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If you are a foreign national stranded in South Africa by lockdown regulations you should read this. After South Africa moved into the first phase of lockdown level 3 expats and tourists still stuck in the Republic might find it somewhat easier to travel home. The Department of Home Affairs has published a new directive focusing on travel restrictions in level 3 of lo…
Read More ›A press release issued by Australia’s immigration minister gives some idea of temporary changes Australia is making to their short term visas affected by the regulations associated with Covid-19 pandemic. “The Government is making a number of changes to temporary visa holder arrangements during the coronavirus crisis in order to protect the health and livelihoods of Aus…
Read More ›Growing their economy has always been a priority for the Australian Government – and it has certainly paid off. This very young nation is one of the world’s most respected countries and it was built on the contributions made by immigrants. Australia still grants work visas to skilled migrants every day, but it can be a slow and tedious process which is not quite keepin…
Read More ›How quickly can you pack? If you qualify for Australia’s 491 Skilled Visa through State or Territory nomination, you could get your hands on an Australian visa as quickly as five weeks from now, once you have received your approval by being nominated by an Australian State or Territory! You will then receive your final visa invitation to apply for the 491 Skilled Visa. …
Read More ›Australia has recently launched a brand new 5-year visa which is custom designed to attract special skills and talent needed to grow and develop the Australian regional areas. This visa allocates almost 42,000 new visa places a year, exclusively to applicants who are happy to live work and study in the Australian regional areas for a short while. More than 500 occupati…
Read More ›A new study on the social benefit versus the cost of migrants has revealed that migrants are mostly better qualified and educated than many Australians. Typically, migrants add diversity to the Australian society and seem to successfully integrate with local communities will bringing with them much needed skills and experience from which the Australian society benefits. …
Read More ›Australian companies are still desperately seeking tradesmen as the demand for skilled talent continues to grow and this will continue to be the case as the mop-up of the devastating bushfires starts. According to new information 34 per cent more visas were issued to tradesmen in 2019 than was the case in 2018 with plumbers, carpenters, mechanics, builders, electricians…
Read More ›Being listed as a skill for which there is a big demand but a shortage of talent in the labour market, Australia is offering visas to qualifying Social Workers from all over the world. Besides working for the Australian department of health and social welfare social workers are also employed by schools, hospitals, universities and even some large employers are all emplo…
Read More ›A growing economy means a bigger population resulting in a greater demand for houses, schools, hospitals, malls, office buildings and factories. This means that tradespeople are still the most in demand professionals in Australia and it shows in their salaries too. With contractors and employers in a bid to secure the best Tradies coupled with an extremely high demand f…
Read More ›Australia has been ranked 12th in the world on social progress for the second year in a row with factors like ‘basic human needs’ and ‘opportunity’ doing exceptionally well. The Social Progress Imperative thinks of social progress as ‘the capacity of a society to meet the basic human needs of its citizens, as well as enhancing and sustaining the quality of their lives,…
Read More ›Fresh from Down Under, please see the latest feedback from the states with regards to Nominations. South Australia: With the launch on 16 November 2019 of the new Skilled Regional Visas, Immigration South Australia (SA) will temporarily close the state nomination Subclass 190 application system from 11am on 15 November 2019 and reopen early December (the date and time …
Read More ›As Australia plans to issue more visas for skilled migrants, now might be the best time ever to find out about your visa options for Australia. As Australia plans to issue more visas for skilled migrants now might be the best time ever to find out about your visa options for Australia. The Australian government said on Saturday it is increasing the number of visas for …
Read More ›Australian employers say they are turning to skilled migrants to fill high paying jobs which they are struggling to fill with local talent. A new survey revealed that only a third of sonographer positions are being filled despite employers offering salaries of AUS $120,000. Engineers are hard to come by too with jobs taking six weeks or longer to fill – not even salaries …
Read More ›"Skilled migration has always been a part of this country's prosperity, but we need to ensure we are getting the right skilled migrants filling the skills shortages," Employment and Skills Minister Michaelia Cash said last week. Australia will always need skilled migrants to fill positions not filled by Aussies and right now many of these jobs will take them outside of…
Read More ›It’s no secret that with a brilliant health care system and some of the best medical facilities in the world you are likely to live longer in Australia. Add a low risk, relaxed, safer environment and you’ll see it’s no surprise that Aussies, especially Aussie men, live longer than any other nationality! New research just in has revealed that men living in Australia has t…
Read More ›Safety concerns continue to be one of the largest driving forces behind immigration. People who feel their and their families’ lives are under threat from political unrest, crime or even war have for many generations opted to leave their home country in search of a safe, calm and secure life. Australia has a long history of being a safe haven. A brilliantly governed, …
Read More ›New data shows more than a quarter of Australia’s tradesmen are in such demand that they are getting paid fantastic wages for their services. A survey revealed that more tradesmen are declaring six-figure salaries than ever before. The reason, a simple supply and demand situation. Australia has more work for plumbers, electricians, builders and boilermakers than they ha…
Read More ›Considering either Australia or Canada to emigrate to could be one of the best decisions you will ever make. A new survey has found that Canada is the best host of migrants with Australia hot on their heels. Both countries offer a brilliant quality of life, access to some of the world’s best health and educational facilities and a peaceful life with boundless opportuniti…
Read More ›It’s no secret that Australia needs to supplement their workforce in order to stay competitive. New research once again highlights the country’s need for young skilled migrants or the world’s 4th best country risks slipping from their position. Figures show that migrants have a direct positive effect on the employment of Australians too. Employment grew by 810,000 peopl…
Read More ›Every year on the 1st of July the Australian government announces changes in their Visa Application Charges (VACs). This year is no different and visa applicants can expect to pay around 7.75 per cent more for most visa starting Monday, 1st July 2019. Making the decision to immigrate and applying for a visa can be a drawn out process. For this reason we suggest that if y…
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