Visas, Migration and Employment

Migration Introduction:

Latest news on available unpaid professional and paid hospitality & tourism internships, plus professional years in Australia for work experience and skills assessment.

Latest News 23 June 2010 State Migration Plans. What are states saying? Updates from PomsinOz.

News 20 May 2010 Australian Skilled Migration Changes, SOL, Sponsorship and Study People who do not meet the proposed new requirements for independent skilled migration may wish to consider their eligibility for alternative migration pathways, such as through employer or state/territory sponsorship. More information is available in a fact sheet on the department’s website at: www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/whats-new.htm

If you find that you are not able to apply for general skilled migration (GSM) once the new SOL is implemented, you may be able to apply for other visas provided you meet all the relevant legislative criteria. For example:

You may wish to consider applying for a temporary or permanent visa under the employer nomination scheme (ENS) on completion of your studies. The list of occupations that is available to employer sponsored applicants is broader than the SOL. You will, however, be required to have an employer willing to sponsor you.

You may be eligible to apply for skilled migration under the regional sponsored migration scheme (RSMS). This scheme allows employers in regional or low population growth areas of Australia to sponsor employees who are foreign nationals for a permanent visa to work in regional Australia.

You may wish to consider your eligibility for state/territory nomination. It is intended that individual state/territory migration plans will be agreed to by the Minister for implementation in the second half of 2010. These plans may include occupations outside those specified on a new SOL. Implementation of state/territory migration plans will be subject to the approval of the Governor-General in Council of proposed amendments to the Migration Regulations 1994.

You may wish to apply for a further student visa to pursue further qualifications in Australia. Please note that if your intention is to seek permanent residence in Australia in the future, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship does not recommend this option, as the SOL may change in line with the requirements of the Australian labour market. More information on student visas is

I am an international student who was planning to apply for a GSM visa in Australia at the completion of my course of study. My intended occupation is on the new list of occupations. Would I be affected by these proposed changes?

You would be eligible to lodge an application for a provisional or permanent GSM visa that can be granted in Australia if your nominated occupation is on the SOL that is in effect at the time you apply, provided that you also meet the other criteria applicable at the time you apply.

While the new list can be expected to remain relatively stable, it is intended that it will be reviewed annually to ensure it continues to be targeted at those skills Australia needs in the medium to longer term.

 

The future mix of skilled local workers and immigrants will reshape the nation. WITHOUT a better qualified workforce, Australia will have to resort to the quick fix of much higher numbers of skilled migrants in the years ahead.

 

From Holmesglen TAFE: Australian government announced changes to the General Skills Migration program which have an impact on international students. In brief, these changes are:

 

1. The Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL) has been revoked.

2. A new Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is to be implemented in mid 2010. However, this list will not be available until April 2010.

3. Students applying for permanent residency will be required to have an occupation on the SOL. Hence a lot will depend on what occupations are on this list.

4. There is a clear emphasis in the new regulations separating study from migration.

5. Greater emphasis and preference will be given to students with employer or state government sponsorships. Students will be encouraged and may apply for a visa to work in Australia on graduation and look towards gaining employer sponsorship and work experience.

6. Student visa holders with a trade/technical qualification will need to have an IELTS level of 6.0. With these changes the government is aiming to diversify international student enrolments away from high volume courses such as cookery, hairdressing and automotive. They want students doing courses at more advanced levels (diploma, degree) in occupational areas that are in demand in the Australian economy (health, engineering, etc.)

The government has said that it wants to continue the skilled migration program and to continue to accept international students for permanent residency.

 

From 1 January 2010 applicants who studied in Australia a bachelor degree and who are applying for skills assessment by VETASSESS must demonstrate that they worked in their occupation for one year in a full time position AFTER graduation of the course, before they are able to apply for their permanent residence (PR) visa. After graduation students will have to apply for a visa subclass 485 (Skilled graduate temporary visa) which entitle up to 18 months of full time work. On this visa students must complete at least 12 months of full time work in their occupation. The new program is called “Job Ready Program” and this allows participants more time to gain valuable experience in an Australian workplace. Once this is achieved, students are able to apply for their PR.

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Prospective Trades Skills Students in Oz - Be Wary This is a discussion on Prospective Trades Skills Students in Oz - Be Wary within the Migration Issues forums, part of the Lounge Room category; Hi All I think that anybody who is contemplating going to Australia to study for a trades skill should tread carefully....

