Teach in Australia – Free event with Migration Agent

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Do you want to teach in Australia? Then join us and anznzuk Education as we deliver a webinar on emigrating to Australia as a teacher.

Teach in Australia – Australian visa Q & A

If you are a teacher interested in taking your career to Australia, then this is the event for you!

You will hear from anzuk, who help teachers find jobs around the world. Together, we will be answering your questions about emigrating to Australia via a live webinar.

During the webinar we will answer questions such as:

  • What are my visa options to live and work in Australia?
  • What teaching qualification and registration do I need?
  • Can a school sponsor me?
  • Can I apply for a working holiday visa?

This one-hour event will include advice from our Migration Agent Darren and anzuk coordinator Camille. Moreover, an update on Australia’s current travel restrictions and an insight into current visa options. We will include time to answer your questions at the end of the webinar.

Join us on Thursday 28 October 2021 at 9:00 AM via zoom. You can register online here to receive the zoom link: https://anzuk.education/au/events/Teach_in_Australia_Visa_Q_-_A-727

 

 

 

 

 

 

Free resources about teaching in Australia

In the meantime, why not learn more about emigration to Australia by accessing our free resources.

Check out our dedicated webpage about the AITSL teaching skills assessment.

In addition, you can complete our Australian skilled visa assessment.

Discover teaching jobs in Australia and learn about the state licensing requirements with anzuk Education.

 

Stay updated by following us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to see the latest Australian immigration and visa updates.

 

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Have Australian borders reopened?

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Have Australian borders reopened? Last week, news headlines ‘Australia is re-opening’ created excitement for many. Since March 2020, Australia has enforced some of the strictest border controls, separating families and disrupting social cohesion. There are many people wishing to both leave and enter Australia, and as we look closer at Australia’s announcement, we explain what this means.

Who can currently enter Australia?

Entry is permitted for Australian citizens, permanent residents, and those few in exempt categories. This has remained the same, with no confirmed details about when Australia will allow temporary visa holders to enter.

However, Australia’s Prime Minister has confirmed that skilled visa holders and international students are next in line, once overseas Australian residents have returned. This is hopeful, and we predict Australian borders may open further in mid-2022.

Why Australians are unable to go home

The primary reason for Australians being unable to return is the high cost of quarantine, and the small number of quarantine facilities available. Currently, any traveller entering the country must complete a 14-day isolation in a designated hotel, costing upwards of $3,000 AUD. Limited quarantine facilities meant the introduction of flights caps, resulting in small numbers of people entering Australia every week. A backlog of Australians wanting to return home remains.

Last month it was reported that over 45,000 Australians are stranded overseas and have registered for government help (repatriation flights). The most recent repatriation flight offered from London to Darwin sold out in just 6 minutes.

Australian borders – What has changed?

Australians can travel overseas

As part of its Covid strategy, Australia banned its citizens from leaving the country without an exemption. The Australian Government has now confirmed that once a state reaches 80% vaccination rate, they can reopen. This means most Australians can leave and travel overseas to visit family.

Check Australia’s vaccination rates on the Department of Health website.

This announcement does not yet mean Australia is open to tourism. Moreover, temporary visa holders cannot yet leave Australia as they are not guaranteed re-entrance under the current rules.

Changes to Australian quarantine

Soon, fully vaccinated travellers will be able to quarantine at home. Trials have been successful in NSW and SA, and the Government is pushing forward to make this Australia-wide. By allowing Australians to leave and then home-quarantine on return, families can be reunited, and hotel quarantine freed up for those who are unvaccinated. Australia’s flight caps will be reviewed (and hopefully increased) at the end of this month. These are promising developments.

Australian borders closed due to covid

Australian borders have been tightly controlled since the Covid pandemic.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discover your Australian visa options today.

Travel exemption

Australian Travel Exemption Update

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Applying for an Australian Travel Exemption

Australia’s borders remain closed to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Travel to Australia is only available if an individual is exempt or is granted an Australian travel exemption

Current details of travel exemption eligibility can be found on the department website.

