Australia, Canada & New Zealand Immigration Update - 24 Sept 2021 - Issue #29

Australia, Canada & New Zealand Immigration Update

24 Sept 2021 - Issue #29

In this issue:

•    Sydney accepting nomination applications for business migration visa to Australia
•    AU launches new skilled migration visa with travel exemptions
•    5 in-demand jobs in Quebec due to Covid-19 pandemic
•    Increased migration in July leads to NZ population growth
•    Special Feature: Popular festivals in New Zealand!
•    Other Global News
 

Australian Immigration

Sydney accepting nomination applications for business migration visa to Australia

Sydney has started accepting applications for State nominations from business migrants who are looking to apply for business migration to Australia!

This is great news for successful business people, as entrepreneurs and investors, who wish to take their businesses to Australia, can now apply for a State nomination from New South Wales for business migration to Australia!

Applicants can lodge their applications for the Business Innovation stream (subclass 188A) of Australia’s Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa for Australian business migration.

Click here to read more on Sydney accepting applications for business migration to Australia!

AU launches new skilled migration visa with travel exemptions

Australia has announced a new skilled visa that will exempt travelers from entry requirements in a bid to fast-track the country’s post-pandemic economic recovery.

The new visa, labelled the Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408), will allow a rapid relocation of migrant workers who travel to Australia and participate in several specific types of work under Australia’s “Post Covid-19 Economic Recovery Event”.

The visa will allow skilled migrants to move to Australia with a government-issued travel exemption and aid businesses that are deemed critical to the Australian economy by the Global Business and Attraction Taskforce.

You can read more on Australia’s new skilled migration visa and its streams here.

Canadian Immigration

5 in-demand jobs in Quebec due to Covid-19 pandemic

One of the most devastating impacts Covid-19 has had on Canada is its effect on the job market.

Due to border closures and travel restrictions, Canada has suffered from a lack of skilled migrant arrivals from overseas, which has suffocated the country’s workforce and industries.

However, despite many occupations being negatively impacted by the pandemic, some jobs saw an increase in demand, according to a government study.

Here are some of the top occupations that have increased in demand in Quebec during the pandemic:

·    Information systems analysts and consultants (NOC 2171)

·    Computer programmers and interactive media developers (NOC 2174)

·    Financial auditors and accountants (NOC 1111)

·    Medical administrative assistants (NOC 1243)

·    Pharmacists (NOC 3131)

Click here for a more detailed insight into Quebec’s most in-demand jobs during the pandemic!

New Zealand Immigration

Increased migration in July leads to NZ population growth

New Zealand experienced a big jump in population growth due to increased migration in July, Statistics New Zealand has reported.

According to the latest migration figures shown by Statistics New Zealand, the country saw a net migration gain of 1,139 people in July – the fifth successive month in which New Zealand saw an increased net migration.

This gain was more than double the net gain of 527 in June, and almost 15 times higher than New Zealand’s net gain of 76 in July of last year.

Read more on New Zealand’s increased net migration in July here!

Popular festivals in New Zealand!

New Zealand is known all over the world for being a leading tourism destination. From serene sights to a dream lifestyle, New Zealand has it all. Among the things that make New Zealand so highly adored by travellers, festivals are some of the most enjoyable occasions for residents and tourists alike.

To help you learn more about New Zealand’s culture and traditions, here are five popular festivals in New Zealand!

1.  Auckland International Buskers Festival

The Auckland International Buskers Festival is an incredibly vibrant and crowd-pleasing festival that is held over four days, with displays of spectacular performances from the world’s most talented street performers being the headline act!

2.  WOMAD

WOMAD, short for World of Music, Arts and Dance, is a popular annual festival that brings together international musicians and artists from all over the world. This three-day-long fiesta has an electrifying atmosphere, and offers numerous food stalls, delightful craft stores, and scores of other workshops and activities! 

3.  Queenstown Winter Festival

This three-day-long festival marks the beginning of the winter season in New Zealand, and is renowned as the biggest winter party in the entire Southern Hemisphere! It is packed with exciting events and activities, including skiing, a snowman-building competition, a winter gala, and a spectacular fireworks display!

4.  Earth Beat Aotearoa

Earth Beat Aotearoa is an innovative, five-day-long festival that celebrates earth-friendly music, arts, culture, and well-being. This family-oriented camping festival offers plenty of wellness workshops, comedy, poetry events, and even outdoor activities for kids! 

5.  Crankworx Mountain Biking Festival

This annual mountain biking festival is attended by the world’s legendary bikers and biking enthusiasts. This five-day festival holds competitions in different categories and in various styles, and also provides an amazing live music experience to make the time spent here truly memorable!

Other Global News

United States

UN condemns U.S. expulsions of Haitians

United Nations’ top refugee official Filippo Grandi condemned the mass expulsion and deportation of Haitians from the United States.

He said that expelling Haitians without screening for their protection is “inconsistent with international norms and may constitute refoulement.”

He also urged the U.S. to rescind its Title 42 health-related restrictions, which deny most refugees any opportunity to request asylum in the country before being turned away.

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