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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.

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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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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.

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Here's how we take back border control after Brexit

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Australia’s Fastest Growing Jobs

Top 3 Industries On The Rise

Community Services & Development led as the fastest-growing industry according to SEEK (www.seek.com.au) with 8.7% year-on-year growth in 2019. National Australia Bank (NAB) Economist Kaixin Owyong says this is due to momentum in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), which is creating fresh demand for talent.

 

The Healthcare & Medical industry came in second place with year-on-year growth of 7.8%. “The increase is largely due to growing demands of the aging population,” Owyong says.

 

The Mining, Resources & Energy industry came in third place, largely due to the upturn in mining in 2019. Job seekers in this sector saw a 4.5% increase in opportunities on SEEK compared to 2018.

 

Specialisations on the rise:

  • Risk Consulting in the Insurance & Superannuation industry was the fastest-growing specialisation on SEEK in 2019 – it grew by 54.1% year-on-year, which is likely due  to the aftermath of the Hayne Royal Commission, which put a spotlight on risk in the financial services sector.
  • The speech therapy specialisation came in second with a 53.8% year-on-year lift.
  • Healthcare was also home to the third fastest-growing specialisation – Residents & Registrars. Job ads for this role rose by 37.2% year-on-year. “Population growth is putting pressure on hospitals, and this is leading to greater demand for these roles,” Owyong says.

 

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Australian Industries where jobs are booming

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BLOG SERIES – WORKING IN THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (UAE) – PART 9

How does the process of terminating employment contracts work in the UAE?

There are two types of contracts in the UAE: limited and unlimited. And each of them has a set number of steps for their termination, again depending on if it is resignation, arbitrary dismissal or the end of a contract.

Limited contract:

A limited contract cannot exceed two years’ term and it must mention the notice period ranging from a minimum of one month to a maximum of three months.  Either party can singly terminate the original contract or a renewed contract provided they comply with the legal consequences of early termination which include:

  • Notifying in writing at least one month in advance but no longer than three months.
  • Honouring the contract obligation for the duration of the notice.
  • Compensating the other party to the level that was agreed to by both the parties, provided this does not exceed the equivalent of three months’ gross wages.

A limited contract can be terminated on the following basis:

  • If the term of the contract expires and is not renewed.
  • If both, the employer and employee mutually agree to end it.
  • If a worker commits any of the violations as mentioned under Article 120 of the Labour Law.
  • Unlimited contract.

In case of unlimited contracts, an employment relationship is terminated in one of the following instances:

  • Both, the employer and employee mutually agree to terminate the contract.
  • When either party decides, at any time, to terminate the contract provided that the terminating party abides by the legal notice requirements and continues to honour his obligations for the duration of the notice period, which cannot be less than one month and no longer than three months.
  • When either party acts unilaterally to terminate the contract, without complying with the legal notice and without reasons of default by the other party – in this case, the terminating party bears the legal consequences of early termination.

Termination without notice:

An employment contract, whether limited or unlimited can be terminated without notice period by either party in accordance of the UAE Labour Law.  An employer can terminate an employment contract without notice and deprive the employee of his end of service gratuity, if the latter:

  • Adopts a false identity or nationality or if he or she submits forged documents or certificates.
  • Is appointed under a probationary period and dismissal occurred during or at the end of said period.
  • Commits an error causing substantial material loss to the employer provided that the latter advises the labour department of the incident within 48 hours from having knowledge of the same.
  • Violates instructions concerning safety of the place of business provided that such instructions are displayed in writing at conspicuous places or verbally informed to an illiterate employee.
  • Fails to perform his or her basic duties under the employment contract and persists in violating them despite formal investigation with him or her in this respect and warning him or her of dismissal if the same is repeated.
  • Divulges any secrets of the establishment where he or she is employed.
  • Is awarded final judgement by the competent court in respect of an offence prejudicing honour, honesty or public morals.
  • During working hours, is found drunk or under the influence of prohibited drugs.
  • In the course of his work, commits an assault on the employer, the manager or any of his colleagues.
  • Absents himself without lawful excuse for more than 20 intermittent days or for more than seven successive days during one year.

