Migration is key - Australia's economic future

Migration is the key to Australia's economic future!!

Migrate to Australia

Skilled migration plays a critical role in Australia's present and future economic well being and will boost Australia's GDP per capita by 5.9 per cent by 2050, and the settlement of migrants and refugees can have economic and social benefits for Australia as a nation as well as for individual communities.

These are some of the findings from a unique event looking at the latest research, views and commentary on current issues affecting refugee and new arrival settlement in Australia, held in Canberra.

The event, titled 'Skills, Settlement and Social Cohesion: Getting the most from Australia's migration and refugee initiatives', was staged by AMES Australia and the Migration Council of Australia to contribute to the knowledge of the increased movement (forced and voluntary) of people at the global, regional, national and local levels and to consider the implications for Australia.

Migration Council of Australia policy analyst Henry Sherrell told the forum recent research showed the clear economic benefits of migration.

"Our research refutes the idea that migration reduces the capacity of Australians to find work. The reality is that migration plays a role in addressing inequality and in generating opportunities for lower income workers," Mr Sherrell said.

"The impact of migration is highly positive. It brings an improved employment to population ratio, drives higher consumption while migrants draw less on government services and contribute a net fiscal benefit through taxes paid," he said.

Mr Sherrell said that there was no evidence anywhere in the world showing migration having a negative impact on employment. "Our current migration program will add 14 million people to the population by 2050, and without it our GDP per capita would be six per cent lower," Mr Sherrell said.

In opening the event, Swinburne University historian Professor Klaus Neumann told the forum the debate around forced migration would benefit from global and historical perspectives.

"In 1949, in the aftermath of World War II, Australia accepted 75,000 displaced persons at a time of housing shortages and without the affluence we have now. In 2013, at the height of boat arrivals, we accepted just 20,000 displaced persons," said Professor Neumann, the author of 'Across the Seas; Australia's response to refugees'.

AMES Australia researcher Dr Lisa Thomson presented research that showed the considerable skills possessed by spouses of skilled migrants were going to waste.

"What we have here is a lost opportunity, because most of the partners of skilled migrants who come to this country are themselves highly skilled. These people, mostly women, could be making contributions to the economy and utilising their skills," Dr Thomson said.

AMES Australia CEO Cath Scarth said she hoped the event and other similar forums would inform debate on migration.

"We are hoping that our discussions today will help us set up a framework for a productive debate around Australia's response to migrants, refugees and asylum seekers and create a discussion within the settlement sector about the benefits and challenges of all forms of migration both for Australia and internationally," she said.

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Mastering IELTS - Overview

Mastering the IELTS  Overview and Introduction

Migrating Overseas

“IELTS is accepted as evidence of English language proficiency by over 9,000 organisations worldwide. Last year, more than 2.2 million tests were taken globally. IELTS is recognized as a secure, valid and reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English for education, immigration and professional accreditation.”

IELTS is the world's most popular test for higher education and global migration.

Last year, over 2 million candidates took the IELTS test to start their journeys into education and employment.

Doing daily training is a must and you can’t afford to waste time looking for short-cuts or the easy way to do it.   While the best way of getting a high score is to actually improve your general level of English, knowing the the techniques of exam taking, and what you need to practice will give you that little extra boost that you need to move up a score band. 

The test itself is broken up into four sections:

The Listening Test

About 30 minutes.  Twenty minutes to listen to a tape and answer question about it, with 10 minutes to transfer your answer to the answer sheet.

The Reading Test

This takes 1 hour, and you have to provide answers based on a selected text. There are other type of assignments in this section, and they will be covered in a later blog post.

The Writing Test

Another 1 hour test – there are 20 minutes to write a letter, and 40 minutes to write an essay

The Speaking Test

The speaking test consists of three parts and they are all 15 minutes each.  The three sections are: a Personal Interview, Little Speech and a discussion

General Skilled Migration:

Migrate Overseas

The Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) requires applicants to have sufficient ability in English for working in Australia. IELTS is the recognised test of both Vocational and Competent English and points are awarded based on scores achieved.

