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Thousands of refugees across Australia who have lived on temporary visas for years will be eligible to permanently stay under new rules, starting Monday. Australia has, however, reiterated its support for controversial border protection measures. Around 19,000 people who arrived in Australia before the start of Operation Sovereign Borders in 2013 will be covered by the changes. The center-left government promised last year to abolish Temporary Protection and Safe Haven Enterprise Visas, which were described as cruel by human rights groups. Immigration Minister Andrew Giles told local media Monday that it made “no sense” to keep refugees “in limbo.” Those granted a new visa will have the same rights as other permanent residents in Australia. They will have access to welfare payments and higher education support. They will also be able to become citizens and will be able to sponsor relatives to come to Australia. Jana Favero, director of advocacy at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre, a r...

Melbourne is the capital city of the Australian state of Victoria, located in the southeastern part of the country. It is the second most populous city in Australia, after Sydney, and is known for its diverse population, cultural attractions, and sporting events. Melbourne has a rich history dating back to the 19th century, when it was founded as a small settlement on the banks of the Yarra River. Today, it is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, home to more than 5 million people. Some of the most popular attractions in Melbourne include the Royal Botanic Gardens, the National Gallery of Victoria, Federation Square, and the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). The city is also renowned for its coffee culture, with numerous cafes and coffee shops dotted throughout its streets. Melbourne is best place to live for those who are thinking for Australian immigration . Melbourne is well-connected to other parts of Australia and the world, with an international airport and a network of trains,...

 Global War for Talent Australia is attempting to attract skilled migrants from countries like India to address economy-wide skills shortages.  However, many are leaving after failing to realise their dreams. Some migrants 7.30 spoke to cited racism, inability to find a job in their own field and a strict parental reunion policy as some of the reasons — and experts like Fethi Mansouri agree. The director of the Alfred Deakin Institute for Citizenship and Globalisation said Australia was lagging behind other comparable countries in migrant intake. "For roughly the same period, 2021, for Australia, we had 145,000 new migrants. Germany, in particular, attracted 1.3 million new migrants … and the UK more than 600,000 migrants," he said. "Focusing on Indian migrants, which used to be one of the key source groups for Australia, Canada has attracted … 100,000 more Indian migrants. "It cannot simply be explained because of the pandemic lockdown because that would have impac...

The Quebec Provincial Nominee Program (QPNP) is a Canadian Immigration program designed to allow the province of Quebec to select skilled foreign workers who have the potential to become economically established in Quebec. The QPNP is a popular Canadian Immigration program, and is a pathway for individuals and families to live and work in Quebec, Canada permanently. The Quebec Provincial Nominee Program (QPNP) has several categories for applicants to choose from. These categories are designed to target specific groups of skilled workers who have the potential to contribute to the Quebec economy. Here are the main categories of the QPNP: 1.        Quebec Skilled Worker Program (QSWP): This category is for individuals who have work experience in a skilled occupation and can demonstrate proficiency in French or English. Applicants are assessed based on a points system that takes into account factors such as age, education, work experience, language profi...

The United States and Canada announced the expansion of their Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) last week during President Biden’s visit to Canada. Under U.S. law, a so-called “Safe Third Country” agreement allows the United States to deport asylum seekers to a third country without allowing them to apply for asylum. The move was kept secret for almost a year, only leaking shortly before the public announcement. The new terms allow each country to expel asylum seekers who apply for protection within 14 days of crossing the U.S.-Canada border between ports of entry. The changes took effect on 12:01 am on Saturday, March 25, just hours after the Department of Homeland Security published the final rule on the Federal Register. Advocates criticized the lack of transparency surrounding the updated agreement, which Canada signed on March 29, 2022 and the U.S. signed on April 15, 2022. Before the deal was made public, both countries had previously implied that no deal had yet been reached a...

You can apply for a PEI Express Entry nomination for permanent residency through the Prince Edward Island Provincial Nominee Program (PEI PNP).  Your nomination through PEI PNP will increase your chance of being issued an Invitation to Apply from the Federal Government. Am I Eligible to Apply? To be eligible for nomination through PEI Express Entry, you must: meet the requirements of at least one of the Federal Economic Immigration programs:  Federal Skilled Worker Program; Federal Skilled Trades Program; or Canadian Experience Class create a Federal Express Entry Profile and be placed in the pool of candidates. You can create a profile at any time through IRCC Prince Edward Island prioritizes invitations issued through Express Entry for applicants working and living in the province with an eligible PEI employer. NOTE: You are required to show 9 months of work experience with the PEI employer supporting you for immigration AND have at least 4 months remaining on your work perm...