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Navigating the Skilled Migration Process in Australia: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

Navigating the Skilled Migration Process in Australia: 5 Things to Keep in Mind

If you are in the process of applying for a skilled migration visa in Australia, whether it be a 190, 189, or 491 visa, there are some important things you need to keep in mind. Here are five key points to consider: Skills assessment: The first step in the skilled migration process is your skills assessment. It is important to be aware that these assessment bodies are constantly evolving and…

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In its latest assault on basic freedoms, Afghanistan has banned women and girls from speaking in public. It marks a new low in the Taliban-led government’s enforced gender apartheid.

Promises that girls and women would be allowed to study and work were broken shortly after the Taliban returned to power. The group banned girls from going to school beyond sixth grade and outlawed them from pursuing higher education at university. It even prohibited them from taking a stroll in the park or going to the gym, and from nearly all professions that could earn them a living and a semblance of independence and dignity.

And yet even as Afghan women are kept prisoner in their homes and denied basic rights, neither the Islamic nations in the region nor the United States have taken an active interest in compelling the group to reverse its misogynistic policies.

The new rules were announced in the middle of the presidential campaign in the United States, but both candidates kept mum on the issue of women’s rights, even though each of their respective governments knowingly left Afghan women to a fate that was hardly unexpected.

When Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced off in a debate last week, Afghanistan was raised only in the context of the domestic ramifications of American withdrawal. No mention was made of what happened to Afghans left behind. Neither candidate said a word about how the U.S. exited without securing any guarantees from the Taliban on the future of women and their rights.

The Taliban, firmly in control, brushed off all of its atrocities on Afghan women and violation of their very basic rights as “Afghan values’’ in a conversation with Foreign Policy. Taliban spokesperson Suhail Shaheen said the group was open for engagement with the West, but on economic issues only.

“They can invest in minerals,’’ he told FP. “China, Russia, all have business ties with us, the West can also do that. It is good for them and good for us.’’

“Women’s rights and those things are up to us, and we will determine them according to Afghan values and traditions,’’ he added, as if speaking and reading were matters of Afghan sovereignty and not basic human rights.

Mahbouba Seraj, an Afghan women’s rights activist who was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize last year, blamed both the Trump and Biden administrations for the circumstances the Afghan girls and women find themselves in.

“When they were discussing the agreement in Doha, we were not even given the visa to come to Qatar because we would have asked questions, we would have confronted the Taliban, but that could have scuttled the deal and the Trump administration didn’t want that,’’ she told FP over the phone.

“Biden may not have had enough room to change the deal, but that was not the reason he stuck with it,’’ she said. The Biden administration “wanted to get out.’’

The key tenet of the U.S. policy on Afghanistan has been security and containing the threat that terrorist groups based there can pose to Western countries. The Doha agreement between the U.S. and the Taliban, which led to the U.S. exit, called on the Taliban “to prevent the use of Afghan soil by any international terrorist groups or individuals against the security of the United States and its allies.’’

But even the word “women’’ is missing from it. A post-withdrawal concern has been that a deteriorating humanitarian situation could exacerbate the refugee crisis, particularly in Europe.

In order to address these concerns, and heed calls by humanitarian actors, the U.S. agreed to ease some sanctions and infuse Afghanistan with billions in cash. That helped Afghans, but it also kept the Taliban afloat and emboldened it to carry on as it pleased.

“Since August 2021, the U.N. has purchased, transported, and transferred at least $2.9 billion to Afghanistan using international donor contributions,’’ according to a report by the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) in January. It added that the U.S. is the largest donor, with $2.6 billion of that sum contributed by the American taxpayer.

While throwing money at the problem has somewhat mitigated a humanitarian crisis, it has also kept the Taliban in power and allowed it to maintain a support base. The report said that the Taliban has accumulated, “a large supply of U.S. dollars, through the conversion process of dollars for afghanis.’’

Some Afghan analysts argued that stopping the cash flow will weaken the Taliban, reduce its acceptability, and ideally encourage an anti-Taliban uprising. Or, at the very least, force them to make some concessions.

