Notes on Company Trainings to the USA

We are hired as engineers for a multinational company that has been sending out their employees for training to the United States. This is one good opportunity to learn and of course, travel for free. This is one of the best things that come with our employment. Over the course of my five year sty in my company, there have been about 20 engineers in my groups sent to the US for training. I would like to add that is a good experience as well and a time to earn more money than we usually do. This is because with your stay in the US for training, you will be given a good deal of allowance plus your local salary gets untouched. Wonderful isn’t it?

 

The visa application

Of course for the visa application, we have little to worry about that. The company has had a good connection with the local embassy and because of the good track record; we are given some privileges, subjectively that is. We still have to go through the same procedures but it is the level of trust that we have as an advantage.

 

Company Requests and Invitation letters

For our company’s requests, there is usually no problem with that. My company has sent thousands of invitation letters to the US embassy and for that, they usually get an interview setup for you. The only thing to worry about is the interview. The interview, as I have collected from different individuals has been diverse and sometimes dependent on the consul. There have been feedbacks of a grumpy consul while others would say that they are really good and that there wasn’t any “grumpiness” involved in the process.

However, if anything goes wrong in the documents then you’ll be in trouble. If your company made a mistake in the paper works and documents then you may suffer rejection. Here are some good points when getting you documents ready:

 

Documentation and invitation letter’s content

You are a trainee and before submitting your documentations to the US embassy, try to get a hold of it first and check them yourself. All personal information should match you travel documents, US visa application forms and Identifications. Having any inconsistencies will mean rejection.

 

Work and training

Work and training l they are two very different things that the consul have an eye for. Work is getting paid for your actions and activities. You are directly contributing to your company’s productivity and quality. You will be doing the same things that a counter part in the US will do. That is work! Now let’s define training: A set of activities not directly affecting your company’s output and productivity, it is more like a student to teacher thing. They talk and you listen. You jot down notes, gather documents, and hone your skills. No work!

Why is the difference very important? This is because immigration laws will make it harder for you to go to the United States for work while it is relatively very easy to visit the United States for training. Working means endangering the employment of US citizens while training confirms that they are still superior in the technical abilities (although this part is not necessarily true).

Try to avoid putting any “assisting” and “performing” in the purpose of your visit. This is an almost automatic “work” and thus rejection. Choose word properly for your documents.

Travel Documents and Forms

For the other required documents, be sure to fill them out consistently in a readable print. You should be able to provide all the other US visa requirements and have them attached to the USA visa application forms.

When writing down entries on the USA visa application, please review them. You’ll have to do this to correct any committed mistakes and error while filling up the form. Check the consistency of the form to the other documents so there are no irregularities with your applications.

When doing the form fill up manually, do not forget to sign the USA visa application form, signature complete the form and no processing will be made without it. Put the date on the side and you are finished.

The Interview

The interview schedule is usually setup 3 to 4 weeks in advance do there would not be any problems on the period adjustment in the applicant’s part, in our part that is. We just have to be there in time and that we should wear something nice to impress the consul.

The interview usually starts out with greetings, but the consul will go direct to the point after that. You will be asked a lot of questions and you will not even finish answering before another one starts from the other side of the window. Does this sound challenging?

 

Answering the Questions:

As a note, you should be able to answer all the questions in a confident manner and do not stutter. Stuttering means that you are not sure of your answer. The grumpiness of the consul is just a show of force! He is the authority over this interview and there is no democracy over it. He asks the questions, you answer and he decides. Be confident and answer in fluent English. That is the case of the interview and that I can tell you.

Avoiding saying "um", it adds uncertainties in the discussion; remember that in any point that they suspect anything off eh mark, they have the right to reject the application. Now that you know the rejection point, let’s get serious.

Look straight to them and don’t let your eyes navigate around the room. Remember that you are having a very serious conversation with the consul. Not looking at people when trying to have conversation may send a negative message of not being ready or hiding something.

 

Wardrobe

 For your wardrobe, please get to the point of putting out an effort to dress up for the interview. If you don’t really do this often, then you might try to get some help. Consuls judge you form the very first time they set an eye on you. Be careful on choosing your wardrobe; do not overdress for the occasion. A long sleeved collared shirt will do the trick; try to have the most recent fit and style. Get a good pair of slacks to go along with your shirt. Have a good pair of leather shoes that doesn’t spell 1990’s when you take a good look from the mirror. That goes for most of the interviewed trainees from our company, maybe it’ll work for everybody else.