An employee can terminate an employment contract without notice period if:

  • The employer has failed to meet contractual or legal obligations towards the worker (for example, if he fails to pay wages for a period exceeding 60 days)
  • The employee has filed a court complaint against an employer who has failed to secure employment of the worker (for example, in case of a business shutdown or if the business has been inactive for a period exceeding two months)
  • The final ruling for a labour complaint referred to the Labour court by Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation is in favour of the worker.
  • Arbitrary dismissal
  • Arbitrary or unfair dismissal takes place when an employer terminates an employee or forces him to resign without any justifiable reasons.

According to Article 122 of the UAE Labour Law, arbitrary termination of an employee happens when an employee is fired for reasons not related to work performance, or when the employee files a valid complaint against an employer, which made the latter terminate him maliciously.

Article 122 – The termination of the employment of the worker by the employer shall be deemed arbitrary should the cause of termination not be related to the work, in particular should the termination of the employment of the worker be made by reason of the filing by the latter of a serious complaint before the pertinent authorities or a valid claim against the employer.

Article 120 of the UAE Labour lays out the reasons for which termination without notice is lawful.  They are that the employer may dismiss the worker without prior notice in any of the following cases:

  • Should the worker assume false identity or nationality, or submits false certificates or documents.
  • Should the worker be appointed under probation, and the dismissal occur during or at the end of the probation period.
  • Should the worker commit an error resulting in colossal material losses to the employer, provided that the Labour Department is notified of the incident within 48 hours of the knowledge of the occurrence thereof.
  • Should the worker violate the instructions related to the safety at work or in the work place, provided that such instructions be written and posted in a prominent location, and that he is notified thereof should he be illiterate.
  • Should the worker fail to perform his main duties in accordance with the employment contract, and fail to remedy such failure despite a written investigation on the matter and a warning that he will be dismissed in case of recidivism.
  • Should he divulge any of the secret of the establishment where he works.
  • Should he be convicted in a final manner by the competent court in a crime of honour, honesty or public ethics.
  • Should he be found in a state of drunkenness or under the influence of a narcotic during work hours.
  • Should he assault during the work the employer, responsible manager or co-worker.
  • Should he be absent without valid cause for more than twenty non-consecutive days in one year, or for more than seven consecutive days.

If an employee believes that he has been dismissed illegally, he can complain to Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). The ministry will try to solve the issue amicably. If an amicable settlement is not reached, the case will be referred to the respective court.  As per Article 123 of the UAE Labour Law, if arbitrary dismissal is proven, the court will order the employer to pay a compensation to the employee.

  • Should the worker be arbitrarily dismissed, the competent court may order the employer to pay a compensation to the worker. The court shall assess such compensation, taking into account the type of work and the extent of damage incurred to the worker as well as the duration of employment and after the investigation of the work conditions. In all cases , the amount of compensation shall not exceed the wage of the worker for a period of three months calculated on the basis of the last due wage.
  • The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not breach the right of the worker to the gratuity entitled thereto and the compensation in lieu of notice provided for herein.
  • The court will assess the value of compensation taking into account the type of work, the extent of damage incurred to the employee and the duration of the employment. In all cases, the amount of compensation must not exceed the wage of the employee for a period of three months, calculated on the basis of the last wage the worker is entitled to.
  • In addition to compensation, the employee can claim his gratuity, notice period dues or any other unpaid dues he is entitled to from his employer.)

Grace period:

After termination of employment contract and cancellation of the work visa, the terminated employee is granted a 30-day grace period from the date of cancellation, where he can either obtain a new residence permit or leave the country. Illegal residents are liable to be fined and/or deported.

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Know your employment rights in the UAE

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