22-year-old Miryam, whose name has been changed to protect her identity, pleaded that the West, and especially the U.S., “should stop sending money to the Taliban.’’ Her education was cut short when the Taliban took over in 2021, she can’t wear what she wants, or do anything professionally, or step out of the house.

“Don’t recognize the Taliban,’’ she said from Kabul in her message to the international community, “put pressure on them to at least give women the right to work and study.’’

Davood Moradian, founder and the director-general of the Afghan Institute for Strategic Studies (AISS) now based in London, argued in favor of slashing the aid. “America is the main source of Afghan currency,’’ he told FP. “The moment the U.S. stopped funding, the Taliban will face a serious challenge,’’ to its rule, he added.

Others said if the Taliban didn’t break under 20 years of American presence, they wouldn’t abandon their hardcore ideology now, due to a cash crunch. Seraj, the women’s rights activist, advocated a diametrically different approach and said that the West should instead open the floodgates of developmental aid in a way that upward mobility emboldens the Afghan people to rebel against Taliban’s excesses and fight for women’s rights.

“You can’t even use the word women with them,’’ she said. “You have to come up with things like more investments and business deals and let that create the right conditions.’’

Thus far, the U.S. has threatened the Taliban with a global boycott if it doesn’t grant women their rights. But efforts ostracize the group from the international community are a farce since China, Russia, Pakistan, Qatar and several others continue to engage the group for economic and security reasons.

The truth is there hasn’t been an active U.S. policy to try and bring about a change or help the women of Afghanistan since the U.S. retreated. The policy has been outsourced to the U.N., which is engaging the group, often on the terms set by the Taliban. For instance, in July the U.N. organized Doha III, a dialogue platform to engage the Taliban and various stakeholders on the future of Afghanistan. But to appease the Taliban and make sure they attended, not a single women’s rights activist was invited.

One idea, way short of full recognition, could be to bring together a coalition of Islamic nations to challenge the Taliban’s understanding of Shariah and compel the group to let women and girls study and work, just as they can in other Islamic countries.

In April, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) called on the Taliban’s deputy chief minister Abdul Kabir to end the ban on education and employment for women and girls. Last year, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that preventing education for girls is “inhumane and un-Islamic.” Abdulkhaleq Abdulla, a prominent political advisor in the United Arab Emirates, told FP that an Emirati delegation visited Kabul to discuss women’s rights. “There are so many trends in Islam, some more moderate, others more extreme. The Taliban, they are following a very backward ideology,” he said.

But Afghan women’s rights activists say that the condemnations from fellow Islamic countries appear to be more perfunctory and unserious. It could carry weight if it was a cohesive regional policy pushed by the U.S. as one of the pillars of its Afghanistan strategy. The Taliban, after all, is carrying out its oppression in the name of Islam.

Shaheen, the Taliban spokesperson, seemed to make some room for concessions when he told FP that the decision on education and employment for girls and women was pending, and subject to a report by an Afghan “committee.”

As for the next American president, ignoring Afghanistan would be at their own peril. Caging women in their homes and denying them basic rights represents a pattern of the Taliban reneging on promises—and it’s easy to imagine that extending to foreign policy.

“They are all there, all there,’’ Seraj, the activist, said. “ISIS-KP, Al Qaeda, other terrorist groups, they are all there. They are all getting training. Don’t think nothing is happening. The American intelligence knows what’s going on.”

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UPDATE: He's home and tweeting.

UPDATE: Ekpeki is on his way back to Nigeria.

This tweet says that he was denied entry to the US and was sent back yesterday. I don't think he's yet in Nigeria, which is why no one has heard from him so far.

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SFF Community, some of you may be aware of the situation regarding author and editor Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki. If not, the short version is that he flew into LAX on Thursday to attend the NAACP Image Awards Friday and has not been heard from since landing.

Obviously, people are concerned about this. Ekpeki is Nigerian, here on a famously fraught to acquire visa, and US CBP (Customs and Border Patrol) doesn't have the best reputation for treating brown people like humans.

CPB took his phone and that's probably why no one has been able to communicate with him. And some friends of his claim they contacted CPB and got confirmation he was detained by them, but no updates since. I've seen lots of people calling for action and contacting US electeds.

