Thursday, January 23, 2020

Canberra Matrix newest invitations round on 23rd January 2020

Australia Canberra Matrix has invited skilled and competent applicants under the Skilled nominated Subclass 190 visa and Skilled work Regional Subclass 491 visa. An overall of 412 invitations have been issued on January 23rd 2020.
Subclass 190 Visa nomination
Out of total 412 invitations, 251 were given for Subclass 190 visa nomination and all matrix will be submitted with at least 120 to 75 immigration points.

Subclass 491 visa nomination
Under the Subclass 491 visa, 161 invitations issued for Canberra Matrix with a minimum of 120 to 70 immigration points.
Applicants need to note that all matrix will expire within 6 months after date of submission if an invitation is not issued.
To get to know more about Canberra Matrix and other Visa services, connect with Aptech Global. By filling the online assessment form, one of our Australia immigration consultants Delhi contact and reach you shortly.  
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Australia Subclass Regional 491 Visas State Nomination

The newly Skilled Work Regional Subclass 491 visa allows skilled workers with their families to live and work in Regional areas or territory for up to 5 years time period. The 491 visa offers a pathway to permanent residency after completing 3 years.
There are two streams under the Subclass 491 visa as family sponsored and state nominated visa. Under family sponsored visa, it requires a relative living in regional territory of Australia who is willing to sponsor you and occupation must be listed under MLTSSL (medium and long term strategic skill list). While the sate nominated visa is often considered as easier because of longer list available and you only need to score a minimum immigration points to get an invitation.
Aspiring applicants are required to check the information carefully to meet all the requirements for nomination.
  • Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
The state of ACT has their own point matrix for selecting applicants for nomination. Candidates who are onshore and live in Canberra, they must have been in Canberra for a minimum 3 months before their application work for an ACT employer for 3 months.
The ACT Australian State nominates offshore candidates who have not lived in other Australian territory within 12 months.
  • New South Wales (NSW)
If the applicants are onshore and seek out for nomination for NSW, they are required to show that they have been working in nominated occupation and residing in NSW for a minimum 12 months.
  • Northern Territory (NT)
australia regional visa 491

The state of Northern territory nominates onshore candidates who have been lived in the territory for a minimum 6 months and worked full time in their nominated occupation. You also have to show you have ongoing prospects of employment under the nominated occupation.
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Monday, January 20, 2020

Points for Australian Skilled Migration Calculated By Australian Immigration Points Calculator

In this world of digital, everything is measured in terms of scale numbers. The higher the marks you get the better will be your chances of success. This is more trending nowadays and even the immigration firm and most top destinations are following the same criteria.When we talk about Australia, the country follows the skill select, having a Points Based System to judge candidates’ qualities. The immigration follows the Australian PR Points Calculator to check the eligibility of the candidate to apply for Australia's skilled visas.

It’s a systemic online tool used to award points to the candidate profile, based on age, education, work experience, and language skills and other factors.

How Many Points You Need?

While a total of 100 points are available, you require not less than 65 points (theoretically) to get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA), to apply for Permanent Residence (PR) in the country. But as per the current invitation round results, you must score 80 and above immigration points to get ITA and the right to apply for PR. 

Australian immigration points calculator



What PR Options You Have?

If you are applying for skilled migration, you have a visa option for visa 189, visa 190, visa 491. Visa 189 is the skilled independent visa, where you require to meet the eligibility score and do not require sponsorship from the state or territory of Australia, visa 190 where you need to get sponsorship from the state or territory of Australia these two visas are permanent residency visa, whereas visa 491 is the temporary visa for 491 but after meeting certain requirements you can also apply for Australia permanent residency.

Decide Wisely

It’s entirely your decision to choose the type of visa category applying for. If you don't have complete information, its not the easier job, especially when you are trying to figure out the new updates and changes of the Australian immigration process.

Get Help

In such situations, seeking and receiving help for the expert Australian visa consultants will be crucial. You will never think to cut down the chances of immigration to Australia. The visa and immigration officials for the Kangaroo Land will not entertain you if you are not eligible, you will your application if it’s not submitted under the right category.

Check Your Eligibility

If you are taking expert help, you will be the right pathway to reach your destination country. I suppose your profile is perfect to express your interest in the movement, through the skilled category, you will get to know that you have to apply as a skilled worker.

Get Assistance

Check the eligibility to apply for the Australian immigration process. If you are willing to apply for an Australia PR visa, the expert immigration consultants from Aptech Global will help you to ease your process. Whether you have low points or want to increase your immigration score get in touch with immigration experts to get the solution to your Australia PR process.

