Archive for September, 2010

After 17 days Australia finally has a Government – Election Result

Posted by admin in Australia on September 7th, 2010

After 17 nail biting days of political wrangling Australia finally has a government, and keeps its first female Prime Minister!

A labour majority was won last night, after 17 days of wrangling, when the 3 deciding votes were finally cast by independent MPs.  and went in Julia Guillard’s favour, by one. labour will now form a minority government, which means that accountability and scrutiny will be at an all time high.

We do not yet know what impact the new minority labour government will have on migration law, however, the formation of a government will at least mean that the Department can now shift from a “caretaker” mode into a normal working mode. Hopefully this also means that the eagerly awaited State Migration Plans (SMPs) will also be released shortly.

Click here for more information about the election result.

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New Zealand Skills Lists – 8 September Amendments

Posted by admin in NZ Immediate Skills Shortage List, NZ Long Terms Skills Shortage List, New Zealand, New Zealand Immigration Law, New Zealand Skilled Migrant selection, New Zealand Visa Requirements on September 6th, 2010

As part of its biannual review, the INZ has announced the following amendments to its skilled occupations lists, which will come into force on 8 September (NZ time):

The ISSL identifies those occupations that have an immediate shortage of skilled workers in New Zealand. It is designed to facilitate the approval of temporary work visa and permit applications. If an applicant produces an offer of employment in an occupation that is included on the current ISSL, visa and immigration officers accept that no suitably qualified New Zealand citizens or residents are available.
• Automotive Technician (Motor Mechanic)
• Scaffolder (Advanced)
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• Architectural Designer
• Architectural Draughtsperson (Civil CAD Designer)
• Architectural Draughtsperson
• Graphic Artist
• Fire Alarm Technician
• Florist (Senior)
• Gas Fitter
• Vehicle Body Builder (Bus or Coach only)
• Horse Trainer (Stallion Master)
• Horse Trainer (Stud Groom)
• Jockey
• Trackwork Rider
• Telecommunications Technician
• Marine Designer*
• Systems Analyst*
• Software Engineer*
• ICT Support and Test Engineer*
he LTSSL identifies those occupations where there is an absolute (sustained and ongoing) shortage of skilled workers both globally and throughout New Zealand. Migrants, who gain employment in one of the occupations identified, may be granted a work permit under the LTSSL Work to Residence Policy. Skilled migrants who have an offer of employment, work experience or qualifications identified on the LTSSL will gain bonus points towards their application for residence.
The following occupations will be added to the LTSSL:
• Ship’s Officer
• Ship’s Master
• Forest Scientist
• Conductor (Conductive Education Practitioner)*
• Construction Project Manager (Chip Sealing, Asphalt or other Technical Manager) (Roading and Infrastructure)*
• Construction Project Manager (Roading and Infrastructure)*
• Ship’s Engineer*
The occupation being removed from the LTSSL with effect from Wednesday, 8 September 2010 is:
• Architect

Immediate Skills Shortage List (ISSL)

This list is used in the approval of temporary work visa and permit applications.

If your occupation is listed on this list, and you have an offer of employment in that occupation, the INZ officers will automatically accept that there are no suitably qualified New Zealand citizens or residents available to undertake the role.

The current revision has seen the following occupations being deleted off the ISSL:

• Architectural Designer

• Architectural Draughtsperson (Civil CAD Designer)

• Architectural Draughtsperson

• Graphic Artist

• Fire Alarm Technician

• Florist (Senior)

• Gas Fitter

• Vehicle Body Builder (Bus or Coach only)

• Horse Trainer (Stallion Master)

• Horse Trainer (Stud Groom)

• Jockey

• Trackwork Rider

• Telecommunications Technician

• Marine Designer – now added to the LTSSL

• Systems Analyst - now added to the LTSSL

• Software Engineer - now added to the LTSSL

• ICT Support and Test Engineer - now added to the LTSSL

The following occupations have been added to the ISSL:

• Automotive Technician (Motor Mechanic)

• Scaffolder (Advanced)

Long Term Skills Shortage List (LTSSL)

This list is used as a source of occupations which, if listed, can result in the reward of bonus points for points test purposes. The list is also used to identify migrants who may qualify for the work to residence visa program.

The current revision of the LTSSL has led to the addition of the following occupations to the LTSSL:

• Ship’s Officer

• Ship’s Master

• Forest Scientist

• Conductor (Conductive Education Practitioner)*

• Construction Project Manager (Chip Sealing, Asphalt or other Technical Manager) (Roading and Infrastructure)*

• Construction Project Manager (Roading and Infrastructure)*

• Ship’s Engineer*

Only one occupation has been deleted from the list, and that is the occupation of architect.

Please see the full lists by clicking here: Amendment Circular LTSSL and ISSL September 2010

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