I don't think that will work. Unlike when Ekpeki got the visa, putting pressure on Congressbeings isn't likely to have an affect here because it may be that he technically broke the rules or at least ended up on the wrong side of not very well spelled out rules.

The "best" scenario is that CPB sent him back to Nigeria, though why he's been out of communication so long is a mystery to me. (If anyone has insight, please share.) Here's what may have happened, pieced together with what I'm seeing on Twitter.

Ekpeki initially got his visa to attend WorldCon in September. The B1/B2 visa is for business purposes and tourism and is valid for 2 years(?) but it doesn't mean you can stay in the US for those whole two years. It means you can come in and out for that time.

When you enter, you get a stamp telling you the date you must leave by, though you can leave before then. And as this article explains, sometimes the entry stamper will default to 6 months, as that's the longest, or specify a shorter timeframe.

After WorldCon, Ekpeki wanted to stay in the US to attend World Fantasy a few months after. Not a problem. At the time he indicated that he planned to stay the full 6 months, go back to Nigeria, then come back for ICFA. The timing of all this likely changed when he got the Image Award nomination.

Regardless, he went back to Nigeria for a week, I believe (this is fuzzy and my sources aren't good, so I welcome corrections) before coming back to the US. And this is where I think he made a mistake. Again I point to the article I linked above.

Twitter user DuertoD pointed out something called Visa Carouseling, where a person leaves the US for a short time to then come back and get another 6 month stamp. It's apparently not really allowed to do that. (He goes into a bit more detail here.)

The thing I don't know is whether this is stated anywhere in the documentation. As in, do they say you have to be gone for a certain period before coming back explicitly? Or is it one of those fuzzy things that are up to whoever is working the desk you get to that day?

At any rate, DuertoD also pointed out that Ekpeki said publicly he intended to stay the whole 6 months and also that he had to buy a return ticket he "wouldn’t need", meaning that when he entered the US the first time the US thought he was leaving on a certain date, yet he didn't.

I do not know the details of when that return flight was supposed to have been. From what I gather talking to folks, open-ended stays on this visa are not to the US gov't's liking.

Complicating this whole thing is that a group of trolls have been stalking and harassing Ekpeki for a while now and I know they were aware of him going out then coming back into the country. It's entirely possible they maliciously reported him.

It's entirely possible that CBP wouldn't have noticed or cared on a normal day, but did once they'd been alerted. Also entirely possible they wouldn't have cared if they'd been alerted if Ekpeki wasn't Black, or Nigerian. There's a whole constellation of annoying possibilities.

The reason I said that I don't think getting Congressbeings involved will help is that, in the end, CBP may be entirely within the law to have detained him over concerns of Visa Carouseling. And his rights, such as they are, are very limited from what I understand.

I've heard that there are some efforts by a lawyer to help out, and that may be why Ekpeki isn't already tweeting that he's been sent back to Nigeria (which would be a "best" case at this point… cuz being in CBP custody as a Black person is cause for concern).

In this case, it may end up being a sad but not tragic outcome for Ekpeki. Others who've been flagged for this have been barred from the US for a time, and maybe that will be the case for him.

Thinking to the future, I'd like to see SFF community entities do some work around this whole US visa process and how we can help writers and editors from marginalized groups and countries navigate this better. For now, I hope we find out soon that Oghenechovwe is okay.

If I have any of the details or legal stuff wrong, please let me know! I want to spread good information and will update this post accordingly.

ALSO NOTE: The trolls I mentioned have been all up in the twitter replies and may come here as well. Do Not Engage With Them. They find harassing and provoking people fun and exciting. Block or ignore.

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So just wondering basically whatever you can think would be good advice or insight or tips for someone wanting to move to Melbourne from the UK

Doesn't have to be limited to the likes below;

healthcare, prescriptions (I have a few chronic illnesses; nothing too serious, but I do need different medications etc), Visas, nominations, what sort of yearly wage/income would I need to be comfortable, taxes/insurance, bills, education (I don't have a family; but say I wanted to do a uni course, could ?); rent or buy, is a car needed, should I look into city living or suburb living, is it safe for a single female to move there & live on her own... and yeah just anything else you or anyone else can think of, l've never moved abroad before

Oh sis I'm sorry but as a native a lot of stuff like visas or healthcare for an expat I won't know about. I feel like the procedure is fairly similar to the UK in that you go to a gp first for scripts or any tests and referrals. We've got Medicare which is similar to NHS but I don't know when or how you can get a medicare card once you move here.

