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New Visa Pathways to Permanent Residency in Australia for Hong Kong Nationals

NEW VISA PATHWAYS TO PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN AUSTRALIA FOR HONG KONG NATIONALS

New Visa Pathways to Permanent Residency in Australia for Hong Kong Nationals

The Australian Government recently announced two new visa streams for Hong Kong and British National (Overseas) (BNO) passport holders that leads to permanent residency in Australia.

From 5 March 2022, two new visa pathways become available to individuals who hold a Hong Kong or BNO passport: subclass 189 – Hong Kong Skilled Independent Stream and subclass 191 – Hong Kong Regional Stream.

The Australian Government made commitments in 2020 to expand the visa options for Hong Kong passport holders in response to the strict laws enacted by China and imposed by Hong Kong that restrict freedom of speech and political protests.[1]

The Hong Kong (Skilled Independent) Stream allows for eligible individuals who have lived in Australia for 4 years to apply for visa subclass 189. The Hong Kong (Regional) Stream allows for individuals who live and work in a regional area of Australia in the pervious 3 years to apply for visa subclass 191. Both visa pathways can then lead to permanent residency. The visa pathways also allow for dependents to be included as secondary applicants.

These new visa pathways are likely to be eligible for 8,800 individuals with temporary skilled, graduate and student visas.[2]

The Australian Government implemented special adjusted visa settings and concessions for Hong Kong passport holders on 9 July 2020 in response to the political situation within the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) in the Migration Amendment (Hong Kong Passport Holders) Regulations 2020 Instrument for Subclass 457, 482 and 485 visa holders.

From 31 January 2021 the Hong Kong SAR Government ceased recognising British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders for immigration and identification purposes. The Australian Government has now moved to provide the same concessions and arrangements to holders of BNO passports.

Schedule 1 of this Instrument provides concessions to be applied for BNO passport holders retrospectively from 9 July 2020. Those with relevant visas that have ceased since 9 July 2020 may have the visa re-enlivened to take advantage for these conditions if a new substantive visa has not been granted or the visa was cancelled.

This Instrument also provides the permanent residency pathways for both HKSAR and BNO passport holders.

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Subclass 189

Hong Kong (Skilled Independent) Stream

Applications must be made on or after 5 March 2022

Applicant can be in or outside of Australia

Primary Hong Kong applicant must hold a Hong Kong Passport or British National (Overseas) passport

Applicant must have been a usual resident in Australia in the 4 years prior to the application

Applicant must satisfy Public Interest Criterion 4007 – Health Requirement

Subclass 191

Hong Kong (Regional) Stream

Applicant must hold a regional provisional visa and have held that visa for the previous 3 years

Primary Hong Kong applicant must hold a Hong Kong Passport or British National (Overseas) passport

Various Public Interest Criterion apply

[1] Department of Home Affairs, “Visa Options for Hong Kong – Update” (online article) 1 November 2021 < https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=758>; Tom Stayner, “Hong Kong nationals in Australia to get new specialized pathways to permanent residency” SBS (online article) 31 October 2021 < https://www.sbs.com.au/news/hong-kong-nationals-in-australia-to-get-new-specialised-pathways-to-permanent-residency/61998e39-5d70-4dce-bc02-45677af1a99a>.

[2] Tom Stayner, “Hong Kong nationals in Australia to get new specialized pathways to permanent residency” SBS (online article) 31 October 2021 < https://www.sbs.com.au/news/hong-kong-nationals-in-australia-to-get-new-specialised-pathways-to-permanent-residency/61998e39-5d70-4dce-bc02-45677af1a99a>.

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New Visa Pathways to Permanent Residency in Australia for Hong Kong Nationals

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Queensland 190 visa now open

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Travel exemption applications now open for parents of Australians

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What Section 214(B) Visa Denial Means

Has your visa been denied by a consular officer under Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act? Millions of visas are denied each year under this section of law. If this is your scenario, you may be confused and wondering what that means and if there is any way to get around it. U.S....

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How to Move to Canada as a Businessman?

Canada heartily welcomes investors and entrepreneurs who are looking for new horizons. However, the Canadian government need them to support its economy further, create better job opportunities and help the country compete on a larger scale. Canada’s Business Immigration Program is an ideal option for such aspiring minds. Canada’s federal and provincial governments invite business migrants and offer them opportunities to Move to Canada and set up their business in Canada.

Move to Canada: Let’s have a look at the best options.

Provincial Pathways

OINP (Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program)– OINP’s Entrepreneur PNP stream is ideal for foreign nationals who want to establish a new business or buy an existing one in Ontario.

AINP (Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program)- AINP has two popular streams for investors and entrepreneurs, including:

International Graduate Entrepreneur Immigration Stream

Foreign Graduate Start-Up Visa Stream

NSNP (Nova Scotia Nominee Program)– NSNP’s popular streams for entrepreneurs include:

Entrepreneur Stream

International Graduate Entrepreneur Stream

SINP (Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program)– You can apply as an entrepreneur or farm owner and migrate to Saskatchewan via the following categories:

Entrepreneur Category

International Graduate Entrepreneur Category

Farm Owner and Operator Category

BCPNP (BC Provincial Nominee Program)– BC PNP has the following pathways for an entrepreneur:

Entrepreneur Immigration – Regional Pilot

Entrepreneur Immigration – Base Category

MPNP (Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program)– You can migrate to Manitoba as an investor or entrepreneur via Business Investor Stream, which is divided into the following sub-categories:

Entrepreneur Pathway

Farm Investor Pathway

Also Read: Which Country is best for Immigration from India?

Eligibility Criteria- For business immigration to Canada through PNP

Each PNP stream has its eligibility requirements, but there are a few essential requirements that you must meet to apply under an investor or entrepreneur stream, including:

Minimum required qualification proof

Relevant business experience proof

Meeting admissibility criteria (Medical examination and Police Clearance Certificate)

Personal Net Worth or Settlement Funds Proof

And other (as and when asked)

If you plan to migrate to Canada and set up your business or handle an existing one, you may connect with Visas Avenue for proper guidance. We assist aspiring individuals and families in achieving their immigration goals. We offer them the right advice and assistance through the Canadian immigration process.

If interested, contact us on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or drop us an email at [email protected].

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Section 48 bar

s48 bar and waivers

Section 48 bar

If you have had a visa cancelled or refused since last arriving in Australia and you are either unlawful (that is – you do not hold a visa) or you hold a bridging visa you are then in what is called ‘section 48 bar’.

If you are ‘section 48 barred’ you are prevented from lodging most other visa applications while you are in Australia (there are some very limited exceptions). This means that you would normally need to leave Australia.

Becoming unlawful in Australia or overstaying your visa can negatively affect future visa applications and eligibility for citizenship.