A new exempt category

The department recently announced that Prospective Marriage Visa (PMV) holders now qualify as an exempt category. This means that some PMV holders will be able to apply for an exemption to enter Australia.

Travel exemptions for PMV holders

A Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa holder in the following circumstances:

  • where the subclass 300 visa has been granted; and
  • the subclass 300 visa application was lodged at least 12 months before submitting a travel exemption request.

This means if an applicant applied for a subclass 300 visa on or before 18 August 2020 and has been granted their subclass 300 visa; they are eligible for an inwards travel exemption on 18 August 2021.

If eligible, you can request a travel exemption online. You must provide appropriate evidence to support your claims.

You need to apply for an exemption at least two weeks, but not more than two months, before your planned travel.

For further details on applying for a travel exemption please refer to department website.

Learn more about the Prospective Marriage (subclass 300) visa

Australian Skilled Visa

Australian Skilled Visa Update

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Applying for an Australian skilled visa is a lengthy and complicated process. The purpose of Australia’s skilled migration program is to fill gaps in Australia’s workforce to grow their economy. This is reflected in Australia’s skilled occupation lists and state sponsorship requirements, both of which dictate who can secure a visa to live and work in Australia.

With covid rocking world economies and threatening global health systems, securing a skilled visa has become more difficult and changes are occurring on a more frequent basis. Below, we outline the most recent changes impacting overseas skilled visa applicants.

Speak with a licensed migration agent today

States reopen sponsorship programs

As Australian states reopen their sponsorship programs, there is much confusion about who is eligible. Below, we outline the basic eligibility for offshore applicants.

  • South Australia is open to limited offshore applicants. We have had two clients successfully gain South Australian sponsorship and invitations to apply for their skilled visas in less than 2 weeks!
  • Tasmania is open to offshore applicants with a job offer. We have had one client successfully secure a job offer, receive an invitation, and lodge their skilled visa within one month.
  • New South Wales, Western Australia, ACT and Victoria are closed to offshore applicants.
  • Queensland remains temporarily closed. We do not expect them to open to offshore applicants anytime soon given the current climate.

To summarise, offshore applicants can only apply to South Australia or Tasmania (job offer) for state sponsorship. Options continue to be very limited, and we encourage our clients to take whatever options are available to them (if any).

South Australia occupation list

Tasmania occupation list

There is much excitement about states reopening, but the reality is that it generally applies to onshore applicants only. If you want to understand your visa options, then seek advice from a licensed migration agent. We charge just £60 for a consultation with our agent. Determining your exact visa options before spending large amounts of money on the process is advisable.

Skill Assessment Fee Increases

A skills assessment is the first process in securing an Australian skilled visa. Each occupation has a different assessing body with different requirements and fees.

Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) will increase their fees on 1 September 2021. TRA announced this the Federal Budget 2021-22. You can find their latest fees on the TRA website.

Learn more about emigrating to Australia as a tradesperson

Teachers can expect a fee increase on 1 September 2021 also. The Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL) will increase their fee from $860 to $1050 AUD.

Learn more about the costs and processes of emigrating to Australia as a teacher

Vetassess professional occupations – Changes to required evidence

On 9 August 2021, Vetassess changed the way professional occupations evidence their work experience. New forms have been created for selected professional occupations to complete as part of their skills assessment. This is to enable applicants to present their portfolio of work in a more streamlined and concise manner.

Certain applicants must download and fill in the editable form, then log on to the online application portal to upload it as part of the documentation requirements.

The new forms will be used to support skills assessment applications in the below occupations:

  • Conference and Event Organiser
  • ICT Sales Professionals
  • Technical Sales Representatives
  • ICT Sales Representative
  • Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
  • ICT Account Manager
  • Sales Representative (Medical and Pharmaceutical Products)
  • Technical Sales Representative nec
  • ICT Business Development Manager
  • Farmers and farm-related occupations

For Designers and Draftspersons, you should provide a link to your portfolio or upload samples of your design work.

