shortage.

UK: Britain to introduce points-based immigration system - Home Secretary

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BLOG SERIES – WORKING IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) – PART 11

How to get a visit visa to the UAE?

Tourism is a big part of the UAE’s economy, with the industry expected to boom to Dh116.1 billion by 2027.  Here is a breakdown of all that you need to know about the regulations and costs related to visit visas.  There is a slight difference between tourist visas and visit visas, wherein a visit visa can later be converted (before expiry) into an employment visa or a residence visa without the need to exit the country upon payment of a fee.

 

Visit Visa:

Can be of 30 days or 90 days with two extensions possible of a maximum of 90 days each. Visit visas can be broken down into the following categories:

  • 30-day single entry visa
  • 30-day multiple entry visa
  • 90-day single entry visa
  • 90-day multiple entry visa

There are also options available for two-days, four-days or 14-days visa but they are considered transit or service/business visas and have different regulations around them.

 

To apply for a visit visa, you need to provide the following documents:

  • Completed application form.
  • Passport-sized photograph with a white background.
  • Passport copy, with the passport valid for at least six months at the time of travel.

 

It is advisable to also have other official documents with you in case you are travelling with family members.  You may be asked to submit your marriage certificate if you are travelling with your spouse, birth certificates of your children, if they are travelling with you as well as your parents’ documents showing proof of relationship, if they are above 60.

 

A tourist/visit visa can be applied for by any of the following UAE-based agencies:

  • Airline
  • Hotel
  • Travel agency
  • Individuals

 

What is the process?

There are certain requirements for each of these organisations if you would like to apply for a visa through them. UAE-based airlines – Emirates, Etihad, Air Arabia and FlyDubai – offer tourist visa services.  Airlines or hotels would require you to book your travel or stay with them in order for them to process your visit visa.

 

If you are booking with a travel agent, you would need to book the tour package with the agency. However, always check whether the travel agencies are registered before sending them your official travel and identification documents. You can do so by contacting the UAE embassy in your country.

 

If a trusted friend or family member lives in the UAE, he or she can also apply for your tourist visa through any of the approved platforms:

  • The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship (ICA)
  • General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA)
  • Mobile apps
    • GDRFA Dubai’s mobile app – available on Apple and Android
    • DubaiNow – available on Apple and Android
  • Typing centres
  • Amer centres in Dubai

 

It is important to note that the cost of the visa can vary based on which agency you have approached and which emirate you are applying from.

For residents applying for a visit visa for a family member or a friend, they may also need to make a deposit.  You could also get a discount on the visa from agencies if you are making a group booking. Find out more by speaking to people and agencies before you make the final decision. The cost for visit visa and tourist visa are different.

 

These are the costs for the visit visa, if you apply through Amer centres:

  • 30-day single entry visa – Dh393
  • 30-day multiple entry visa -Dh653
  • 90-day single entry visa – Dh793
  • 90-day multiple entry visa – Dh1,653

 

These are the costs for a tourist visa, if you apply through Amer centres:

  • 30-day single entry visa – Dh253
  • 30-day multiple entry visa -Dh553
  • 90-day single entry visa – Dh603
  • 90-day multiple entry visa – Dh1,553

 

However, applying through Amer centres requires a security deposit which is refunded when the sponsored exit the country.

 

Do I need to carry the visa copy with me?

With the automation drive in the UAE, visas are now issued online and at the immigration, you should be able to go through based on the e-visa associated with your passport. However, it is always advisable to carry a copy of all necessary documents while travelling.

 

Can I extend my visa?

All types of visit and tourist visas can be extended for 30 days twice, upon renewal without the need to leave the country:

  • To renew your visa for 30 days, you would need to pay approximately Dh1,450
  • To extend your visa for 90 days, you would need to pay approximately Dh2,000

 

This cost, too, can vary based on your agent and the emirate you are applying from. If you overstay your visa, you will have to pay a fine of Dh100 for each day of the overstay, calculated from 10 days after the visa expiry.  However, the new rule for extension does not apply on the following categories:

  • visitors and tourists who are residents in GCC countries
  • residents accompanying GCC nationals
  • those on special entry permits
  • those on 96-hour permit for special missions.
  • Visa on arrival

 

Nationals from 59 countries can get visa on arrival in the UAE. The list of the countries can be found here.  However, the duration of the visa as well as provision of extension can vary based on which country you are from.

  • a visit visa issued by the USA or
  • a green card issued by the USA or
  • a residence visa issued by the UK or
  • a residence visa issued by the EU

They can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 14 days provided that the visas or the green card is valid for at least six months from the date of arrival into the UAE.

 

Should I get travel insurance?

It is always recommended that you get travel insurance when visiting a country. While the amount might seem like a lot, it protects tourists and visitors from extreme expenses in case of medical emergencies.

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

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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.

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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

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