Immigration Advice Work Permits

September 24, 2009

Moving Down Under

Filed under: Australia Work Visa,Immigration Requirements,Working Abroad — New Thirteen @ 11:24 am

Life in Australia is both exciting and relaxing at the same time. The country is unquestionably beautiful from the wilderness of the Outback to the bustling city life. There are plenty of activities and places to explore, from the stunning architecture of Melbourne to the breathtaking Gold Coast beaches.

Australia also has a rich economy, with its first world status boasting an amazing range of job opportunities that are open to immigrants. If you would like to apply for a permanent residence status in Australia, as a worker, you can qualify as long as you have the skills that are in demand by Australian government. However, there are certain measures you have to take note of.

It is true that the Australian immigration system is less stringent than that of many other countries. For example, if your spouse is a sponsored worker with a temporary or permanent entry visa, you will be given unrestricted work rights. If you are already in Australia and currently hold a temporary principal visa, you can apply for a permanent visa. There is no limit to the number of visas that can be granted to a skilled worker with a temporary entry pass.

However, for your Australian immigration process to be successful, the number one rule is for you to do it right the first time, as mistakes can delay or disqualify applications. Forms have to be accurate, supporting documents have to be legitimate and paperwork and other requirements have to be complete.

If you are applying as an individual skilled worker, be selective with the skilled occupation you are applying for. Qualified occupations may change from time to time, so it’s important that your skills match what the Australian government needs. Employment experience, in your chosen field is also necessary and your previous experience can lift your status.

Finally, avoid taking unnecessary risks. Go to qualified agencies or those that are properly affiliated with the Australian Embassy. Even if you have to wait for the processing of your application, make sure that you are dealing with professional Australian immigration consultants.

September 22, 2009

How to Apply for a UK Visa

Filed under: Immigration Requirements,UK Immigration,Visa Applications — New Thirteen @ 5:00 pm

What is a visa?

A visa is a certificate appended to a passport, which authorises the owner to enter and travel within a certain country. A valid UK visa will guarantee your entry into the country unless your personal circumstances have changed, your visa has not been updated accordingly or you provided inaccurate information during the visa application.

How can I apply for a UK visa?

You must file your work permit visa in the country where you are a legal resident. You can send your UK visa applications via post, in person or online. In some countries, visa application centres (VAC) offer a more convenient way to send application forms. Officials will take note of your biometric information, check if you pass all the visa requirements and attend to your inquiries, though fees may be charged for some of these services.

What are the visa requirements?

If you have an ordinary work permit or TWES, you must be able to carry out the duties and responsibilities stipulated in your work permit if you are to obtain a UK visa. You must commit yourself to the sponsoring employer unless your work permit says otherwise. You should also be able to prove your capacity to support yourself and dependents in your own right, without relying on government grants or subsidies. Depending on your country of origin and length of stay, you may be required to undergo a tuberculosis test. Finally, you must declare your intention to leave the country when your visa expires.

Can I bring my dependents?

To bring your dependents into the country you must provide documents to prove their relationship to you. If you do not have an existing visa, you must present your original work permit and other supporting documents.

September 18, 2009

Canadian Visa and Emigration to Canada

Filed under: Canadian Immigration,Citizenship,Immigration Requirements — New Thirteen @ 4:32 pm

Canada’s immigration routes include work visas, the Provincial Nominee Programme (PNP), temporary visas and family visas.

Skilled-worker visas are issued to applicants who have complied with one of the route’s three requirements, which demand an offer of arranged employment for the applicant; that the applicant is an international student, a temporary worker or a foreigner who has been residing in Canada for one year or that the applicant should have at least one year experience in an occupation. Apart from complying with these requirements, the applicant should also score a minimum of 67 on a test, which contains factors such as education, language ability, work experience, age, adaptability and financial means.

In terms of PNP, each of the country’s provinces that have signed up for the programme chooses immigrants who will benefit it in some way. Temporary visas in Canada can be obtained from the Citizenship and Immigration Canada Website and includes work permits, business visas and study permits. Study permits are needed if an applicant intends studying in Canada for more than six months. Although work permits can easily be obtained, the employer must receive a positive Labour Market Opinion first.

For business visas, there are three categories in which an applicant must score at least 35 in a test. In addition, a business visa applicant must meet several other criteria, including at least two years in the management of a qualifying business for investor category; proof that his business will be able to contribute to the country’s economy in the entrepreneur programme and the need to have been self-employed in cultural activities or athletics or have farm management experience for self-employed people.

For permanent residency, sponsoring relatives through a Canadian family visa is usually the fastest route.