 

Your trip to the US

Assuming that you have been granted a visa, now you have to get ready for your trip. Get to packing your stuff and you won’t have to worry about anything as you are sponsored by your company so everything should come in easy.

 

Finding a Place to Stay + Transportation

You don’t have to find a place to stay when sent for training by your company. At least this is what we experience form my companies point of view. A company usually does the reservations for hotels for the period of your stay, this includes your transportation.  

 

Packing

Let’s stress this out and get it to sink in: PACK LIGHTLY!!! This is one of the rules you should be able to abide to, for your own good. If you pack lightly then you won’t have to get yourself in a hassle during the course of your travel. This will exclude you on the on the risk of having to pay additional fees for your travels.

Only Bring in the necessities that you cannot buy over your stay in the US.  

 

Things to Bring

You should definitely bring means of communications. Bring a gadget that can easily connect to the internet. This makes communications very easy and it’ll also help you fight boredom.

Depending on the region you are visiting, please have clothes ready to battle the elements. Check the Weather down there and have the appropriate clothing. You don’t want to bring in summer clothes for a cold winter.

 

Get to Explore

Once you get there, have your extra time ready to explore. You should be able to do this every once in a while. Visit the different landmarks in the city that you will be training in. This is a good time to roam around. Remember that you will be under training and you will not be working. So keep that in mind. You will not be under stress, so this might as well be a great time for you to enjoy your life.

 

Keep in mind the US Embassy

Before the grant of your visa, you should have had a good deal of talk from the consul or form any other officer in the embassy regarding US immigration laws and policies. Once you are travelling over to the US, do follow the guidelines. US immigration officers may be able to track down your actions or may give surprise visits if they suspect anything (although this is highly unlikely).

 

Your trip home

Trainings are usually done for the duration of 6 months or less. This enables you to have plenty of savings on your local salary and with the allowance that you are getting. You can bring home some items but be careful of doing this too much; there may be additional fees by the Customs if you have too much stuff going home. You can arrange to ship your items before your leave. Put them all in a box and send them home in advance. Don’t worry about the shipping rates you’ll; be having the same payments any way when you go through the airport, minus the hassle.

With your trip back home, enjoy it more than everything. This becomes a trip for leisure, if you can go into side trips than it would be better. You can definitely find some time to enjoy before you go home.   

Understanding the Duties of an Immigration Consultant and Immigration Attorneys

US immigration Consultants

If you need help with some of the documents for your USA immigration, you might want to seek the help of an immigration consultant. However, you have to be careful when choosing a consultant to work with. First and foremost, he has to be legit. There are a lot of scamming individuals today who are only out to get your money. This is why you have to make sure that you check on him or her before hiring.

In addition to being legit, he has to be competent. You can refer to his success rates, work experience, educational background and testimonials from previous clients. You can also have an idea of his competence by noticing how he talks and how he carries himself. However, you should not rely on these observations solely. You should also check on the substance of what he is talking about. If he has been doing this for a while, you should expect that he knows the different forms and requirements well.

Moreover, he has to be reliable. It is not enough that he can present you with certificates of recognition or diplomas and the like. You should be able to experience his professionalism first hand. For instance, if you set an appointment with him, he should be on time. Remember, you are his client and he should not keep you waiting. If you have concerns that need immediate attention, he should be there for you. Acquiring US visa or green card is difficult. When you have an irresponsible consultant, this will not help you at all and will only give you additional cost and expenses.

Proper assessment and complete evaluation should be done before confirming the services of an immigration consultant. You don’t want to have a connection with a consultant that has had bad services. You cannot risk you application with a consultant that has too little success rates, at the same time; you can’t have the services of consultant that do not offer enough time to prioritize you. Always remember to have them in balance.  

When do you need an immigration consultant?

US immigration is tough. This is why many seek help. However, you need to get the right kind of help. If you need someone to help you fill out forms from the USCIS, then an immigration consultant will suffice. He will also help translate the forms that you have difficulty understanding. He may even fill out the form for you with the information you have provided. After filling out the form, it is important that he has completed the section under preparer.