For details visit www.immi.gov.au

Student Visa:

IELTS band scores are accepted for Student Visa applications. IELTS requirements for Student Visas vary according to the candidates’ nationality and education sector of their proposed study program. For details, visit www.immi.gov.au

Canada:

IELTS General Training is accepted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) as evidence of English language proficiency. If you are applying for a work visa, professional registration or for permanent residence in Canada, it is likely that you will be required to present your test result as part of your application. IELTS results are also accepted for Canadian citizenship. For details, visit www.cic.gc.ca

New Zealand:

Immigration New Zealand (NZIS) requires an IELTS Overall Band Score of 6.5 in either the General Training or Academic IELTS Modules. Unless meeting exemption requirements, the IELTS Band Score is mandatory for application in the General skills migration category. For details, visit www.immigration.govt.nz

United Kingdom:

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) is using IELTS for proof of English language ability in the Points Based System (PBS). PBS allows migrants to apply to work or study in the UK via one of five 'tiers'. If applying under Tier 1 or 2, migrants are required to provide proof of English language ability. IELTS is an approved English language test which can provide this proof.

The Listening Test:

There are 4 sections on the listening test, and there are between 38 and 40 questions in total. The tape that you listen to isn't paused as you sit the test, and you have to write down the answers as you hear them,  you only get to listen to the tape once.

Generally speaking, spelling isn't important (as on, say the writing test), and any difficult vocabulary will be spelled out for you anyway.  You need to aim for intelligible answers, so make sure that whatever you write is clear and understandable.  When you write your answers, you can only use a pencil.

The Reading Test:

There are 4 passages that you need to read through, and then answer questions on.  In total, there’ll be about 40 questions, and the difficulty of the texts that you read will increase in difficulty, the first one will be the easiest, and the fourth will be the hardest.  Examples and instructions are provided for each task, and you could be asked to answer questions, label diagrams, complete sentences or fill in missing information.

The passages that you’ll be reading are taken from magazines, books or newspapers, and there is great variety between the topics – there will be some topics here that you are not familiar with at all, and some that you might be comfortable answering questions on.

No pens are allowed when you are answering the questions, only pencil – and there is no additional time for you to transfer your answers to the answer sheet, so you only have 60 minutes to get everything right first time.

The Writing Test:

There are two tasks on the writing section.  The first is to write a letter based on a supplied scenario, this is about 150 words.  The second is to write an essay on a provided topic, you’ll be expected to use not less than 250 words on this essay question.  Typically, you’ll have to justify and opinion, or present a solution to a problem.  This question takes some training to get write, but I’ll cover essay writing technique and later on in this series.

The Speaking Test:

The speaking test is the one that everyone worries about, but the examiners will do their best to make you feel relaxed and at ease.

The speaking section is broken into three parts, the first being the Personal Interview.  On this part of the test, the examiner will ask you about your hobbies, your job, family matters, etc, and generally speaking, it’s a fairly easy task to prepare for.

The second part, the Little Speech will require you to give a short speech of 2-3 minutes based on 3/4 questions that are written on a card for you.  The examiner may ask you a couple of questions at the end of the speech, but you need to brainstorm and organize your ideas for this part.

The final section, the discussion, is done with the examiner, and the topic will be somehow connected to the previous two tasks, but this will be more abstract.  You’ll typically have to justify and opinion, and express these justifications as best you can.  The whole of the speaking is recorded on tape, but this is to test the examiner, not the test taker.

A growing number of government departments and agencies are using IELTS results for immigration and student visa applications.

Government agencies requiring IELTS include: 

• Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP)
• Immigration New Zealand Service (NZIS)
• Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
• United Kingdom Visas and Immigration (UKVI)

Australia:

The Department has advised that they do not wish to receive hard copies of IELTS results. Results of IELTS tests can be submitted electronically by providing your IELTS certificate number when asked for a Test Reference Number. This change is due to new privacy legislation in Australia. These new instructions apply for all visa applications to Australia and for all classes of visa from November 2014.

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Blog post by Manoj Palwe

Which is better for migration Australia Or Canada?

MIGRATING TO CANADA V/S AUSTRALIA

If you are looking to migrate, chances are you are considering Canada and Australia – two of the most popular destinations. Both countries offer a high quality of life and standard of living. They both also employ a points-based immigration system.

To make your decision a little easier we compare the two on the following important parameters:

 Job opportunities:

Both the countries rely on mining and natural resources and hence have the best paid jobs in their stride for immigrants. There are some jobs that are better in one country than in the other – for example, opportunities for nurses are better in Canada than in Australia.

Canada is a much bigger manufacturing base as compared to Australia, while Australia is more widely popular for its US IT firms and their regional Head-Quarters.

So, blue collar wages are better in Canada, whereas white collar jobs pay more in Australia.

 Cost of living:

The cost of living is very high in Australia due to its housing taxes. Housing in Canada is far more affordable at the moment when compared to Australia. Regular living expenses also tend to be higher in Australia that they are in Canada.

Both in Australia and in Canada, taxes are the main cost residents have to bear.