From 13 November 2021, a S48 Bar waiver is available for skilled visa applicants for subclasses: sc190, sc491 and sc494. This means that Section 48 bar applicants can apply for sc190, sc491 and sc494 visas Onshore from the above date. If you need to discuss your matter please book a time here.

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State and Territory Nominated Visas – s48 barred applicants onshore (COVID-19 updates)

The section 48 bar applies to applicants who have had a visa refused or cancelled since their last entry into Australia. If you are subject to a section 48 bar you need to leave Australia before you can reapply for a visa.

Victoria:

The Victorian Government will not re-nominate applicants who are subject to a section 48 bar where their nomination has expired and they are unable to leave Australia.

Queensland:

If an applicant is currently on a bridging visa and has been invited to lodge documents with BSMQ for a subclass 491 visa, they must notify Business and Skilled Migration Queensland of any past visa refusals or cancellations.

If an applicant has received a visa refusal or cancellation whilst on a bridging visa they are likely to be subject to a section 48 bar – which means they are unable to lodge a state nominated visa (and most other visas) onshore.

Unfortunately during the COVID-19 pandemic, it not possible to go offshore to lodge a visa application, and then return to Australia.

This is because there is an entry ban on temporary visa holders returning to Australia at this time. If you or your client is section 48 barred, BSMQ is unable to nominate for a subclass s491 visa and request that the application be withdrawn.

It may be possible to submit an EOI again at a later date once the entry ban is lifted if Queensland criteria continues to be met.

South Australia: From 21 April 2020, Immigration SA will be making changes to the processing and nomination of applicants who are affected by a section 48 bar.

The section 48 bar applies to applicants who have had a visa refused or cancelled since their last entry to Australia and prevents an applicant from applying for a visa onshore.

For applicants who are affected by the section 48 bar and are currently waiting assessment:

Subject to the continuation of the current travel restrictions, Immigration SA will hold existing applications affected by a section 48 bar until 30 June 2020. Please notify Immigration SA if you are section 48 barred and are unable to travel offshore to lodge a valid visa application.

For applicants submitting their application for state-nomination on or after 21 April 2020:

If you are affected by a section 48 bar and are unable to travel offshore to lodge a valid visa application please do not submit an application for state-nomination. Immigration SA will no longer nominate applicants who are unable to travel offshore to lodge a valid visa application.

If you are affected by a section 48 bar, you must only submit a state nomination application once you satisfy Schedule 1 of the Migration Regulations and are able to lodge a valid visa application offshore.

To proceed with your application, you must provide Immigration SA with confirmation that you will be travelling offshore to lodge a valid visa. Immigration SA may request information regarding previous visa refusals or cancellations, including if the refusal or cancellation decision is undergoing review at the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT).

Tasmania: Applicants who hold a Bridging Visa associated with AAT or Federal Court review will be placed on hold until the travel ban is lifted at which time these applications will be further assessed in consideration of an updated residential location and employment details (if applicable) then finalised.

NSW: If your visa application is affected by a s48 bar, meaning you must be offshore to lodge a new visa application, NSW will re-nominate you once you are able to travel overseas. This will provide a further 60 days to submit your visa application to the Department of Home Affairs.

Has your visa been refused or cancelled?

For section 48 of the Act the following classes of visas are prescribed:

(a) Partner (Temporary) (Class UK);

(b) Partner (Residence) (Class BS);

(ca) Medical Treatment (Visitor) (Class UB);

(e) Territorial Asylum (Residence) (Class BE);

(f) Border (Temporary) (Class TA);

(g) Special Category (Temporary) (Class TY);

(h) Bridging A (Class WA);

(j) Bridging B (Class WB);

(k) Bridging C (Class WC);

(l) Bridging D (Class WD);

(m) Bridging E (Class WE);

(ma) Bridging F (Class WF);

(mb) Bridging R (Class WR);

(o) Resolution of Status (Class CD);

(p) Child (Residence) (Class BT);

(q) Retirement (Temporary) (Class TQ);

(r) Investor Retirement (Class UY).

Note: Section 48 of the Act limits further applications by a person whose visa has been cancelled, or whose application for a visa has been refused.

Appeals

If you have recently been refused an Australian visa, and disagree with the decision, there are some steps you can take. Information below may help you to generally better understand your options.

Visa refusal appeal assessment form

AAT Review

AAT Fees

Federal Circuit Court

Visa Cancellations

Not all decisions are reviewable by the AAT. For example,

you cannot apply to have a decision reviewed by the AAT if the Minister for Immigration and Border Protection personally decides to refuse or cancel your visa under section 501 of the Migration Act 1958.

Visa cancellations

Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation (NOICC)

Ban

Public Interest Criterion 4020

Re-entry ban or exclusion period

Other

‘No Further Stay’ (8503)

Schedule 3 Criteria

Ministerial intervention

Compelling and Compassionate circumstances

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UK COVID Travel & Testing Rules

New rules are now in force for travellers arriving into England, as the UK government simplifies the traffic light system and revises COVID testing requirements.

The Government has simplified the UK’s traffic light system for travel by removing the amber and green list categories. Travel rules now refer only to ‘red list’ countries and the ‘rest of world’.

As at Monday 11 October, seven countries were on the red list:

Panama

Colombia

Venezuela

Peru

Ecuador

Haiti

Dominican Republic

Fully vaccinated travellers arriving into England from anywhere in the rest of the world category will no longer have to take a pre-departure test before their arrival.

Travel & testing rules for UK residents

Fully vaccinated UK residents arriving back into England from non-red list countries no longer need to take a pre-departure test before their return.

They will however still have to take a ‘Day 2’ test, but rather than a costly PCR test, travellers can use the cheaper lateral flow test. The LFT must be purchased from one of the approved private suppliers listed on the .gov website and the test has to be taken on the second day after arriving back in England.

Travellers should take a photograph of the test result and booking reference to confirm negative status.

Anyone returning from a red list country is still required to pay £2,285 to quarantine for 11 nights at a government-approved hotel.

Travel & testing rules for non-UK residents

Under new rules, fully vaccinated travellers arriving into England from countries with vaccination programmes recognised by the UK government are subject to the same rules as double-jabbed Britons and are now only required to take a single COVID test post-arrival into England.

By showing proof of having had a double dose of an approved vaccine and a recognised vaccination certificate travellers can take a single lateral flow test on day 2. This is welcome news for travellers since PCR tests typically cost more than twice as much as lateral flow tests.

The UK recognises the vaccination programmes of over 50 countries including the European nations, the USA. the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Canada, Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, South Africa, Turkey among others.

Fully vaccinated residents in countries with vaccine programmes that are not yet recognised by the UK, and those who are partially vaccinated will still have to take a pre-departure test, PCR tests for day 2 and day 8 after arrival, and self-isolate for 10 days, with the option to test to release after 5 days.