Immigration consultants are also very important in aiding you with the procurement of your US visa requirements. The US visa applications may require several documents and consultant should be ready to have a great deal of expertise over these. This should also be true for US application forms. Consultants should know the answers that lead to good approval ratings from the immigration officers and consuls.  

 

Immigration consultant vs. an immigration attorney:

You should bear in mind that an immigration consultant is not an immigration lawyer. This means that there are many instances wherein the services of a consultant will not be enough. This is especially true for legal cases. Here are some of the duties that the immigration consultant CANNOT do:

• Represent an immigrant in an immigration proceeding.
• Legal advice on the type of US visa to apply to.
• Give advice to prepare you for your interview with an immigration officer.

The said consultants should not claim that they are experts in terms of giving legal advices to immigrants. This is strictly prohibited by law. Additionally, they should not charge any fee higher than what their respective State law allows.

If you are applying for immigration visa and you do not understand the USA visa application form, then hire an immigration consultant. However, if you need more legal advice and help, start looking for a competent immigration attorney.

 

US immigration attorney: Finding the Right one

Here are some tips to help you the right US immigration lawyer for you:

1. Check out the American Immigration Lawyers Association or AILA. This is a national association of lawyers who are well versed with the immigration law. This means that you are certain to find a competent lawyer to work with. Look for members of the association within your area. After that, do an individual check of the lawyers in your list.
2. Get referrals for your friends, office mates or relatives. If you know someone who hired an immigration lawyer, get the information about the lawyer and see if he can help you with your visa, green card application or other issues.
3. Talk to the lawyers, either personally or through phone. Present your case and ask if they have dealt with similar scenario before. Bear in mind that there are many immigration cases that exist in the country and many lawyers have handled them. There is a good chance that your case is not similar with others. This is why you need to check if the lawyer has encountered or handled a case like yours in the past. Talking to them will help you make your choice.
4. Verify the credentials of the person you are about to hire. Validate them. You should also check with their previous clients or the previous cases they handled.
5. Compare the fees they charge. How much will it cost you to hire him? Does he charge by the hour or does he have a fix rate. You should also inquire about any additional charges that the process would cost you so that you can make the necessary preparations.

You will need different types of help when you encounter US immigration problems. If your worry only concerns about the different forms to fill out and their translation, then working with an immigration consultant is enough. However, if you need legal assistance and advice regarding your application for green card through marriage or other issues about American visas, then look for an immigrant lawyer.

Immigration lawyers have more in depth knowledge in the immigration processes, especially for immigration laws. US immigration schemes and processes may be confusing and immigration legalities are quite cumbersome. You should always have a great deal of support for these tasks. You can also have both Immigration consultants and Attorneys if you see it fit.

Avoiding Immigration Scams for your UK immigration

If you are planning to immigrate to UK, make sure that you are careful to avoid immigration scams. There are a lot of scam artists today who are out to take your money. Learning about their schemes will help you avoid them. Because of the surge on immigration on line companies and applications and with the use of the internet as the primary source of information, this allowed on line frauds and scams and one of the targets has been UK immigration.

Immigration scam or fraud takes various forms. Anyone can be a victim here. The country may welcome an individual with fake identity. The immigrant officer may be provided with false information, which will result to the granting of visa. Immigrants may also become victims of immigration agency or consultancy group. With the different types of fraudulent schemes today, it is essential that everyone is careful, especially the immigrants as well as the foreign individuals who plan to work or study in the UK.

UK immigration laws have continually adapted and continued to put up new methodical processes to keep up with the recent schemes and frauds. UK immigration officials have continued to create checklists to give a counter blow to uprising in fraudulent acts.  

These are some of the different fraudulent activities.

 

Identity Theft / Fraud:

There are different types of frauds and scams related to immigration today. First, there is the identity theft or fraud. Many foreign individuals use a stolen identity or create a new identity to gain access to the UK. Some use the stolen information to be eligible for a UK visa.

Others use identity theft to hide their criminal records to be granted access to the country. This creates a problem regarding security as identity fraud may also be used by foreign individuals or terrorist groups to commit crimes in the UK.

Many fraudsters succeed amidst the focus given to this concern and the strengthening of the UK immigration law. This is because of the information that people can access online.

Identity theft is one of the most common cheats used in UK immigration and UK visa applications. Identity can also be faked in terms of using known immigration agencies and consultation firms. This scheme targets immigration applicants and gather fees.