 

Recent News in General Skilled Migration Changes to VETASSESS assessment requirements for General Occupations from 1 January 2010 – 29 October 2009.  VETASSESS have announced changes to the assessment requirements for General Occupations. These changes will apply from 1 January 2010. More information is available on the VETASSESS website. 

Professionals and other Skilled Migrants.  Frequently Asked Questions - Review of the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL).

Vacancies and high demand internship fields: We currently face great demand for interns in the fields of: Human Resources (especially in Hotels/Resorts), Marketing, and IT (especially web design, graphic design), and Paid Hospitality Internships see Internships down page. 

 

DIAC Beginning a Life in Australia booklet  

MARA Migration Agents Registration Authority for Australian Immigration Advice

Critical Skills List for Australian Skilled Migration processing include most trades, health, medical, engineering, accounting and computer professions.

 

AIEC cannot advise directly regarding migration but recommends DNA Migration a specialist emigration company based in the Australia and Europe, offering a top quality service in helping students, skilled workers, partners or spouses, business owners & investors and retirees wishing to migrate to Australia. 

Professionals and other Skilled Migrants. 

Frequently Asked Questions - Review of the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)

 

 

Q1. What is happening to the Migration Occupations in Demand List (MODL)?

 

A review of the purpose of the MODL and its methodology has commenced and is expected to be completed in late 2009.  The review aims to make MODL a more strategic tool in identifying the medium to long-term skill needs that complement Australia’s skill supply through the domestic tertiary education sector.

 

Q2. Why is the MODL being reviewed?

 

The review of the MODL is aimed at developing a better link between skilled migrant employment outcomes, the national training agenda and the work of Skills Australia, to ensure that skilled migration is aimed at responding to future skill needs which cannot be addressed through domestic training and skills development.

 

Q3. When will the new MODL be implemented?

 

The arrangements for the transition to the new MODL will be determined once the outcomes of the review are finalised. The Critical Skills List will remain in place while the review is in progress and then be phased out following the implementation of any recommendations flowing from the review.

 

Q4. What will happen to priority processing of CSL applications?

 

Occupations which are listed on the CSL receive priority processing, which assists the targeting of the migration program. These arrangements will continue until the review is finalised. Once the review is finalised, arrangements for phasing out the CSL will be announced.

 

What AIEC can do according to the Migration Act 1958 and DIAC advice 2008:

Lodging (posting or delivering) a visa application and fee with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship on behalf of an applicant;

 

Doing clerical work to prepare (or help prepare) a visa application at the request of an applicant or registered migration agent; this could include writing or typing an application form, indicating where names, addresses and other information must be put on a form or collating and copying documents relevant to an application;

 

Providing translation or interpretation services to help prepare a visa application or other document;

 

Providing generic advice to a person that he or she must apply for a visa;

 

Passing on to a person information produced by a third party, without providing substantial comment or explanation, e.g. information publicly available from the department;

 

Being nominated by a visa applicant as the ‘authorised recipient‘ for communication; and this essentially means receiving correspondence on behalf of a visa applicant and may lead to translating or passing on the correspondence without providing substantial comment on, or a detailed explanation of, the substance of the correspondence;

 

Making an immigration representation, without receiving a fee or reward.

 

Migration Links:

 

Latest Changes on Skilled Migration and Frequently Asked Questions

Student Migration Options

Regional Migration & Study

MODL - Migration Occupation in Demand List

SOL - Skilled Occupation List with migration points for each skill area

Points Test for Skilled Migration 

Skills Assessment:

Information about Trades Recognition in Australia

Skills Matching Database

Visas:

AIEC can officially submit Tourist eVisas or ETAs online for CEE citizens

Student Visa

Student Visa Extension 

Skilled Graduate Visa

Employer Sponsored Temporary

Employment:

Useful Job Search & Employment Related Links:

 

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Aged Carer - Profile of Occupation, Skills and Demand 

Skills Info Australia Quick Links 

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How to apply for an Australian Tax File Number 

 

 

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Shafston Student Employment Service Australia's leading private education college with two campuses based in the heart of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia  

Hays A directory of jobs covering all areas of employment; accountancy, secretarial, I.T., construction, call centre and executive positions 

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Harvest Trail Fruit Picking Work in regional Australia for Working Holiday Visa Travellers and International Students on vacation From grape harvesting in Berri, to mango picking in Darwin, each year thousands of people find work helping to bring in the fruit and vegetable harvests.  Harvest Trail links job seekers with harvest jobs Australia wide. It offers a great way for people to travel around Australia at their own pace while working and earning money.  
 