It depends where you are but I reckon you'd be fine to move and live alone (like misogyny is everywhere but it's not like women don't go anywhere alone), however living alone is EXPENSIVE, almost prohibitively so. The minimum wage for full time work is around 50k a year, or 900 a week before tax, rent for an apartment is at least 350 but that's for a studio that's small and likely old, or in the middle of nowhere where you need a car. The average "entry level" apartment in a major city is going to be around 600k and generally requires a 20% deposit. Repayments will vary with interest rates and size of mortgage. It's very common for people to live in share houses and it's not difficult to find women only ones but I haven't lived in a share house in over a decade so wont know much about good platforms or how the search goes.

Taxes are mostly automatic, your pay is taxes before you get it, sales tax is included in all prices where it's applicable, it's unlikely you'll have to pay additional at eofy unless you're earning a lot more (over 90k) and don't have private health insurance. You can study, but courses will be expensive as you likely won't be eligible for a commonwealth supported place which has reduced fees.

If you need a car depends on where you live. I recommend looking at job listings for things you'd likely be doing to get an idea of wages, and looking for housing/rent prices in different areas. Once you've picked a city, you've still gotta get a feel for where things are in relation to each other, what part of the city etc etc real estate dot com, seek, and the public transport website for each state can help with figuring distances and if you want a car. I don't THINK it's difficult for poms to move here as there are plenty and they do it all the time, there might be websites or forums to discuss common hurdles that can help.

Other important info: footy means one of 3 games (rugby league, rugby union, or AFL), the big beer is nearly always called a pint but the small ones change by state, it's a parma, "how are you?" is a hello type greeting that should be answered with a basic 'good thanks' and not the truth unless the asker is quite a good friend.

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

August 4, 2023

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

AUG 5, 2023

Army Chief of Staff General James McConville, the 40th person to hold that position, retired today. Because Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) has put a hold on military promotions for the past 8 months, there is no Senate-confirmed leader to take McConville’s place. There are eight seats on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the group of the most senior military officers who advise the president, homeland security officials, the secretary of defense, and the National Security Council. Currently, two of those seats are filled by acting officials who have not been confirmed by the Senate.

Politico’s defense reporter Paul McLeary wrote that as of today, there are 301 senior military positions filled by temporary replacements as Tuberville refuses to permit nominations to go through the Senate by the usual process. Two more members of the Joint Chiefs of Staff will retire before the end of September. 

Politico’s Pentagon reporter Lara Seligman illustrated what this personnel crisis means for national security: “U.S. forces are on high alert in the Persian Gulf,” she wrote today. “As Tehran attempts to seize merchant ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. is sending warships, fighter jets and even considering stationing armed troops aboard civilian vessels to protect mariners. Yet two of the top senior officers overseeing the escalating situation aren’t where they’re supposed to be.”

Two days ago, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin wrote in a memo that the “unprecedented, across-the-board hold is having a cascading effect, increasingly hindering the normal operations of this Department and undermining both our military readiness and our national security.” Today he reiterated: “The failure to confirm our superbly qualified senior uniformed leaders undermines our military readiness.” He added, “It undermines our retention of some of our very best officers. And it is upending the lives of far too many of their spouses, children and loved ones.”

Tuberville, who did not serve in the military, likes to say "there is no one more military than me.” And yet, thanks to him and the Republican conference that is permitting him to hold the nominations, we are down two chiefs of staff tonight.

Meanwhile, on July 26, when soldiers took charge in Niger, a country central to the fight against Islamic terrorists and the security of democracy on the African continent, the U.S. had no ambassador there. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) was blocking the confirmation of more than 60 State Department officials the same way that Tuberville was blocking the confirmation of military officials. 

