Victoria is the latest Australian state government to release its new State Migration Plan.
Once again, a comprehensive list of occupations is included in their State Migration Plan, ranging from medical occupations to ICT to many trade occupations.
Some new occupations on the list for Victoria now include:
Surveyor
Ship’s Engineer (Marine Engineer)
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
A limited number of state sponsorship places are also now available for PhD graduates who completed their doctorate in Victoria and have an occupation on DIAC’s State and Territory Skilled Occupation List (Schedule 1 and 2)
This year, Victoria is seeking to attract up to 6000 skilled migrants and their dependants, in a range of priority industries. In 2010-11, Victoria attracted more than 4000 skilled migrants and their dependants, so the new increased aim should really benefit those who work in an occupation on the Victorian list.
For more information on moving to Victoria, then please complete the online assessment form on our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/assesment_form.html
Monday 26 September 2011
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Australian migration proposals for 2012
In a recent speech to our professional body, the Migration Institute of Australia, a senior immigration official outlined the framework of a new selection model, which they hope to implement by July 2012.
The idea that more radical changes are to be introduced will likely annoy migrants still getting used to the current system.
It seems that these new proposals require a lot more thought to ensure Australia can still remain attractive to skilled migrants and that forward planning for potential applicants can still be undertaken.
the following is an excerpt from the speech by Kruno Kukoc, First Assistant Secretary, Migration and Visa Policy Division;
"Another important reform initiative to streamline skilled migration to the benefit of Australia is the introduction of SkillSelect - from 1 July 2012.
SkillSelect is a new skilled migrant selection register which will capitalise on the point test system and will ensure the selection of the best and brightest skilled migrants from a pool of prospective migrants.
As most of you would be aware, SkillSelect is based on an electronic two-stage process whereby prospective migrants first submit an expression of interest and may subsequently be invited by the department to make a skilled migration visa application.
Employers will also have the option to access SkillSelect —allowing them to locate and contact prospective migrants that have shown an interest in employer sponsorship.
Currently, the department is formulating an implementation strategy which will lay out the mechanics of SkillSelect and will be submitted to the government by the end of this year."
do you wish to migrate to Australia as a skilled worker ? if so, then please visit our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/australia.htm
The idea that more radical changes are to be introduced will likely annoy migrants still getting used to the current system.
It seems that these new proposals require a lot more thought to ensure Australia can still remain attractive to skilled migrants and that forward planning for potential applicants can still be undertaken.
the following is an excerpt from the speech by Kruno Kukoc, First Assistant Secretary, Migration and Visa Policy Division;
"Another important reform initiative to streamline skilled migration to the benefit of Australia is the introduction of SkillSelect - from 1 July 2012.
SkillSelect is a new skilled migrant selection register which will capitalise on the point test system and will ensure the selection of the best and brightest skilled migrants from a pool of prospective migrants.
As most of you would be aware, SkillSelect is based on an electronic two-stage process whereby prospective migrants first submit an expression of interest and may subsequently be invited by the department to make a skilled migration visa application.
Employers will also have the option to access SkillSelect —allowing them to locate and contact prospective migrants that have shown an interest in employer sponsorship.
Currently, the department is formulating an implementation strategy which will lay out the mechanics of SkillSelect and will be submitted to the government by the end of this year."
do you wish to migrate to Australia as a skilled worker ? if so, then please visit our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/australia.htm
Thursday 15 September 2011
Migration Advisory Committee recommends changes to shortage occupation list
A huge 230 page report released by the Migration Advisory Committee has recommended key changes to the list of UK shortage occupations.
These are occupations for which employers can obtain a Tier 2 work visa more easily, without a requirement to advertise the post in the UK market.
A total of 29 job titles are recommended for removal from the list. They include: secondary school biology teachers; consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology; paediatric surgery; nuclear medicine and paediatric dentistry; veterinary surgeons; and tutti orchestral musicians.
The 33 recommended additions to the list include: consultants in emergency medicine; actuaries; specific roles within the visual effects and 2D/3D computer animation for film; television and the video games sectors; high integrity pipe welders; environmental scientists; and operations managers in the decommissioning areas of the nuclear industry and geochemists.
We now await the government changing the list in line with these recommendations.
If you want to move to the UK, then please contact us through our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-uk.htm
These are occupations for which employers can obtain a Tier 2 work visa more easily, without a requirement to advertise the post in the UK market.
A total of 29 job titles are recommended for removal from the list. They include: secondary school biology teachers; consultants in obstetrics and gynaecology; paediatric surgery; nuclear medicine and paediatric dentistry; veterinary surgeons; and tutti orchestral musicians.
The 33 recommended additions to the list include: consultants in emergency medicine; actuaries; specific roles within the visual effects and 2D/3D computer animation for film; television and the video games sectors; high integrity pipe welders; environmental scientists; and operations managers in the decommissioning areas of the nuclear industry and geochemists.
We now await the government changing the list in line with these recommendations.
If you want to move to the UK, then please contact us through our website;
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/immigration-consultants-uk.htm
Thursday 1 September 2011
Canada launches consultation, AGAIN !
In what seems to be an all too frequent event, the Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today launched online consultations on the appropriate level of immigration and the most suitable mix between economic, family class and protected persons.
According to the Minister;
"Immigration has been a sustaining feature of Canada’s history and continues to play an important role in building our country. Canada has one of the highest per capita rates of permanent immigration in the world—roughly 0.8% in recent years—and has welcomed 3.5 million immigrants in the last 15 years. "
“The online consultation provides an important opportunity to gather input from stakeholders and the public on key questions facing CIC,” said Minister Kenney. “This is also a chance to highlight some of the considerations and difficult choices involved in managing a global immigration system.”
In planning for the total number of people to admit as permanent residents, CIC not only balances immigration objectives but also considers several other factors, including broader government commitments, input from provinces and territories, and current and future economic conditions. The Department must also consider its ability to process applications in a timely manner, as well as the capacity of communities to welcome newcomers.
do you want to move to Canada ? if so, please visit our website
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/canada.htm
According to the Minister;
"Immigration has been a sustaining feature of Canada’s history and continues to play an important role in building our country. Canada has one of the highest per capita rates of permanent immigration in the world—roughly 0.8% in recent years—and has welcomed 3.5 million immigrants in the last 15 years. "
“The online consultation provides an important opportunity to gather input from stakeholders and the public on key questions facing CIC,” said Minister Kenney. “This is also a chance to highlight some of the considerations and difficult choices involved in managing a global immigration system.”
In planning for the total number of people to admit as permanent residents, CIC not only balances immigration objectives but also considers several other factors, including broader government commitments, input from provinces and territories, and current and future economic conditions. The Department must also consider its ability to process applications in a timely manner, as well as the capacity of communities to welcome newcomers.
do you want to move to Canada ? if so, please visit our website
http://www.commonwealthimmigration.com/canada.htm
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