Australian Immigration through ACT State Nomination

Make Australian Capital Territory (ACT) your Home !

Here is a state that has an unemployment rate of hardly 3% which is the lowest in Australia. It has a lifestyle of big cities at affordable living costs. The state offers the highest average income among all Australian states. Thus, you earn more, spend less and save more. Being the national capital, excellent quality of life can be taken for granted.

Canberra has world class educational facilities, dependable Medicare, clear and healthy environment, small commuting distances and safety. It is a world class events city with great lifestyle amenities.

If you’re considering a move to Canberra (ACT) from overseas, We can help you with advice on Immigration Documentation with Free Consultation.

One can migrate to Australia among other options – General Migrant and State Nomination routes. ACT has come out with State Nomination List which can be considered as liberal and welcoming to most occupations. However, just like all good things in life, the number of immigrants to be welcomed is very small in number. The visas issued are on first come first serve basis. So send your resume to info@alhamza.pk right away!

The below mentioned occupations are among those where in the professionals are offered a unique opportunity under ACT. At the same time, these occupations might not qualify for immigration to other destinations.

- Almost all Engineering streams – Civil Engineer, Geotechnical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Transport Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Electronic Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Production Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Aeronautical Engineer, Agricultural Engineer, Biomedical Engineer, Environmental Engineer, Telecommunications Engineers, Telecommunications Network Engineer, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers
- Almost all Information Technology  professionals including ICT Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, Analyst Programmer, Developer Programmer, Software Engineer, Software and Applications Programmers, Database Administrator, ICT Security Specialist, Systems Administrator, Computer Network and Systems Engineer, Network Analyst.

- Marketing and Advertising Professionals including Advertising Specialist, Market Research Analyst, Marketing Specialist, Public Relations Professionals
 - Business and Organisational Analysts including Management Consultant, Organization and Methods Analyst, Information and Organisational professionals
 - Financial Institution Branch Manager such as Bank Branch Manager and Insurance Company Branch Head
-Human Resource Professionals such as Human Resource Adviser, Recruitment Consultant, Workplace Relations Adviser, Training and Development Professionals
-Librarian
-Designers and Illustrators such as Fashion Designer, Industrial Designer, Graphic Designer  and Illustrator
-Interior Designer
-Office Manager
-Make-up Artist
-Technical Sales Representatives such as professionals involved in Sales and Marketing of computer products.

Above is just an indicative list. 

It has to be noted that ACT has a limited state quota for skilled migrants. So apply and be the first one in the queue.

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New Australian visa points test to be introduced on 1 July, 2011

AUSTRALIAN IMMIGRATION - NEW POINTS TEST

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has released preliminary information of the new points test which is currently scheduled to be implemented on 1 July, 2011.

The points test is a critical part of the Australian General Skilled Migration (GSM) process, as in order to lodge an Australian visa application, applicants must be able to demonstrate that they both meet the basic requirements and are able to pass the points test at the time of lodging their visa.

IELTS:

It is proposed that applicants must have IELTS with 7.0 or 8.0 bands. No points will be awarded for IELTS bands less than 7.0.

Occupation Points:

It is also proposed to remove Occupation points under the new Points Test. 

It's important to understand that there is still some degree of uncertainty attached to this announcement, as DIAC have yet to commit to certain aspects of the points test. For example, they say that "it is expected that the pass mark will be set at 65 points" but have not committed to this as the pass mark.

Additionally, they say that applicants with a Bachelor's degree will be awarded a specific number of points, but it isn't yet clear whether individuals with equivalent professional membership qualifications will also be awarded these points (as they are currently deemed comparable to a Bachelor's according to the country education profiles) or if it will be very strict that only applicants with a Bachelor's degree will be eligible to receive these points.

What should visa applicants do now?

Without knowing a visa applicant's specific details, it's very difficult to provide any guidance as what the best steps to take will be. For the timebeing though, I am advising that visa applicants continue to work on their application as normal, taking into consideration that all applications lodged before 1 July, 2011 will be accepted under the current points test.

In other words, one must get his case prepared and filed immediately under the current points test system as tougher criteria will be enforced on 1 July 2011.

Please send me your updated CV on info@alhamza.pk for evaluation and further processing.

Hong Kong Immigration for Skilled Workers

Another Great Option for Pakistani Skilled Workers to get Permanent Residence of one of the best Asian Country - Hong Kong !

Introduction of the Immigration Scheme:

The Scheme is an entrant scheme.  It is quota-based and seeks to attract highly skilled or talented persons who are fresh entrants not having the right to enter and remain in Hong Kong to settle in Hong Kong in order to enhance Hong Kong's economic competitiveness in the global market.  Successful applicants are not required to secure an offer of local employment before their entry to Hong Kong for settlement.  All applicants are required to fulfill a set of prerequisites before they can be awarded points, minimum 80 points are required out of 165 points. 