Paul claimed he was blocking State Department confirmations because he wanted access to information about the origins of COVID, but Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the department had “been working extensively” with Paul, providing the documents and other information he had requested. “But unfortunately, he continues to block all our nominees.” Paul complained that he had  been only given private access, and wanted to “take those documents out.” 

As of July 17, the current Senate had confirmed only five State Department nominees. On that day, Blinken wrote to each senator to express “serious concern” about the delays. He told reporters that he respects and values the Senate’s “critical oversight role…[b]ut that’s not what is happening here. No one has questioned the qualifications of these career diplomats. They are being blocked for leverage on other unrelated issues. It’s irresponsible. And it’s doing harm to our national security.”

Ambassadors “advance the interests of our country,” he said, and not having confirmed ambassadors “makes us less effective at advancing every one of our policy priorities—from getting more countries to serve as temporary hubs for [immigrant visa] processing, to bringing on more partners for global coalitions like the one we just announced to combat fentanyl, to support competitive bids for U.S. companies to build…critical infrastructure projects around the world.”

Our adversaries benefit from these absences, not only because they offer an opening to exploit, but also because “[t]he refusal of the Senate to approve these career public servants also undermines the credibility of our democracy. People abroad see it as a sign of dysfunction, ineffectiveness—inability to put national interests over political ones.”

Blinken noted that “[i]n previous administrations, the overwhelming majority of career nominees received swift support to advance through the Senate by unanimous consent. Today, for reasons that have nothing to do with the nominees’ qualifications or abilities, they are being forced to proceed through individual floor votes.” More than a third of the nominees had been waiting for more than a year for their confirmation. 

Late on July 27, the day after the conflict began in Niger and the day before the senators left for their summer recess, Paul lifted his hold, tweeting that the State Department and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), an independent agency that administers foreign aid, had agreed to release the documents he wanted. The Senate then confirmed career diplomat Kathleen A. FitzGibbon as ambassador to Niger, as well as ambassadors to other countries including Rwanda, the United Arab Emirates, Georgia, Guyana, Ethiopia, Jordan, Uganda, and Italy. 

But FitzGibbon did not arrive in Niger before the U.S. government on Wednesday ordered “non-emergency U.S. government personnel” and their families to leave the country out of concerns for their safety. 

The attack on our nation by individual Republicans seems to be a theme these days. After yesterday’s arraignment on charges that he conspired to defraud the United States, conspired and attempted to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspired to overturn Americans’ constitutionally protected right to vote, Donald Trump today flouted the judge’s warning not to try to influence jurors. He posted on social media: “IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I’M COMING AFTER YOU!”

Prosecutors from the office of Special Counsel Jack Smith tonight alerted the court to Trump’s threat when they asked the court for a protective order to stop him from publishing information about the materials they are about to deliver to his lawyers. They expressed concern that publishing personal information “could have a harmful chilling effect on witnesses” or taint the jury pool by telling potential jurors too much before the trial. 

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LETTERS FROM AN AMERICAN

HEATHER COX RICHARDSON

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How to Get HRD Attestation in Thiruvananthapuram

HRD (Human Resource Development) attestation is an important process for those seeking to validate their educational documents for use in foreign countries.

If you are in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, and need to get your educational certificates attested for use abroad, understanding the process is key. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get HRD attestation in Thiruvananthapuram.

What is HRD Attestation?

HRD attestation is a certification process that verifies the authenticity of your educational documents.

This attestation is typically required by foreign governments or embassies when applying for visas, immigration, or higher studies abroad. The HRD attestation process is carried out by the HRD department of the respective state government.

Steps to Get HRD Attestation in Thiruvananthapuram

1. Prepare Your Documents

Before you start the attestation process, ensure you have all the necessary documents ready. You will typically need the following:

Original educational certificates (Degree, Diploma, Mark sheets, etc.)

Photocopies of the certificates

Passport copy (if required by the state HRD)

Passport-sized photographs (if needed)

2. Verification by the Educational Institution

The first step involves getting the documents verified by the educational institution that issued the certificates. The verification confirms that the certificate was indeed issued by a recognized educational body.

Some universities or colleges in Thiruvananthapuram provide this service themselves, while others may ask you to visit the state’s HRD office for further processing.

