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CIN is a professional educational and immigration consultancy firm which has been operating since 1996. We have well-established offices in all major cities of Pakistan. We represent more than 120 Universities and Colleges from countries around the
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Immigration
We at CIN (pvt.) Ltd. continue to provide an efficient public service to individuals who aspire to pursue career overseas through higher studies. We offer high quality service to ensure that our clients will have a promising & bright career that will help them in tackling the challenges of the high-speed progressing era.
Immigration To The UK:
The United Kingdom is the home of Europe’s largest city and is embedded in the culture, vocabulary and dreams of English speakers worldwide. It is seen as an economic hub for trade between Europe and North America. The United Kingdom still has one of the strongest economies in the world today.
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   Work Permit
  HSMP
   UK Entry Clearance
  UK Visit Visa
  Fiance Visa UK - Prospective Marriage Visa
Work Permit
The range of UK immigration services available to people wishing to immigrate to Britain is broad and varied, encompassing economic based routes such as UK work permits, and the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme or HSMP, as well as family immigration visas and visitor visas designed for those wishing to visit Britain for a short period.
At CIN our immigration consultants can offer expert advice on every class of UK immigration service and can provide a comprehensive package of services to suit your needs, from initial advice on making a UK visa application through to on arrival services to help you adapt to living and working in Britain.
Economic migration is a key component of the British economy allowing skilled migrants to bring desirable skills and experience to the domestic workforce. The Highly Skilled Migrant Program is a points based visa service specifically designed to attract the most gifted individuals to the United Kingdom. In addition applying for a UK work permit, allows a British company to sponsor an overseas worker to come to Britain and contribute to the British economy by bringing their skills to the domestic workforce.
Business based British visas take a variety of forms and CIN can help people to gain UK entry clearance and to apply for business immigration through several routes. The Entrepreneur visa allows experienced business people to live and work in Great Britain, investing capital and starting a business within the United Kingdom. Alternatively, applicants may come to Britain on a self-employed visa, with a pioneering idea under an innovator visa or simply to invest in the British economy through an Investor visa. British visa applications under all of these routes offer the potential to apply for Indefinite leave to remain in the UK (ILR) or permanent residency as it is often known. We can help applicants to switch when appropriate from one route to another and can manage applications for permanent residence and later British naturalization as a UK citizen.
As well as business based applications for visas for Britain, we can also help you to obtain any of the range of visas for UK immigration, which allow people to train or study in Britain, and to experience life in the United Kingdom. A study permit, or student visa application, allows international students to study in the UK experiencing the culture and environment of the United Kingdom whilst at University. Beyond a study visa for the UK, schemes such as the Science and Engineering Scheme (SEGS), soon to be re-launched as the International Graduate Scheme, and the Fresh Talent: Working in Scotland programme allow students to experience working in the UK for a limited time.
We can also help candidates to take advantage of the Training and Work Experience Scheme or (TWES) allowing overseas naturals to undertake work experience or training in Britain, or to participate in the Working Holiday scheme which allows a combination of both visiting and working in Britain.
While CIN specialises in assisting talented individuals to live and work in the UK or to benefit from the range of experience and training opportunities available, assistance can also be provided for other British immigration services. We can secure partner and relationship immigration visas for people with British connections who wish to settle in the United Kingdom by means of a UK Marriage visa, UK Fiance visa or De Facto visa, often known as an unmarried partner visa. In addition, we can help tourists and business visitors to gain entry clearance through a temporary UK visit visa, frequently referred to as a travel visa or tourist visa.
 
