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.

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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

  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.

ii) Easy way to acquired “Permanent Residency”

iii) You can bring along your spouse and children

Links:
www.immi.gov.au

Canadian Immigration:

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