WHY AUSTRALIA?

 

Australia is one of the top destination where people from developing countries always want to migrate live and work. Everyone goes on about how good the weather is in Australia, and it's true that most places in Australia see a lot of sunshine and warmth, which leads to a lot of outdoor activity like swimming, picnics, backyard cricket and of course barbecues. The cities are safe and clean, there is a strong economy and a low unemployment rate. Beyond that Australia is the nation of innovation, Arts, Excellence of Education, multi cultures and rich in the opportunities for the people who are looking for the opportunity abroad.

 

Basically UBOC has started turning around the word to spread the opportunity to our valuable prospects candidates who are into the hotel industry and started delivering the successful service to the interested individuals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT TEMPORARY SKILL SHORTAGE VISA (TSS)

 

Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS) (Subclass 482) is the replacement of the abolished 457 Visa. Changes started to be implemented since April of 2017. Same like the 457 Visa, TSS visa lets you live and work in Australia for your sponsoring employer for the remainder of the visa. The Temporary Short Skilled Visa also known as subclass 482 has 2 categories. The Occupations under Medium and Long Term Skills Shortage List will have 4 years visa with a pathway to permanent residency and occupations under Short Term Skills Shortage List will get 2 years visa which is renewable for another 2 years.

 

 

 

 

WHATS NEW?

 

Under the provision of the new Australia Department of Home Affairs, here are the list of changes that were implemented:

 

Changes from April 19, 2017:

• The occupation list has been significantly condensed from 651 to 435 occupations.
• Of the 435 occupations, access to 24 occupations was restricted to regional Australia (e.g. occupations relating to farming and agriculture).
• he maximum duration of subclass 457 visas issued from 19 April 2017 onwards for occupations that are on the STSOL is two years (unless international trade obligation apply). Occupations on the MLTSSL continue to be issued for a maximum duration of four years.

Changes from July 1, 2017:

• English language salary threshold, which exempts applicants whose salary is over $96,400 from English language requirement, was removed (unless the person is an intra-corporate transferee).
• Policy settings about the training benchmark requirement were made clearer in legislative instruments.
• Provision of penal clearance certificates became mandatory.

 

 

 

IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:

 

Mid-term and Long Term Visa (482)

• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience is required and depends on your occupation.
• An IELTS score of 5 with 5 in each band which is a little higher from the requirement of Short-Term Visa. PTE score of overall 36 with each band 36.
• Mandatory police checks from all countries you stayed for 12 months or higher in the past 10 years.
• Skills Assessment Certificate for certain nationalities. ​

 

Short-term Visa (482)

• Visa is valid for up to 2 years renewable for another 2 years to satisfy the temporary skills shortage in Australia.
• A minimum of 2 years experience in same field.
• Applicants with relevant qualification at the correct level will not require experience.
• IELTS Score of 5 with minimum each band of 4.5.
• Mandatory police checks for all countries you stayed for 12 months in the past 10 years.

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT PERMANENT RESIDENCY

 

A major advantage of immigrating to Australia are the different pathway for Permanent Residency.

 

Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186)
A permanent residence visa for Skilled workers. It allows applicants to work and live in Australia under one of the 3 streams, Direct Entry Stream, Temporary Residence Transition Stream and Labour Agreement Stream. ​

 

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
A permanent residence visa that is Points Tested. A minimum of 60 points is required to be eligible for this visa subclass. An Expression of Interest has to be submitted to the state or territory government agency from who you are seeking nomination. Once nominated you will have 60 calendar days to apply for the Visa.

 

Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) (Points-tested) stream
This stream is for Points-tested skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member or nominated by a state or territory government. It allows you to live and work in Australia as a permanent resident. An Expression of Interest (EOI) has to be submitted via SkillSelect with details of your nominated occupation, skills and qualifications.

 

Permanent Residence Visa lets you:

• stay in Australia indefinitely
• study and work in Australia
• enroll in Medicare
• apply for Australian Citizenship (if eligible)
• sponsor eligible relatives for permanent residence

 

The Points Table
It is necessary to know how many points can
you acquire prior to applying for a permanent
residency visa. ​

 

The table consists of the following:

• Age
• English Competency
• No. of Experience In/Out of Australia
• Educational Qualifications
• Australian Study Requirement
• Specialist Educaton Qualification
• Others (Partner Skills Etc.)

 

 

 

 

ABOUT 407 TRAINING VISA

 

The Cultural Exchange Program is designed to provide opportunities for qualified applicants to work and explore Australia. The visa (subclass 407) is for people who want to come to Australia on a temporary basis to participate in a cultural exchange program. This visa allows participants to enter Australia at any time after the visa is granted, stay in Australia for the duration of the visa, and travel to and from Australia as often as needed until they have finished participating in the program or the visa expires, whichever occurs first.

 

Program Details

• The visa will be valid for 12 Months
• All citizens are eligible to apply
• Must be 18 to 30 Years old
• Participants are required to participate in pre-defined cultural exchange programs

Eligibility

• Recent Graduate (within last 3 years)
• Relevant Education (Diploma, certificate)
• 12 months’ working experience (F&B, Culinary and Front Office)
• Housekeeping roles – no previous working experience required
• Good conversational English