Child travellers

UK residents under the age of 18 do not need to show a negative pre-departure test before travelling to England, regardless of their vaccination status.

Under 18s from any of the approved countries, whether or not they are vaccinated, also do not have to show a negative pre-departure test before travelling to England.

Children aged 11 and over who are not travelling from one of the countries where vaccines are recognised will be required to follow the same rules as for unvaccinated passengers (see below).

All under-11s, regardless of where they are travelling from, continue to be exempt from pre-departure testing.

Proof of vaccination status

To prove vaccination status, travellers must present documentation from a national or state-level public health authority that includes certain information including name, date of birth and vaccination details

The recognised vaccines are Pfizer BioNTech, Oxford AstraZeneca (including Covidshield), Moderna and Janssen (J&J).

Unvaccinated travellers

Unvaccinated travellers over the age of 18 must quarantine at home for 10 days after arriving in the UK.

They are also required to take a PCR or lateral flow/antigen test in the three days before they travel to the UK, and take a COVID test on or before day two and on or after day eight after their return.

The Test to Release scheme remains open for unvaccinated passengers arriving in England who wish to shorten their self-isolation period.

Travellers testing positive for COVID

Travellers who test positive for COVID must isolate and take a confirmatory PCR test. This will be at no additional cost.

Do the rules apply to all of the UK?

The travel changes only apply to those arriving into England. Wales has confirmed plans to introduce the same rules from 31 October. Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to follow suit but there has been no official confirmation.

All travellers to the UK are still required to complete a passenger locator form before they travel.

Travellers are advised to check the latest UK guidance before, during and after travel to keep up to date with entry requirements and ensure compliance with the latest regulations.

Last updated: 24 October 2021

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Which Vaccines Are Acceptable For US Travel?

The White House has issued an official Proclamation stating the Covid 1-9 vaccines will be required for international travelers coming into the US after November 8, 2021. In order to qualify for entry, vaccines will have to be wither US Food and Drug Administration(FDA) approved or those that are authorized by World Health Organization (WHO) as Emergency Use Listing vaccines. This Proclamation was preceded by a press release by the US Department of State that is based on CDC guidance.

List Of Approved Vaccines For US Travel

All travelers have to be vaccinated with the complete series of the approved Covid vaccination. This means that if there are two doses, the traveler should have taken both does before boarding a flight to the US.

Below is the list of COVID-19 vaccines that are approved by the FDA or WHO

VaccineApprovalPfizer-BioNTech Approved By FDA & WHOModernaApproved By FDA & WHOJanssen (Johnson & Johnson)Approved By FDA & WHOAstraZenca CovishieldApproved By WHOSinavacApproved By WHOSinopharm BIBPApproved By WHO

Fully Vaccinated – What Does That Mean?

To enter the US borders, you need to be fully vaccinated. Per CDC, taking the vaccine for travel eligibility has three components to it:

Both parts of the two series vaccines are to be taken.

This means, if you take only one dose, you are not considered fully vaccinated.

To be considered fully vaccinated, you have to wait for two whole weeks after taking the final dose of the vaccine.

The above applies to all vaccines that have two doses – Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Vaccines, AstraZeneca / Oxford or Covishield Vaccine, Sinovac Vaccine and Sinopharm BIBP Vaccine

For vaccines like Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) which is also approved By FDA & WHO, you are considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks after you take the single dose, which is the one and only dose for it.

What Are The Covid Vaccine & Testing Requirements To Enter The US After Nov 8, 2021?

Sample Vaccine Card

As the borders open for international travelers, some mandatory requirements have been put in place by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This is applicable to everyone entering the US either by air or land.

Show proof of being fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

By being fully vaccinated, you have to have taken the complete series of any of the WHO approved Covid-19 vaccines 14 days before boarding a flight to the US. Please see the current list of approved vaccines here.

CDC also says those that have an Emergency Use Vaccine Listing from the World Health Organization, are also acceptable for travel. This includes doses developed by AstraZeneca Plc, as well as China’s Sinopharm Group and Sinovac Biotech Ltd.

Anyone, including a noncitizen who is a nonimmigrant who may be allowed to enter the country without being vaccinated will be asked to vaccinate within 60 days of entering and then show proof of the same.

Related Article: Vaccine Tourism: How To Get Your Covid-19 Vaccine In The US

Show proof of a negative pre-departure testing for COVID-19 taken a maximum of three days before.

The test should specifically be an RT-PCR test. Other tests and its results will not be acceptable.

The test result should explicitly state “Negative”. And have the name, address, phone number as well as the passport number of the traveler.

Per CDC, all air travelers will have to provide proof of having arranged for post-arrival testing for COVID-19 as well as proof of having arranged to become fully vaccinated against COVID-19 after arriving in the United States

All air travelers will have to provide proof of having arranged to self-quarantine or self-isolate after arriving in the United States

Agree to be re-tested on arrival. This can be either conducted randomly or at specific ports of entry with busy traffic.

All international airlines require that passengers wear a mask and an additional shield inside the flight, in the airports and at all closed spaces while in the US.

Submit personal information to facilitate contact tracing in the future.

Who Is Exempted From the Above Requirements?

Certain categories of non-citizen non-immigrants may be exempted from the CDC order for travel:

Persons on diplomatic or official foreign government travel

Children under 18 years of age

Persons with documented medical contraindications to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine

Participants in certain COVID-19 vaccine trials

Persons issued a humanitarian or emergency exception

Persons with valid visas [excluding B-1 (business) or B-2 (tourism) visas] who are citizens of a foreign country with limited COVID-19 vaccine availability

Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or their spouses or children (under 18 years of age)

Sea crew members traveling with to a C-1 and D nonimmigrant visa

Persons whose entry would be in the national interest, as determined by the Secretary of State, Secretary of Transportation, or Secretary of Homeland Security (or their designees)

Travel Requirements For Green Card Holders Entering The US

Green card holders were not restricted by the travel ban imposed by the US government. As long as green card holders follow the above regulations of carrying a negative covid test, are fully vaccinated 14 days before traveling and submit personal information for the sake of contact tracing, they may enter the country with out any reservations.

Related Article: CDC Makes Covid-19 Vaccination Mandatory For Green Card Applicants

Travel Requirements For US Citizens Entering The US

US citizens were not impacted by the travel ban either. They could freely move in and out of the country irrespective of the ongoing entry ban imposed by the US. However, like every traveler, US citizens have to get tested at least 72 hours before boarding a flight. They will have to show proof of a negative covid test both before departure as well as on arrival in the US. While CDC hasn’t insisted on US citizens being fully vaccinated before undertaking a US travel, it is highly recommended by WHO. US citizens need not quarantine on arrival if they test negative.

