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August 18, 2009

Immigration and Visas

Filed under: Australia Work Visa,Canadian Immigration,Immigration Requirements,South Africa Visas,Work Permit — New Thirteen @ 3:39 pm

There are countless reasons why a person might want to immigrate to a different country. Perhaps they want to try a new way of life, or to sample the different cultures that the world has to offer. Perhaps they want to try working in a different nation, or studying in an entirely new environment.

Whatever the driving force behind your decision to immigrate, it’s vital to find out about how immigration works and what services are available to you. It’s worth planning your date of travel well in advance so that you have time to discover all there is to know about living and working in your chosen new country.

If you are planning to immigrate to Australia, South Africa, Canada or the USA, there are plenty of things to do before you leave. Of course one of the first things you’ll need to do is to find out about each country’s respective immigration policies, and make sure you can comply with them.

For example if you intend to immigrate to Australia you will need to obtain an Australian Visa. This can be applied for online, and you’ll have to undergo an assessment which will help determine your suitability for living and working in Australia.

Likewise if you want to move to South Africa, Canada, or the USA you will have to obtain the necessary Visa; and for each you will be assessed with regards to why you intend to immigrate to your chosen country. Much of the reason behind these Visa assessments is to find out what kind of skills you have and what you can bring to the country, if you do decide to work there.

August 13, 2009

Working in Australia

Filed under: Australia Work Visa,Immigration Requirements,Work Permit — New Thirteen @ 3:28 pm

You may decide to immigrate to Australia for many reasons. If you are moving there to work, there is a lot of support available to facilitate your settling in the country.

For example you might have recognised skills and have been sponsored by an employer in the UK to work in Australia. Or, you may be visiting the country on business grounds – perhaps to start a business there, or help one grow.

Whatever the reason behind your decision to live and work in Australia, you will need to undergo certain clearance checks. One of these checks is called a ‘character requirement’ and involves an assessment to determine if you are of good character. Similarly you will need to meet certain health requirements which will involve having a health examination to determine your medical needs.

As well as your Australian Visa, you may need other travel documents for entering the country that prove your identity and nationality. These will include your passport and a signed Incoming Passenger Card. A Passenger Card is a document required by Australian law that will provide a record of when you enter and leave Australia.

If your reason for going to Australia is more of a temporary one, for example if you are on a Working Holiday, slightly different rules will apply. Still you will have to obtain a Visa that gives you the legal right to work in Australia. The Australian Government make it clear that working in the country is a right, not a privilege.

August 11, 2009

Applying for a South African Visa

Filed under: Immigration Requirements,South Africa Visas,Visa Immigration — New Thirteen @ 3:54 pm

Like any other country in the world, South Africa is very strict when it comes to foreign nationals entering the country. They are required to do a lot of things, such as obtain a South African visa which every immigrant must possess.

There are a lot of permits that can be acquired by those migrating to South Africa, such as business, spousal, corporate, student, work, retired, life partner, and relatives’ permits. It requires a lot of screening before anyone can hold a South African visa. Migrants should apply for the visa through the South African representatives that are based in any of the countries around the world.

In applying, migrants should be able to fulfil all the requirements needed, such as passport, payment of prescribed fees, and vaccination certificate. The South African mission or representative needs the original passport of the person applying for the visa. However, they also accept applications filed by third parties, such as immigration practitioners, travel agents, or courier services. About $47 or €43 will be needed for payment of the application visa fee. The processing of the application takes about 10 days; however, it is wise to ask the South African mission or representative how long it will take to process. Aside from using the South African visa as an important document in entering the country, it can also be used for the migrants to receive medical treatment in South Africa.

Completing all the requirements that are required for the application for a South African visa is a must to be able to legally enter the country. If any discrepancy is found when the migrant arrives, he/she will almost certainly be deported to his/her country of origin.

August 7, 2009

Moving to the United States of America

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

When you’ve made the decision to settle in the USA you may want to know more about what it will be like to live across the Atlantic Ocean. Perhaps you’ve been to the country often and are familiar with the lifestyle, or have only visited on occasion and are more familiar with the way America is portrayed in film and on TV.

Even if you consider yourself an experienced traveller of the United States, actually living there permanently will still come as something of a shock for most. As close as the UK and USA are to each other (culturally rather than geographically) the fact remains that the USA is a different country and you are likely to find that a different way of life applies.

So how can you make sure that you’re as prepared as possible? First, it’ll be a good idea to read up on the USA as much as possible. This should go further than travel guides – read about the country’s history, its geography, its political figures. Find out what makes each State different and unique, and how the States came to be unified. It might be worthwhile going to the library and digging out as much fiction and non-fiction as you can about the American way of life.