Saturday, January 18, 2020

Australia Significant Immigration changes lined up for the year 2020

A number of essential changes have been occurred for visa issuance and benefits for the year 2020. Here is all what you need to know.
Immigration point Score
Chasing high immigration points has always been a common situation for most aspiring immigrants.
According to Migration law, 65 is the minimum points that you are required to meet before you submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). Although, getting an invitation to apply is more difficult due to high talented applicants who have expressed their Interest.
Australia Points update 2020
Candidates who scored 90 or 85 immigration points are given as first priority over the one who have only received 65 points. It does not mean that they are unqualified but the timing of lodgment also taken into consideration.
The year of 2020 can be good year for student visa holders, as they can take advantage of extra points of 10 points for being single, 10 points for having a skilled partner or de facto partner with competent English (5 points) and 10 points for having certain STEM qualifications. They can also avail 15 extra points by getting a nomination from State territory Government or sponsorship from eligible family members living in regional Australia.
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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Northern Territory finds shortage of skilled migrants under DAMA II Australia

Australian state of Northern Territory (NT) businesses sought to fill 520 vacant positions with skilled migrants in the year 2019. This is a major change followed by NT Designated Area migration agreement (DAMA) which observed a 263% year on year increase.
DAMA II is a bilateral agreement between Australian Government and Northern Territory (NT) which come into force on 1st January 2019 with inclusion of permanent residency pathway for visa aspirants after working within the territory for a minimum 3 years.
As a result of this inclusion, local businesses have requested to fill up with 520 positions of skilled workers in the first year of DAMA II and almost 573 positions sought for the entire first four years of first DAMA.
Alongside, Migration Northern Territory endorsed about 52 local businesses and entered into labor agreements with Department of Home Affairs (DHA). These types of businesses can now recruit oversees workers in the positions that they have not been filled up by Australians.
Norther Territory Nomination Program

Moreover, further 37 businesses have taken endorsement from Migration NT and they are allowed to work with labor agreements of Home Affairs. Under the new agreement, is identifies 117 shortage of occupations in which the employers are able to fill with skilled international workers, for up to 36 on the first DAMA.
Employers can apply for fill positions with overseas national. But before that they first have to demonstrate they have been unable to fill vacant positions locally. The first four year DAMA between Australia and NT governments introduced in 2015. It was the first in the Australia where a wide range of shortage of occupations are presently available than those identified in standard skilled migration programs.
To get to know more details and information about Northern territory and other visa services, connect with Aptech Global. Fill the online assessment form so that one of our Australia immigration consultants Delhi will arrange a call back for you.
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Monday, January 13, 2020

Canberra Matrix latest round of Invitations on January 9th 2020

Australia Canberra Matrix invited skilled applicants under the Subclass 190 and Subclass 491 in the updated invitation round held on 9th Jan 2020. A total of 275 invitations were out for the Canberra nomination.
For Visa 190 Stream
Under the Skilled nominated Subclass 190 visa, an overall 200 invitations were issued for Canberra Matrix. All matrix will be submitted with at least 145 to 80 immigration points.
canberra invitation round

For Visa 491 Stream
In the 491 Visa nomination, a total 75 invitations were issued and all matrix will be submitted with an immigration points between 125 to 75 points.
It is noted that all matrix will expire within 6 months after submission date if an invitation is not issued.
For further information regarding Canberra Nomination program and other visa services, connect with Aptech Global. One of our Australia immigration consultants Delhi will contact and reach you shortly.
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Saturday, January 11, 2020

Australia Refuse for Visa Free Immigration with UK

The Government of Australia has turned down the UK offer of post-Brexit trade agreement, including visa-free work and travel between two Countries.
Australia Trade minister Simon Birmingham said that the full free movement will not be accepted as it will lead migration of highly skilled workers to UK and arrival of unskilled British workers to Melbourne and Sydney. In the Last year, ministers of New Zealand have faced similar fears of brain drain.
International trade secretary Liz Truss visited in Australia last September and declared that a plan to relocate British citizens to stay and work in a country visa-free might be just months away.
She told, “We have been clear with the fact to adopt the Australian points based system in terms of immigration system because we leave the European Union. Our two countries have a good link with historic relationship and now it is certainly something that we will be looking as a part of our free-trade negotiations”.
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Even Australia Prime minister, Scott Morrison said that visa arrangement will New Zealand country is not something which should be extended further.