Related Article: Who Was Exempted From The Covid Entry Ban

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188 Business Visa QLD Requirements

188 Business visa QLD requirements

188 Business Visa QLD Requirements

Overview

The Business Migration Program is the Queensland Government’s visa program that supports business innovation and entrepreneurship within the state. Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) Visa Stream (Subclass 188) is a 5-year provisional visa that is state-nominated and provides a pathway to permanent residency through the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa Stream (Subclass 888).

Visa Subclass 188 comprises of four streams:

*The Entrepreneur Stream is not currently open as Migration Queensland are currently revising the criteria.

188 – Business Innovation Stream

To be eligible for the Business Innovation Stream of Visa Subclass 188 in Queensland, applicants must meet the Department of Home Affairs Eligibility Criteria and the Migration Queensland Eligibility Criteria.

Please click here to view the Department’s eligibility criteria.

Migration Queensland Eligibility Criteria

Please Note

Property Development businesses are not accepted

If you are investing in an export business, you must develop international markets for Queensland products

General importing businesses are not accepted unless the products are highly innovative or advanced technology. Value-adding should also be provided to the imported products.

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188 – Investor Stream

To be eligible for the Investor Stream of Visa Subclass 188 in Queensland, applicants must meet the Department of Home Affairs Eligibility Criteria and the Migration Queensland Eligibility Criteria.

Please click here to view the Department’s eligibility criteria.

Migration Queensland Eligibility Criteria

Please Note

The Investor Stream cannot be extended

188 – Significant Investor Stream

To be eligible for the Significant Investor Stream of Visa Subclass 188 in Queensland, applicants must meet the Department of Home Affairs Eligibility Criteria and the Migration Queensland Eligibility Criteria.

Please click here to view the Department’s eligibility criteria.

Migration Queensland Eligibility Criteria

Please Note

The Significant Investor Stream can be extended for an extra two years

This extension can be applied for twice

188 – Entrepreneur Stream

This page will be updated once Migration Queensland provide this stream is open to applicants and the eligibility criteria have been provided.

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Recent News

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Queensland 190 visa now open

Travel exemption applications now open for parents of Australians

Partner Visas: The 4 Main Aspects of the Relationship

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MINT Migration Program

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Employment Case Law Update October 2021

Read on for our monthly digest for employers on upcoming employment law changes and key employment cases that have recently been decided.

Unfair dismissal

Mrs A Rodin v Dhillons Management Services Limited

The claimant was employed by DMS1, an HR supplier now known as Dhillons Management Services.

It was unclear when her employment with the company started, although she was noted as managing certain client accounts for 16 years, and in 2016 she was employed as an HR trainer.

Mrs Rodin started her maternity leave on 19 June 2017 and expected to return to work on 19 March 2018.

However, from August 2017, she no longer received her statutory maternity pay entitlement. In September, DMS1 started to be taken over by Dhillons Management Services; this was a different company although it was owned and run by the same people as DMS1. Mrs Rodin was then sent her P45, and was dismissed without being given reasons or notice.

Mrs Rodin contacted the company about her outstanding maternity pay. She claims she was told by the company owner, Mr Dhillon, to “go to the Job Centre for any future money”, which she did but the Job Centre could not assist as it was her employer’s responsibility to pay her maternity pay. She reverted back to Mr Dhillon, without response.

She said she believed the problem arose because her employer could not transfer her to the new company, and while she claimed Mr Dhillon said she could work for the new company, this would mean losing her maternity pay and benefits.

Mrs Rodin told the tribunal that as a result of her employer refusing to help her, she became stressed and depressed, which in turn reduced her breastmilk production. She was prescribed sleeping pills, a high dose of antidepressants and had to attend therapy.

Mrs Rodin brought claims against her former employer for pregnancy and maternity discrimination.

The tribunal found in favour of the claimant, deciding that she had been treated unfairly because of her pregnancy. The impact of this treatment was further worsened by the company’s refusal to contact Mrs Rodin or resolve the issues with maternity pay.

The tribunal judge said: “Mrs Rodin had no job during her maternity leave and this had a detrimental and adverse impact upon her health and wellbeing and this adversely impacted her ability to feed her child, which caused additional distress.”

Although the company had no dedicated HR department of its own, it was nonetheless deemed to be “not unsophisticated” and the tribunal judge held that there was “no excuse” for the employer not to know the law, particularly since its business was to advise on HR functions.

The tribunal ordered both companies to pay a total of £50,720, with £12,500 for injury to feelings due to comments made by the office manager suggesting Mrs Rodin’s claim was “somehow exaggerated”.

Employer takeaways

Employers are reminded of the rights of workers on maternity leave, which are designed to provide additional protections to prevent discrimination and unfair treatment, maternity pay issues and termination without notice or good reason. Employers should therefore ensure they have effective support and consultation procedures in place when dealing with employees on maternity leave.

Unlawful indirect discrimination

Follows v Nationwide Building Society

The claimant, Ms Follows, was employed by Nationwide Building Society (NBS) under a home-working contract and also had caring responsibilities for her disabled mother.

During a redundancy process, NBS imposed a requirement that any workers that would remain in their role should not be working from home. This meant Ms Follows would have to give up her home-working arrangement.

Ms Follows wanted to continue under her existing contractual terms, which provided for her to work in the office 2-3 days a week, due to her caring responsibilities.

Ms Follows was later dismissed.

The tribunal at first instance held that NBS had unfairly dismissed Ms Follows, and that NBS was liable for indirect disability discrimination and indirect sex discrimination.

Employer takeaways

The key takeaway for employers is the risk of unlawful indirect discrimination if the requirement for office-based working disadvantages employees with caring responsibilities for disabled dependents.

Although this is a first tribunal decision and therefore not a binding precedent, the decision is a timely reminder of how workplace policies can constitute indirect discrimination, since it was the employee’s mother who was disabled and not the employee herself.

Worker Status

Stuart Delivery Ltd v Augustine

This is a further ruling from the Court of Appeal on the issue of worker status in the gig economy.

Mr Augustine was a courier for Stuart Delivery. He delivered goods by moped by accepting jobs on an ad-hoc basis or signing up to work at particular times known as ‘slots’.

The working arrangement involved use of Stuart Delivery’s app by Mr Augustine and other couriers who had signed up to the app and been approved by the company.

Couriers, including Mr Augustine, could post notifications on the app for unwanted delivery slots, which other couriers could opt to fill. Couriers would not know which other courier would take up a released slot and they could not nominate individual couriers to fill a particular slot.

If the slot remained unwanted, the original courier would have to carry out the work or be liable for the consequences of missing the slot.

When the working relationship ended, Mr Augustine asserted his status as a worker. He claimed he was protected under the Working Time Regulations and as such, unauthorised deductions should not have been taken from his pay.

Stuart Delivery disagreed, arguing that he was not a worker.