Download the PDF of VETASSESS occupations

See if you qualify for a skilled visa today

While Australia is still accepting skilled visa applications, it has become a more difficult and lengthy process. If you would like an honest and professional service then we recommend booking a consultation with an experienced and licensed migration agent. Best of luck!

Book a visa consultation for just £60 today!

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Australia’s Covid Strategy – Re-opening the Borders

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A look into how Covid has changed Australia’s immigration policies and how they plan to recover from the pandemic.

How Covid has impacted Australia

Since the beginning of the Covid pandemic more than 21 million Covid tests have been undertaken in Australia, with 30,685 confirmed cases and 910 deaths (people who died with COVID). In comparison, there have been 182 million cases and over 3.9 million deaths (people who died with COVID) globally.

In analysing Australia’s figures, understandably much of the world is seeing Australia as a world leader in this crisis. Most Australians have continued a ‘relatively normal’ life throughout, with small periodic lockdowns fewer and less constricting than other nations such as the UK.

Given so many countries are still suffering with Covid outbreaks, it is understandable that Australia is reluctant to open its borders to international travellers.

Australia’s Covid travel restrictions

In March 2020, Australia closed its borders to all non-residents and later introduced flight caps. Australian residents cannot currently leave the country without a travel exemption. Strict border controls, lower density living and wide-open spaces are the primary reasons for Covid not impacting Australia as severely as other nations. New Zealand adopted a similar approach, also managing to control the transmission of the virus. Considering this success, Australians are overwhelmingly reluctant to open their borders.

As time passes though, it is evident that keeping a country closed is untenable in as much as it is unpopular, with mounting pressure on the Government to let family members into Australia. In 2020 more than 7.6 million people living in Australia were born overseas. The largest groups of overseas-born residents were born in England, India and China. It is important for social cohesion that families be reunited; to enter and leave the country for compassionate reasons.

Currently, only immediate family members (children and spouses) of Australian permanent residents or citizens can enter the country. Parents are not included in the ‘immediate family’ category for travel exemptions. You can see full and current details on the Department website.

Australia’s plan to reopen borders

Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison has released a media statement to confirm a National Plan to transition Australia’s National COVID-19 Response.

The plan consists of four phases, each designed to slowly reconnect Australia with the rest of the world as their population becomes vaccinated against Covid-19.

  1. Current Phase: Vaccinate, Prepare and Pilot – Continue to suppress the virus for the purpose of minimising community transmission
  2. Post Vaccination Phase – Seek to minimise serious illness, hospitalisation and fatality as a result of COVID-19
  3. Consolidation Phase – Manage COVID-19 consistent with public health management of other infectious disease
  4. Final Phase – Manage COVID-19 consistent with public health management of other infectious diseases

The final phase provides the most hope for international movement, when uncapped inbound arrivals may be permitted.

Essentially, the plan is that Australian lockdowns will cease, and their international borders will re-open as COVID-19 vaccination rates rise.

You can view the National Plan to transition Australia’s National COVID-19 Response here.

If you require visa assistance you can arrange a consultation with our licensed agent, or complete our free online eligibility assessments:

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Australia Covid Update – Revised flight caps and home quarantine trials

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Australia Covid Update

Today the National Cabinet met to provide an Australia covid update, including revised policies affecting international arrivals. As Australia tries to suppress the Covid-19 virus, the recent Sydney outbreak and vaccine rollout were also deliberated.

An overview of the policy changes are outlined below. You can read the full media statement on the Government website.

Changes to international arrivals

Passenger Arrivals

All airlines have been informed that international air passenger arrival caps will be temporarily halved by 14 July 2021.

By 12.01am Wednesday 14 July 2021, the following arrangements will apply until 11.59pm Tuesday 31 August 2021:

  • New South Wales – 1,505 per week (215 per day);
  • Queensland – 650 per week (including surge capacity);
  • Victoria – 500 per week;
  • South Australia – 265 per week; and
  • Western Australian – 265 per week.

After 31 August 2021 these numbers will be reviewed and decided in accordance with the current Covid climate.

