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Thursday, June 19, 2014

UK Migration 2014

UK National Shortage Occupation List

The list below constitutes the UK Shortage Occupation list relating to entry underTier 2 of the new five-tier system. Tier 2 replaced the UK Work Permit scheme on 27 November, 2008.
If the job is on the shortage occupation list then an employer can offer the job to an overseas person without having first fulfilled the Resident Labour Market Test by advertising the vacancy in the UK. The list is current at 14 November, 2011 but is subject to change at any time.
SOC stands for Standard Occupational Classification. The 4 digit code relates to a group of job titles. Specific job titles within this group which are included on the shortage occupation list are shown below.

UK List

Related occupation title and SOC codeJob titles and skill levels included on the shortage occupation list (includes additional document-keeping requirements for Sponsors where relevant)Minimum appropriate salary rate
Directors and chief executives of major organisations (1112)the following jobs in the decommissioning and waste management areas of the nuclear industry: managing director, programme director, site director£38.78 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Production, works and maintenance managers (1121)project manager in the electricity transmission and distribution industry£13.95 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Managers in mining and energy (1123)site manager in the electricity transmission and distribution industry£18.59 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Biological scientists and biochemists (2112)cardiac physiologist, clinical neurophysiologist, clinical vascular scientist, respiratory physiologist, sleep physiologist

A voluntary register for Sleep Physiologists (also known as Respiratory Physiologists) and Clinical Physiologists is held by the Registration Council for Clinical Physiologists (RCCP). If an individual is a member of the RCCP, the sponsor must retain evidence of their registration and provide it to UK Border Agency on Request.
Sponsors must retain evidence of the individual's HPC registration and provide this to the UK Border Agency on request. (Registration may need to be done after the individual has entered the United Kingdom but must be done before starting work).
Non NHS: £13.88 per hour

NHS:
Posts at Agenda for Change band 5 or equivalent: £20,710
Posts at Agenda for Change band 6 or equivalent: £24,831
Posts at Agenda for Change band 7 or equivalent: £29,789
Posts at Agenda for Change band 8 or equivalent: £37,996

[Sources: NHS Agenda for Change April 2009, ASHE 2009]
Physicists, geologists and meteorologists (2113)hydro geologist, geophysicist, geoscientist, geophysical specialist, engineering geophysicist, engineering geomorphologist, geologist, geochemist, environmental scientist, technical services manager in the decommissioning and waste areas of the nuclear industry, nuclear medicine scientist, radiotherapy physicist, staff working in diagnostic radiology (including magnetic resonance imaging)£15.33 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Civil engineers (2121)geotechnical design engineer, geotechnical specialist, reservoir panel engineer, rock mechanics engineer, soil mechanics engineer, geomechanics engineer, mining geotechnical engineer, mining and coal engineer, wells engineer, tunnelling engineer, petroleum engineer, drilling engineer, completions engineer, fluids engineer, reservoir engineer, offshore and subsea engineer, control and instrument engineer, process safety engineerNew graduate (1st year after graduation): £20,770
Civil engineers undertaking on the job training: £22,800
Participate in project work: £23,000
Project management: £35,000
Senior project management: £41,042
Civil engineering not project based: £39,000
Manager/Director: £54,000
Managing director/ Chief executive officer: £70,000

[Source: The Institution of Civil Engineers 2007 salary survey, based on a 40-hour week]
Mechanical engineers (2122)mechanical engineer in the aerospace sectorNew graduate: £23,000
[Source: Engineering UK 2009/10 Report]

Other jobs in this occupation code: £14.52 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Electrical engineers (2123)all electrical engineers in the oil and gas industry, the following jobs in the electricity transmission and distribution industry: power system engineer, control engineer, protection engineerNew graduate: £23,000
[Source: Engineering UK 2009/10 Report]

Other jobs in this occupation code: £16.27 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Chemical engineers (2125)ALL jobs in this occupation codeNew Graduate: £25,400
Non-chartered chemical engineer: £26,500
Chartered chemical engineer: £36,000
[Source: Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)]
Design and development engineers (2126)design engineer in the electricity transmission and distribution industry, simulation development engineer£14.40 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Production and process engineers (2127)manufacturing engineer (process planning) in the aerospace sector, technical services representative in the aerospace sector£12.78 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Planning and quality control engineers (2128)the following jobs in the electricity transmission and distribution industry: planning / development engineer, quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) engineerNew graduate: £23,000
[Source: Engineering UK 2009/10 Report]