Providing False Information:

Fraud also takes place when a foreign individual provides false information to gain access or acquire permit to live or work in the UK. One of the common types is the immigration marriage fraud. This takes place when an immigrant marries a citizen or a resident to acquire legal status to work or stay in the UK. Often, a citizen is paid to play the part of the spouse. However, there are also cases when the other party is not aware of the immigrant’s plan.

In other instances, bigger organizations may be behind the fraudulent act. A couple of colleges in London have been shut down due to providing false credentials to help students acquire legal status to study and stay in the UK. They were discovered to fabricate and falsify documents to facilitate visa approval.

False information is also given by companies hiring aliens for work in UK. These companies want to deal with low income pay to aliens. These aliens very well want to have work in London for a lower price due to additional benefits. These acts are not legal according to UK immigration laws.

 

Immigration consultant fraud:

Many have been victims of immigration consultant fraud. Immigrants or foreign individual, who want to acquire UK work visa, seek the help of immigration consultant to help them with the processing of their documents. However, not everyone got the help they needed. Others ended up with false promises and piled bills.

These are most common. These immigration companies want to deal your UK immigration needs and promise a very fat application process. Always remember that the UK application process takes a fixed amount of time and under no method will applications be fast forwarded unless you are doing an illegal application or you have very important foreign missions, meaning you should be of high government office status or private institutions with great influence.

 

Avoiding immigration fraud:

To avoid fraudulent immigration schemes, the UK Immigration laws are now stricter and firmer. They have developed ways to detect false identification. The immigrants and foreign individuals have to be careful as well. Connections on illegal and fraudulent acts may result to revocation of UK visas, rejection of UK visa applications or even black listings on the UK immigrations.

Here are some of the ways to avoid the different forms of immigration scams and legal problems:

 

Be truthful.

You have nothing to be afraid of if you provide honest information in your application. If you are not eligible for a certain type of UK visa, check your other options. Resist the urge to falsify documents or turn to illegal means like resorting to immigration marriage fraud. With the strengthened UK immigration laws, it is very likely that the authorities will discover such scheme.

UK immigration is one of the hardest immigration processes. You have to be able to deal with the UK visa requirements and produce each for every aspect of your applications. These requirements may take more time, but be patient as the rewards are great, especially for immigrants and working class visas.  

 

Find a trustworthy immigration consultant.

This will reduce the chances of being a victim of a fraudulent act. Look for referrals from people you trust. Personally check on the consultant or company you are going to work with. How long has the consultancy firm been in the business? Are there complaints or cases filed against them?

You always have to find a legitimate immigration agent. This is very important. Although it is less advisable, you may look for a very good agency on line and research them over the internet as well. You have to find a UK immigration expert. They are usually available on line as the top immigration consultant agencies always have a great site to assess you applications.

These top immigration consultancy firms will also have agencies all over the world so you can always check them out if you are cautious about their legitimacy. They should also have complete UK immigration accreditation and include local government business permits.

 

Be aware of the red flags of a fraudulent immigration consultant.

There are many fly by night consultants. They would claim many things like an affiliation to a trusted consultancy firm. To avoid this, meet the consultant or agent in the company office. Do not rely on phone conversations or meet ups in cafes or hotels, or online interviews and acquaintances. One of the red flags of fraudulent schemes is the agent’s avoidance to meet you in the company office. Another sign is the agent’s urgency to ask for upfront payment. You are not obliged to pay him unless he has rendered the services expected of him.

Another red flag is offer for a faster UK visa processing. As discussed above, you will be offered different out of the ordinary packages that are not allowed by UK immigration laws. Do not, under any circumstances attend these agencies as their methods are most likely illegal and unrecognized by UK immigration offices and agencies.

It is important to be vigilant on your visa applications with an agency. There have been too many instances for these illegal acts and you don’t want to be a part on any. Research and ask a lot of questions. When you witness or suspect irregularities, do not hesitate to withdraw your connections or report the acts to UK immigration officials.

 

Protect your personal information.

Since identity theft and fraud is rampant these days, make sure that you protect your personal information. You would not want the thieves to use your information in their UK visa application, would you? Do not provide such information easily as well. See to it that you are talking to trusted individuals before providing valuable information. Such information includes your social security number, birthday, full name and address.