Successful applicants under the Scheme may bring their spouse and unmarried dependent children under the age of 18 to Hong Kong provided that they are capable of supporting and accommodating their dependants on their own financial resources without relying on public assistance in Hong Kong.

Prerequisites:

All applicants must satisfy all of the following prerequisites:

- Age

The applicant must be aged 18 or above when lodging an application under the Scheme. 

- Financial requirement

The applicant must be able to demonstrate that he/she is capable of supporting and accommodating himself/herself and his/her dependants, if any, on his/her own financial resources without relying on public assistance during his/her stay in Hong Kong.

- Good character

The applicant should not have any criminal record or adverse immigration record in Hong Kong or elsewhere.

- Language proficiency

The applicant should be proficient in written and spoken English.   

- Basic educational qualification

The applicant must have a good education background, normally a first degree from a recognized university or a tertiary educational institution.  In special circumstances, good technical qualifications, proven professional abilities and/or experience and achievements supported by documentary evidence may be considered. 

If the applicant fails to provide satisfactory supporting documents showing that he/she meets all the above prerequisites, his/her application will not be processed further and will be refused immediately.

- Working Experience

Atleast 2 years graduate level / specialist level work experience. 

ELIGIBLE OCCUPATIONS:

- Business Support & Human Resources

• HR Managers
• Recruitment Consultants
• Company Secretaries
• Business Development Managers
• Advertising Professionals
• Administrative Support Professionals

- IT / Telecommunication

• IT Managers / IT Project Managers
• Software Engineers
• Software Developers
• Software Testers
• Network Engineers
• Database Administrators
• IT Consultants
• IT Security Specialists
• Telecommunication Engineers
• Telecommunication Network Engineers / Technicians
  

- Commerce & Trade

• Professionals working in Import / Export field

- Financial & Accounting

• Accountants
• Auditors
• Finance Managers
• Financial Controllers
• Bankers
• Investment Analysts
• Professionals in Insurance sector

Please send us your updated CV on info@alhamza.pk for evaluation and further processing. You can also fill in our ONLINE ASSESSMENT FORM on www.alhamza.pk

 

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Western Australia Facts

Western Australia facts

The state of Western Australia, is Australia’s face on the Indian Ocean. Its capital Perth is closer to Singapore and Jakarta than it is to Canberra. The majority of people live in and around Perth.

Western Australia is the largest Australian State. With an area of more than 2 500 000 sq km, a 12 500 km coastline and spanning 2 400km from north to south, it occupies a third of the continent.

Only the narrow Timor Sea separates its northern coastline from equatorial islands of the Indonesian Archipelago and to the south is the Southern Ocean and Antarctica.
Climate

From its tropical north, to temperate areas in its south-west corner, Western Australia experiences a variety of climatic conditions.

With distance from the coast, rainfall decreases and temperature variations are more pronounced.

Perth averages eight hours sunshine per day and 118 clear days per year. Mean monthly maximum temperatures range from 17ºC in July to 30ºC in February. Even in the coldest months, minimum temperatures rarely fall below 5ºC. Most of its 802mm annual rainfall occurs in the winter months.
Primary industries

Agriculture is Western Australia’s second major export industry. The State’s vast area provides soils and climates suited to a variety of agricultural production from open range grazing and broad acre cereal cropping to irrigated pastures and horticulture, orchards and vineyards.

Wheat, wool, beef and lamb are its main products. Tropical and temperate horticultural products and stockfeed are also important.

Farmers and investors are identifying new specialised markets in Asia and taking advantage of seasonal differences with the northern hemisphere.

A diverse and efficient agriculture sector provides the raw material for a rapidly growing range of processed exports. These include wine, ice cream, barley malt, noodles and fine leather.

Western Australia’s fisheries are major world suppliers of lobsters, prawns and pearls. A steadily growing aquaculture industry is successfully providing high value products to specialist markets.

A well-managed forestry industry produces hardwood and softwood timbers and woodchips from natural forests and plantations. Sufficient sustainable resources have been identified to support a paper pulp mill.
Mineral and energy resources

Extensive natural gas reserves ensure Western Australia will be an important source of energy well into the next century. The State supplies liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Japan, and is developing markets in Taiwan and Korea.

With more than 270 operating mines, Western Australia is a leading supplier of many commodities including alumina, diamonds, iron ore and mineral sands, - monazite; ilmenite; rutile/synruite and zircon.

The State also produces 70 per cent of Australia’s gold and significant exports of salt, nickel, tantalum and numerous other metals.

