The Australian government have launched the Skill Select website which will be operational from July 2012.
SkillSelect is an online system that enables skilled workers interested in migrating to Australia to record their details to be considered for a skilled visa through an Expression of Interest (EOI).
Intending migrants could be found and nominated for skilled visas by Australian employers or state and territory governments, or they could be invited by the Australian Government to lodge a visa application.
Although an Expression of Interest cannot yet be submitted, please feel free to contact us for information on migrating to Australia;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/australia.htm
Wednesday, 1 February 2012
Monday, 23 January 2012
Online submission option for Tier 2 visas
The UK Border Agency have introduced a new system that will enable applicants applying under Tier 2 and 5 and their dependants who are in the UK to apply online for permission to stay (further leave to remain) in the UK
This service will be launched on 14 February 2012.
If you want to apply online you should complete the online application form, make an online payment and if you want to use the premium service, make an online booking for an appointment at a public enquiry office.
In order for your application to be valid you will need to meet the following requirements:
If you are applying under the non-premium postal route, you must:
· submit any required supporting documents specified as mandatory within 15 working days; and
· book and attend an appointment at a public enquiry office to provide biometric information. You must attend this appointment by the date we request you to.
If applying under the premium route:
· you must attend an appointment at a public enquiry office to submit any required supporting documents specified as mandatory, and enrol your biometric information when requested, within 45 working days.
If any of the above requirements are not met, your application will be rejected.
SUMMARY - So, whilst the application form and fee can all be paid online, the application documents then need to be posted in. Maybe, one day an actual “online” application will be available, similar to Australia, where the whole application (including documents) can be made online.
For more information on Tier 2 visas, please see our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-uk.htm
This service will be launched on 14 February 2012.
If you want to apply online you should complete the online application form, make an online payment and if you want to use the premium service, make an online booking for an appointment at a public enquiry office.
In order for your application to be valid you will need to meet the following requirements:
If you are applying under the non-premium postal route, you must:
· submit any required supporting documents specified as mandatory within 15 working days; and
· book and attend an appointment at a public enquiry office to provide biometric information. You must attend this appointment by the date we request you to.
If applying under the premium route:
· you must attend an appointment at a public enquiry office to submit any required supporting documents specified as mandatory, and enrol your biometric information when requested, within 45 working days.
If any of the above requirements are not met, your application will be rejected.
SUMMARY - So, whilst the application form and fee can all be paid online, the application documents then need to be posted in. Maybe, one day an actual “online” application will be available, similar to Australia, where the whole application (including documents) can be made online.
For more information on Tier 2 visas, please see our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-uk.htm
Wednesday, 11 January 2012
Impact of migration in the UK
The government's official advisers on migration say there is a link between immigration from outside the European Union and job losses among UK workers.
The Migration Advisory Committee said there were 23 fewer UK jobs for every 100 migrants from outside the EU.
But a separate report from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) says immigration has had little impact.
The government has just re-iterated its standard line that "it was working to reduce net migration".
The Migration Advisory Committee (Mac) estimates that 160,000 British born workers have been displaced following non-EU immigration between 1995 and 2010.
For information on all types of UK visas, please visit our website
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-uk.htm
The Migration Advisory Committee said there were 23 fewer UK jobs for every 100 migrants from outside the EU.
But a separate report from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) says immigration has had little impact.
The government has just re-iterated its standard line that "it was working to reduce net migration".
The Migration Advisory Committee (Mac) estimates that 160,000 British born workers have been displaced following non-EU immigration between 1995 and 2010.
For information on all types of UK visas, please visit our website
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-uk.htm
Friday, 2 December 2011
the Canadian "Super visa "
Today the Canadian government announced details of a new "Super visa" for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
This allows applicants to stay for up to 2 years as visitors in Canada without needing to renew their visa.
Obviously the lengthy processing times for Parent category visas (and the resulting criticism) has encouraged the introduction of a visa like this to allow familiies to be reunited.
Are you interested in migrating to Canada ? If so, then please contact us through our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-canada.htm
This allows applicants to stay for up to 2 years as visitors in Canada without needing to renew their visa.
Obviously the lengthy processing times for Parent category visas (and the resulting criticism) has encouraged the introduction of a visa like this to allow familiies to be reunited.