 Diversity:

Australia as well as Canada have a widely diverse population, but with different ethnicity factors. Canada has a dominant Chinese, Indian, Sri Lankan, Jamaican base and a notably increasing number of Middle Eastern populations.

Australia, on the other hand, has a more diverse population, with Indonesian, Thai and Lebanese as the dominant communities, and small Central or South American communities.

 Ease of application:

Typically, the visa application process for Canada is easier, despite the recent emphasis on having fluency in English or French. While both function on a points-based process and have a preferred skills list, Canada does have far fewer visa sub-classes and less stringent visa application assessments.

 Permanent residency:

 Gaining permanent residency for Australia or Canada is all based on eligibility and factors that affect the immigrant’s future prospects within the country such as field of expertise, work experience, references and relations in the country.

A helpful resource on what the requirements for Australia are, straight from the Australian government website: immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/books6.htm

Details on what are requirements for Canada are, straight from the Canadian government: www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/getting-started.asp

1. The first difference is on the assessment of skills in the both the countries.  In Australia, skilled migration must have their qualifications and work experience officially assessed before applying to migrate while in Canada, only qualification are assessed.
2. Although one can have advantage of an early assessment process in Canada, it is advisory only. In Australia the assessment is applicable in all states and territories whereas in Canada formal acceptance of a qualification in one state does not imply that it would have acceptance in another. It requires multiple acceptances if the migrant intends to move in to different place. This is an added advantage in Australia.
3. Education is freely available as are all health services. Both countries operate on a very similar free public health system. Anything that is an emergency will be treated immediately and anything that is considered non essential or elective will go on a waiting list.

It goes without saying that one who gets the access to Australia gets an access to New Zealand as well. Canada is also called as world capital when it comes to immigration with maximum attraction towards Ontario and Quebec and Vancouver. The country has much popularity in India.

1. There is also a difference when it comes to labor force participation rate. In Australia, a higher migrant participation rate often leads to a higher employment rate where as in Canada the higher migrant participation rate is closely associated with a higher unemployment rate.
2. When it comes to social security benefits, one has to wait for two years in Australia while one gets immediate access to this facility in Canada.
3. Australia is considered highly competitive while Canada is believed to be a family oriented and community minded.
4. Australia and Canada are both very similar in lifestyles and the type of people you will meet. Australia is no more racist than anywhere else in the world. Yes sometimes racist attacks do happen. But because they are so few and far between they often make international news. Please try to remember to not judge many by the BAD behavior of a few. Australia in general is a much laid back welcoming country, as is Canada. Job opportunities in both countries are very similar.
5. Housing/rentals/food is a little more expensive in Australia than Canada, particularly in the major cities.  
6. Both countries have a lot to offer. One has to consider geographic location and weather in their decision. 

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CANADA 1.  Opportunities/potential - more than Australia 2.  Proximity to USA - More scope 3.  After initial struggle - better life 4.  Less Racism 5.  Cost of living low compared to Australia 6.  Lower housing costs 7.  Have to face extreme climate

AUSTRALIA 1.  Have to limit yourself within the Island 2.  More cost of living 3.  Racism more than Canada 4.  Good climate -  5.After initial struggle - better life

Canada is ranked as the “most admired” country

Earlier Canada was described as  "coolest" and "best country ever," but now it is  "most admired" too.

Admire Canada

Effective Government:

Is this country safe and ethical? Does it have progressive policies? Nearly 37 per cent of the overall rating is determined by this marker.

• Appealing Environment: Are the people of this country friendly? If so, 5,000 points for Gryffindor! Not actually, 36 per cent of the rating.
• Advanced Economy: A full 27 per cent of a country's score is determined on its ability to contribute to global culture
• Effective Government: Is this country safe and ethical? Does it have progressive policies? Nearly 37 per cent of the overall rating is determined by this marker.
• Appealing Environment: Are the people of this country friendly? If so, 5,000 points for Gryffindor! Not actually, 36 per cent of the rating.
• Advanced Economy: A full 27 per cent of a country's score is determined on its ability to contribute to global culture.

That's the title Canada has been given thanks to a report by the Reputation Institute http://www.reputationinstitute.com/ 

Last year, Switzerland had the highest reputation score, but Canada got the title title back this year.

The Institute determines who reigns supreme by surveying 48,000 people between the months of February and March. The participants are from the world's largest countries as determined by the their GDP.

There are three factors that "reputation" is determined by:  This year, Canadians got a score of 78.1, while Norway and Sweden came in at 77.1 and 76.6, respectively, to round out the top three.  Last year, Switzerland had the highest reputation score, but we stole the title back and we're not giving it away. How un-Canadian of us!