Facilitated commercial flights

The number of facilitated commercial flights (FCFs) into Darwin for quarantine have been increased. To support returning Australians to access flights, 29 FCFs are being arranged for July and August. Registered Australians in the UK will be contacted directly by the High Commission about these flights.

Vaccine and quarantine status

Vaccination status declaration

The Commonwealth will update the Australian Travel Declaration (ATD) from 16 July 2021 to include information on inbound arrivals vaccination status. This will include date, country, brand and dose of COVID-19 vaccination.

Home quarantine arrangements

National Cabinet agreed to commence National Cabinet pilots of home quarantine for fully vaccinated travelers who had been vaccinated in Australia, with an Australian approved vaccination, arriving from low and medium risk countries.

Under the trial, fully vaccinated travelers will still have to spend two weeks in quarantine, but at their residence. The Government is hopeful this will take pressure off the hotel quarantine system.

South Australia has committed to commence the first trial, however there is no definite timeframe as to when this will start.

If you require visa advice you can book a consultation with our licensed Migration Agent.
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Covid Travel Update – New occupations added to PMSOL

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New occupations added to PMSOL

Australia’s PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List) has nearly doubled following the addition of 22 new occupations.

The PMSOL is temporary and updated in accordance with Australia’s labour shortages. The Government liaises with employers, business leaders and industry bodies to determine occupations in need. These most recent changes saw multiple engineering, finance and IT occupations added.

The current Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List can be found on the Department website.

About the PMSOL

Australia’s PMSOL (Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List) was introduced in September 2020 to address critical skills shortages and support Australia’s economic recovery from COVID-19.

Applicants with a valid visa and an occupation on the PMSOL should receive priority processing.

“Employer sponsored nomination and visa applications with an occupation on the PMSOL will be given priority processing. All other skilled occupation lists will remain active, but the PMSOL occupations will take priority.” (The Department of Home Affairs 2021).

Applying for a Skilled Visa

It is still possible to lodge a skilled visa application for Australia, however it is extremely difficult to obtain an invitation to apply. Consequently, applicants should ensure they have maximum skills points and consider applying for state nomination to increase their chances.

The massive demand for visas and the COVID travel bans are causing extensive processing delays for many applicants. However, working with a reputable Migration Agent like Visa Go Australia can put you in the best position for being selected to apply for a skilled visa.

We work with our clients to ensure they remain updated and have the best chances of securing their visa. You can obtain a detailed quote by filling in our online assessment for free here: https://visa-go.com/points-calculator/

You can learn more about the skilled visa on our dedicated webpage.

Book a consultation with our Australian Migration Agent Darren Chatt MARN:0211214.

Australian Visa Fees Increase – 1 July 2021

Australian Visa Fees Increase

On 1 July 2021, Australian visa application charges (VACs) will marginally increase. The VAC is paid on lodgement of application, and is subject to card surcharges.

New Visa Fees

Australian Visa Fees Increase on 1 July 2021. Details of new fees are listed below:

  • Partner and Prospective Marriage: AUD$7,850 – main applicant; AUD$1,965- dependent child
  • Skilled Migrant: AUD$4,115 – main applicant, AUD$2,060- spouse; AUD$1,030 dependent child
  • Contributory Parent Visa 143 – AUD$4,225 – main applicant; AUD$1,425 – spouse; AUD$715 – dependent child
  • Employer Nomination Scheme – AUD$4,115 – main applicant; AUD$2,060- spouse; AUD$1,030 – dependent child
  • Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme – AUD$4,115 – main applicant; AUD$2,06- spouse; AUD$1,030 – dependent child
  • Temporary Skills Shortage (Medium/Long term) – AUD$2,690 – main applicant; AUD$2,690- spouse; AUD$675– dependent child
  • Temporary Skills Shortage (Short term) – AUD$1,290 – main applicant; AUD$1,29- spouse; AUD$325– dependent child
  • Business Innovation and Investment – AUD$6,085 – main applicant; AUD$3,045- spouse; AUD$1,520– dependent child.
  • New Zealand Citizen Family Relationship: AUD$370 – main applicant; AUD$92 – dependent child
  • Child/Adoption Visa – AUD$2,710
  • Resident Return 155 – AUD$410

For further details on Australian visa fees and charges please refer to the Department website.