Other jobs in this occupation code: £12.62 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified (2129)
  • geoenvironmental specialist, geoenvironmental engineer, contaminated land engineer, landfill engineer, metallurgical / mineral processing engineer
  • the following jobs in the aerospace sector: aerothermal engineer, stress engineer, chief of engineering, advance tool and fixturing engineer
  • the following jobs in the decommissioning and waste management areas of the nuclear industry: operations manager, decommissioning specialist manager, project / planning engineer, radioactive waste manager, radiological protection advisor
  • the following jobs in the electricity transmission and distribution industry: project engineer, proposals engineer
New graduate: £23,000
[Source: Engineering UK 2009/10 Report]

Other jobs in this occupation code: £14.76 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Software professionals (2132)the following jobs in visual effects and 2D / 3D computer animation for film, television or video games: software developer, systems engineer, shader writerSoftware developer: £31,300
Systems engineer: £41,800
Shader Writer: £31,300

[Source: Salary Services IT Salary Survey January 2011, matched using job descriptions from Screen UK]
Medical practitioners (2211)
  • Consultants in the following specialities: clinical neurophysiology, emergency medicine, genito-urinary medicine, haematology, neurology, occupational medicine
  • Consultants in the following specialities of psychiatry: forensic psychiatry, general psychiatry, learning disabilities psychiatry, old age psychiatry
  • Non-consultant, non-training, medical staff posts in the following specialities: anaesthetics, paediatrics, general medicine specialities delivering acute care services (intensive care medicine, general internal medicine (acute)), emergency medicine, general surgery, obstetrics and gynaecology, trauma and orthopaedic surgery
  • ST4 level trainees in paediatrics
Foundation year 1 (F1): £21,391
Foundation year 2 (F2): £26,532
Pre-registration house officer: £21,391
House officer: £21,391
Senior house officer: £26,532
Speciality registrar (StR): £29,411
Senior registrar: £29,364
Staff grade practitioner: £32,547
Associate specialist: £35,977
Speciality Doctor: £36,443
Senior Chief Medical officer: £44,059
Consultant (new contract): £71,822

[Source: NHS Agenda for Change Pay circular (M&D) April 2009]
Secondary education teaching professionals (2314)secondary education teachers in the subjects of maths or pure sciences (physics and / or chemistry)Inner London
Unqualified teacher: £19,007
Qualified teacher: £25,000
Head teacher, other school leader: £42,559

Outer London
Unqualified teacher: £17,953
Qualified teacher: £24,000
Head teacher, other school leader: £38,634

London fringe
Unqualified teacher: £16,106
Qualified teacher: £21,619
Head teacher, other school leader: £36,781

Elsewhere in England and Wales
Unqualified teacher: £15,113
Qualified teacher: £20,627
Head teacher, other school leader: £35,794

Scotland
Probationer: £20,427
Unpromoted teacher: £24,501
Chartered teacher: £33,588
Principal teacher: £35,523
Head teacher, deputy head teacher: £40,290

Northern Ireland
Qualified teacher: £20,627
Leadership Group: £35,794
These salary rates are based the following definitions of a full time teacher:
England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Full time teachers are expected to work 195 days a year (190 of these must be working with pupils).
Scotland: Full time teachers are expected to work 35 hours a week, 195 days a year over 39 weeks, with 5 days for in-service training

[Source: DCSF and devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland]
Special needs education teaching professionals (2316)all teaching posts in special schoolsInner London
Unqualified teacher: £19,007
Qualified teacher: £25,000
Head teacher, other school leader: £42,559

Outer London
Unqualified teacher: £17,953
Qualified teacher: £24,000
Head teacher, other school leader: £38,634

London fringe
Unqualified teacher: £16,106
Qualified teacher: £21,619
Head teacher, other school leader: £36,781

Elsewhere in England and Wales
Unqualified teacher: £15,113
Qualified teacher: £20,627
Head teacher, other school leader: £35,794

Scotland
Probationer: £20,427
Unpromoted teacher: £24,501
Chartered teacher: £33,588
Principal teacher: £35,523
Head teacher, deputy head teacher: £40,290