The employment tribunal at first instance and the Employment Appeal Tribunal both upheld Mr Augustine’s claims. Stuart Delivery appealed to the Court of Appeal on the grounds that earlier case law on the right of substitution had been misunderstood by both tribunals.

The question was whether the courier’s ability to release a slot to other couriers via the company’s app constituted a sufficient right of substitution to remove the obligation on the courier to perform his work personally, thereby falling short of the definition of a worker.

The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and confirmed that the earlier tribunals had been correct on the facts in finding that the courier had been a worker within the definition of s230 Employment Rights Act 1996.

While the couriter could offer time slots to other couriers, as he had signed up to cover the slots, he remained obliged to perform the work personally. As such, he would be considered a worker under employment protection legislation, despite having a limited right of substitution.

Employer takeaways

This latest decision on the issue of gig economy worker status follows earlier rulings which consider the reality of a situation when determining employment and worker status.

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How to Help a Parent Get a Green Card

To help a parent get a green card, the eligibility requirements are generally very simple. As the son or daughter who wants to petition a parent, you must be a U.S. citizen and at least 21 years old. Although it gets a bit more complicated, this privilege also extends to certain step and adopted sons and daughters.

What’s more, immigration law defines parents of U.S. citizens as immediate relatives. Therefore, parents get priority as compared to other preference-based family relationships. There is no numerical limit on immigrant visas for immediate relatives. In other words, there isn’t the long wait associated with other categories when you help your mother or father obtain permanent residence in the United States. The process begins by filing a visa petition for your mother or father.

Unfortunately, permanent residents cannot petition a parent for a green card. The best solution is for the permanent resident to naturalize as a U.S. citizen and then submit a petition for the parent. Download a free guide about Becoming a U.S. Citizen or start Form N-400, Application for Naturalization.

File Form I-130 to Help a Parent Get a Green Card

By filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, you are requesting that the government recognize your relationship with the parent and also requesting that a visa be reserved. When the I-130 petition is approved, the government is acknowledging that there is a qualifying relationship and that a visa is available.

Fortunately, parents of U.S. citizens are considered immediate relatives. This is a favorable classification in immigration law as there are no limits on the immediate relatives to obtain a green card. Preference categories, on the other hand, can require several years to obtain a visa number as there are restrictions on the number of people that can obtain a green card through a preference category.

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Submitting Proof of Qualifying Relationship

Again, the purpose of filing Form I-130 is to establish the legitimacy of the relationship between the petitioner (U.S. citizen) and the beneficiary (parent). Therefore, it’s imperative to submit evidence of a valid relationship. Based on the specific type of relationship, the requirements vary. When you file the Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, you will also submit the following supporting documentation.

If you are petitioning a mother, you will need to submit:

A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your mother’s name

A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or U.S. passport if you were not born in the United States

If you are petitioning a father, you will need to submit:

A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and the names of both parents

A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or U.S. passport if you were not born in the United States

A copy of your parents’ civil marriage certificate

If you are petitioning a father and you were born out of wedlock and were not legitimated by your father before your 18th birthday, you will need to submit:

A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your father’s name

A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or U.S. passport if you were not born in the United States

Evidence that an emotional or financial bond existed between you and your father before you were married or reached the age of 21, whichever came first

If you are petitioning a father, and you were born out of wedlock and were legitimated by your father before your 18th birthday, you will need to submit:

A copy of your birth certificate showing your name and your father’s name

A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship or U.S. passport if you were not born in the United States

Evidence that you were legitimated before your 18th birthday through the marriage of your natural parents, the laws of your state or country (of birth or residence), or the laws of your father’s state or country (of birth or residence)

If you are petitioning a step mother or step father, you will need to submit:

A copy of your birth certificate showing the names of your birth parents

A copy of the civil marriage certificate of your birth parent to your step-parent showing that the marriage occurred before your 18th birthday

A copy of any divorce decrees, death certificates, or annulment decrees to show that any previous marriage entered into by your natural or step-parent ended legally

If you are petitioning an adoptive parent, you will need to submit:

A copy of your birth certificate

A copy of your Certificate of Naturalization or Citizenship if you were not born in the United States

A certified copy of the adoption certificate showing that the adoption took place before your 16th birthday

A statement showing the dates and places you have lived together with your parent

A complete set of I-130 instructions can be found on USCIS.gov or by using CitizenPath’s Form I-130 preparation software. If you are helping both parents get a green card, you will need to file a separate Form I-130 for each parent.

Generally, most people can file the I-130 petition on their own. However, adopted petitioners that want to help a parent get a green card should consult with an experienced immigration attorney. The laws surrounding adoptive relationships are complex and can be best addressed by an attorney.

Help a Parent Get a Green Card

Filing Form I-130 is just the first step to help a parent get a green card. When the Form I-130 is approved, it’s not the grant of permanent resident status (green card). It’s simply the recognition by the U.S. government that you have a valid relationship.

Your parent must also apply for permanent residence. Immigration officials will only review the application for permanent residence after they approved the I-130 petition. There are essentially two ways that your parent can apply for the green card. Your parent must apply for permanent residence through one of the following two paths:

Consular Processing – Parent is Living Outside the U.S.

If the mother or father that you have petitioned is living abroad, he or she will have to wait until the Form I-130 is approved before starting the green card application process through a U.S. embassy or consular office. This is known as consular processing.

Adjustment of Status – Parent is Currently in the U.S.

If the mother or father that you have petitioned is physically present in the United States (through a visa or other lawful means), then later decided to apply for a green card, he or she may be eligible to file Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, at the same time as the I-130 petition. When filed concurrently, the green card application will be processed more quickly. Your parent may only file Form I-485 if he or she is already in the U.S. This is known as adjustment of status.

An Important Note About Visa Fraud

When United States grants a foreign national a tourist visa or some other nonimmigrant visa, it does so with the understanding that the visitor intends to return to the place of origin. However, if a foreign national uses a nonimmigrant visa as a way of gaining U.S. entry with the actual goal of adjusting status to permanent resident, the U.S. government considers this visa fraud. In this circumstance, the government may deny a green card based on the misuse of the nonimmigrant visa.

Your parent should not travel to the U.S. on a temporary visa with the intention of staying permanently to an adjustment of status application. This is considered a misuse of the visa and the green card application may be denied.

Your Parent Must Not be Inadmissible

Regardless of your parent’s eligibility for permanent residence, your mother and/or father also must also show that they’re not inadmissible to the United States. In other words, they’ll need to demonstrate that they don’t pose a danger to U.S. society on financial, health, security, immigration violation, or criminal grounds.

Financial

You’ll need to show sufficient income or assets to support your parents at 125% of the U.S. poverty guidelines (in addition to supporting your own family). If your parents can’t support themselves, this measure helps to ensure that they won’t depend on government assistance. To see the current poverty guidelines levels, see Form I-864P.