Internships:

Latest News Australian Opportunities:

Vacancies and high demand internship fields: We currently face great demand for interns in the fields of: Human Resources (especially in Hotels/Resorts), Marketing, and IT (especially web design, graphic design).

 

Paid Hospitality Internships: It is great if the candidates for this paid program have already completed 2 years of their Hospitality degree as well as have 6 months experience in Hospitality as our 4-5 star properties require candidates to have a basic knowledge of the Hotel operations. If in addition candidates have a good level of English (equivalent to a IELTS score of 6.0) then we can certainly look into arranging a paid Hospitality internship for them.

AIEC can assist with placing you in "unpaid professional" or "Paid Hospitality" internships, plus English/study & Work, English & Demi Pair (AuPair), Voluntary Work and Farm Work in Australia. An internship can give students or recent graduates invaluable experience needed to compete in their local and the international employment markets, plus pathways to residency.

AIEC has several partners including:

 

Globalplacement.com was founded in 2003 as an online mediation agency for international internships, graduation assignments and traineeships. The Dutch success formula of Stageplaza.nl (Dutch market leader in online mediation for students) founded Globalplacement.com

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The AIEC Internship Program offers candidates in almost all fields an opportunity to gain professional experience in their area. The positions are non-paid training positions and they are available in all major cities of Australia. The Internship Program will give candidates entry to Australia's leading organisations.  Australian Internships ensures that candidates receive training compatible with their educational history.

 

Internship lengths vary depending on the candidate. The minimum length is 6 weeks and maximum length is 6 months.

Cost:

 

• AUD500 application fee (non refundable)
• Professional Internship, 6-26 weeks, AUD1100-2150
• Paid Hospitality Internship 26-52 weeks, AUD2800-3600

 

Required Application Documents:

  

• Completed Application Form
• Details of completed or current studies listed in a current resume – colour photo must be inserted in resume and submitted electronically (Templates are available)
• Statement of results from your University (Academic records)
• Statement indicating that the internship is a course requirement or that it is endorsed and supported by the University or employer (Only required for candidates doing their internship for accreditation)
• Statement of Internship Objectives and how the internship relates to current studies or occupation (Templates are available from AIEC)
• Evidence of financial support or training wage. 
• Evidence of current Medical, Accident, Travel and Personal Liability Insurance (Available for purchase through AIEC.)
• Evidence of AU$500 application fee is required to confirm and activate the processing of an application.

 

 Eligibility:

  

• In order to be eligible for the Professional Internship Program candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Be between the age of 18 – 30
• Selected internship field must be directly related to the candidates educational background
• Be currently enrolled in a tertiary course, or
• Be a recent graduate within 12 months of course completion
• Prove a genuine interest in the internship program.

 

Please contact AIEC for internship information and advice, with CV via email, as conditions change regularly and international opportunities are available. AIEC can also assist students to study in programs where internships, sometimes paid, are both an integral and compulsory part of their studies.

Internship lengths vary depending on the candidate. The minimum length is 6 weeks and maximum length is 6 months.

 

Candidates can choose from any of the following fields or specify and we will match their request with a suitable organization:

 

 

Accounting Aged Care and Child Care Agriculture Arts Banking and Finance Education Engineering Environmental Science Forestry Government Graphic Design* Health Hospitality and Tourism Human Resources Information Technology

Law and Politics* Linguistics Media and Journalism* Marine Science Photography* Political Science Retail Sales and Marketing Sociology Sport Telecommunications Trade Travel Wholesale … plus many more

 

 

*Certain fields may require extra lead time and/or additional requirements such as portfolios.

 

 

 

Migration Forums & Resources:

Poms in Oz
British Expats  
Immigration Australia NZ
BritsAbroad Forums
Australia Forum Living & Travel Information with Free Classifieds.
Expat Forum for Expats Living in Australia.
Just Landed Expats Forum Australia, Turkey, central Europe & International.

 

 

 

 

Australian Skilled Migration Changes, SOL, Sponsorship and Study People who do not meet the proposed new requirements for independent skilled migration may wish to consider their eligibility for alternative migration pathways, such as through further study, employer or state/territory sponsorship.