New projects established in recent years include a silicon smelter, titanium dioxide plants and a fused alumina plant. The State is poised to supply an important share of the world market for new materials such as rare earth chemicals, fused alumina, zirconium compounds and specialty alloys.
Manufacturing

Processed mineral and agricultural products are the State’s major manufacturing exports. Local firms have also achieved success with more elaborately transformed products. Recent major investments have established facilities producing chemicals, mining and electronic equipment and pharmaceuticals.

Western Australia’s shipbuilding industry has built more than 60 per cent of the nation’s civil craft. It has also supplied 10 per cent of the world’s lightweight passenger ferries. Local firms have adopted new designs, materials and technology to capture an important share of a growing market.

Research and development activities by local and international companies have produced internationally competitive innovations in engine technology, building products, reagents for bio-technology and electronics.
Transport

Sealed highways link regional centres to Perth and two national highways, one in the north and one in the south, provide for interstate traffic.

A major east-west rail line carries freight and passengers between Western Australia and other Australian States. An extensive public rail network services agriculture and industry in the State’s south-west. In the north-west, private rail lines carry ore from inland mines to coastal ports.

Perth’s international airport handles flights servicing Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. Numerous daily air services carry passengers and freight between Perth, the State’s regional centres and other state capitals, especially Sydney and Melbourne.

International shipping can be accessed at Fremantle, the State’s main port and eight regional ports linked to major agricultural and mineral producing areas.
Education

Five universities, a state-wide technical and further education system, private vocational colleges and dual public and private school systems cater for more than 500 000 students each year. There are 9 500 students from overseas.

In addition to formal courses, post-secondary and tertiary institutions provide management and workforce training tailored to meet the needs of individual employers or industry organisations. Universities regularly participate in collaborative research activities with private sector and government bodies, sharing staff, equipment and information.
Tourism

A range of experiences, from wilderness adventures in the arid outback or diving on coral reefs, to fine dining in world-class restaurants or a night at a casino, attract a wide variety of visitors to Western Australia. Many of these visitors come from Asia, the balance from Australia.

The numbers of international and interstate visitors, as tourists, students, conference delegates or business people, are projected to increase significantly over the next 5-10 years. A sound domestic tourism market underpins this growth.

As much of this growth reflects the State’s strengthening links with Asia, there is considerable room for specialised new services and facilities such as resorts, golf courses, hotels and conference facilities. The State encourages investment in the tourism sector. 

Moving to Australia - When you arrive

The day you come to Australia can be very full and a load to cope with because so much is new and different. You have just had a long journey along and with many other people; you must now complete some important tasks. Here is some information that will help you with these tasks.

On arrival

The first step to enter Australia is at the immigration desk. You will need your passport with visa and Incoming Passenger Card. The official there records your arrival and returns your papers to you. You then collect your baggage, which Australian Customs and Border Protection Service officers may check. They look for prohibited goods or items that have not been declared.

This is the end of official checks and you are now in the arrivals hall. This is where your family, friends or sponsor can greet you. This is where you can also change money, get transport and arrange short-term accommodation. There may be an arrivals information desk to provide answers to your questions.

You will need local cash soon so this is a good time to change money. Common usage is $20, $10 and $5 notes and $2 and $1 coins. The exchange rate varies often and you will pay a commission.

Travel from arrival point

If you are travelling on to another destination on the same day, you may want to transfer to a domestic air terminal or to a train/coach terminal. Airline staff members can assist you with transfer to a domestic terminal but you will need to get to the train/coach terminus by public transport.

You may wish to hire a car. You will need a driver's licence and there may be other restrictions. Talk to the staff at car rental booths for more help. The location of public transport such as taxi, bus and maybe train, will be signposted and a worker may be on duty to help with directions.

Accommodation

If you have not already booked somewhere to stay, you can do so at the airport. The cost and quality can vary greatly. Some accommodation places will provide a transfer for you. Seek help from staff at the arrivals information desk.

Perth [ The Fastest Growing City in Australia ]

New data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics show Perth’s metropolitan area’s population grew by 3.2 per cent in the year 2008-09, making it the fastest growing metropolis in Australia.

Combined with this, the City of Perth -which includes the CBD, East and West Perth and Northbridge – was the fastest growing local authority area in Australia.

The report Regional Population Growth, Australia 2008-09 showed that 12.8 per cent more people called the 12.7 square kilometre municipality home than the year before.

Most of the state’s growth was due to Australia immigration, followed by natural birth increase, then interstate migration.

Perth was closely followed by Darwin’s 3.1 per cent population growth.

In related news. The headline on the front of the local ‘Western Australian’ newspaper this morning was “Perth Average House Price Hits $500,000″

This and the strong Aussie Dollar probably won’t make good reading to those looking to call Perth their new home. It’s not as cheap as it used to be in the ‘good old days’ thats for sure!

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