Giving out personal information on line may also be a great disadvantage. You have to have a good trust level with the immigration consultancy if you want to give out any information online. You personal information may be used for illegal acts and leave your name with the blame.

 

Knowing the processes for UK visa applications

Be well informed about the legal processes of acquiring a UK visa. Although you plan to work with a consultant or agent, it is still important that you are knowledgeable about the processes. Online information is helpful, but you also have to ask your local government for assistance. Being knowledgeable will help you detect fraudulent agencies or consultants.

When assessing the Consultancies or agencies, always find time to research them. You can use the internet for blogs, reviews and forums.

 

Blogs

When reading blogs, you should find the blogs that have had a great series of articles having the same notes and not the blogs that have single entries. You should also try to find blogs with good written and detailed information that are consistent with the UK immigration laws and processes.

 

Reviews

Review sites are a good source of information for the assessing the best immigration agencies. Know that the review sites should be fair and consistent. They should offer many reviews, and not just one. Testimonials should be present. The testimonials should be verified individuals and not planted by the agency itself.

 

Forums

Forums are one of the best ways to gather information about your interests. Although agencies have been known to advertise at forums and giving out answers, choose the forums that have a great deal of threading form verified immigrants who have experience/past connections with the immigration assisting entities.

If you want to search forums, just try use Google and enter the subject you want and add “forums”. You’ll find out a lot of extras in forums.

 

Additional thoughts

Many dream of working or migrating to the UK. However, it is important to be careful as many can take advantage of that dream. If you want to move there, see to it that you follow the local proceedings. It is also important that you are careful of who to trust.

Following the rules in the UK immigration policies is very crucial as UK immigration Laws may give out sanctions for applicants deemed to have submitted irregular documents on purpose. The visa grant is not a legal matter and decisions on the applications are all subjective. Applicants may have no claim for rejections or any sanctions dealt unto them by UK immigration offices.

Get Started Working In Australia

If you want to improve your way of life and work in one of the most livable countries in the world, then start finding a job in Australia. There is a variety of opportunities for everyone. Moreover, living in Australia, whether temporary or permanent, offers many advantages.

Australia has given an all out campaign for immigrating. Immigrating to Australia is one of the top choices in living in a foreign country. The fact that they are making a campaign for the immigration is testament that they need you.

Australia is a place that gives you an outdoor experience while giving a great metro lifestyle. It’s a combination of the two lifestyles that compose a great place to stay over there. Australia immigration offices are catering to a large number of applicants each year and having a good load of knowledge on their policies is a big plus.

Finding Work in Australia is one of the primary aspects of immigrating. When you plan on residing in Australia because of a job opportunity then you should be able to get a few pointers on the policies currently being imposed. These policies are continually updated to have a more convenient and safe immigration process. As Australia progresses they continually need a large work force to support their commerce and industry and part of the reason why they are campaigning for immigrants. There are plenty of job opportunities available in Australia and you just have to find it.

 

The job opportunities:

Australia is seeking for skilled workers and migrants due to the skills shortage in the country. Several job vacancies are not suitable for Australians, which is why employers are looking for employees overseas to strengthen their work force. There is high demand for skilled workers in the construction and mining industry. Other in demand jobs belong to the healthcare and IT industry.

If you are interested to work in Australia, check out the different types of work available for you.

 

Temporary job opportunities in casual work

Available for you are casual work; many establishments, especially in the hospitality and tourism sectors are looking for casual workers to help them during the weekends. This can be a good temporary set up, but not ideal for long-term arrangements. This does not offer stability and does not guarantee work every weekend, which means that there is no guarantee for earnings as well.

Temporary work can be transformed to permanent and stable jobs. You just have to find a way to get there. You can appeal to your employer about it and maybe an opening can deliver a good steady earning scheme.

 

Part time work for students

There are part-time jobs as well. This may appeal to foreign students who need a steady source of income to help support their study and living cost. Part-time jobs do not exceed 20 hours a week. They are also bound by contracts.

The 20 hours of work per week will be a daunting task for students. It may mean working for the whole weekend, or having to take 4 hours per weekday. IF you don’t have any financial source to support for your education, then taking these part time jobs can mean a life saver. Be sure to manage you time well.