HSMP
Highly Skilled Migrant Programme:
  Description: A Highly Skilled Migrant Programme visa application for the UK, usually referred to as HSMP, is an option for immigration to the United Kingdom available to professional people, or to those who are interested in working in the UK without requiring a Work Permit.
  Benefits:
The Program operates on a points-based system and allows people with valuable professional skills to migrate to the United Kingdom in order to look for work or to become self-employed. Unlike a UK Work Permit the HSMP UK visa service requires neither an application from a British company nor a specific offer of employment to be in place. As a result, HSMP offers greater flexibility to the holder ensuring that they are not tied to an employer and are free to undertake employment as they choose.
In addition, HSMP differs from the Innovators scheme or other business categories in that applicants do not need to invest, create jobs or present a detailed business plan. After five years, UK HSMP visa holders can apply for British naturalization, or British Citizenship, for permanent residency in the United Kingdom.
  Duration: Initially a visa for Britain through HSMP is granted for a period of two years. After the initial two years, migrants with desirable skills need to apply to stay longer and must show that they are economically active. If you are active through our limited company option (see below), you will earn more points than if you were employed directly. However, either situation is acceptable provided that you can demonstrate evidence of employment.
  Eligibility Criteria :
The points system requires applicants to obtain a minimum of 75 points based on the following criteria:
      - Age.
      - Educational Qualifications.
      - Previous Earnings.
      - Work Experience in Britain.
  Age While age is not a precluding factor for HSMP immigration, people of certain ages receive more or less points according to the following scale:
      - 27 or under = 20 points.
      - 28-29 = 10 points.
      - 30-31 = 5 points.
      - 32 and over = 0 points.
  Education Points are awarded in this area of the British HSMP based on the level of qualifications achieved. A British equivalent degree is the minimum qualification required for Highly Skilled Migrant Programme visas. The HSMP point calculator awards additional priority points to Doctors who are allowed to work as General Practitioners in the United Kingdom.
  In summary points are awarded as follows:
      - PhD - 50 points.
      - Masters Degree or Professional Level Qualification - 35 points.
      - Bachelors Degree - 30 points.
        (A British qualification in any of the above categories will gain an additional five points).
        (An MBA from a participating university received after December 2nd 2004 will         automatically reach the 75 point quota).
  Work Experience Points in this area are calculated on the number of year's experience gained by a candidate making an HSMP application in their chosen field. Additional points can also be awarded if the applicant has held a senior or specialist role for a number of years.
  Past Earnings Between 5 and 45 Points are awarded for earnings made over the past 12 months. Where the earnings took place is also taken into account, and working in the UK can add an additional 5 points when your eligibility to pursue UK immigration on this basis is considered.
  The following additional requirements are also essential to qualify for HSMP:
      - Applicants must have a high level of ability in English.
      - Applicants must be able to support themselves without recourse to public funding.
      - Applicants who are or have ever been bankrupt are not eligible.
      - Applicants who have been convicted of a criminal offence at any time are not eligible.
      - Applicants must intend to make the British Isles their main home.
  Self Employed Option: Our Self employed option allows a person to earn more money per year. As UK HSMP consultants, we set up and manage a Limited company for you allowing you to earn several thousands of pounds more take-home pay. We do this by saving you from large tax bills while working in the country. HSMP applications with the option of working as a freelancer or contractor will not only allow for greater earnings but will also receive more points towards an HSMP extension visa. This means that when your initial two year visa is due for renewal you will be awarded extra points for working through our company solution. This will strengthen your case and save you thousands of pounds in the process. Please note that if you currently have a tax solution in place or wish to work under PAYE this will not prevent us from assisting you.
   Additional Information
  
Spouse/Unmarried Partner Successful UK visa applications of this kind allow the spouse/unmarried partner of an HSMP holder to apply for a Dependency Visa In these circumstances, spouse immigration requires that the dependant in question must cohabit with you. Unmarried partners making applications for UK visas as dependants must be able to demonstrate that their relationship existed for at least two years prior to the application for HSMP

