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NEWSLETTER
No. 22 - June 2009
 AUSTRALIA
- NEW MIGRATION PROGRAM ANNOUNCED
The Department of Immigration have announced details of the new Migration Program effective for the year 1 July 2009 until 30 June 2010.
A total of 108,100 permanent skilled visas will be available from the start of the new Program year on 1 July. Although this is a slight reduction from the 115,000 visas available in the current Program year, its only brings the overall numbers back to normal levels. The numbers for this coming Program year are the 3rd highest planned intake ever.
For instance, previous years resulted in the following numbers of permanent skilled visas.
2007/08: 108,540
2006/07: 97,920
2005/06: 97,340
2004/05: 77,880
The government has announced no change in eligibility criteria or the applicable Pass Mark. We therefore expect processing of these skilled visas to largely continue in line with previous years.
There is also good news for those applying through the Partner and Parent visa categories. The number of permanent visas available in these categories has been increased.
We will obviously keep applicants informed of any further announcements regarding the new Migration Program.
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for Australia info page with the latest migration news
 UNITED
STATES – E-2 VISAS
With the UK pound improving against the US dollar, E-2 visas have again become very attractive for those wanting to establish their own business in the United States. For the majority of people this is the only realistic option to live and work in the United States.
For many years we have helped people through this route and with the United States economy showing real signs of recovery this is a great time to invest in a new venture. If you are an experienced business owner, manager or a budding entrepreneur then please talk to us to see what opportunities the United States has for you.
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for United States info page with the latest migration news
Previous Newsletters on migration
issues:
 Newsletter
1 - January 2007
Newsletter
2 - March 2007
Newsletter
3 - April 2007
Newsletter
4 - May 2007
Newsletter
5 - May 2007 - In Focus: Australia
Newsletter
6 - June 2007
Newsletter
7 - July 2007
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8 - August 2007
Newsletter
9 - October 2007
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10 - November 2007
Newsletter
11 - December 2007
Newsletter
12 - February 2008
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13 - March 2008
Newsletter
14 - June 2008
Newsletter
15 - July 2008
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16 - September 2008
Newsletter
17 - November 2008
Newsletter
18 - December 2008
Newsletter
19 - January 2009
Newsletter
20 - February 2009
Newsletter
21 - April 2009
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AUSTRALIA
– MORE OCCUPATIONS AVAILABLE FOR PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
We are pleased to
announce that the option of proving one’s trade skills
through a practical assessment has now been extended to
several more trades.
The new trades eligible for practical assessment are;
Cook
Chef
Welder (First Class)
Fitter
Metal Fabricator
Metal Machinist (First Class)
Sheetmetal Worker (First Class)
General Mechanical Engineering Tradesperson
General Fabrication Engineering Tradesperson
Toolmaker
Electroplater (First Class)
Pressure Welder
General Plumber
This is a great opportunity for those who can demonstrate
the full range of skills in their trade, but who do not have
formal qualifications from completing college courses,
apprenticeships etc...
Successful completion of the assessment will result in the
award of an Australian Qualification Framework Certificate
Level 3, which in turn is recognised by Trades Recognition
Australia, the Department of Immigration and Australian
employers
Previously such programmes were only available in Australia,
involving lengthy courses and great expense.
If you have qualifications / skills / experience in any of
the above trades and you are interested in moving to
Australia, then please contact us.
Additionally, the following trades have also been available
for practical assessment for several months;
Hairdresser, Plasterer, Floor Finisher, Wall / Floor Tiler,
Bricklayer, Carpenter, Painter and Decorator, Roof Plumber,
Roof Tiler, Cabinet Maker, Landscape Gardener, Flat Glass
Trades
Unlike other major economies, Australia has not entered
recession.
Link
to BBC News - Australia able to avoid recession
Although obviously the global economic situation has
impacted on the economy, the demand for skilled workers
remains strong. This is reflected in the continuing high
numbers of permanent skilled visas available in the new
Migration Program.
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>> A BETTER LIFE ABROAD? ITV NEWS PROGRAMME
Finally, for further information on moving abroad and the opportunities available, we thought we would bring your attention to the ITV News programme “Tonight” which recently had a feature on the process of emigrating. Some of the stories covered in the programme are detailed at;
Link
to ITV NEWS - A better life abroad
For those of you who were watching the programme closely enough you may have even see one of our colleagues giving some advice at a recent exhibition!
We hope that this newsletter
has been informative for you. However, remember
everyone's circumstances are different so if you or a friend
or family member want to check your eligibility to emigrate
then either
1) complete the Online
Assessment form
on our website www.commonwealthimmigration.com
or
2) give us a call on +44 (0) 1223 830 916
We would love to hear from you!
Regards
Tim McMahon
Commonwealth Immigration
www.commonwealthimmigration.com
Commonwealth
Immigration Consultants
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Immigration Advisers (ARIA)
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