September 9, 2009

Arriving in India – An Immigration Guide

Filed under: Immigration Requirements,India Immigration — New Thirteen @ 11:57 am

Travelling to exotic India requires a number of documents. If you want to make the entire India immigration process go smoothly, the first thing you need is a valid national passport. If you do not have one, you should obtain an internationally recognised or authorised travel document, with a recent picture, in order to enable India immigration authorities to ascertain your true identity and nationality.

Before arriving in India, you must ensure that you are an Indian visa holder. The duration of stay depends on the visa issuing authority or if a specific endorsement has been arranged previously. There are exceptions, however, for citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, as they are not required to obtain a visa. For Maldives nationals, a visa is also not needed if the purpose of entry is tourism or the duration of stay up to a maximum of 90 days.

Foreigners without valid documents, those who enter India from unauthorised ports or those suffering from harmful diseases that may threaten public health may be denied entrance by India immigration authorities.

An immigration check will also be carried out on the arrival of a foreigner in a designated port. A disembarkation card should be filled and stamped accordingly, before you will be allowed to cross the immigration line.

To avoid being held by Indian immigration authorities, a foreigner has to abide by the conditions as stated on the visa. If the visa allows a foreigner to stay in the country for more than 180 days, registration is necessary at the place where he or she is staying, within the specified period.

Anyone on medical missions or who has come for employment or education purposes should register within 14 days of their first arrival in India. Registration certificates will be issued for guidance and future reporting.

September 6, 2009

Work in South Africa in the Financial, Retail and Communication Sectors

Filed under: Immigration Requirements,South Africa Visas,Working Abroad — New Thirteen @ 9:04 am

This article looks at some of the top companies in South Africa, including Old Mutual PLC, Pick ‘n Pay Group and Telkom SA, which have an ongoing requirement for either local or immigrant workers.

Even though Old Mutual PLC, an international insurance company, has its headquarters in London, it primarily focuses on the South African market. The company specialises in banking, stock market speculation, healthcare, investments, asset management and employee benefit packages for a wide range of clients. Because it has a continuing requirement for labour to work in all areas, Old Mutual PLC has a broad variety of job opportunities. The company provides the best health care facilities for its employees and maintains a professional source of help for those who have issues with marital or family distress, emotional difficulties, alcohol and drug abuse, difficulties with their children, stress overload and HIV positive diagnosis, etc.

South Africa’s retail sector is proud to present Pick ‘n Play, one of the largest and most successful food, clothing and general merchandise retailers. The history of the company goes way back, when it was started as a family-owned business. Four stores were bought in 1967 and since then the company has grown into a large supermarket chain that now has 14 hypermarkets, 106 supermarkets and 74 diminutive “family” stores in South Africa. Pick ‘n Play also has a majority interest in a group of stores known as Score. The company has openings from entry level to senior managerial positions.

The wire-line communication company, Telkom SA, is a mix of private 60% and state-owned 60%. The monopolistic company handles international connections to and from South Africa and fixed-line communications within the country. It has vacancies in management and administration, engineering and IT, etc. The company provides many benefits to its employees, including medical care, financing, retirement policies, telephone discounts, long service recognition, financial assistance for study schemes, training and educational leave.

September 3, 2009

Information on emigrating to Australia

Filed under: Australia Work Visa,Immigration Requirements,Visa Immigration,Work Permit — New Thirteen @ 3:06 pm

Australia is the sixth-largest country in the world, blessed with its beautiful environment, less expensive lifestyles, and strong economy. Having all those things, a lot of people choose to work and be a citizen of this ‘Lucky Country.’

There are certain requirements that must be achieved when emigrating to Australia. An immigrant must be 18 years old, and not more than 45. There are consultants from the country’s Department of Immigration who can be contacted to guide in applying for migration to their country. Filling out a form online is another way of assessing the eligibility of migrants. However, this doesn’t guarantee eligibility.

Being able to speak and use the English language appropriately is another factor to be qualified, as everybody knows that knowledge of the language is an important factor to survive in any country in the world.

The Australian government is looking for qualified professionals and skilled workers. Therefore, applicants must have post-secondary qualifications that must be related to the Nominated Occupation that will be selected from the Skilled Occupations list, Form 1121i. Then an Australian authority will test the skills of the migrant depending on the occupation that he has selected on the form he filled out. Health is another aspect that is monitored – before moving to their country, one must undergo a medical examination to be assessed for his general health condition.

After accomplishing all those requirements, the immigrant will have to sign the Australian Value Statement that encompasses all that is for the benefit of all citizens and of the country.

Emigration is something that most people tend to do in order to improve their quality of life. However, there are important things to consider before anyone can experience the pleasure of living in another country like Australia.

August 30, 2009

US Visas

Filed under: Immigration Requirements,US Visas,Visa Immigration — New Thirteen @ 6:48 pm

If you are considering emigrating from the UK to the US, you must first find the right visa that will meet your requirements. There are many different visas that apply to a wide range of categories and if you don’t choose the right one, it is highly likely that your application will be rejected.