However, if you are looking for a stable source of income and enjoy employee benefits, then find a full-time job. Being a student, you are not allowed to do this because of the limits on your visa. But if you endure the challenge of keeping your upkeep and fees, then surely this is a treat waiting for you.

 

How to work in Australia?

In order to work in Australia, you need to have a passport from your country and a valid working visa. A foreign individual who only holds a tourist visa is not allowed to work.

 

Employer Sponsored Workers program

A worker may be granted visa through the Employer Sponsored Workers program. In this program, the employee is granted work visa because of the sponsorship of his employer. Such worker may work in Australia temporarily or permanently.

When being sponsored by your employer means that you should have the job offer first before you are given these privileges. You can try to have application on line or through job agencies. I would prefer to have the applications online; this presents good opportunities and is free. Agencies will often pull a hefty fee for placements that you can generally get over the net, but this process has a high percentage of success. 

 

General Skilled Migration program (GSM)

Those who are not sponsored by an employer may also apply for work here through the General Skilled Migration program. Workers are eligible as long as they are 18 to 45 years old, can speak English and can provide skills, that are scarce in Australia.

This is made available for individuals that are deemed to have a higher probability of being offered /or offered a job in Australia. These are based on permanent residency. You will be granted this benefit if you pass the assessment of Australia immigration offices and agencies.

Entering GSM program means that you are entering Australia on your own financial capability and without any sponsor clients. There is a great risk to this, but know that you are permitted a residency visa because Australia immigration have assessed you and they see you fit for working in Australia.

This visa type may be issued in two ways: on shore and offshore.

 

Onshore GSM

In offshore GSM, individuals who are already in Australia but do not have any working permits may apply. You have to undergo the same process. The onshore category can be useful for foreign students in Australia having finished their course want to find work, or for Tourist visa holder finding themselves an opportunity to find a better work.

 

Offshore GSM

These are the types given to individual applicants who want to enter Australia with the intent to find work. You can always do pre-assessment of you employment chances in Australia.

Under these two categories are sub categories for sponsored and independent.

 

Sponsored GSM

This should not be mixed up with the employer sponsored program; this sub category is meant for individuals travelling to Australia through the financial support of a family member/relative or a state in Australia.

Some bonds may be paid for this subcategory before the visa is acquired.

 

Independent

This is based on the individuals fit for the job descriptions wanted by Australian employers. With this comes little policies and is preferred by applicants who think they have what it takes to be employed in Australia.

 

The types of working visas in Australia:

There are different types of working visa to choose from. Pick one that suits you best. Below is a list of work visa in Australia.

1.       Working holiday visa
2.       The work and holiday visa

3.       Professional visas

4.       Sponsored training visas

The Working Holiday Visa:

This is granted to individuals from nations that have working holiday agreement with Australia. These countries include Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Estoria, France, Finland, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan and the UK. In addition to that, the foreign individual has to be 18 to 30 years old who does not have dependents and is seeking temporary work.  The visa is good for 12 months, starting on the date of arrival in Australia. The foreign individual can have multiple employers but he can only work for a maximum of 6 months for each employer. Interested individual may apply online.

Although you can only avail of the working holiday visa once, you may apply for a second working holiday visa, provided that you adhere to the provisions of the new immigration policies set in 2005. Such new policy requires that the applicant completes 3 months of seasonal work. Seasonal work means any job related to the processing of the harvest. The work includes maintenance of the cops, picking and packing them.

Aside from seasonal work, they may also apply for second working visa holiday if they complete work in butchery, fishing, pearling and shearing. They may complete the seasonal work from anywhere in regional Australia except in ACT, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Melbourne, Newcastle, NSW Central Coast, Perth, Sydney and Wollongong.

 

The Work and Holiday Visa:

This is a different type of visa granted to tertiary-educated foreign individuals. To be eligible, the individual has to be between 18 to 30 years old. He should be from countries with Work and Holiday visa agreement with Australia as well. Some countries with the said agreement with Australia are Chile, Thailand, Turkey and the USA.

The visa is valid for 12 months from the date of arrival in the country. Just like the holiday working visa, this allows the individual to work for an employer for a maximum of 12 months. He can have multiple employers though. Application for this type of visa is also available via the internet.