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UK Entry Clearance
  Description:
Entry clearance is issued to all people who apply to UK Visas for leave to enter the UK. Entry Clearance is issued to all commonwealth and non visa nationals who wish to remain in the UK for six months or more. Visa nationals are required to apply to UK Visas for Leave to Enter the UK regardless of the length of stay. A UK visa takes the form of a vignette or sticker placed in a passport at a UK visas issuing post overseas (normally a UK embassy or consulate). Bio Metric Visas will require a person attend the British Embassy for their Bio metrics to be taken. The Visa specifies the purpose for which the holder wants to enter the UK, as well as the conditions of the visa. There are five distinctive types of leave to enter issues by UK visas overseas.
  Duration:
When UK entry clearance is granted, it will state a "valid from" date and a "valid to" date. Depending on the purpose of travel to the UK this will vary.
  Eligibility Criteria
A person must be able to show they are conducive to the public good and the UK economy. It is important they are also able to prove their reason for applying for the visa is valid and meets the UK Immigration law requirements. In the case of HSMP or Work Permits a person must be able to prove their qualifications meet the Immigration requirements. If they are relying on previous experience and/or salary to assist in their UK visas case they will have to provide documentary evidence to confirm their claims. Often due to the high number of forged documents that are easily available in the modern world British Entry Clearance Officers will run further local checks to make sure the documents are genuine.
A person maybe required to attend an interview so the Immigration Officer can determine if the person is respectable but also to confirm any facts about the case that are unclear. These interviews can take some time and an officer is liable to ask many difficult questions. Their training and experience allows them to make decisions on a case based on their feeling about the person during the interview.
  Visa Status
Work permit holders who are non EEA nationals (including non-visa nationals) who wish to immigrate to the UK for more than six months must obtain UK entry clearance before travelling. HSMP and other working visas also allow people to work while in the UK. While medical visitors and business visitors are prevented from working in the UK. The status of a Visa is determined by the reason for travel to the UK.
  Processing Times
Processing times vary depending on the country in which the person is applying. We have links with over 100 British High Commissions and embassies across the Global and we aim to minimise the amount of time our clients have to wait for a British Visa.
We are able to reflect our client as a true upstanding member of the community which our clients are. We present cases that are pre vetted and stand the highest possible chance of success. Our clients are also informed about the procedure and what to expect if an interview is required.
If a case is refused locally we have the skills and experience to appeal the case in court in the UK. This is vitally important as the British Immigration people know we will fight a case they have to be prepared to go to court if they refuse our clients case.
The types of entry clearance cases we assist with cover the following: HSMP Entry Clearance, Work Permit Entry Clearance, Marriage entry clearance, Dependents Entry Clearance, Student Entry Clearance, UK Ancestry Entry Clearance and many more.
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UK Visit Visa
  Description: A UK visit visa, also referred to as a travel or tourist visa, accompanies your passport and allows you to enter and stay in Britain for a period of up to six months. The UK visiting visa service allows people to visit Britain for medical treatment and assists those passing through the country en route to other destinations.
  Benefits: Visit visas can be valid for six months, or for more frequent visitors, one year, two year, five year or ten year UK tourist visas are available. During this period, you will be allowed to enter and depart from the country any number of times within the visitor visa's duration. However, no single visit can last for a period of more than six months. Occasionally the validity of visas for travel to the UK may be limited to only one or two trips by an Entry Clearance Officer (ECO).
  Eligibility: To qualify for this type of British visa service you will be required to demonstrate that you intend to visit the country for no longer than six months and that you will depart upon the expiry of the document. Visitor visas also oblige you to show that you will be able to fully support and accommodate yourself for the duration of your stay in the British Isles without working and without the assistance of public funding.
  Medical Treatment: You can apply for a travel visa for Britain if you wish to visit in order to receive private medical treatment. In such circumstances, you must be able to fulfill the following additional criteria:
      - Arrangements for consultation or treatment must already be in place before UK visit visas         are pursued.
      - The cost of the private treatment can be met in full. Treatment on the NHS is not permitted.
        In addition, you may be asked to produce a Doctor's letter as part of your visit visa         application detailing the condition and the appropriate treatment. It may also be necessary         to attend an interview.
  Studying in the United Kingdom: British visiting visas allow you to study in Great Britain but you will still be required to depart before or upon the expiry of six months. If you intend to study for more than six months, you will need to apply for a student visa.
  Working in the United Kingdom: Whilst in possession of your British visa you will be   permitted to carry out the following business related activities:
      - Attend conferences, seminars or trade fairs in the capacity of a delegate or to buy goods,         negotiate or complete contracts.
      - Conduct research or examine goods.
      - Undertake training limited to observation or classroom instruction.
        Other limited business circumstances under which you may enter the country on a UK         travel visa include:
      - Delivering goods from abroad.
      - Representing a foreign company to repair or install products, to advise, consult, train or         troubleshoot.
      - To oversee or speak at a conference or seminar provided that the contribution lasts no more than 5 days.
In all cases where a visit to Britain is based upon an invitation from an indigenous Company, applications for visit visas must be accompanied by written evidence of the invitation and, where appropriate, confirmation that either your own Company or the destination Company will meet the cost of the trip.
What you cannot do: Applications for UK travel visas do not allow holders to partake in the following:
      - Employment, either paid or unpaid.
      - Providing commercial services, producing or selling goods.
If your intention is to take up employment or to search for work upon arrival, please visit our sections covering work permit procedures and the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP). HSMP, subject to meeting the eligibility criteria, allows for immigration to the United Kingdom to seek employment. A work permit would require a specific offer of employment from a British company.
  Entering the country en route to another destination: UK visiting visas may also be required if you intend to visit Great Britain as part of a trip to another country. If you are entering the United Kingdom in transit to another destination and will not be departing again until a date in excess of 48 hours you will need to apply for a UK visitor visa for your trip.
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Fiance Visa UK - Prospective Marriage Visa

  Description:
The UK fiancé visa service allows a person to bring their fiancé to join them in the United Kingdom as long as they themselves have settled status as a permanent resident or British citizen. Settled status means that they are living here lawfully with no time limit on their stay. If you are returning to the United Kingdom to settle, your partner can also apply for a UK fiance visa to join you at the same time.
  If you wish to bring your spouse or common-law partner to join you in the United Kingdom, Global visas can help at every stage of the process. As a specialist UK immigration consultancy, we can provide expert immigration lawyer advice and help you embark upon the best route for your needs. Our UK immigration consultants can assist at all stages of a fiancee visa application, marriage visa application, De facto visa or unmarried partner visa application as well as the range of British work permits and visas for immigration to Britain.
  Benefits:
Fiance immigration to the UK through this type of visa for Great Britain grants your partner leave to enter the UK in order to marry. Unlike other spouse immigration routes such as marriage visas, De facto visas and the Highly skilled Migrant Programme, or HSMP, fiance visas do not require applicants to provide evidence that a relationship has already been in existence for a given number of years.
  Duration:
Fiancée visas are issued for a period of six months and are awarded solely for the purpose of travelling to Britain in order to get married. Only after marriage may the applicant apply to stay in the country beyond the six-month period, at which time a two-year UK visa extension may be issued in the shape of a marriage visa. After this time, a person can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR), often known as permanent residency in the UK, as long as the marriage continues to stand.
  Eligibility Criteria:
  Age:
People who wish to apply for this class of immigration service must be 16 years of age or over, and the partner with the settled status or who is returning to Britain to live permanently, must be 18 years of age or over.
  Relationships:
To qualify for a UK fiancée visa partners must:
      1. Plan to marry within a reasonable time (usually six months).
      2. Plan to live together permanently after they are married.
      3. Have met each other.
      4. Have a place to reside for the applicant and any dependants to live until they are married           without help from public funds.
      5. Be able to support any dependants without working or receiving help from public funds.
  Additional Information:
Only after an applicant's fiance-prospective marriage visa is changed over to a two-year marriage visa are they able to start working and hold the same rights as their spouse who is present and settled in the United Kingdom. However, once a two-year grant of leave has been obtained, applicants will be able to work without the need for a UK work permit and without restrictions upon the type of work undertaken. Applicants for a visa for Fiancee immigration should marry within the six months from the date of issue.