Are you interested in migrating to Canada ? If so, then please contact us through our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-canada.htm
Thursday, 24 November 2011
Government confirms MAC report restrictions on A2 EEA nationals
As recommended in the recent MAC report, controls to restrict how Bulgarian and Romanian nationals access the UK labour market will be extended until the end of 2013, Immigration Minister Damian Green announced today.
This means Romanian and Bulgarian (A2) nationals seeking to work in the UK will continue to require permission from the UK Border Agency before they can work in the UK. Exceptions apply to self-employed workers and certain other categories.
Are you a Romanian or Bulgarian national who needs assistance with an EEA application for yourself or a Family Member ? If so, please contact us through our website
www.commonwealthimmigration.com/contact_us.html
This means Romanian and Bulgarian (A2) nationals seeking to work in the UK will continue to require permission from the UK Border Agency before they can work in the UK. Exceptions apply to self-employed workers and certain other categories.
Are you a Romanian or Bulgarian national who needs assistance with an EEA application for yourself or a Family Member ? If so, please contact us through our website
www.commonwealthimmigration.com/contact_us.html
Thursday, 17 November 2011
New minimum salary for sponsoring family ?
A government report has recommended a minimum salary for British residents sponsoring family to settle in the UK.
A minimum salary of between £18,600 and £25,700 before tax should be introduced for UK residents sponsoring a partner or dependent for settlement, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended today.
The MAC was asked to identify a salary that would prevent any sponsor, their spouse or their dependents from becoming a burden on the state.
The MAC was asked by the government to consider what the minimum income threshold should be for a British resident sponsoring a spouse, partner or dependent for settlement in the UK under the family route. This was part of the government's review of the family migration routes.
Presently the threshold is an annual income of £5,500 after tax, excluding housing costs. This is equivalent to £13,700 before tax and including housing costs.
The thresholds are based on the income levels at which a family is not entitled to state benefits or contributes at least as much to the public finances as it consumes in services.
A salary threshold of £18,600 would reduce settlement through the family route by 45 per cent, the MAC estimates. A minimum of £25,700 would reduce it by 63 per cent.
If the government makes any announcement to change the Immigration Rules following this report, we will explain this through our newsletter.
Keep up to date on UK immigration through our website;
www.commonwealthimmigration.com
A minimum salary of between £18,600 and £25,700 before tax should be introduced for UK residents sponsoring a partner or dependent for settlement, the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) recommended today.
The MAC was asked to identify a salary that would prevent any sponsor, their spouse or their dependents from becoming a burden on the state.
The MAC was asked by the government to consider what the minimum income threshold should be for a British resident sponsoring a spouse, partner or dependent for settlement in the UK under the family route. This was part of the government's review of the family migration routes.
Presently the threshold is an annual income of £5,500 after tax, excluding housing costs. This is equivalent to £13,700 before tax and including housing costs.
The thresholds are based on the income levels at which a family is not entitled to state benefits or contributes at least as much to the public finances as it consumes in services.
A salary threshold of £18,600 would reduce settlement through the family route by 45 per cent, the MAC estimates. A minimum of £25,700 would reduce it by 63 per cent.
If the government makes any announcement to change the Immigration Rules following this report, we will explain this through our newsletter.
Keep up to date on UK immigration through our website;
www.commonwealthimmigration.com
Friday, 4 November 2011
change to Immigration Rules on settlement
On 31 October 2011, a new change to the Immigration Rules for settlement was introduced.
Work permit holders and Tier 2 migrants will need to provide specified documents to confirm that they are being paid at or above the appropriate rate for their job. This is in addition to the employer's confirmation.
From 31 October, any settlement application by a Tier 2 migrant or a work permit holder must include:
a payslip and a personal bank or building society statement;
or a payslip and a building society pass book.
If they do not provide this evidence, their application may be refused.
If you wish to apply for UK settlement, then feel free to contact us through our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-uk.htm
Work permit holders and Tier 2 migrants will need to provide specified documents to confirm that they are being paid at or above the appropriate rate for their job. This is in addition to the employer's confirmation.
From 31 October, any settlement application by a Tier 2 migrant or a work permit holder must include:
a payslip and a personal bank or building society statement;
or a payslip and a building society pass book.
If they do not provide this evidence, their application may be refused.
If you wish to apply for UK settlement, then feel free to contact us through our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-uk.htm
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