 

Professional visa:

Workers from other parts of the world aside from those coming from the countries mentioned above are also welcome. They may work in Australia through sponsorship visa. This is available for foreign individuals with the essential skills needed by an authorized employer in Australia. It is granted to the applicant if the job available is full-time and that the position meets the minimum salary set by the government. The position should be approved by the visa program as well. There are various professions and industry to choose from. In fact, there are also different categories of such sponsorship.

One of the most common categories used is the Temporary Business Visa. Employers who want to hire foreign employees should be able to prove that they cannot fill the vacancies unless they hire employees overseas.

An educational visa is also available for individuals who want to be part of the educational institution in Australia. The eligible candidate must be sponsored by an approved organization. He or she may work at a school. He may also be eligible to work in a technical school. There are different positions available in the Education Industry aside from teachers. Candidates may work as librarians, researchers and as a laboratory in-charge.

The medical practitioner visa is available for doctors sponsored to work in Australia. It is vital that the medical practitioner meets the registration requirements in Australia as well as the standards set for medical practitioner. An employer should make individual application for each doctor he wishes to sponsor. Small rural communities commonly use this type of visa sponsorship, as other employers prefer standard employer sponsorship.  With the standard employer sponsorship program, the employer can sponsor several medical practitioners at the same time.

 

Sponsored training visas:

Australia also offers different sponsored training visas. There is the occupational trainee visa and trade skills visa.

Occupational trainee visa is available to those who want to undergo job training in Australia. To qualify, the foreign individual must be at least 18 years old who is studying or currently employed for at least 12 months. This is valid for 2 years. However, the trainee may be granted a two-month extension for him to make the necessary preparations to exit the country properly or to apply for a different visa.

You can apply by finding an organization that is willing to sponsor and train you. The said organization should be willing to nominate you for the program at the Immigration office in Australia. The nomination is essential to start the application process. You need to secure an application form from the Immigration Department and submit the same at the corresponding Australian Government Office in your country.

The trade skills training visa, on the other hand, allow you to take apprenticeship in Australia, as long as the employer failed to find someone from within the country to fill the position. This is also a doorway to permanent immigration, as this will qualify you to be nationally recognized. But first, you need to find an authorized organization to sponsor you so that you can start with the application process.

There are different ways to gain employment in Australia. To start your search, find an approved employer who is willing to sponsor you. You can use the job searches online. You can also refer to the listings available in your country. Or better yet, work with an agency to help you find an approved employer.

 

Start your job applications now

It is never too early to apply for a job in Australia. If you are seriously wanting to move to a good place to live, then its best to get your portfolio, CV and resume ready. This is a game of numbers. Send your applications to every opening job in Australia. Patience is a good virtue and is best when applying for jobs in a foreign land.

When doing your application, always be specific in your documents so they fit the job descriptions. Note that on online applications, your documents represent you. Having a good impression on your resume/CV/portfolio is the best way to attract employers.

Try having a large variety of styles for your documents and do not forget your cover letter. The cover letter will determine you intent to work in Canada as well as your personal assessment of the available job.

If you imagine yourself being an employer: How much time would you dedicate in reading the cover letters and other documents? It’s just going to be brief right? So when applying, challenge yourself to have a concise cover letter and resume/CV/portfolio. They should be interesting and free of grammatical errors. Make them read the whole page but do not over do it. You don’t want to be over eager to your employers.

In time, you will be able to get some responses and hopefully land work. Have realization of your dreams and start the supplications now.

New Zealand Immigration: Understanding the Process

One of the easiest ways to migrate to NZ is to acquire a property there. This is proof of a person’s desire to live in the country. He should also be able to show proof of stable monthly income or a good amount of finances stashed. This shows his independence and self-sufficiency to provide his upkeep. It is also important that the individual is in good health. You have to be checked by an accredited hospital. Moreover, you need to have a good and clean record to be considered. Given below are details of the general methods for you immigration to New Zealand.

NZ Immigration by Acquiring property in New Zealand

Acquiring properties in New Zealand is not a hard task to make as long as you have a lot of cash. It’s just like picking your first car, only a just a little complex.  You have to research the specifications well while staying inside your personal budget.

You should have a solicitor to have the proper working titles of the prospected buy. You may have to get your own people to move and check every details of the property tile, selling price and appraisals.    New Zealand government will also provide assistance for having the right price through the Quotable Value (QV) program of the New Zealand government. For a cheap price you’ll have the financial background of the candidate property complete with purchase price of the property, current selling price of nearby establishments and selling history.