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Immigration To The Australia

Australia's General Skilled Migration Program is designed to attract people who have skills in particular occupations that are required in Australia. These occupations are listed on Australia's Skilled Occupation List (SOL). If you want to apply to live permanently in Australia under one of the General Skilled Migration visa categories you will need to meet all of the following basic requirements:

  TRADES PERSONS
Automotive Electrician, Bricklayer, Cabinetmaker, Carpenter and Joiner, Electrical Power line Trades person, Electronic Equipment Trades person, Fitter, Furniture Upholsterer, General Electrician, General Electronic Instrument-Trades person, General Plumber, Hairdresser, Metal Fabricator (Boilermaker), Metal Machinist (First Class), Motor Mechanic, Panel Beater, Pastry Cook, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Mechanic, Solid Plasterer, Sheet metal Worker (First Class), Toolmaker, Vehicle Painter, Welder (First Class).

  PROFESSIONALS
B.Com (2-3 yrs work experience minimum), M.Com (2 yrs work experience minimum), Accountants, Chemical Engineer, Pharmacists, Doctors, Civil Engineer, Mining Engineer, Petroleum Engineer, IT Professionals, MBA, etc.

 A Commerce graduate (Bachelor of Commerce) with 3-4 years of experience in accounts, age between 25 to 45 years or above, single or married would be an ideal candidate for migration.

An AUTOMECHANIC / ELECTRIC UTILITY LINESMAN/ RADIO AND TV REPAIRER / BRICKLAYER / AUTO ELECTRICIAN / REFRIGERATIONA & AC MECHANIC / COOKS/ PANEL BEATER / WELDER / VEHICLE PAINTER with 1-3 years of diploma, after Secondary School Certificate in related technology, age between 25 to 44, single or married, with 3 to 15 years of work experience who can attain 5.0 band overall score in IETLS (not less than 5.0) in any module.

Similarly Civil Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Pharmacists, All kinds of Specialist doctors, Dentists, Physiotherapists, MBAs, IT
professionals with relevant degrees and work experience with IELTS 6.0 or above are also admissible for migration.

HAIRDRESSER with Secondary School or HSSC, with over six years of apprenticeship and training in hairdressing who can bring up a satisfactory work certificate from his/her employer. Graduate women who know hairdressing and have done beautician courses are eligible.

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  Skilled Designated Area Sponsored Migration to Australia
  Skilled Independent Regional visa - SIR visa
  General Skilled Migration to Australia - Skilled Independent Visa
  Skilled Migration to Australia - Australian Sponsored Visa
  State/Territory Nominated Independent visa - STNI Visa
 
Skilled Designated Area Sponsored Migration to Australia

  Description: Skilled Designated Area Sponsored migration to Australia is based predominantly on an applicant being sponsored by a relative who lives in a designated area in Australia. There are also requirements based on the sponsored work visa applicant's skills, qualifications and work experience. The Skilled Designated Area sponsored migration to Australia visa subclass has several criteria for pre-qualifying applicants.
  Duration: People emigrating to Australia on this work visa will gain temporary residency status in Australia for up to 3 years and may then qualify for a permanent visa. Australian citizenship may be applied for after a two year period providing relevant criteria have been met.
  Eligibility Criteria
  Age: The applicants must be under 45 years of age to apply.
  English Language: The applicants must have sufficient English Language ability for working in   Australia.
  Skills & Qualifications The main applicant:
  Must have tertiary qualifications (substantial relevant work experience may be acceptable for   some occupations), which must have been assessed as suitable by the relevant assessing   authority for the applicant's nominated occupation;
  Must nominate a skilled occupation that appears on the most recent version of the Skilled   Occupations List;
  Must have been in recent paid employment of at least 20 hours per week in any of the   occupations on the Skilled Occupations as follows:
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 60 points - for at least 6 of the 12 months before         applying.
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 40 or 50 points - for at least 12 of the 18 months         before applying.