3. Visit the HRD Office

The HRD office in Thiruvananthapuram is located at the Directorate of Higher Secondary Education, Vikas Bhavan, in the city. You will need to submit your original certificates and photocopies here. In some cases, you may need to pay a nominal fee for processing your documents.

4. Submit the Documents for Attestation

Once the HRD office receives your documents, they will verify them against the records of the educational institutions and attest your certificates. This process may take a few days to complete, depending on the volume of requests.

5. Collect the Attested Certificates

After the attestation process is complete, you can collect your certified documents from the HRD office. If you cannot visit in person, some HRD offices may offer postal services to send your attested documents to your address.

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What Are the Benefits of Australian PR for Software Engineers?

Australia has emerged as a global hub for technology professionals, with its thriving IT sector, high demand for skilled workers, and a reputation for innovation. For software engineers seeking career growth and a better quality of life, obtaining Australian Permanent Residency (PR) is a game-changing opportunity. With Australia PR for Software Engineers, you gain access to numerous benefits that enhance both your professional and personal life.

In this blog, we will explore the advantages of Australia PR for software engineers and why partnering with immigration experts can help streamline the process.

What Is Australian PR?

Australian PR grants individuals the right to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia on a permanent basis. PR holders enjoy benefits similar to Australian citizens, including healthcare, social security, and the ability to sponsor family members for migration. For software engineers, this status is particularly appealing due to Australia’s strong focus on technology-driven growth and innovation.

Benefits of Australian PR for Software Engineers

1. Work Without Restrictions

With Australia PR, software engineers can work for any employer and switch jobs freely without needing additional sponsorship. This freedom is especially beneficial for IT professionals, as the tech industry often thrives on flexibility and dynamic career progression.

2. Access to High-Demand Jobs

Australia has a significant demand for skilled software engineers, as technology plays a vital role in sectors such as healthcare, finance, education, and entertainment. Software engineers with permanent residency are well-positioned to access these high-paying roles. PR holders are often preferred by employers since they don’t require visa sponsorship, making it easier to secure top-tier opportunities.

3. Opportunity for Career Growth

Australia’s robust IT sector is fueled by global companies, innovative startups, and government-supported tech initiatives. PR holders can build rewarding careers by accessing advanced technologies, upskilling opportunities, and exposure to international markets.

Pathways for Software Engineers to Obtain PR

Obtaining Australia PR for software engineers typically involves the Skilled Migration Program, which includes visa subclasses like:

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): For skilled workers who do not require employer or state sponsorship.

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): Requires nomination by a state or territory government.

Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491): A pathway to PR for those willing to work in regional areas.

Key Steps in the Process:

Skills Assessment: Software engineers must undergo a skills assessment by the Australian Computer Society (ACS) to validate their qualifications and experience.

Expression of Interest (EOI): Submit an EOI through the SkillSelect system.

Receive an Invitation: Based on your points score (calculated using age, experience, English proficiency, etc.), you may receive an invitation to apply for a PR visa.

Apply for PR: Complete the visa application with required documentation, including health and character checks.

Partnering with immigration experts can make this process smoother by ensuring that your documentation is accurate and your application aligns with immigration requirements.

Professional Benefits for Software Engineers

1. Global Recognition of Skills

Australian PR signals that you meet the high standards of the ACS, enhancing your professional credibility. This recognition can open doors to international roles and collaborations.

2. Networking Opportunities

With PR status, software engineers can attend industry conferences, workshops, and networking events without restrictions, building connections that further their careers.

3. Access to Australian Startups and Tech Hubs

Cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane are home to vibrant tech ecosystems. PR holders can easily collaborate with Australian startups, take on freelance projects, or even start their own businesses without the limitations imposed by temporary visas.

Personal Benefits of Australian PR

1. Permanent Residency for Your Family

Australia PR allows software engineers to sponsor their spouses, children, and other eligible family members. Your loved ones can join you in Australia and enjoy the same benefits, including access to healthcare, education, and social security.

2. Access to Medicare

PR holders are eligible for Medicare, Australia’s universal healthcare system, which provides affordable medical services. This benefit significantly reduces healthcare costs for you and your family.

