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The jobs Australia is so keen for migrants to fill that they’re offering permanent residency

20 November, 2020 By Howard Johnson

The jobs Australia is so keen for migrants to fill that they're offering permanent residency

Key Points:

  • 79,600 spaces are available for the Skilled Migration scheme in 2020-2021
  • 17 occupations have been prioritised in the health, construction and IT sectors 
  • This includes nurses, doctors, midwives, software engineers and programmers 

Skilled workers are in such short supply in Australia the federal government is offering qualified migrants permanent residency. 

A total of 17 occupations have been identified on the federal government’s priority migration skilled occupation list to help Australia recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Immigration authorities will prioritise workers in the healthcare, construction and information technology industries.  The list includes nurses, doctors, midwives, psychiatrists, software engineers, computer programmers and mechanical engineers. 

Acting Minister for Immigration, Citizenship, Migrant Services and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge said the changes would strike the right balance for Australia’s economic recovery.  “Our priority is getting Australians back into work but we also need key health workers to help fight the virus and skilled migrants who are going to be job multipliers, to help the economy recover” Mr Tudge said. 

The occupations were selected out of more than 200 on the Department of Home Affairs Skills List granting residency under the Skilled Migration Scheme.  The skilled migration program is offering 79,600 places for 2020-2021.  The scheme falls under the 189 Skilled Independent Visa and allows workers to apply for permanent residency after three years.  The skilled stream is considered the most desirable way to gain immigration to Australia.  

Alternative pathways to migration involve gaining sponsorship from an employer or government authorities.  The skilled work regional visa, known as the subclass 491 visa, offers a short term stay for migrants willing to work in regional Australia.  They must remain in the area for up to five years, but may apply for permanent residency after three years if they have met the income requirements.  Migrants can also gain permanent residency through the 186, 482 and 494 visas which require sponsorship through an employer. 

The federal government also offers highly talented specialists a chance to gain permanent residency through the Global Talent Independent Program.  The program targets specialists across seven industries: ag-tech, med-tech, space, fin-tech, energy and mining technology, cyber security, and data science.  The scheme is the fastest way to gain permanent residency in Australia.  Migrants applying through this program must show they area capable of earning a salary above the income threshold of $153,600 each year.  They must also have their application supported by an Australian specialist working in their field. 

The 17 Priority Occupations For 2020 – 2021 are:

The following 17 occupations were identified as priorities to help bolster the nation’s economy in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic:

  • Chief Executive or Managing Director 
  • Construction Project Manager  
  • Mechanical Engineer 
  • General Practitioner 
  • Resident Medical Officer
  • Psychiatrist 
  • Medical Practitioner nec 
  • Midwife 
  • Registered Nurse (Aged Care) 
  • Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) 
  • Registered Nurse (Medical) 
  • Registered Nurse (Mental Health) 
  • Registered Nurse (Perioperative) 
  • Registered Nurses nec 
  • Developer Programmer 
  • Software Engineer 
  • Maintenance Planner 

We recommend you position yourself early for the opportunities that will avail themselves as we come out of these unprecedented times so Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

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Australian Visa Changes And The Implications For Skilled Migrants And Students

5 July, 2020 By Howard Johnson

Australian Visa Changes And The Implications For Skilled Migrants And Students

So far this year we have witnessed significant immigration policy changes enforced by the COVID-19 pandemic.  Impacted cohorts include skilled migrants, international students, partners and aged parents seeking to visit or to permanently migrate.

As we move forward in this state of uncertainty and into the new financial year, further major changes to be introduced that are likely to impact both existing and prospective visa holders include:

  • Critical sector occupations will get priority under state nomination programs.
  • Onshore visa applicants, including international students are likely to have an “edge” over offshore applicants.
  • Offshore visa applicants are to remain “worst-affected” by processing delays bought about as a result of workplace restrictions due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.

So here is the situation:

  • All jurisdictions usually adjust their occupation lists to accommodate the next year’s allocations of places for visas at the start of the financial year.
  • This year changes would be more significant to accommodate Australia’s response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.

Here is a State by State snapshot:

Victoria:  

  • The state government will start accepting new applications for the Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) and the Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) in the financial year 2020-2021, subject to an announcement.
  • Like the rest of Australia, Victoria is also facing multiple challenges owing to the COVID-19 induced health and financial crisis.
  • Priority will be given to occupations in sectors critical to the Coronavirus response, such as medicine, infrastructure, tradies, etc, over other occupations.
  • “It seems apparent that applicants possessing critical skills will be given priority in the new financial year. Out of which those onshore are likely to receive priority processing.

New South Wales:

  • In a significant development for visa hopefuls, NSW opened its Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – applications for which closed on June 26, 2020.
  • The state relaxed the 12-month living and removed the working requirement paving another pathway for skilled migrants planning to work and live in the state.