  Sponsorship: The applicant: Must be related (or spouse must be related) to the sponsor as a non-dependant child, a parent, a brother or sister, a niece or nephew or 1st cousin (step-relatives and adoptive relatives are accepted in some cases). The sponsor must be 18 years of age or over and be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. In certain cases New Zealand citizens may also act as the sponsor.
  Assurance of Support: To migrate to Australia under this visa category, the Australian sponsored visa applicant (or spouse) must have an assurer. An assurer must themselves meet several requirements, details of which are open to change. A Global Visas consultant will provide a complete overview of the sponsorship and assurance requirements for Skilled Designated Area Sponsored migration to Australia during an initial consultation.
  Health & Character: Australia has strict health and character requirements that must be met before any permanent Australian visa of more than 12 months will be granted. People attempting to migrate to Australia under the Designated Area Sponsored visa category will be required to:
      - Undergo a medical examination and chest X-ray undertaken by one of a panel of doctors         selected by the Australian authorities, and;
      - Obtain police certificates for all countries in which they have lived for more than 12 months         in the 10 years leading up to the application.
  Processing Times: The current processing time for skilled designated area sponsored migration   to Australia is 10 - 12 months from the start of the process. A Global Visas consultant will be able to advise you of the latest processing times.

If you think you meet all of the basic requirements, the next step is to find the right visa for you. This will depend on your circumstances. If you already know which General Skilled Migration visa you wish to apply for, detailed information on the requirements for each visa is available.
You must provide 'certified copies' of original documents, with the exception of your police clearance/s. 'Certified copies' means copies authorised, or stamped as being true copies of originals, by a person or agency recognised by the law of your home country.

Documents in languages other than English must be accompanied by an English translation completed by a translator accredited by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) or by a translation service that has been approved by the relevant government authority in your country.

During the processing of your application, you and all your family unit members included in your application will need to confirm your/their identity. This is usually done by checking a current valid passport. The passport you use should be the one you intend to use to travel to Australia if a visa is granted. This passport should be valid for at least two years. You should use this passport to provide evidence of your identity in connection with any aspect of your General Skilled Migration application. In particular, you will need to present your passport, as will all members of your family unit, to the doctor when you have your health examination.

When you lodge your application, it is important that you include all the documents necessary to assess your application. Lodging a complete application assists case officers to quickly assess your claims and facilitates faster processing. Document checklists are available for each General Skilled Migration visa to assist you in lodging a complete paper application. The checklists detail all the supporting documentation you are required to lodge with your application and explain how these documents should be ordered and numbered within your application. It is essential that you apply using the correct application forms and application checklists.

The above description is a summary of what is involved in a successful immigration application. There are several other steps involved in the immigration process. Remember, immigration processing is not as simple as it seems. One wrong step can destroy your dreams of immigrating. So, if you want a hassle free process, contact us with details of your circumstances and a CV for advise.

A registered migration agent can provide you with information or advice concerning immigration matters. You can find a registered migration agent on the website of MARA. If you are in Australia and seeking immigration assistance you should only use a registered migration agent.
HSMP is currently the only points-based immigration route into the UK. The change in assessment criteria reflects our determination to ensure greater transparency and objectivity in decision making for the applicant. Importantly too, these changes will inform the decisions Government will take towards establishing the new five-tiered Points Based System for all migration routes to the UK to work or study by April 2009.

In summary:
New points criteria for initial HSMP applications:

There will be changes to the attributes for which points are awarded. Home Office are deleting the work experience, significant achievements, skilled partner and GP Priority Provision categories. The new attributes will be academic qualifications, previous earnings, age and bonus points for previous work/study in the UK. The provision which allows holders of MBA degrees from designated institutions will continue. In addition, there will be a new mandatory English language requirement (IELTS level 6 or equivalent) for all applicants.

The changes will be made by announcing the deletion of the existing HSMP rules on 7 November 2006, effective from 8 November 2006. As part of this announcement, to prepare applicants and ensure an effective operational transition, Home Office will effect a short suspension of the scheme until 4 December 2006. The revised scheme will be operational from 5 December 2006.

Suspending the HSMP for 27 days will enable us to manage the transition most effectively with the available resources and ensure that current levels of customer service are maintained when the new arrangements are introduced.

New criteria for the extension of leave under HSMP

Home Office will introduce a more robust points test for applicants looking for an extension of an initial period of leave under HSMP. This involves replacing the current test, that applicants must show that they have 'taken all reasonable steps to become lawfully economically active' with a new points test, which applies the same attributes being introduced for initial decisions: English language, previous earnings, qualifications and age.

The revised Leave to Remain criteria will ensure that those people on the programme who wish to extend their stay have been making a contribution to the UK economy.

Transitional arrangements will apply for those whose leave to remain expires under the new rules and whose applications will be considered against the new criteria. Those who are making a useful contribution to the UK economy - for example, working in a skilled job - but who fail to meet the new requirements, will be offered a 'grace period' in which they can switch into the Work Permits scheme (provided they meet the Work Permits criteria, with the Resident Labour Market Test being waived if they have been in post for a specified period).