3. Education Opportunities

If you have children, they can access Australia’s world-class education system, including public schools and prestigious universities, often at reduced rates compared to international students.

4. Pathway to Citizenship

After holding PR for a certain period (typically four years), software engineers can apply for Australian citizenship. Citizenship comes with additional rights, such as the ability to vote and access to certain government benefits.

Lifestyle Benefits

1. High Quality of Life

Australia is renowned for its excellent quality of life, featuring clean cities, low crime rates, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance. For software engineers used to long hours in competitive environments, Australia offers a refreshing change.

2. Multicultural Society

Australia is a diverse and inclusive society. As a software engineer, you’ll find a welcoming community of professionals from around the globe, making it easier to adapt and thrive.

3. Outdoor Lifestyle

From beaches to national parks, Australia offers countless opportunities for outdoor adventures. PR holders have the freedom to explore this beautiful country without any travel restrictions.

Why Work with Immigration Experts?

Navigating the PR application process can be complex, especially for first-time applicants. Immigration experts can:

Assess Your Eligibility: They evaluate your qualifications and work experience to determine the best visa pathway.

Streamline the Skills Assessment: Immigration experts can guide you through the ACS process to ensure a positive outcome.

Maximize Your Points Score: By advising on English tests, state nominations, and other factors, they help improve your chances of success.

Handle Documentation: Immigration experts ensure that your application is accurate and complete, reducing the likelihood of delays or rejections.

Conclusion

Australia PR for software engineer offers unparalleled benefits, from career advancement to family security and a higher quality of life. With PR status, software engineers gain access to a thriving job market, world-class healthcare, and educational opportunities. Moreover, the freedom to live and work anywhere in Australia allows you to explore its dynamic tech industry and multicultural society. While the process of obtaining PR may seem daunting, working with immigration experts ensures a seamless experience. By guiding you through every step, from skills assessment with ACS to visa application, they help you unlock the full potential of life and work in Australia. Start your journey today and embrace the opportunities waiting for you in this remarkable country.

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Australia Permanent Residency Visa

This Australia PR visa is a state nominated visa. An applicant can apply for this visa by submitting EOI in the Skill Select after having a suitable skill assessment. And the occupation has to be listed in the STSOL, however the applicant needs to get the nomination from a state or territory government agency in Australia.

The success of a visa application will be based on a combination of skills, work experience and nomination by a State/Territory government. Once the visa is granted, the holder must remain for at least two years in the state sponsoring the applicant but with VJC Overseas AUSTRALIA IMMIGRATION CONSULTANTS INDIA

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Nov 16, 2024

New Majority Leader John Thune Signals Senate RINOs Will Block Trump’s Cabinet Picks

Incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) is signaling that Republican-in-name-only (RINO) lawmakers in the upper house will likely seek to block the confirmation of impactful Cabinet nominees such as Matt Gaetz and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Speaking to Bret Baier on Thursday, Thune—who pushed for Trump to drop out of the 2016 election in favor of Mike Pence—said: “None of this is gonna be easy.”

While claiming “President Trump had a huge mandate from the American people” and “I always believe that you defer to a president when it comes to the people they want in their Cabinet,” Thune stressed that “obviously there is a process whereby we get down and scrub all these nominees and figure out whether or not, one, are they qualified and are they people fit to hold these offices.” He said an ethics report on Gaetz, nominated for Attorney General, will likely end up “out there” at some point.

Choice of globalist water boy John Thune as Senate Majority Leader proves yet again how little power the elected President of United States actually has

Barely a week after Trump wins landslide victory and a seemingly impressive mandate, globalist neocons pick a Mitch McConnell clone as the new Senate Majority Leader.

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Choice of globalist water boy John Thune as Senate Majority Leader proves yet again how little power the elected President of United States actually has

It really is true. The more things change, the more they stay the same…

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Turncoat Pence Calls on Senate to Block RFK Jr.’s HHS Nomination

Former Vice President Mike Pence has urged Senate Republicans to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Mike Pence, who famously turned his back on Trump after serving under him during his first term, has now released a scathing statement on Kennedy’s nomination. Pence, in an ironic twist, called it “deeply concerning” and labeled it a “betrayal” of the pro-life values their administration once stood for. On Thursday, President Trump announced his decision to appoint Kennedy to the pivotal role, citing a need for reform in the way public health is managed in the United States.