Of course applying for your Visa as soon as possible, getting your vaccinations, and researching where and how you will live when you get to the USA are all important. Preparing yourself as much as possible for the adventure of US immigration will mean you can enjoy it even more when you do arrive – and will mean that you settle into your new life more easily.

August 4, 2009

Types of Australian visas

Filed under: Australia Work Visa,Immigration Requirements,Visa Immigration — New Thirteen @ 2:39 pm

Skilled workers can work and live in Australia by having a skilled immigration visa. Under the Australian General Skilled Migration programme, workers and migrants that are highly skilled can apply using their work experience, language ability, and other qualifications to pass the requirements for Australian immigration and obtain a permanent visa.

The programme, called General Skilled Migration, is for people without a sponsor, but who have the skills for various occupations that are needed to fill the labour shortages in Australia. Individuals who want to apply must be 18 to 45 years of age and speak English. Recent experience in their skilled work is also required, as well as an Australian eligibility requirements, and qualifications for one of the jobs in the Skilled Occupation List.

Recently, changes have been made in the General Skilled Migration programme involving the additional points that are awarded to migrants who show excellent English skills. The changes also include the reduction of 15 visa subclasses to only nine subclasses. These subclasses of visas are organised into offshore and onshore categories, and divided into independent and sponsored sub-categories. Onshore visas are applicable for individuals who are already in Australia who have an eligible visa to pass the requirements for the program. Offshore visas are available for people to obtain a permanent visa from abroad to work as a skilled migrant in the country.

The sponsored sub-categories of visas are for individuals sponsored by a relative who are already living in Australia. This type of visa has additional requirements, and in some cases a payment for a bond must be made.

The immigration process in Australia follows regulations that are quite similar to other countries. There are certain rules that should be followed to ensure that only skilled workers and eligible persons will enter the country.

July 31, 2009

Requirements for obtaining an Australia visa

Filed under: Australia Work Visa,Immigration Requirements,Visa Immigration — New Thirteen @ 11:42 am

Certain requirements must be met in order to obtain an Australian visa. Depending on the type of visa, such requirements vary, as with other visas.

For those applying for skilled immigration visa, applicants should not be older than 45 years. In cases where age is an issue, a waiver is not applicable. Applicants are also expected to possess proficiency in the English language, as Australia is an English-speaking country. An English assessment test must be taken by those applicants whose primary language is not English. Applicants must also include the occupation that they are applying for, in the Skilled Occupation list that the government of Australia has issued. In order to validate the applicant’s qualification for his/her desired occupation, authorities for that specific occupation conduct an exam that applicants must undergo. Aside from that, a history of related work experience with documented proof must be provided by these applicants.

Applicants who are sponsored by certain companies must certify first the legality of the sponsor’s business, and if the business abides by documented sponsoring obligations, such as meeting the applicant’s costs, salaries, and tax deductions from the employee’s salary. For most occupations, the sponsor must agree to pay the applicant $39,100, and for information technology work the employee must be paid $50,775.

For visiting purposes, certain criteria must also be met. Those applicants who reside in a high-risk country must provide proof of commitment to their home country. For tourist visas, funds amounting to $1,000 per month, and return airfare, must be shown as proof of their capacity to travel.

Although there are a lot of requirements in order to get an Australian visa, obtaining one is usually well worth it.

July 28, 2009

What is the H-1B visa?

Filed under: H-1B Visas,Immigration Requirements,US Visas — New Thirteen @ 2:23 pm

Created under the Immigration and Nationality Act, the H1b is a visa for non-immigrants in the USA. The H1b visa can allow employers in the country to temporarily employ workers from other countries for speciality occupations. For foreign workers who want to apply for a speciality job, there are several steps to acquiring the visa.

The first thing to do is to find a reliable company who will serve as sponsor for your H1b. You can find companies online using the Web search engines, but make sure that the company you choose is not on the blacklist of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. For information about the laws in filing an H1b visa, you can register at www.USCIS.gov and have daily updates. You can also register on several immigration bulletins for more information about the H1b visa.

A schedule for your application can be set to complete all necessary requirements in time. First on the schedule is that you must have a sponsor with whom you will file your H1b visa request by January 15. You must get the checklist for H1b visa filing and prepare your requirements. By February 15, you must submit your documents to the company to give them time to pass them on to a lawyer. Your visa application along with your documents must be ready by March 15, and your application must reach the USCIS by April 1st. If your application is selected, you employer will receive a Notice of Action with an EAC number.