South Australia:

  • The state has said it will reopen its nomination application system for 190/491 in early August, subject to an announcement.

Western Australia:

  • The WA government made changes to their occupation list on 16 June 2020, removing Registered Nurse (Mental Health) (254422) and adding Nuclear Medicine Technologist (251213) and Physicist (234914) – with the specialisation of Medical Physicist.

Queensland:

  • Business and Skilled Migration Queensland (BSMQ) has also closed its state nomination program. The state is now awaiting advice from the Department of Home Affairs with regards to its nomination allocation for the financial year 2020-21.

Northern Territory:

  • The NT program remains closed to offshore applicants at this stage. New eligibility requirements for all nominations will apply as of 1 July 2020.
  • International students living in the territory will have a clear edge over other applicants in the new financial year.
  • Student visa holders who live in the designated areas and those who keep upscaling their skill sets which are in high demand in the territory have higher chances to be considered for the permanent residency visa nomination.

Australian Capital Territory:

  • Only 81 invitations were issued for subclass 190 in the latest round on June 3, as compared 485 in the previous round. Whereas, no invitations were issued for subclass 491 owing to “sufficient applications in the queue,” as per information available on the state website.
  • The next invitation round is due on or before 15 July, subject to an announcement.

Tasmania:

  • Tasmania has allowed some flexibility for some applicants affected by COVID-19 who are trying to meet the requirements for state nomination.
  • As of 20 March 2020, 491 applications have been temporarily restricted until further notice to occupations listed in the ‘high demand’ section of the Tasmanian Skilled Occupation List (TSOL).

In-demand occupations:

  • Occupations critical to the country’s response to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic and economic recovery will remain in high demand.
  • Health professionals are now getting priority which was evident from an increase in visa invitations for 189, 190, 491categories.
  • Accounting and IT graduates in Australia could also benefit due to lesser competition owing to a significant anticipated decline in offshore applications in FY 20-21. Also, state nominations under 491 could be a blessing for graduates who are unable to secure an invite under the highly competitive subclass 189 or 190 streams. 

Onshore vs offshore:

  • This year is expected to yield better outcomes for onshore international students and skilled migrants, particularly those who are living in the regional areas across the country.
  • 2019 saw an increased push towards regional areas and this financial year is going to be no exception. But FY 20-21 is expected to be far more beneficial for visa hopefuls currently in Australia as opposed to those who remain stranded outside the country due to border closures.
  • The federal government’s focus is towards protecting the interests of Australians and temporary migrants who remain in the country.
  • “It is a great time for temporary visa holders who are currently in Australia and have their skillset ready to lodge their visa applications in designated regional areas where their occupations are in high demand.

Impact on international students:

  • Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said the federal government is working with the states and territories on plans to allow some international students to return on a pilot basis.
  • In a powerful ultimatum to all jurisdictions, the prime minister reiterated that the states and territories eager to allow international students back into the country will first have to fulfil the prerequisites laid down by the national cabinet.

Processing times:

  • International lockdowns to contain the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic have triggered visa processing issues across the globe, leading to ‘significant’ processing delays due unavailability of key assessment services and the consequent inability of applicants to meet visa criteria.
  • Visas continue to be processed during the coronavirus pandemic, though some applications may take longer as international shutdowns have made it difficult to source supplementary information like health and criminal history checks.
  • Offshore applicants – be it for partners, students, parents, skilled migrants, or visitors – they will continue to feel the pinch until all source countries find a way to contain the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.

Net overseas migration trends:

  • With international border closures expected to be in place until next year, the federal government expects net overseas migration to fall to just 35,000 in 2020-21 – but it needs to be between 160,000 and 220,000 to maintain GDP per capita growth.
  • This means the total number of migrants who will make Australia home this financial year, both temporary and permanent, will be far lower than it has been in a long time, as was reflected in the visa grants which fell dramatically in the past few months.
  • Migration agents claim a post-pandemic Australia will find it difficult to recover in the absence of a large number of migrants.
  • Migrants contribute to Australia’s economic growth, population, productivity and also make a significant contribution to the country’s social and cultural fabric.

Visa fees and charges:

  • Australian visa charges increase each year on 1 July in line with the consumer price index (CPI). This increase is normally around 3 to 4 per cent.
  • There is no clarity on whether visa cost will increase this year, given the unprecedented circumstances.

Certainty embedded into the Uncertainties:

Although we are in uncertain times and this is likely to continue into the future, there are certainties embedded into what is occurring.  The longer the uncertainty continues:

  • The higher the demand for a skilled workforce in Australia.
  • The more likely current barriers will be removed to attract skilled migrants.
  • Australia will have to fill the migration void suffered due to the COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.
  • Employers will be vying for the best candidates.
  • Greater and better opportunities will become available for skilled migrants.