Do not jump into your buys, Take time to understand the processes and proper pricing. Consultants can be very helpful especially if they are local experts in the Real estate industry. It wouldn’t hurt to get second or third opinions before the acquisition.

Try to pick a property or residence inside the range of profitable areas. This may slightly increase the prices but will give you more opportunities for your immigration.

NZ visa : immigration through work

You can also acquire residency through a working residence visa, you can apply for residency after two years of working in New Zealand. This will require some processing time. See to it that your visa does not expire before the decision is made on your application. You may have to repeat the whole process.

Before you can get a working residence visa, you will be given a temporary work visa. This is a step to help you acquire residency in the country. Keep in mind that you will not be able to apply for your partner or children for the residency using a temporary work visa. They have to make personal applications on their own. However, if you are granted a work visa, your spouse or partner may apply a similar visa through the family stream.

When applying for work in New Zealand, you should know the categories. These are some of the categories that may interest you:

Skilled migrant category

This category is centered on individuals having the right skill and experience for the chosen field. A lot of experience and expertise is required including the documentations that go with the applications. You should carry a lot of proof on your field of excellence. Employers are crazy for this category and are continually seeking for man power.  You may get direct permanent residence for this.

Work to residence category

This is the desired by individuals carrying temporary work loads while having brief stay in NZ. The New Zealand Work visa on temporary basis is basically a step forward to having permanent residency. This is also open for talented individuals on their fields. This is primarily done to enforce the workforce of on demand jobs in NZ.

Residence from work category

This is a category for persons already engaged in work while having a temporary work to residence visa. This is a huge step forward as permanent residencies are issued here. This spotlights the working aliens in New Zealand having gathered enough recognition and period of work.

Employee of a Relocating Company category

This is directly related to companies having connections, expansions and even relocations in New Zealand. Companies wanting to keep focal point employees that give key contributions in their development are welcome in New Zealand. The company relocating will be given the responsibilities of the relocation.

Some other categories based on temporary status

Temporary work visa

This is a primary visa provided for people given job offers in New Zealand. Most students with foreign status gaining experience are often issued the temporary work visa before awarded permanent residence.

Working holiday visa

Working holiday visa is common among travelers wanting to have extra income during their adventures. There is an age bracket for this category, 18 to 30. This is also available and highly suggested for young professionals wanting to gain experience abroad.  

NZ immigration by Entrepreneurship

You may also qualify for an entrepreneur residence visa. To qualify, you should own a business in New Zealand. You are also eligible if you have a substantial investment in the country or that you have been self-employed for a period of at least two years. See to it that you have satisfied other requirements as well.

There are two main categories of entrepreneurship in New Zealand. Please read on below for the details.

Entrepreneur category

For permanent residency to be acquired using the entrepreneur category, you should have proven that you have developed a profiting business in New Zealand. Books of your financial activities will be scrutinized as part of the methodical processes. This assessment is necessary to control the quality of businesses that contribute to a community. This requires two years as stated in the opening discussions. 

Entrepreneur plus category

 The prior category is a slow motion type while this is the fast forward type. There is no minimum period of stay. This is given to individuals who have made a lot of improvement on his business establishment. The business should be long term, invested half a million New Zealand dollars and created 3 jobs for NZ permanent residents.

Student Visa for New Zealand:

If you are not a Native of New Zealand or Australia, then you will most likely need a visa if you wish to study here. However, if you are only taking a short course, which will not last longer than three months, then a visitor visa may suffice. However, you need to check with the authorities to ascertain that you are exempted.

Exchange students

Exchange students are granted student visa. However, they need to pass health and character tests. They also have to be accepted in the exchange program. If you are not a part of the student exchange scheme, then you need to present other requirements such as an offer from an education provider from New Zealand. Specific information should be presented as well. The provider or school and its program, should show that they adhere to the rules and regulations required for foreign students. You should also prove that you can support yourself while studying in the country. Familiarize the rules for the different lengths of study as well.

New Zealand is a perfect dwelling for anyone. This is an attractive place because of the beautiful surroundings and healthy lifestyle. You can migrate to New Zealand by working here. You can also have a feel of how it is to live here by studying. Just make sure that you are qualified and that all requirements are presented.