Health

Your parent will be required to have a medical examination conducted by a USCIS designated physician. The examination is required to establish that an applicant is not a public health risk such as a carrier of a disease that presents a public health risk, or having a dangerous physical or mental disorder. See Form I-693.

Immigration Violations

Your parent’s immigration history will be reviewed. The application will likely be denied if your parent has overstayed a visa by six months or more, or if you parent has ever entered the country unlawfully. The government will also seek to determine if the parent’s visa (if applicable) has ever been misused.

Criminal Record

Your parent will certainly run into problems if he or she has committed certain crimes, like aggravated felonies, drug crimes, or acts of terrorism.

If you believe that you mother or father may be inadmissible for any reason, contact an experienced immigration attorney before filing any USCIS form. A waiver may be available in certain cases.

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Abandonment of Residence

A green card is intended for immigrants who intend to live in the United States permanently. After all, it is known as a permanent resident card. Thus, obtaining a green card for your parents is not a good strategy so that they can make extended visits to the U.S. more easily. If at any time the U.S. government believes that your parent does not intend to make the U.S. a permanent home, a green card can be revoked.

If your parent leaves the U.S., even for a short time, and upon return the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer believes that their real home is outside the U.S., the officer can deny entry to the U.S. and revoke the green card. Travel outside the U.S. of six months or longer will likely raise questions about residence. Travel of a year or more raises a presumption that they have abandoned their residence.

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Queensland 190 visa now open

Queensland 190 visa requirements

Queensland 190 visa now open

Skilled Nominated (Permanent) visa (subclass 190) – This visa is for onshore skilled workers and Queensland PhD graduates who wish to live and work in Queensland permanently.

Skilled workers living in Queensland

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for a Queensland nomination, you must meet both the Australian Department of Home Affairs criteria and Migration Queensland criteria for your chosen visa category.

Home Affairs criteria requires you to:

have a points-test result of 65 or higher, inclusive of state nomination points;

have a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation;

be under 45 years of age;

meet the minimum English language requirement of competent, unless a higher level is required by your assessing authority; and submit additional documents, if invited to lodge an application for a 190 or 491 visa.

Migration Queensland criteria requires you to:

have a points-test result of 80 or higher for 190, and 65 or higher for 491 (please note that Migration Queensland will be selecting from the highest points for each occupation).

have an occupation on Home Affairs’ relevant list of eligible skilled occupations.

have Proficient English (IELTS 7 in all bands or equivalent).

If you are lodging an Expression of Interest for a 190 visa: Provide evidence of full-time post-qualification employment (minimum of 35 hours per week) over the past 6 months in Queensland in your nominated occupation immediately prior to submitting your EOI.

provide evidence of ongoing employment with a Queensland employer that is registered in Queensland for a further 12 months (minimum of 35 hours per week). For a 491 visa, this must be ongoing employment in a regional area.

commit to living and working in Queensland for 2 years for a 190 visa and 3 years for the 491 from visa grant.

Please note: Businesses must have an office in Queensland. A virtual office will not be accepted.

State requirements for 190 visa

491 visa criteria for Queensland

491 visa – Queensland Small Business Owners Pathway

Queensland Skilled Occupation Lists (QSOL)

Am I eligible for a 190 visa?

Further Selection Process Summary

Quotas for specific occupations with a high level of applications (table below).

Occupation grouping Occupations Quota Finance Accountant (General), Finance Manager, Management Accountant 50 each

150 total

Engineers Civil Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Engineering Technologist 50 each

200 total

ICT Software Engineer, Developer Programmer, ICT Business Analyst, Software & Application Programmers NEC 50 each

200 total

Quantity Surveyor Quantity Surveyor 30 each/total Nurses Aged Care, Critical Care & Emergency, NEC nurses 50 each

150 total

Trades Motor Mechanic, Cook 30 each

60 total

Caveats for Selected Occupations

Accountants (General)

preference will be given to applicants employed in an accounting firm

must be a CPA or are studying towards become a CPA.

Internal and External Auditors

must have a job as an Auditor (not an Accountant).

Cooks and Chefs

No takeaway or fast-food businesses.

Labour hire employment

If you are employed through a labour hire company, make sure that they are registered in Queensland. All labour hire providers operating in Queensland must be licensed under the Labour Hire Licencing Act 2017, including those based interstate or overseas who supply workers in Queensland.

You will be required to provide evidence that your labour hire company complies with these registration requirements. Your Statement of service must be written by the company you have been placed within.

Graduates of a Queensland university

This pathway is for high performing graduates, who have graduated from a Queensland university from a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or PhD, and are currently onshore in Queensland.

PhD Graduates (190 and 491)

Have an occupation on this list

Finished 100% of course in Queensland and has had a decision on thesis or graduated in the last 2 years

No job required

State requirements for 190 visa

State requirements for 491 visa

Application process

Step 1

Review your eligibility criteria, visa conditions, and document checklist on the Department of Home Affairs website and the Migration Queensland website. Ensure that you meet both the Home Affairs Immigration Eligibility Criteria and Migration Queensland criteria and that you have all your documentation – including proof of registration, if required for your occupation – ready before you apply.

Step 2

For Queensland state nomination, submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) with SkillSelect. Ensure that all information, such as work experience, is included in your EOI. Preference will be given to applicants who select “Queensland” as their nominating state.

Step 3

Migration Queensland assesses all EOIs that meet the above Home Affairs Immigration Eligibility Criteria and Migration Queensland criteria. If you are successful, you will receive an email invitation to lodge an application and be requested to provide the documents required.

Step 4

When you have received your invitation from Migration Queensland you must provide the required documents, and pay the relevant application fees

Note: You will be given 14 days to finalise your application from the date of invitation. Applications not finalised within the time frame will be closed and you will need to submit a new EOI if you wish to seek Queensland nomination again.

Step 5

Once Migration Queensland has received and approved your completed application, you will receive an invitation from the Department of Home Affairs to lodge your visa application. You will be given 60 days to lodge your application with them.

Note: If you realise that you have made a mistake on your submitted EOI after receiving a nomination, or if you miss the lodgement date, you will have to wait 6 months before applying again.

Select a state below to see it’s 190 visa requirements:

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State and territory requirements

Each state and territory has its own list of occupations, requirements and processes you must follow.

More information about the requirements and processes on how Australian states or territories nominate applicants is available.

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National Minimum Wage Rates

National minimum wage

National minimum wage rates are set to increase with effect from April 2022.