The Institute determines who reigns supreme by surveying 48,000 people between the months of February and March. The participants are from the world's largest countries as determined by the their GDP.  There are three factors that "reputation" is determined by:

This year, Canadians got a score of 78.1, while Norway and Sweden came in at 77.1 and 76.6, respectively, to round out the top three.

Click HERE to view the report.

I am a member of ICCRC (Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council) and my membership number is R422575 .Please visit our website www.dreamvisas.com to know more about us.

Blog post by Manoj Palwe  manomegh2002@yahoo.com

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How to apply for a Canada visit visa successfully

Please note that the visa officer must be satisfied on the following points before he grants you a temporary residence visa.

Canada is inviting you, are you ready?

My advise is be well prepared with necessary supporting documents when you apply. 

Purpose and duration of the trip:

1. What is the purpose of your trip?

• What will the person be doing in Canada?

• What are the applicant's plans for visiting Canada? Are the plans well thought out or are they frivolous?

• If the applicant is interviewed, confirm the reason for the trip as stated on the application form.

• Although not all persons visiting Canada will have detailed plans, they should normally have some idea of what they will be doing.

2. How long will you be staying in Canada?

• What is the duration of the visit?

• Is the time requested limited? Indeterminate?

• Considering the applicant’s situation in their home country and the purpose of the trip, is the time requested reasonable? Plausible? Practical?

Ties to Canada or country of residence
3. What ties do you have with Canada?

• Who invited the person to Canada? Is there proof of an invitation?

• Does the person have family in Canada? If so, what is their immigration status in Canada?

4. What ties do you have with your country of residence?

• Is the person employed? If yes, at what salary? In what position? Has the applicant's employer approved a request for leave?

• What family does the person have in the country of residence? Where were they at the time of the application?

• Does the person have property? What is the value of the property?

• What financial obligations is the person leaving behind? What is the nature and value of these obligations?

• What other responsibilities and obligations is the person leaving behind? How will they be discharged?

• Is travel consistent with local customs or practices? Has the person travelled before?

Documents and financial support
5. Do you have a valid passport or travel document?
6. How will you support yourself in Canada?

• Does the client have the means to be self-supporting or is someone else willing and able to provide adequate support?

• Is the person staying in hotels or with relatives or friends?

• Is it reasonable for the foreign national to be staying with the host for the period indicated?

• Will the person be travelling within Canada? If so, for how long?

• What is the source of funds: traveller's cheques or credit cards?

• Are there currency restrictions in the home country?

• Foreign nationals must have enough funds to maintain themselves in Canada without resorting to illegal employment or social assistance.

• When foreign nationals are planning to stay with friends or relatives ensure that the host is willing and able to provide for the visitor during the stay.

• The amount of money required will depend on the type and the duration of the trip.

7. Will you be able to leave Canada? 

• Does the person have the financial ability to return, such as an airplane ticket, money or a statement of bank assets?

• Does the person have a passport, travel document and/or visa which will admit the person to the home country or to a third country?

8. Do you intend to work or study in Canada?
9. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? 

• Is the person described under the criminality sections of the migration  Act? [A33, A36, A37]?

• Is the person described under the security provisions of the Act? [A33, A34, A35]?

• Has the person provided biometric information and, if so, what are the results of the biometric checks? [A33, A34, A35, A36, A37, R12.1]

10. Do you suffer from a serious medical condition?
11. Have you ever been refused a temporary resident visa to travel to Canada? 

• The answer will help you determine if the person has a temporary intent and will also support a potential refusal under the requirement to answer truthfully [A16(1)].

• For more information, refer to BP 1, Biometric Procedures.

12. Were you ever removed from Canada or any other country?

• Has the person provided biometric information and, if so, what are the results of the biometric checks?

• Does the person require authorization to return to Canada?

Additional information: Even if the person’s ties to the home country seem to be strong, there may be other factors in the general economic or political environment which make the long-term prospects for the person or their family unstable. Consider these factors in the assessment.

Things to consider: Does the client have a valid work or study permit?

Additional information: Most foreign nationals who work or study in Canada must have their work or study permit approved before arriving in Canada. Refer to Students, or Temporary Foreign Worker Guidelines.

Things to consider:

Things to consider: Does the person meet the medical requirements under R30?

Additional information: For more information, refer to medical requirements.

Things to consider: Has the person provided biometric information and, if so, what are the results of the biometric checks?

You will find more information on www.cic.gc.ca

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