If you would like a detailed quote, please complete an online assessment. Our migration agent will review your details and provide a breakdown of all costs involved.

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Australian State Sponsorship Invitations

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Australian State Sponsorship Invitations

Some positive news for our skilled visa clients! Last week, nine Visa Go Australia clients received invitations from the South Australian and Tasmanian Government. These clients can now proceed with lodgement of their skilled visa applications.

Securing Australian state sponsorship has become increasingly difficult during the COVID pandemic, especially for offshore applicants. However as the Australian economy recovers sponsorship opportunities are slowly becoming more available.

States offering Sponsorship

Eight of the invitations were from South Australia. This included five subclass 190 invites for occupations 323211 Fitter (General) and 323214 Metal Machinist (First Class). An additional three subclass 491 invites were issued to occupations 331212 Carpenter and 333212 Solid Plasterer. All invitations were for offshore clients.

The South Australian Government has limited details on their website about sponsorship being offered.

“Please be advised that offshore applicants with an existing EOI in SkillSelect may be invited to directly apply for state nomination in the current program year. These applicants have already been identified from a defined range of critical sectors.

Further information regarding our offshore program, including occupations available, will be provided in conjunction with our 2021-2022 program opening in July 2021.” 

Chef

Our final invitation was a skilled client who secured a local Tasmanian job offer in her nominated occupation of Chef. Her state sponsorship was approved in 3 weeks, and she received an invitation to lodge her skilled visa last week. Overseas applicants with a Tasmanian job offer can apply for state nomination.

Professional advice on State Sponsorship

Our migration agent Darren Chatt MARN:0211214 explains, “For the nine clients who were invited, it confirms that the advice we gave to forge ahead with their skills assessment, English exam and lodgement of the Expression of Interest (EOI) was in fact beneficial. Although we cannot guarantee you will receive a skilled visa in these uncertain times, lodging your EOI places you on the path and ahead of many others once States do re-commence their skills drives and sponsorship offers.”

At Visa Go Australia we work with our clients to provide them with the best opportunity of securing a skilled visa. Using our service means your application is regularly reviewed and updated as required. With a variety of clients and an experienced migration agent, we offer exceptional service and insight into immigration.

NSW State sponsorship

Given how difficult it is right now to secure an offer of sponsorship from a State, you can respect there is great demand for an invite. Employing a reputable migration agent can be the difference of securing a skilled visa or not. Enquire about our services today by completing our free visa assessment.

In accepting State Sponsorship, you are committing to live and work in that State for a minimum of 2 years, so please ensure you make the choice that is right for you and your family.

Book a visa consultation today.

VETASSESS Skills Assessment – Revised Criteria for Professionals

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VETASSESS skills assessment

Obtaining a positive skills assessment is the first key stage of applying for a skilled visa. All primary applicants must complete a skills assessment to ensure their qualifications and/or work experience match Australian workplace requirements.

VETASSESS is Australia’s largest skills assessment provider. Authorised by the Australian Government, VETASSESS assess 28 trade occupations and over 360 professional occupations spanning many industries.

Visa Go Australia work closely with VETASSESS to provide our clients with an exceptional skilled visa service.

See if you qualify for a skilled visa.

Revised Criteria for Professional Occupations

VETASSESS are updating their assessment criteria for the following four professional occupations:

  1. Teacher of English to Speakers of other Languages
  2. Hotel Service Manager
  3. Retail Buyer
  4. Hotel or Motel Manager

Skill assessing bodies such as VETASSESS sporadically make changes to the assessment criteria. This ensures it stays relevant to Australian industry markets. Detailed information about the latest changes are available here.

This new criteria will be implemented from 21 June 2021.

If you have any questions about these criteria changes you can contact migrate@vetassess.com.au.

If you need professional visa advice you can complete our free online assessment. For a detailed analysis of your visa options we recommend booking a consultation with our licensed migration agent.

See our latest Australian job postings here.

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