HSMP Review requests

Any HSMP review request received from individuals whose application was refused under the previous HSMP criteria, in place until 7 November 2006, will be reviewed against the previous criteria. Please note these reviews may not have been completed by 5 December 2006 when the new HSMP criteria come into effect.

New mandatory English requirement and documentation verification

Home Office will promote the new mandatory English language requirement to ensure that applicants are aware of the level of proficiency necessary to support a successful application.

Home Office will promote the change to the scheme which puts responsibility on the applicant to submit the required documentation with their application. Home Office will verify evidence provided with an appropriate third party and not through direct contact with the applicant. Home Office will confirm that applicants that don?t provide the required evidence or submit documents that cannot be verified will fail.

IND will conduct a thorough review of the changes to the HSMP scheme, covering both how the changes Home Office implemented and their effectiveness.
  What has changed?
In addition to the minimum required points being raised from 65 to 75 there have been changes to the points categories; work experience, significant achievements, skilled partner and GP priority categories have all been removed. New attributes will be academic qualifications, previous earnings, age and bonus points for previous work and study in the UK.
The MBA provision for HSMP which allows holders of MBA provisions from designated institutions will remain. There will also be a mandatory English language requirement.
  Removed Categories:
      • Work Experience
      • Significant Achievements
      • Skilled Partner
      • GP Priority Provision
  New Categories:
      • Academic Achievements
      • Previous Earnings
      • Age
      • Previous Work or Study in the UK
      • The MBA Provision will remain
      • Mandatory English Language Requirement (IELTS Level 6 or equivalent)
It is our responsibility to ensure that your HSMP application is fully supported in each area which we consider that you can claim points for. Please remember that original documents are required, photocopies are not accepted.

  Where can you claim points?
There are five key areas which you can claim points;

  Education:
You must have completed a recognized course at a degree level or higher. If your qualification was gained from overseas, you would need to show what it is equivalent to www.naric.org.uk
  Past Earnings:
This will be used to determine the level of your employment to date and also your potential earning power in the UK. You have to show your earnings for the past 12 months of your employment.
  Age:
If you are under 32 then you can claim points depending on how old you are. Individual’s over 32 cannot claim points in the age category, but may still qualify with points from other categories.
  MBA Provision:
You must have completed your course from one of the top 50 MBA programmes in the world to score points in this category.

  Previous Work or Study in the UK (5 points)
If you have worked or studied in the UK before you may be able to claim bonus points in this category.
  Additional Requirements

  English Language
You must be have good English language skills, both written and spoken and be able to prove this, otherwise your application will be refused, even if you meet the points scheme.

This is an important application and should not be left to chance. We are experts in UK immigration and have extensive experience in making successful HSMP applications.

The Pass mark for the table under HSMP is 75 instead of 65 can be scored in each of the 4 columns


Qualifications Previous
Earning *
(000) for
Pakistan
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Age Others
Bachelors or 30 Points £ 3000
+
5 Points 27 or
under
20
Points
Where Previous Earnings or Qualifications have been gained in the UK: 5 bonus points (Maximum 5 in this category)
Masters
or
35 Points £ 3400
+
10 Points 28 or
29
10 Points
Ph D 50 Points £ 3800 + 15 Points 30 or 31 5 Points
    £ 4300 + 20 Points      
    £ 4900 + 25 Points      
    £ 5500 + 30 Points      
    £ 6000
+
35 Points      
    £ 6600 + 40 Points      
    £ 7500 + 45 Points      
* Figures here are UK equivalent: the actual earnings will be weighted to take account of the country in which they were earned as they are at the moment for the Highly Skilled Migrant Programme (HSMP)
Skilled Independent Regional visa - SIR visa

  Description:
Migration to Australia under the Skilled Independent Regional visa, often known as the SIR visa, is based on a points system where basic criteria must be met and additional points can be allocated in certain areas. Migration to Australia under the SIR class requires successful applicants to live in designated regional areas as a condition of their visa. Applicants have the opportunity to emigrate to Australia on the basis of their skills and / or educational background. The stream of migration to Australia targets people who are highly skilled and who will quickly make a contribution to the Australian economy. SIR Migration offers applicants the opportunity to migrate to Australia on the basis of their skills and/or educational background. SIR Migration to Australia stream targets people who are highly skilled and who will quickly make a contribution to the Australian economy.
  Please note: Please note: From 1 July 2005, SIR visa applicants who are nominated by a state or territory authority will be eligible for an additional 10 points under the skilled migration points test.