Northern Ireland
Qualified teacher: £20,627

Leadership Group: £35,794
These salary rates are based the following definitions of a full time teacher:
England, Wales and Northern Ireland: Full time teachers are expected to work 195 days a year (190 of these must be working with pupils).
Scotland: Full time teachers are expected to work 35 hours a week, 195 days a year over 39 weeks, with 5 days for in-service training

[Source: DCSF and devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland]
Management consultants, actuaries, economists and statisticians (2423)qualified actuaries working in the life assurance, general insurance, and health and care sectors£42,500 per year

[Source: Salary survey of actuaries and actuarial students 2007: Remuneration Economics in association with The Actuarial Profession]
Social workers (2442)social worker in children's and family servicesSocial worker entry level (band 5 or equivalent): £20,710
Social worker (band 6 or equivalent): £24,831
Social worker specialist or team manager (band 7 or equivalent): £29,789

[Source: NHS Agenda for Change April 2009]
Engineering Technicians (3113)the following jobs in the electricity transmission and distribution industry: commissioning engineer, substation electrical engineer£12.56 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Nurses (3211)specialist nurse working in operating theatres, operating department practitioner, specialist nurse working in neonatal intensive care units

Sponsors must retain evidence of the individual's provisional / full NMC registration and provide this to the UK Border Agency on request.
Note: For supervised practice nurses, points will be awarded for the guaranteed annual salary that will be paid when the individual achieves NMC registration, provided he/she has a guaranteed job offer with the Sponsor on completion of the placement. If the individual has not achieved NMC registration after nine months, we may consider curtailing his/her leave.
Supervised practice nurse (band 3 or equivalent): £15,190
Qualified nurse (band 5 or equivalent): £20,710
Posts at agenda for change band 6 or equivalent: £24,831
Posts at agenda for change band 7 or equivalent: £29,789
Posts at agenda for change band 8 or equivalent: £39,996

[Source: NHS Agenda for Change April 2009]
Medical radiographers (3214)HPC-registered diagnostic radiographer, HPC-registered therapeutic radiographer, sonographer

Sponsors must retain evidence of the individual's HPC registration and provide this to the UK Border Agency on request. (Registration may need to be done after the individual has entered the United Kingdom but must be done before starting work).
Radiographer (therapeutic): £20,710
Radiographer (diagnostic): £20,710
Radiographer specialist (diagnostic therapeutic): £24,831
Radiographer advanced: £29,789
Radiographer specialist (reporting sonographer): £29,789
Radiographer team manager: £29,789
Radiographer principal: £37,996
Radiographer consultant (diagnostic): £44,258

[Source: NHS Agenda for Change April 2009]
Medical and dental technicians (3218)nuclear medicine technologist, radiotherapy technologistPosts at agenda for change band 5 or equivalent: £20,710
Posts at agenda for change band 6 or equivalent: £24,831
Posts at agenda for change band 7 or equivalent: £29,789

[Source: NHS Agenda for Change April 2009]
Artists (3411)animator in visual effects and 2D / 3D computer animation for film, television or video gamesPayment of animators should be commensurate with the relevant industry standards in the United Kingdom and at least at the level of appropriate rates as on the BECTU website.
Dancers and choreographers (3414)skilled classical ballet dancers who meet the standard required by internationally recognised United Kingdom ballet companies (e.g.Birmingham Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, Northern Ballet Theatre, The Royal Ballet and Scottish Ballet). The company must either: have performed at or been invited to perform at venues of the calibre of the Royal Opera House, Sadler's Wells or Barbican, either in the United Kingdom or overseas; or attract dancers and/or choreographers and other artists from other countries; or be endorsed as being internationally recognised by a United Kingdom industry body such as the Arts Councils (of England, Scotland and/or Wales)
skilled contemporary dancers who meet the standard required by internationally recognised United Kingdom contemporary dance companies (e.g. Shobana Jeyasingh Dance Company, Scottish Dance Theatre and Rambert Dance Company). The company must either: have performed at or been invited to perform at venues of the calibre of Sadler's Wells, the Southbank Centre or The Place, either in the United Kingdom or overseas; or attract dancers and/or choreographers and other artists from all over the world; or be endorsed as being internationally recognised by a United Kingdom industry body such as the Arts Councils (of England, Scotland and/or Wales)
Payment of migrant dancers should be commensurate with industry standards.