The new minimum hourly rates are as follows:

Age Rate from 1 April 2022 Rates from 1 April 2021 23 years and over £9.50 £8.91 21 years to 22 years £9.18 £8.36 18 years to 20 years £6.83 £6.56 Under 18 years £4.81 £4.62 Apprentices aged under 19, or aged 19 or over and in the first year of their apprenticeship £4.81 £4.30

Statutory payments

Statutory payment Weekly rates from April 2021 Statutory sick pay* £96.35 Statutory Maternity Pay for the first 6 weeks of maternity leave 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings Statutory Maternity Pay for remaining period of maternity leave £151.97 or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower Statutory Paternity Pay £151.97 or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower Statutory Shared Parental Pay £151.97 or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower Statutory Parental Bereavement Pay £151.97 or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower Maternity Allowance £151.97 or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower Statutory Adoption Pay for the first 6 weeks of maternity leave 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings Statutory Adoption Pay for remaining period of maternity leave £151.97 or 90% of the employee’s average weekly earnings, whichever is lower

* Although the same weekly rate applies to all employees for SSP, the amount payable per day an employee is absent will depend on the number of ‘qualifying days’ they work each week.

Employer solutions

As a team of employer solutions lawyers, our employment law experts are on hand to answer any questions you may have about changes in the national minimum wage or statutory entitlements. For specialist employment law advice, speak to us.

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Stuck with your Canada immigration Decision? Find out how a trusted Visa Consultant can help

In last twelve months, the Canadian immigration process has been somewhat uncertain in view of the global pandemic. Although, at no point, Canadian government or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) stopped accepting the Permanent Residency visa applications, however, it kept the applicants unsure about their decision.

Now, since the IRCC is gradually easing the measures earlier for the global pandemic, it may be the perfect time to prepare your application for immigration to Canada. If you are still confused thinking about how to proceed, it’s good to get assistance from a trusted Immigration Advisor.

How an Immigration Advisor can help?

A Visa or Immigration Consultant being professional keeps track of all the immigration rules, updates, and guidelines with regards to immigration. Since such consultant or agency deal in the process day in day out, therefore, they can guide you throughout the process and help you obtain the visa approval without much of hassles or troubles.

With frequently changing instructions and guidelines, it is not easy to keep track of the latest process and follow the same without making any errors. However, when an expert is there to guide you at each step of your application, you can take the back seat and relax.

Also read– How to immigrate to Canada from India

Avoid Rejection of the application

Every year Canadian immigration department or Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) denies several applications due to the reasons such as, incomplete or incorrect application, missing documents, misleading information, missed deadline, etc. However, when you are applying through an expert, chances of rejection due to above-mentioned reasons are negligible.

Canadian immigration is a stepwise process, which comprise several stages, hence, going through each step systematically is essential. Following up your application is also a crucial aspect, which your consultant or advisor often does on your behalf to save your time and efforts. Hence, if you have not hired a trusted immigration Advisor until now, its high time to go for the same.

Visas Avenue is one such genuine and reliable Immigration Advisor and consultant specialized in Canadian immigration and the Permanent Residency process.

To confirm your eligibility and start your Canada immigration process through VA team, you may call Visas Avenue Canada immigration expert on Toll Free Number- 78-18-000-777 or drop us an E-mail at [email protected].

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Apply for Canada PR Via Canada Express Entry 2021 | Complete Guide

If you desire a better quality of life and employment opportunities, then get a Canadian Permanent Residence visa for you and your dear ones. The Canadian passport is considered one of the most powerful ones around the globe once you successfully obtain citizenship of Canada via the naturalization process.

There are various pathways to apply for a Canada PR visa. However, the best and fastest online Canadian immigration option is the Federal Express Entry System.

What is Canada’s Federal Express Entry System?

For 2021, IRCC has been holding bi-weekly EE draws and has issued a record number of invitations. In addition, the IRCC has surpassed its invitation target for Express Entry and has already issued 110,377 Invitations to apply for Canadian PR.

It’s one of the most popular and widely used visa programs that has revolutionized Canada’s immigration system. It has helped millions of prospective immigrants obtain permanent residency in Canada for a happier future.

Following a hassle-free immigration process and a swift processing time of only 8-12 months, EE invites candidates under three economic immigration programs, including:

Federal Skilled Workers Program (FSWP)

Federal Trades Workers Program (FTWP)

Canadian Experience Class (CEC)

These programs facilitate the official entry of skilled foreign nationals to Canada speedily and boost the Canadian economy.

Are you interested in applying for Canada PR? Fill in your details, and we’ll call you back!

What is the Stepwise Process to Apply for Canada PR via Express Entry?

To ensure a smooth visa approval via any of the immigration programs mentioned above, you may follow the following steps:

To start with your EE process, you must get language, work skills and educational credentials assessed by the appropriate authorities.

Next in the queue is to create an Express Entry profile online by meeting the minimum eligibility criteria of any one of the programs, including education, work experience, and language proficiency.

Then, once you successfully enter the Express Entry pool of candidates, the IRCC will evaluate your profile details and award you with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) point on core and additional factors.

If you meet the CRS cut-off score requirement as per the individual EE draw, you will receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) in your online account from the IRCC.

Submit your eAPR, i.e., Electronic Application for Permanent Residence, along with required documents for Canada PR

Get your character and health examined by the organization or authority approved by the Canadian government.

Pay the required application and Canada PR fees along with the application

Face interview, only if required

Get your PR Visa approval

Move to Canada

All in all, you may follow the steps mentioned above to successfully obtain your Canada PR Visa via Federal Express Entry System.

Other Important Canada Express Entry FAQs

What is the fastest pathway to move to Canada?

The fastest program via which you can immigrate to Canada is the Federal Express Entry. Express Entry is an application management system and is famous for processing most applications within six to eight months.

Can I bring my family to Canada?

Of course, Canada’s Federal Express Entry allows you to include their spouse or common-law partner and dependent children on your visa application. Or, you can sponsor them later for Canadian PR via the Family Sponsorship program.

Is it mandatory to have a job offer before immigrating to Canada?

No. Many Canadian permanent residency programs, especially the two most popular economic immigration programs under Express Entry, do not have a job offer requirement. The popular programs are Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades.

How can Visas Avenue help you?

Suppose you are willing to take this route and know more about the Express Entry application process. Then, you may seek guidance from an expert at Visas Avenue. We have a proven and trustworthy record of helping individuals and families obtain their Canada PR approvals.

At Visas Avenue, our team of consultants offers comprehensive services to individuals and families applying for Canada PR visas.

We offer the following personalized services to assist you in applying for a Canada PR visa:

Application pre-assessment- Experienced immigration advisors perform a free evaluation of your profile to confirm your eligibility status for Express Entry or another Canadian immigration program.

Selection of the right visa category- We assist you in choosing the right Canadian immigration program to apply to and create an online EE profile.

Documentation Assistance– Help applicants understand the requirement of supporting documents and assist them in gathering the same.

Language coaching- We offer online/classroom English and French language coaching to help you prepare for language tests, like IELTS, PTE, TEF, etc.