  Duration: The visa entitles people emigrating to Australia to gain temporary residence status for a three year period. After this time, providing relevant criteria have been met, Australian permanent residence may be applied for. A successful applicant obtains the right to live and work in regional areas of Australia for at least three years.
  Eligibility Criteria
  Age Applicants must be under 45 years of age.
  English Language General Skilled Migration to Australia applicants must have sufficient English Language ability for working in Australia.
  Skills & QualificationsThe main applicant:
      - Must meet the qualifications and/or work experience requirements of the appropriate skills         assessing body for their profession and must have been assessed as suitable by the         relevant body for the nominated occupation;
      - Must nominate a skilled occupation that appears on the most recent version of the Skilled         Occupations List;
      - Must have been in recent paid employment at least 20 hours per week in any of the         occupations on the Skilled Occupations as follows:
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 60 points - for at least 12 of the 18 months before         applying.
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 40 or 50 points - for at least two of the three years         before applying.

  Additional Information: The following factors may help to provide additional support to a marginal Australian Skilled Independent Visa application.
  High Demand Occupation / Job Offer: An Australia Skilled Migration Visa applicant will receive additional points if their skills are listed as high demand. Additional points are awarded for a job offer in these high demand areas.
Australian Study: General Skilled Migration to Australia applicants who have undertaken successful study within Australia may be able to use these qualifications to support their application.
  Investment: Applicants for Australian Skilled Migration Visas with the ability to make a capital investment in Australia may be able to use the ability to invest to strengthen their application.
  Spouse: The qualifications / work experience, family connections and past Australian experience of a spouse may be of support to a marginal Australian Skilled Independent Visa application.
  Health & Character: Australia has strict health and character requirements that must be met before any permanent visa of more than 12 months will be granted. People attempting skilled migration to Australia on a Skilled Independent Visa will be required to:
      - Undergo a medical examination and chest X-ray undertaken by one of a panel of doctors         selected by the Australian authorities, and;
      - Obtain police certificates for all countries in which you have lived for more than 12 months         in the 10 years leading up to the application.
  Processing Times: The current processing time for General Skilled Independent Migration to Australia is 15 - 18 months from the start of the process. A Global Visas consultant will be able to advise you of the latest processing times.

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General Skilled Migration to Australia - Skilled Independent Visa

  Description: Migration to Australia under the Skilled Migration class, also known as General Skilled Migration or Skilled Independent Migration, is operated on a points based system whereby basic criteria must be met and additional points can be awarded in certain areas. General Skilled Migration to Australia offers applicants the opportunity to migrate to Australia on the basis of their skills and / or educational background. It targets people who are highly skilled and who will quickly make a contribution to the economy. Points are awarded on various criteria including age, occupation and ability to invest. The current pass mark for a General Skilled Migration visa is 120 points, however a Global Visas consultant will advise of any changes to this during an initial consultation.
  Duration: This visa entitles people immigrating to Australia to gain permanent residency status. After a two year period, providing relevant criteria have been met, Australian citizenship may be applied for.
  Eligibility Criteria
  Age: The applicants must be under 45 years of age.
  English Language The applicants must have sufficient English Language ability for working in   Australia.
  Skills & Qualifications The main applicant:
      - Must meet the qualifications and/or work experience requirements of the appropriate skills         assessing body for their profession and must have been assessed as suitable by the         relevant body for the nominated occupation;
      - Must nominate a skilled occupation that appears on the most recent version of the Skilled         Occupations List;
      - Must have been in recent paid employment at least 20 hours per week in any of the         occupations on the Skilled Occupations as follows:
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 60 points - for at least 12 of the 18 months before         applying.
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 40 or 50 points - for at least two of the three years         before applying.

  Additional Information: The following factors may help to provide additional support to a   marginal Australian Skilled Independent Visa application.
  Family: General Skilled Migration to Australia applicants who have family connections within   Australia may be able to use this to strengthen their application.
  High Demand Occupation / Job Offer: An Australia Skilled Migration Visa applicant will   receive additional points if their skills are listed as high demand. Additional points are awarded   for a job offer in these high demand areas.
  Australian Study: General Skilled Migration to Australia applicants who have undertaken   successful study within Australia may be able to use these qualifications to support their   application.
  Investment: Applicants for Australian Skilled Migration Visas with the ability to make a capital   investment in Australia may be able to use the ability to invest to strengthen their application.
  Spouse: The qualifications / work experience and family connections of a spouse may be of   support to a marginal Australian Skilled Independent Visa application.
  Health & Character: Australia has strict health and character requirements that must be met   before any permanent visa of more than 12 months will be granted. People attempting skilled   migration to Australia on a Skilled Independent Visa will be required to:
      - Undergo a medical examination and chest X-ray undertaken by one of a panel of doctors         selected by the Australian authorities, and;
      - Obtain police certificates for all countries in which you have lived for more than 12 months         in the 10 years leading up to the application.
  Processing Times: The current processing time for General Skilled Independent Migration to Australia is 15 - 18 months from the start of the process. A Global Visas consultant will be able to advise you of the latest processing times.