So where to from here:

Right now is a great time to assess your own situation and we suggest you consider a new life adventure in Australia.  If you consider that is for you, or someone you know, then now is a great time for forward looking individuals to position themselves for first mover advantage for when the certainty kicks in and the opportunities abound.  

In the first instance Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

Australian General Skilled Migration Invitations Closed Indefinitely

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Boundless Opportunities

1 April, 2020 By Howard Johnson

Boundless Opportunities

With the current COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the world, many of us are adjusting to what is, as opposed to our perception of what could have been if nothing had occurred.

From our own experiences with our amazing candidates, we understand the current tensions and anxieties people are feeling as a result of looking forward to potentially starting a new life adventure in a new country, to now being either excluded from society in lockdown or performing at the front line as an essential worker to help manage and overcome the pandemic, and the uncertainty these situations bring.

I have been searching for a message to share to help refocus our attention and intention and to make the most of the current circumstances, as we are certain on the other side of this there are going to be boundless opportunities.  That message was delivered to me via an email I believe encapsulates the very message I wanted to share, which I believe will be valuable to you and your loved ones.

The email I received was from world renowned Human Behavioral Specialist, Educator and Author Dr.  John Demartini, whom I consider to be the smartest guy on the planet.  For some time now I have subscribed to his teachings and technology and can only highly recommend him to you.  You can find him at www.DrDemartini.com  as well as a new facebook group titled “COVID-19 – Stay Inspired with Dr. Demartini”, a page dedicated to keeping you objective and inspired during this time. The email I received is reproduced below. 

The world is certainly undergoing transformation. With change often comes anxieties, the fear of loss of that which we seek and the fear of gain of that which we desire to avoid. The more centred, objective and neutral we are, the more resilient, adaptable and malleable we become to this temporary transformation. That is why sticking to high priority actions is wisdom.

One of the many questions I am currently receiving is what can I do today to reduce the potentially avoidable challenges associated with the Coronavirus?

Anything that enhances or optimizes your immune system would be warranted and wise.

  • Eating wisely,
  • Remain hygienic
  • Drinking fresh water,
  • Getting adequate rest,
  • Getting adequate sun exposure,
  • Balanced breathing deeply,
  • Filling your days with high priority actions,
  • Remaining objective more than irrational and
  • Identifying the many hidden upsides to any of the so-called downsides.

It is the challenges in life that often initiate great innovations, creative solutions and ingenious actions.

During this period of collective social challenge, it is possibly a time for even more determined action, a time for renewal, or a time for a new direction.

There is no crisis without a blessing, no challenge without an opportunity, no set back without a step forward and no experience that can’t initiate greater meaning.

It is not what happens to us that matters as much as how we respond to it.

We have control over our perceptions, decisions and actions – but not all of the many events or so-called circumstances around us. It is wise to continue to ask yourself what the highest priority action is that you can take in each moment.

It is wise to see how everything around us is ultimately on the way more than in the way.

Do not let so-called outer circumstances dictate your final outcomes.

Let the voice and the vision on the inside become greater than all opinions on the outside and you will become a master of your destiny more than a victim of your history.

Masters have foresight and create contingency plans while the masses often have hindsight and remain clueless with reaction.

Love and wisdom,
John


Dr. John Demartini
Human Behavioral Specialist, Educator and Author
www.DrDemartini.com

So in this time we recommend staying centered, objective and neutral, sticking to high priority actions and refocusing on what is and has been important to you.  Take this time to proactively go after what you have desired, secure in the knowledge it is a temporary set back and on the other side there are going to be boundless opportunities for you and your loved ones to pursue.

Now is a time to get ahead of the curve and take action to position yourself and gain first mover advantage for the boundless opportunities that will present themselves. We are here to assist where we can, and look forward to the opportunity to help you on your new life adventure.  Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

Please feel free to share this with anyone you believe could benefit from it at this time.  Good luck and stay safe.

Coronavirus: Panic or Poise

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Australia and Melbourne: Top tier locations for talented global workers

3 March, 2020 By Howard Johnson

Australia and Melbourne: Top tier locations for talented global workers

An annual index, ranking countries and cities on their ability to grow talent, has placed both Melbourne and Australia in the top tier.

When it comes to attracting global talent, Australia makes the top 10 and Melbourne is Australia’s second most competitive city, according to the latest 2020 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GCTI).

The index ranks locations on their ability to grow, attract and retain international talent. This year Australia ranks 10th, rising from 12th in 2019. Switzerland holds first place. Melbourne is the fifth most competitive city for global talent in the Asia-Pacific region.

The 2020 GCTI focuses on global talent in the age of artificial intelligence. Cities that dominate the top rankings demonstrate a future readiness to undertake activities in fields such as AI and advanced technologies. The report notes that AI talent is scarce, and cities are striving to become AI hubs and attract relevant talent.

