Friday 28 May 2010

Australian migration numbers down

Australia’s net overseas migration (NOM) level is predicted to drop by 20 per cent by the end of the current financial year (ending on 30th June, 2010). According to the Minister for Immigration, this is in response to Government reforms to temporary and permanent migration, and also economic conditions.

Launching the Department of Immigration and Citizenship’s (DIAC) publication, "Population flows – Immigration aspects 2008-09," Senator Evans said the level of NOM – which includes both permanent migrants and long-term temporary migrants – peaked in 2008-09 and is on the way down.

For more information on migration to Australia, see

www.commonwealthimmigration.com

www.teaching-australia.com

Wednesday 26 May 2010

New UK government - new immigration rules ?

The new UK government (Conservative / Liberal coalition) is now in office with Damian Green as Immigration Minister.

The Conservatives seem to have had most influence in the coalition agreement on the subject of immigration, with a numerical cap on numbers, still government policy.

The following is an extract from the agreed Programme for Government on the subject of immigration;

The Government believes that immigration has enriched our culture and strengthened our economy, but that it must be controlled so that people have confidence in the system. We also recognise that to ensure cohesion and protect our public services, we need to introduce a cap on immigration and reduce the number of non EU immigrants.

We will introduce an annual limit on the number of non-EU economic migrants admitted into the UK to live and work. We will consider jointly the mechanism for implementing the limit.

We will end the detention of children for immigration purposes.

We will create a dedicated Border Police Force, as part of a refocused Serious Organised Crime Agency, to enhance national security, improve immigration controls and crack down on the trafficking of people, weapons and drugs. We will work with police forces to strengthen arrangements to deal with serious crime and other cross-boundary policing challenges, and extend collaboration between forces to deliver better value for money.

We support E-borders and will reintroduce exit checks.

We will apply transitional controls as a matter of course in the future for all new EU Member States.

We will introduce new measures to minimise abuse of the immigration system, for example via student routes, and will tackle human trafficking as a priority.

Monday 24 May 2010

Australia - new occupations list

At long last the new Australian SOL (Skilled Occupation List) has been published.

This is due to come into effect on July 1st 2010.

Please see the new list at;


http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/new-list-of-occupations.pdf

Monday 10 May 2010

Australia - temporary suspension of skilled migration

The Australian government have just announced a temporary suspension of their immigration programme for skilled migrants.

This means that no new applications are being accepted until the new points
system and the new occupations list have been released. The target date for the
new system is July 1st and we hope before then to have full details on how the new
system will work.

We are unsure exactly what occupations will be on the new list other than we feel that most "in demand" trade and professional occupations will still be needed.

Once we have further information on anything we'll provide full details.

Thursday 6 May 2010

Truckdrivers needed in Canada

We are now assisting Truckdrivers to apply for Canadian work visas and permanent residence.

CLARKE ROAD TRANSPORT is a carrier based in eastern Canada and requires qualified HGV drivers to fill permanent positions. They will sponsor successful candidates for immigration. Successful candidates must have 5 years of driving experience and a clean driving record.

for more information email us at;

info@commonwealthimmigration.com

Monday 3 May 2010

Australia - changes for Accountants

From July 1st 2010, there are some changes to the Australian assessment process for Accountants.

In order to be assessed in the occupation of “Accountant” for migration, applicants need to be meet the requirements of a professional association such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA).

For the ICAA assessment, there are still 12 core knowledge areas with applicants needing to satisfy 9 of this. However 4 of these are compulsory from July 1st. These are;

1) Accounting Systems and Processes

2) Corp Accounting & Reporting

3) Accounting Theory, Professional & regulatory processes

4) Cost & Management Accounting

for more information, see

http://www.charteredaccountants.com.au/