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Skilled Migration to Australia - Australian Sponsored Visa

  Description:
The Australian Sponsored visa operates on points based system that focuses predominantly on the skills, qualifications and work experience of the Australian skilled migration applicant. The total points requirement is open to change and is dependent on decisions made by the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs (DIMIA). The current pass mark for a Skilled - Australian Sponsored visa for migration to Australia is 110 points, however a Global Visas migration consultant will advise any changes to this upon initial consultation. The application is supported by a sponsor to ensure that the applicant meets the necessary points requirement.
  Duration: This type of visa entitles people emigrating to Australia to gain permanent residency status. After a two year period, providing relevant criteria have been met, the visa holder may apply for Australian citizenship.
  Eligibility Criteria
  Age An Australian visa application for Skilled Sponsored migration must be lodged before the applicant reaches the age of 45.
  Skills & QualificationsThe main applicant:
      - Must meet the qualifications and/or work experience requirements of the appropriate skills         assessing body for their profession and must have been assessed as suitable by the         relevant body for the nominated occupation;
      - Must nominate a skilled occupation that appears on the most recent version of the Skilled         Occupations List;
      - Must have been in recent paid employment at least 20 hours per week in any of the         occupations on the Skilled Occupations as follows:
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 60 points - for at least 12 of the 18 months before         applying.
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 40 or 50 points - for at least two of the three years         before applying.

  Sponsorship The visa applicant: must be related to a sponsor as a non-dependant child, a   parent, a brother or sister, or a niece or nephew. They should also be 18 years of age or over.   The nominated sponsor must be an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident, or in   certain cases New Zealand citizens may also act as the sponsor.
  Assurance of Support: To migrate to Australia under this category, the applicant must have   an assurer. An assurer must themselves meet several requirements, including having a certain   income level. A Global Visas migration consultant will provide a complete overview of the   sponsorship and assurance requirements for the Australian visa during an initial consultation.
  Health & Character: There are strict health and character requirements that must be met   before any permanent Australian visa of more than 12 months will be granted. Those people   attempting to migrate will be required to:
      - Undergo a medical examination and chest X-ray undertaken by one of a panel of doctors         selected by the Australian authorities, and;
      - Obtain police certificates for all countries in which they have lived for more than 12 months         in the 10 years leading up to the application.
        Processing Times: The current processing time for the Skilled Sponsored migration visa is         circa 15 months from the start of the process. A Global Visas consultant will be able to         advise you of the latest processing times.

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State/Territory Nominated Independent visa - STNI Visa

  Description: Migration to Australia under the State/Territory Nominated Independent (STNI) class requires state nomination and sponsorship. STNI offers applicants the opportunity to migrate to Australia on the basis of their skills and/or educational background. The skilled migration to Australia stream targets people who are highly skilled and who will quickly make a contribution to the Australian economy. There are currently four states participating in the STNI scheme; South Australia, Tasmania, Western Australia and Victoria. Each state has its own 'Occupation in demand' list which applicants must be able to suitably match their profession with.
  Duration: Australian STNI Visa entitles people emigrating to Australia to gain permanent residency status. After a two year period, providing relevant criteria have been met, Australian citizenship may be applied for (however this requirement is likely to increase to 3 years in the near future). A successful applicant has an obligation to remain in the nominating state for a period of two years.
  Eligibility Criteria
  Age The applicants must be under 45 years of age.
  English Language The applicants must have sufficient English Language ability for working in   Australia.
  Skills & Qualifications The main Skilled Independent Visa applicant:
      - Must meet the qualifications and/or work experience requirements of the appropriate skills         assessing body for their profession and must have been assessed as suitable by the         relevant body for the nominated occupation;
      - Must nominate a skilled occupation that appears on both the most recent version of the         Skilled Occupations List and the STNI List for the State they intend on gaining sponsorship         through;
      - Must have been in recent paid employment at least 20 hours per week in any of the         occupations on the Skilled Occupations as follows:
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 60 points - for at least 12 of the 18 months before         applying.
      - If the nominated occupation is worth 40 or 50 points - for at least two of the three years         before applying.

  Assurance of Support: To migrate to Australia under the Skilled Australian Sponsored visa   category, the Australian skilled migration applicant must have an assurer. An assurer must   themselves meet several requirements, including having a certain income level. A Global Visas   migration consultant will provide a complete overview of the sponsorship and assurance   requirements for the Australian sponsored work visa during an initial consultation.
  Health & Character: Australia has strict health and character requirements that must be met   before any permanent visa of more than 12 months will be granted. Also there are some more   Requirements:
      - Undergo a medical examination and chest X-ray undertaken by one of a panel of doctors         selected by the Australian authorities, and;
      - Obtain police certificates for all countries in which you have lived for more than 12 months         in the 10 years leading up to the application.
        Processing Times: The current processing time is 15 - 18 months from the start of the         process. A Global Visas consultant will be able to advise you of the latest processing times.

What are the opportunities that await YOU?
i) Competitive and well-paid job

ii) Easy way to acquired “Permanent Residency”

iii) You can bring along your spouse and children

Links:
www.immi.gov.au

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