Biden’s DHS Sec Mayorkas Is Drastically Lifting Visa Caps on His Way Out

The Biden-Harris Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing a drastic increase in the H-2B Visa cap for the Fiscal Year 2025. H-2B visas are granted to temporary non-agricultural immigrant workers.

In an announcement by DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on Friday, the department says it expects to make available an additional 64,716 visas on top of the current cap for the next year. According to the department, the increase is necessary to meet the demands of American companies specifically operating in the “hospitality and tourism, landscaping, [and] seafood processing” industries. The National Pulse has reported extensively on the replacement of native-born American workers with cheap foreign labor under the Biden-Harris government, and the DHS visa cap announcement is set to exacerbate the problem.

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Subclass 189 vs 190 Visa: Key Differences Explained

Subclass 189 Visa (Skilled Independent Visa) Type: Permanent visa Eligibility: For skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer or family member. These workers are also not nominated by a state or territory government. Points Test: Applicants must score at least 65 points on the points test. Occupation List: Applicants must have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation…

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State Nominated Visas: Professional Services for Australian Migration

Are you looking for State Nominated Visas in Australia? Look no further than EEMS! We provide expert guidance on visas, ensuring a smooth migration process. Our professional services help you navigate requirements, maximise your chances of approval, and achieve your migration goals efficiently and effectively.

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Living in Australia with the Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190

Are you aiming to live and work in Australia permanently? The Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 could be your ideal pathway. To qualify, applicants need to be nominated by an Australian state or territory government and have an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list. Essential criteria also include being under 45 years of age, achieving a positive skills assessment, and scoring at least 65 points on the immigration points test. Additionally, meeting English language proficiency standards is required. For expert help with these requirements, consult our immigration agent in Perth and take the first step toward permanent residency in Australia.

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Your Journey to Australia: Life with Subclass Visa 489

Are you looking for a pathway to live and work in regional Australia? The Skilled Regional Visa Subclass 489 offers skilled workers the chance to reside and work in specific regional areas. This temporary visa, valid for up to four years, requires sponsorship from a relative living in regional Australia or nomination from a state or territory government. With guidance from our migration agent in Perth, you can successfully navigate the 489 Visa application process and work towards permanent residency through the Subclass 887 Visa. Embrace the opportunity to build a future in Australia’s regional communities with the 489 Visa.

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Reino de Espana - Kingdom of Spain

Spain, the largest country in Southern Europe and the fourth largest country in the entire European continent by area, is a democratic and constitutional monarchy. Felipe VI is the ruling king of Spain and he is also the head of state and commander in chief of the special forces. Spain is also the world's fourteenth largest economy by nominal GDP and is also a member of the United Nations (UN), European Union (EU), The Council of Europe, North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO), The World Trade Organisation (WTO) and many other international organisations. Located on the Iberian Peninsula in South Western Europe, the country's bordered by the Mediterranean sea, France, Andorra and the Bay of Biscay.

Depending on the purpose of travel, there are different types of visas to be chosen from. Whether a person intends to visit Spain for Medical purposes or for studies or in search of employment opportunities, different Spain Schengen visas are applicable as suited for the purpose. A person can apply for a Spain visa without any difficulty as Spain is now a member state of the Schengen area too.

The first step in applying for a Spanish visa is to fill up the application form. Nowadays, there are detailed instructions that offer guidance in filling up even simple queries asked by the form. Two recent passport sized photographs are required to be attached to the application form.

A Passport copy and copies of previous visas held is also required to be attached along with a copy of the travel ticket. A Schengen Insurance Document along with a letter stating purpose of visit to Spain is also required. Apart from all these, Statement of Means, Proof of Address, Proof of Residence in the United Kingdom, Employment contract (if any), Bank Statements relating to the past six months, Copies of Income Tax Returns filed etc are also required to be filed.

If the visa is for medical purposes, a local medical report, a medical attestation from a hospital or doctor in Spain and payment receipts (if paid) are to be attached.