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Universal Blue Ocean Consultant offers the comprehensive capabilities and deep industry knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex issues of your organization. Since opening our doors in 2012, we’re proud to say that each year we have a bigger list of returning and new clients.
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What's New?
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).
- The 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 obligations apply). Occupations on the MLTSSL continue to be issued for a maximum duration of four years.
Changes from July 1, 2017
- The English language salary threshold, which exempts applicants whose salary is over $96,400 from the 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.
WHY AUSTRALIA?
What's not to love?
Australia is one of the top destinations 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 activities 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 a nation of innovation, Arts, Excellence in Education, multi-cultures, and rich in opportunities for the people who are looking for opportunities abroad. Basically, UBOC has started turning around the world to spread the opportunity to our valuable prospects candidates who are in the hotel industry and started delivering successful service to the interested individuals.
Mid-term and Long Term Visa (482)
- A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience is required and depends on your occupation.
- An IELTS score of 5 with 5 in each band which is a little higher than the requirement of a Short-Term Visa. PTE score of overall 36 with each band 36.
- Mandatory police checks from all countries you stayed in 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 of experience in the same field.
- Applicants with relevant qualifications at the correct level will not require experience.
- IELTS score of 5 with a minimum each band of 4.5.
- Mandatory police checks for all countries you stayed in for 12 months in the past 10 years.
IMPORTANT THINGS TO KNOW:
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 in April of 2017. Same as the 457 Visa, the 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.
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ABOUT PERMANENT RESIDENCY
immigrating to Australia
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 which you are seeking the nomination. Once nominated you will have 60 calendar days to apply for the Visa.
The Points Table
It is necessary to know how many points can you acquire prior to applying for a permanent residency visa.
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
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.
The table consists of the following:
- Age
- English Competency
- No. of Experience In/Out of Australia
- Educational Qualifications
- Australian Study Requirement
- Specialist Education Qualification
- Others (Partner Skills Etc.)
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 of working experience (F&B, Culinary, and Front Office)
- Housekeeping roles – no previous working experience required
- Good conversational English
ABOUT 407 TRAINING VISA
ABOUT 407 Australian 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.