The index also more broadly identifies talent competitiveness in other areas including innovation and leadership, such as availability of academic researchers, scientists and engineers.

The Victorian Government provides visa nomination to select migrants with skills and qualifications in areas of demand, including ICT occupations as well as health, engineering and construction and other key sectors.

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

Melbourne, Australia

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Australian healthcare’s strong wage growth driving jobs in the industry

21 February, 2020 By Howard Johnson

Australian wages have been stagnant for months now, but one surprising industry is bucking the trend

Australian wages are growing barely above the cost of inflation but while every other industry suffers one has risen ahead – healthcare.  Wages in the healthcare industry rose from an average of 3.0 per cent to 3.2 per cent and despite how minimal this increase may look, it is in fact the strongest growth in the country.  Meanwhile, the rest of Australia has a below average growth and even industries above the average haven’t grown over the decade.

Wage growth has softened to 2.2 per cent and remains below its average over the past decade in every industry except healthcare.  The growth in wages in the healthcare sector could be the driving force behind the demand for certain healthcare professionals.  Last year job adverts for pharmacists rose by 179.2 per cent on the year prior, followed closely by pharmacists assistants which had 170 per cent growth.

Other industry roles such as clinical nurse educator and mental health technician exceeded growth of 50 per cent while midwife and speech pathologists just slipped into the top 15 growth jobs with over 43 per cent growth.  

We have fantastic opportunities in the healthcare sector within Australia so Contact us for a confidential discussion and refer family, friends and colleagues and be rewarded.

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

6 February, 2020 By Howard Johnson

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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Boris is likely to end £30,000 immigration threshold post-Brexit

28 January, 2020 By Howard Johnson

Post-Brexit immigration regime likely to mean an end to the controversial £30,000 salary floor

Boris Johnson’s new post-Brexit immigration regime is likely to mean an end to the controversial £30,000 salary floor for skilled workers, government sources have confirmed.  The independent migration advisory committee (MAC) is expected to report shortly on whether the threshold should be retained.  Downing Street will then spell out more details of an “Australian-style points-based system” – of which salary is expected to form just one element.  Government sources said it would be more “nuanced” than an across-the-board salary floor.

The £30,000 limit is currently applied to those seeking tier 2 visas – the main entry-route to the UK’s labour market for skilled workers from non-EU countries. A lower limit of £20,800 is applied to younger workers.  “The £30,000 minimum salary threshold for tier 2 visas was unnecessarily and arbitrarily high. It would have strangled the pipeline of talented younger people at the start of their careers, especially in key economic sectors such as the NHS and the creative industries.  Family visas only require a minimum salary threshold of £18,600 to be able to bring some family members to the UK.

The Conservative manifesto omitted the promise to cap net migration below 100,000 a year – a pledge that had shaped the party’s policy since it was adopted by David Cameron in 2010.  Responding to news that the £30,000 limit was likely to be dropped, the shadow home secretary, Diane Abbott, said it showed that the UK economy needed a broad range of workers.  “We always said their plans were unworkable, as many employers in the private and public sector need what the government insists on calling ‘low-skilled workers’. But all workers need decent pay, reasonable conditions, a right to a family life and trade union rights, wherever they are from. We will continue to fight for them,” she said.

The MAC was asked by the government last June to examine the question of salary thresholds and how a points-based system might work. In 2018, it recommended the retention of salary thresholds.  The threshold is already waived in some sectors, including in the NHS.

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UK: Boris Johnson promises stricter immigration changes

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Australia’s Suite Of Regional Work Visas

23 January, 2020 By Howard Johnson

Plenty Of Opportunities With Australia’s Suite Of Regional Work Visas

There is an abundance of opportunities with Australia’s suite of Regional Work Visas and “Regional” means anywhere in Australia other than the capital cities Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.  What is left is some of the most beautiful and best places in the world to live, work and raise a family.  Here is a breakdown of the visas available:

Skilled regional provisional visas

  • Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491) – for people nominated by a State or Territory government or sponsored by an eligible family member to live and work in regional Australia.
  • Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 494)– for people sponsored by an employer in regional Australia.

 

Temporary skilled visas

  • Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482)– Sponsorship needed
  • Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489)

 

Permanent skilled visas

  • Regional Sponsor Migration Scheme (subclass 187)– Sponsorship needed
  • Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)

 

Working Holiday Maker visas

  • Work and holiday visa (subclass 462)
  • Working holiday visa (subclass 417)

 

Pacific and seasonal work visas

  • Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) –Pacific Labour scheme – endorsement needed
  • Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403) – Seasonal Worker Program– endorsement needed

We have some fantastic opportunities in regional areas so check out the jobs page on our website and 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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