The laws and regulations for US Immigration are quite strict and certain rules and procedures must be followed. One of the easier ways to gain a US visa is if you have a family member or spouse living in that country. You can also apply for a working visa as a highly skilled migrant, but to be in with a chance of having your application approved you will need to be sponsored by a prospective employer within the United States. Highly skilled migrants will need to show how they have excelled within their field and must also have a degree or equivalent professional qualification.

If you do not fit into either of these categories, there are other visas that will be more applicable to your needs. Religious workers and people contracted to work for the U.S. Government can also be granted immigration visas. Also worth considering is the Green Card Lottery, which is held every year and sees selected countries allocated a certain number of places. The closing date for registration is in November and winners are informed by post between May and July of the following year. Registering for the Green Card Lottery is free, but as with the other US visas, there are strict rules to follow during application.

August 28, 2009

What is the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)

Filed under: Immigration Requirements,UK Immigration,Work Permit — New Thirteen @ 2:22 pm

HSMP stands for Highly Skilled Migrant Programme, a scheme introduced in January 2002 designed to allow highly skilled workers to immigrate to the UK to look for a job or opportunities for self-employment. This scheme was started by the Services Limited, which provides services for immigrants who want to work in the United Kingdom.

HSMP Services Limited has a mission to help the Highly Skilled Migrant Community, providing proper relocation in the United Kingdom. They do their best to assist immigrants, starting with their application in the HSMP scheme, up to the time they start to work and settle down. The company offers products and services, which include special offers to help workers save money and time, and remove the stress in relocating their family to the country to start a new career.

HSMP Services Limited confirms the applicant’s success and gives them services and attention from the moment they arrive in the United Kingdom. The services offered by the company are divided into three parts. The first one is support on the pre-submission of the HSMP Application, which includes seminars, forums, and discounts. The second part involves the submission of the application, and the entry clearance where information can be obtained relating to the work the immigrants have chosen. And the last part is the services offered upon arrival in the country under the programme. It will cover the provision of certain information, such as locations of groceries, guidance on opening a bank account, and so on.

Workers under the HSMP need not worry about their future work in the United Kingdom, for the HSMP Services Limited will guide them in all sorts of things that they need.

August 25, 2009

Immigration and Visas

Filed under: Immigration Requirements,Visa Immigration,Work Permit — New Thirteen @ 11:13 am

First of all it might be useful to look at what exactly a Visa is, and why you need one if you’re immigrating to a different country. A Visa is a travel document used to travel to foreign countries, which allows you to enter into a country and stay there for a period of time. It is a separate document from your passport but the two would usually be kept together when you are on your travels.

Although when traveling to some countries you won’t need a Visa because of the agreements existing between them and the UK, many countries will require you to produce a Visa before you cross their border. These countries include the USA, South Africa, Canada, and Australia.

It’s worth noting however that Visas for these countries don’t just come in one set form – rather there are many different kinds of Visas you can apply for, depending on what you plan to do in the country and how long you plan to stay, among other factors. 

Some of the most common forms of Visa for these countries are Working Holiday Visas, Family Visas, and Skilled Visas. Before planning your travel arrangements you will need to look into which Visa would be required for you in your circumstances, and apply for it as soon as possible. Nowadays it’s possible to apply for many types of Visa online – or of course there is still the option of sending your application off by post.

The further in advance you plan your travels, the more prepared you will feel – so it’s a good idea to start your Visa application as soon as you can.

August 21, 2009

How to obtain a Canadian work permit

Filed under: Canadian Immigration,Immigration Requirements,Work Permit — New Thirteen @ 3:24 pm

Even if you’ve been to Canada before for visits, or for temporary work, you’ll find that actually settling and living there will be an entirely new experience. Moving from the UK to Canada can be daunting; many people underestimate just how far away from home they’ll be, and just how small the UK is compared to the Canadian nation!

However there is plenty of help at hand both in the UK before you leave and in Canada when you get there. The Government of Canada offers an extensive program of services that will help you adjust to your new home.

For example you will be offered services to help you look for a job, a place to live, and a family doctor. Your local immigration service will also help you with getting your Social Insurance number, finding out about language training, and enrolling your children in school.

You’ll even be given comprehensive advice with regards to Canadian customs, such as local greetings, what is considered polite behaviour, and what social norms you can expect to encounter. All this will help you feel more at home in your new country, and may in time contribute to a decision to apply for Canadian citizenship.

Canada, which has a population of 31 million people, prides itself on its ethnic and cultural diversity. You’ll find while living there that you meet people from all kinds of different backgrounds, and will learn to integrate into a hugely multicultural country. Of course winter is another thing you’ll learn to enjoy – most of Canada exists in sub-zero temperatures for several months of the year.

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