The H1b visa gives foreign workers three years in the USA, and can be extended to six years. It can further be extended for another year if the application for labour certification is pending for 365 days.

July 24, 2009

Requirements for obtaining an Australian Visa

Filed under: Australia Work Visa,Immigration Requirements,Visa Immigration — New Thirteen @ 10:56 am

With Australia’s warm climate, growing economy and natural beauty, many people have been encouraged to work and live there. To move to this country, one needs to obtain an Australian visa.

Applicants must apply via the internet for the ETA visa or Electronic Travel Authority visa if they wish to visit the country. Those interested in working and travelling there should secure an Australian Working Holiday Visa. If a person wants permanent residence in the country, they need to get the required visa through the Australian General Skilled Migration Programme, which aims to help the skills deficits in the country by encouraging potential migrants who have the ability to contribute to Australia’s economy.

An Online Eligibility Assessment is based on an immigration points system defined by the DIAC or Department of Immigration and Citizenship. Applicants must gain the required points in order to be eligible immigrants to Australia.

To start an online visa assessment, an applicant needs to choose from among the Australian visa categories: Skilled Visa, Working Holiday Visa, Travel Visa, Family Visa and Fiancé/Spouse Visa. The Skilled Visa is for those skilled workers interested in migrating to the country. A Working Holiday Visa can be obtained by an individual aged under 30 years who desires to work in the country for a maximum of 2 years. A Travel Visa is secured by a person taking a short business or holiday trip. A Business Visa is for a business executive or entrepreneur who wants to move to Australia. A Family Visa is for a person with a relative in Australia who can sponsor his/her immigration to the country. A Fiancé/Spouse Visa is obtained by someone engaged or married to an Australian citizen.

July 18, 2009

Effects of Immigration to the United States

Filed under: Immigration Requirements,US Visas — New Thirteen @ 3:23 pm

Immigration to the United States has been a source of cultural change and major population growth throughout America’s history. The social, political, and economic aspects of immigration have also led to many controversies about religion, ethnicity, economic benefits, settlement patterns, job growth, nationalities, crime levels, work habits, and moral values. As of 2006, the United States has accepted more immigrants than any other country in the world. The U.S. population has a total of approximately 37.5 million immigrants.

The results of immigration presented many new challenges for the United States government. In 1998, during his commencement address held at Portland State University, former president Bill Clinton declared his support for the immigrants, particularly the ones from Latin America and Asia. Clinton stated that America has incessantly drawn spirit and strength from wave after wave of the immigrants. He added that the immigrants have been proved to be the most adventurous, the most industrious, the most restless, and the most innovative people.

Since the 1960s, immigration to the U.S. has been dangerous and expensive for those who have illegally crossed the border from Mexico. However, recent legislation has attempted to halt illegal immigration. As a result, a barrier was built along the 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border.

On the other hand, many cities like New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., San Diego, San Francisco, Salt Lake City, Dallas, Phoenix, Detroit, Houston, Minneapolis, Jersey, Seattle, Baltimore, Denver, Portland, Maine and Portland, Oregon, and Miami have adopted ordinances that ban law enforcement officers from asking people about their immigration status.

July 15, 2009

Ways of Immigrating to Canada

Filed under: Canadian Immigration,Immigration Requirements,Work Permit — New Thirteen @ 3:42 pm

Immigrating to Canada is a wonderful experience for any person irrespective of religion and race. The country is a multicultural society and a fabulous place to live. It offers opportunities to different immigrants, which are primarily comprised of Filipinos, Pakistanis, Indians, Chinese and Americans.

The government is pleased to welcome immigrants from different countries. In 2008, the government recorded over 245,000 skilled workers who immigrated to the country.

The Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is a government body that assists people who want to immigrate to the country. It has defined some procedures and policies for those who want to live in Canada. One of the categories defined by this body is Skilled Worker. In this category, the individual should have at least 67 points to qualify. The points are based on adaptability, language skills, qualification, experience and age. In addition, the individual should have at least one year’s experience in any of the professions defined by the CIC.

You can immigrate to Canada through other methods, which include:

• Family Sponsorship. If you have a blood relative living in the country, this is the easiest way to become an immigrant.

• Work Permit. If a Canadian employer offers you a job, you can acquire a work permit and can become a permanent resident after two years.

• Study Permit. If you study in any college or university in Canada, the Canadian High Commission will issue a study permit to you. After finishing your study, the government will grant you immigrant status.

• Business Class. You can become an immigrant by investing heavy capital amounting to $250,000 CAD in the country.

• Refugee and Protection: The government can grant you immigrant status if you are under threat in your home country.

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