Friday, January 10, 2020

Australia Unofficial Skill Select Round results for January 11th 2020

A big round of invitation for Subclass Visa 491 and some pro rata occupations slipped into invites this category after completing the seats of 189 Visa. This means that applicants will be first invited to subclass 189 and remaining will be given to Subclass 491 visa.
With effect of EOI draw on 5th Dec 2019, the lowest Subclass 491 (family sponsored) points have been seen as 90 immigration points. The increased in the number of invitations hopefully the cause of shortage of skilled workers and shortfall in the skilled immigration program.
The following table mentions the pro rata occupations along with ITA points:
PRO RATA OCCUPATIONS
ESTIMATED POINTS (ITA)
EOI ESTIMATED DATE
(2211) ACCOUNTANTS
90
10/1/2020
(2212) AUDITORS
90
10/1/2020
(2334) ELECTRONIC ENGINEER
90
10/1/2020
(2335) INDUSTRIAL, MECHANICAL AND PRODUCTION ENGINEER
90
10/1/2020
(2339) OTHER ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS
90
10/1/2020
(2611) ICT BUSINESS ANALYSTS
85
10/1/2020
(2613) SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS PROGRAMMER
90
10/1/2020
(2631) COMPUTER NETWORK PROFESSIONALS
90
10/1/2020
Aspiring candidates need to note that this is just an Aptech Global assumption and rough estimate does not impact with Australia EOI SkillSelect round results.
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Thursday, January 9, 2020

How to Check Eligibility of Migration through Australia Immigration Points Calculator

Australian immigration points calculator is the systematic way of deciding whether you are eligible to apply for Australia PR Visa or not. The immigration point system is the basic eligibility criteria which you need to meet to apply for PR.
In this you need allocated with points as per age, work experience, English language proficiency and other factors. The higher the immigration score more will be the chances to get your PR.
1.      1.  Age Points

You must be below 45 years of age for applying Australia PR
AgePoints Awarded
18 to 2425 points
25 to 3230 points
33 to 3925 points
40 to 4415 points
45 to 490 points

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2. English Language Proficiency MarksEnglish is the acceptable language while applying for Australia permanent residency visa where you can go with IELTS or PTE to check the English eligibility.

Language ProficiencyPoints Awarded
Superior English- IELTS 8/PTE 79 or more20 points
Proficient English- IELTS 7/PTE 65 or more10 points
Competent English- IELTS 6 or more0 points


3. Work Experience in Australia -  You must have atleast 2 years of work experience for applying Australia PR. 

Work ExperiencePoints Awarded
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)20 points
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)15 points
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)10 points
At least one but less than three years (of past 10 years)5 points

4. Overseas work Experience -  Also for the overseas Skilled workers willing to apply for Australia PR must have atleast 2 years of work experience. 

Work ExperiencePoints Awarded
At least eight and up to 10 years (of past 10 years)15 points
At least five but less than eight years (of past 10 years)10 points
At least three but less than five years (of past 10 years)5 points

5. Education Qualification - For applying Australia Pr visa you must have done your graduaction.

QualificationPoints Awarded
Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or other recognized standard20 points
At least a Bachelor degree, including a Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters, from an Australian recognized Standards15 points
Diploma completed in Australia, trade qualification completed in Australia, or qualification or award of recognize standard10 point

6. Other Factors: There are other factors too by which you can score extra Points
FactorPoints Awarded
Credentialed community language qualifications5 points
Study in regional Australia or metropolitan area (excluding distance education)5 points
Professional Year completion, for a period of at least 12 months in the four year5 points

7. Partner Skill Requirements -  The Australian immigration department also introduced new partner skill points in the recent update help on November 2019. The points are allocated as listed below:

RequirementsPoints Awarded
Your Spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and meet age, English and skill criteria.
  • Age should be under 45 years.
  • Competent English.
  • Nominated skill assessment that is on same skilled occupation list as yours nominated skill assessment.
  • Nominated a Suitable skilled occupation and obtained a positive skill assessment.
10 points
Your Spouse or de facto partner achieved the below criteria:
  • Your partner has competent English, and
  • Your partner must be an applicant of same subclass as yours, and
  • Your partner is not an Australian permanent residency or Australian citizen.
5 points
You are single (do not have spouse or de facto partner) or your partner is an Australian permanent resident or Australian Citizen.10 points

Australian Immigration points calculator tells you how much scores you need to apply for Australia PR Process. Get in touch with the Australian Immigration consultants in Delhi