Agreed minimum salaries are set out in Equity's collective agreements, most of which are negotiated with ITC, SOLT and TMA. The current rates of pay can be found at: www.equity.org.uk; www.itc-arts.org; www.solt.co.uk; and www.tmauk.org.
Musicians (3415)skilled orchestral musicians who meet the standard required by internationally recognised United Kingdom orchestras (e.g. London Symphony Orchestra, London Philharmonic Orchestra, Philharmonia Orchestra, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra)Payment should be commensurate with industry standards, the salary should be at least at the level of appropriate UK rates in this sector as on the Musicians Union website. The salary must also meet National Minimum Wage regulations.
Arts officers, producers and directors (3416)the following roles within visual effects and 2D / 3D computer animation for film, television or video games: 2D supervisor, 3D supervisor, computer graphics supervisor, producer, production manager, technical director, visual effects supervisorPayment of Arts officers, producers and directors should be commensurate with the relevant industry standards in the United Kingdom and at least at the level of appropriate rates as on the relevant website
from the following list:
Broadcasting entertainment cinematograph and theatre union (BECTU)
Equity
Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television (PACT)
Production Guild
Graphic designers (3421)the following roles within visual effects and 2D / 3D computer animation for film, television or video games: compositing artist, matte painter, modeller, rigger, stereo artist, texture artist£9.79 per hour
[Source: ASHE]

Note: Migrants cannot be sponsored for jobs with salaries below £20,000 unless they are applying to extend leave granted under Tier 2 (General) or the work permit arrangements under the rules in place before 6 April 2011.
Buyers and purchasing officers (3541)manufacturing engineer (purchasing) in the aerospace sector£11.44 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Welding trades (5215)high integrity pipe welder where the job requires three or more years relevant experience

Sponsors must retain references from the individual's past employer(s) detailing three or more years' relevant experience and provide these to the UK Border Agency on request.

Sponsors must also retain relevant evidence to enable them to justify the following:
1) - Why does the job require someone with at least five years' previous experience in a role of at least equivalent status? What elements of the job require this experience and why?
2) - Why could the job not be carried out to the required standard by someone with less experience?
3) - How would you expect a settled worker to gain this experience before being appointed to the post?
£11.91 per hour
[Source: National Agreement for the Engineering Construction Industry 2007-2010]
Metal working production and maintenance fitters (5223)licensed and military certifying engineer / inspector technician£9.96 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Line repairers and cable jointers (5243)overhead linesworker in the electricity transmission and distribution industry, working on high voltage lines that carry at least 275,000 volts£12.33 per hour
[Source: ASHE 2009]
Chefs, cooks (5434)skilled chef where: the pay is at least £28,260 per year after deductions for accommodation, meals etc; and the job requires five or more years relevant experience in a role of at least equivalent status to the one they are entering; and the job is not in either a fast food outlet, a standard fare outlet, or an establishment which provides a take-away service; and the job is in one of the following roles: executive chef – limited to one per establishment, head chef – limited to one per establishment, sous chef – limited to one for every four kitchen staff per establishment, specialist chef – limited to one per speciality per establishment

A fast food outlet is one where food is prepared in bulk for speed of service, rather than to individual order.
A standard fare outlet is one where the menu is designed centrally for outlets in a chain / franchise, rather than by a chef or chefs in the individual restaurant. Standard fare outlets also include those where dishes and / or cooking sauces are bought in ready-made, rather than prepared from fresh / raw ingredients.
Sponsors must retain references from the individual's past employer(s) detailing five or more years' relevant experience in a role of at least equivalent status and provide these to the UK Border Agency on request.

Sponsors must also retain relevant evidence to enable them to justify the following:
1) - Why does the job require someone with at least five years' previous experience in a role of at least equivalent status? What elements of the job require this experience and why?
2) - Why could the job not be carried out to the required standard by someone with less experience?
3) - How would you expect a settled worker to gain this experience before being appointed to the post?
£28,260 per year after deductions for accommodation, meals etc.
[Source: Migration Advisory Committee]

Note: This salary cannot be pro-rated down for shorter working hours as it forms a key part of the shortage occupation criteria. Sponsors must retain pay records confirming that the individual is earning the appropriate skilled salary and provide these to the UK Border Agency on request.

Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Great news. Canada welcome immigrants again.

How to Immigrate

Under New SK scheme Canada!!!

There are many ways to come to Saskatchewan either temporarily or permanently. You can come temporarily to visit, study or work.



If you want to work permanently, or start a business in Saskatchewan, there are several options:

Immigrate through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP). Most SINP categories require that you have a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer that you have the qualification to fulfil.
Immigrate through a federal category of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Although you may be eligible to immigrate to Saskatchewan through a federal immigration category, this does not guarantee that your qualifications will be recognized or that there will be a job opening in your occupation.
If your occupation is regulated in Saskatchewan, you should contact the regulatory body for your occupation to learn if your education and work experience will be recognized in Saskatchewan. For more information on working in Saskatchewan , please visit the Working section.

Immigrating through the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) is an alternative program to the Canadian federal immigration program if you want to come to Saskatchewan as a permanent resident of Canada.

If you want to immigrate to Canada under the nominee program, you must have the specific skills, education and work experience that match Saskatchewan's economic needs. You must also be ready to make Saskatchewan your new home.

How does the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) work?

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) operates under an agreement with the federal government allows Saskatchewan to select applicants based on criteria established by the province. The criteria for this program are different from those of the federal immigration program.

There are eight categories for nomination: Skilled Workers, Entrepreneurs, Family Members, Farmers, Health Professions, Hospitality Sector Pilot Project, Long Haul Truck Drivers, and Students.

Most of the categories require you to have a job offer from a Saskatchewan employer that is related to your education and work experience. See the Working section for more information.

If you apply and are eligible under the nominee program, the SINP will issue you a nomination letter confirming that you have been selected. (If your application is not approved, you can request a second review.) After you receive the nomination letter, you will submit your application and provincial nomination letter to the CIC Centralized Intake Office (CIO) in Sydney, Nova Scotia Canada. The CIO will receive the application and then transfer it to the appropriate visa office outside of Canada for further processing.

Although Saskatchewan may nominate you, your application for immigration to Canada must be approved by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). CIC completes health, criminality and security assessments and they make the final decision to issue your visa.

The SINP works through Government of Canada embassies and consulates around the world and does not engage the exclusive services of any agencies or representatives in any jurisdictions. SINP applicants may choose to engage the services of an immigration consultant or not, however, no immigration consultant has or will be allocated an immigrant quota from the Province of Saskatchewan. Application from immigration consultants are processed according to the same rules and with the same priorities as other applications.

Why choose the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)?

Some applicants who do not meet federal immigration criteria may be eligible under the SINP. The SINP assists you with your application for permanent residency by reviewing your forms and documentation before you submit them to CIC.

As a provincial nominee, your application will be processed on the priority basis by CIC because you have already passed an immigration selection process through the SINP.

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

CANADA



1. What is a Canada Immigration Visa?

A Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa is a document which allows a person to live and work anywhere in Canada, and confers upon that person Permanent Resident status. It comes with certain responsibilities and may be revoked if the holder does not meet Canadian residency obligations, or is found guilty of serious criminal activity. A person who is a Canadian Permanent Resident may apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years.


2. How is a Work Permit different from a CanadaImmigration Visa?

A Work Permit allows an eligible visitor to reside and work in Canada for a limited period of time, and restrictions are usually placed on the type of employment which can be pursued. It will not, by itself, lead to Canadian Permanent Resident status. By contrast, a Canada Immigration Visa entitles its holder to live and work anywhere in Canada, enjoy many of the privileges of Canadian Citizenship, apply for Canadian Citizenship after 3 years and sponsor family members for Canadian Permanent Resident status.


3. Can I apply for Permanent Resident statusandTemporary status at the same time?

You can apply for Permanent Resident status and Temporary status at the same time. Canadian Immigration policy recognizes the concept of dual intent.