Visa Application Filing- Help the candidates file a visa application with utmost accuracy and ensure zero error and completeness.

Application Follow up- It’s crucial to follow up the visa application with the Canada immigration office to ensure timely approval.

For assistance, you may reach us at Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or drop us an email at [email protected].

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How to Show Proof of U.S. Domicile for Immigration

Proof of U.S. domicile is one of the requirements for a successful I-864 Affidavit of Support submission. If you are unable to provide proof of U.S. domicile, you may be rejected as a petitioner. In this post, we’ll explore examples of proof of U.S. domicile and the documents required to establish proof od domicile. What...

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Diwali 2021: Lighten Up The World With Money Transfers & Win An iPhone13

Diwali 2021 falls on the 4th of November. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated by the South Asian population around the world. This marks the triumph of good over evil with gifts and sweets shared among family and friends.

This Diwali, CompareRemit is offering you a chance to win an iPhone 13. The CompareRemit App will arm you to win over the evils of money transfer this Diwali through an iPhone giveaway campaign.

How To Win An iPhone 13 During The iPhone Giveaway Campaign?

Must be 18+

Have to be based in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, or Australia

Must be signed in on CompareRemit.com

Use CompareRemit.com to transact during the Diwali Campaign, running from the 25th of October till the 8th of November 2021

Provide proof of transaction

CompareRemit is the world’s number #1 money transfer comparison tool – saving you time, effort, and money by getting the best deals to send money to your loved ones.

Let’s face it, with the ongoing supply chain crisis caused by the Coronavirus pandemic, sending gifts for Diwali is going to be mostly delayed. Most items are not available till a later date. With travel restrictions in place, it is estimated that many households will be celebrating Diwali virtually.

Why not send money as a Diwali gift instead? This way your friends and family can use the money to buy whatever they need this Diwali. Or perhaps help someone they know who is in a dire situation due to the pandemic caused economic hardships.

What Are The Evils Of Money Transfer, You Ask?

There can be many factors that influence the cost of sending money including the amount of money being sent. Along with and the country being sent from and the final destination. The two evils to look out for while sending money internationally:

Hidden fees

Exchange rate markups

Hidden Fees In Money Transfer

If you use the traditional ways of sending money such as money transfer agents, or a bank to bank transfers, you will most likely pay a higher fees. Oftentimes hidden fees are well disguised. They can be under different names – recipient fees, conversion fees, settlement fees, mark-ups, tracer fees, etc.

It is difficult to calculate exactly how much banks are charging the senders and recipients in hidden money transfer fees. The average cost of sending money is 6.38% of the amount sent, globally, according to the World Bank.

Compared to the global average of 6.38%, by choosing a money transfer service found on CompareRemit, the average cost of sending money is less than 1%. CompareRemit users have saved millions of dollars in money transfer fees to date.

Exchange Rate Markups In Money Transfers

To understand the markups, let’s understand how an exchange rate is calculated. The exchange rate of a currency is calculated in terms of the value of another currency. For example, USD used by the United States or an economic zone like the Euro for the European Union.

The exchange rate that you see on Google is called the mid-market rate. Also known as the interbank rate, it is the market rate of the two currencies. The mid-market rate is determined by the buy and sell prices in the forex market. This is influenced by the economic factors of the nations backing the currencies.

When you send money internationally, you will almost never get the mid-market exchange rate. This is because your money transfer provider has to incur some cost for moving the money across borders.

It is a common practice for money transfer providers to make money from the difference between the sell and buy rates. This is also known as a markup or margin. However, the rates vary depending on the service provider.

As a sender or a receiver, make sure you compare the different rates offered by different money transfer providers. Choose the one that shows the cost upfront and offers the highest exchange rates, and the lowest fees. And always be skeptical about providers offering higher than mid-market rates.

If you are sending money this Diwali, you also stand a chance to win an iPhone 13.

Why Is CompareRemit THE Tool Every Immigrant Must Use?

As the saying goes, money saved is money earned.

You can avoid all the pitfalls of sending money internationally by simply comparing the money transfer services. CompareRemit showcases the best exchange rates, transfer fees, and highest speed of sending money home.

Our favorite features of CompareRemit are:

Real-time exchange rates: Discover today’s best exchange rate in real-time for USD-INR, USD-NPR, GBP-INR, AUD-INR, CAD-INR, and many more

Exchange rate alerts: Receive the day’s exchange rate in your inbox or receive a notification on your CompareRemit app. You can also opt to be notified when the exchange rate reaches your desired limit

Money transfer services reviews: Review customer experience, feedback, and recommendations written by CompareRemit.com users

Remittance guide: Find tips, guides, and news to save on every immigrant-related activity that involves money – remittances to mortgages.

iPhone giveaway: CompareRemit runs promotions and offers coupons provided by participating money transfer providers from time to time. This Diwali, CompareRemit is running an iPhone giveaway campaign for users transacting during the Diwali week between the 24th of October till 8th of November.

Nestled in California, CompareRemit has invested in technology to bring transparency in the world of money transfers, helping many immigrants save money on each transfer by finding the best exchange rates, lowest fees, and the fastest speed of money transfer in the market. Compare, send, and save money on every transfer.

Go ahead, send money home this Diwali and you might just win an iPhone13.

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Vermont Service Center : Pay USCIS Filing Fees With A Credit Card

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they are expanding their credit card payment pilot program to the Vermont Service Center. Petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, for O and P nonimmigrants can pay the filing fees with a credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions.

With an intent to reduce paperwork and digitalize the entire system, USCIS has been accepting digital payments at the Nebraska Service Center, which further expanded to the Texas Service Center. Once the pilot program is assessed, they will expand this payment option for other forms or other service centers.

Currently, USCIS allows for making payments through a credit card for several other immigration petitions, thus facilitating an efficient and quicker process for application procedures. This involves being able to make payments for the filing fees of nearly 41 fee-based forms including I-140 Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, I-90 Application to replace Permanent Resident Card, and N-400 Application for Naturalization among others.

Related Article: Naturalization Applicants Can Pay N-400 Filing Fee Using Credit Card

Going forward applicants paying their filing fee have to use the Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transaction to process their payment. USCIS takes precaution when it comes to personal information being divulged. A system called Pay.gov is a secure portal operated by the US Department of Treasury that will destroy the credit card information contained in the G-1450 form once payment goes through. The following credit cards are accepted by USCIS to submit filing fees:

Visa

MasterCard

American Express and

Discover

Earlier, credit card payments for naturalization forms filed at Lockbox facilities were already being accepted. This extension of credit card usage to all filing fees makes payment quicker and ensures there is a paper-trail to verify payment on both ends. USCIS had previously opened up the ability to apply for US citizenship as well as replace green cards online.

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