4. Is my current immigration status relevant for Canadian Immigration purposes?

Yes and no. You must submit your Canada Immigration Visa Application (Application for Permanent Residence in Canada) to the Canadian Immigration Visa Office responsible for the country of your citizenship or to the visa office responsible for the country you are currently residing in if you have been legally admitted to that country for at least one year.Canada immigration policy ignores an applicant's foreign immigration status as long as the applicant meets the requirements in the preceding paragraph. However, some Canada Immigration Applications have been refused on the grounds of criminal inadmissibility where the applicant has admitted to having knowingly violated the immigration laws of a foreign jurisdiction.


5. I have heard that Canada Immigration Regulations have changed. How will I be affected?

Canada immigration regulations, laws and policies are constantly subject to change. The effect of these changes will vary considerably from one applicant to another, depending on the particular circumstances.


6. Is there a benefit to using an attorney for immigration to Canada?

Yes, there is. Even though Citizenship and Immigration Canada permits you to submit a Canadian Immigration Visa Application on your own, statistically, your chances of succeeding are increased if a qualified Canadian immigration attorney represents you. Moreover, a perfected application will, in many cases, shorten the immigration process, allowing you to obtain your Canada Immigration Visa faster.


7. How do I retain Campbell, Cohen to represent me for Canadian Immigration purposes?

Generally, as a first step, we recommend that you complete our free assessment form so that I may determined your eligibility to immigrate to Canada under the Skilled Worker, Provincial Nomination, Family Sponsorship or Business categories.

Friday, October 17, 2008

United Kindom


Terms & Conditions of uk VISA

This website is maintained for your personal use and viewing. Access and use by you of this site constitutes acceptance by you of these Terms & Conditions, which take effect from the date of first use. Throughout this document, the terms 'we', 'us' and 'our' refer to Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) and the terms 'you' and 'your' refer to you the user.

Introduction
If you are not sure whether you require a visa to visit the United Kingdom, you should check before making an application. You can do this by using the questionnaire 'Do I need a visa' on the UKvisas' website. If you are applying for an adoption visa, you should consult our adoption helpfile. This site is not intended for UK Overseas Territory applications. For further information you should visit http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk..

This site contains electronic application forms that allow you to apply for a UK visa or entry clearance over the Internet using a secure connection. The correct application form and questions will be generated depending on the answers you give. You will be given the option to edit your answers at the end of the process, but before final submission.

Declaration

Before final submission of the electronic application, you will be required to confirm that you have read the Declaration by signing in the box provided. You should do this by entering your name. This Declaration must be signed by you, the applicant, personally, and not by a representative or other person acting on your behalf. An application for a person under the age of 18 may be completed by the parent or legal guardian.




Austrailia



Q: What is the difference between a 'Business Visitor' and a 'Sponsored Business Visitor'?

A: Very little. The only difference is that a Sponsored Business Visitor has an approved sponsor in Australia and is prepared to vouch for the applicant's purpose of visit and period of stay and lodge an application in Australia, on behalf of the applicant.



Q: Who is eligible to become a sponsor?

A: Australian State/Territory and Commonwealth Government agencies, as well as organisations specified by the Minister of Immigration, are able to provide formal sponsorship for individuals and business delegations intending short term business visits.



Q: Can Business Visitors lodge an application on their own behalf?

A: No. The application for a Sponsored Business Visitor must be lodged in Australia, by the sponsor. This provides sponsors with the opportunity to become more closely involved with the visa application process and to liaise with their local Business Centre in Australia.



Q: Is a sponsor able to offer sponsorship to more than one applicant?

A: Yes. A sponsor is able to sponsor more than one applicant at a time. If a sponsor wishes to sponsor more than one applicant, each applicant will need to complete a separate visa application form. The sponsor only needs to complete one sponsorship form and lodge this together with all the visa application forms.



Q: Can a sponsor offer sponsorship to an applicant who is already in Australia?

A: No. The applicant must be outside Australia at the time the application is lodged. However, the sponsor must lodge the application form and the sponsorship form in Australia.



Q: How long will the application take to process?

A: In order to ensure that applicants meet the relevant criteria for a specific visa, the time it takes to assess each application may vary. However, it is expected that a new application for an Australian government Sponsored Business Visitor Visa would take approximately 5 working days to process.





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visa to uk form srilanka

Now embassy has moved to chennai India. visa is very strict from srilanka. I have applied for a student visa. my friend got visa but i didn't . Although the documents are correct they refuse our visa. Some says they are doing this to give chances to Tamils and Muslims.