Australia, Canada & NZ Immigration Update - 10 June 2021 - Issue #22

Australia, Canada & NZ Immigration Update

10 June 2021 - Issue #22

In this issue:

·       Australia raises skilled migration visa allocations, cuts global talent migrants

·       Australia urged to renew immigration system to boost skilled migration

·       4,147 Express Entry applicants invited for Canadian immigration

·       557 Express Entry candidates invited in latest PNP draw

·       NZ eyes rich investors and high-skill migrants after immigration reset

·       Special Feature: Historic places to visit in Canada!

·       Other Global News

Australian Immigration

Australia raises skilled migration visa allocations, cuts global talent migrants

Australia has increased allocations for skilled migration visas and reduced the number of global talent scheme allocations amid calls for a revamp of the country’s immigration system.

The new changes will see Australia welcome more employer-sponsored and regional skilled migrants, while the number of global talent and business investment migrants will be reduced as part of Australia’s immigration system shake-up. 

Speaking on the changes, Australian Immigration Minister Alex Hawke said that the reshaping of the skilled migration visas will allow Australia to respond to health, border and economic conditions better during the coronavirus pandemic.

Click here to read more on Australia’s skilled visa reallocations.

Australia urged to renew immigration system to boost skilled migration

Revamping Australia’s skilled visa system can provide significant financial benefits to the country and the federal budget, a report released by independent thinktank Grattan Institute has shown. 

The report shows that recent changes announced by Australia regarding the allocation of the investor visas to the country has resulted in a reduced intake of skilled migrants who can make a larger and longer-lasting contribution to Australia’s economy. 

Moreover, business migrants are likely to be older, not as well educated, less proficient in English and earn lower wages, whereas skilled migrants are younger, better suited to rejuvenate Australia’s workforce, and have higher incomes, which allows them to contribute more to the economy.

You can click here to read more on Grattan Institute’s report on Australia’s immigration system. 

Canadian Immigration

4,147 Express Entry applicants invited for Canadian immigration

4,147 Express Entry candidates having a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 401 points were invited to apply for permanent Canadian immigration in an invitation round held on May 13.

This round of the draw, conducted by IRCC, saw candidates who were eligible for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) issued invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residency in Canada. 

Successful applicants for permanent Canadian Immigration in this invitation round needed to have submitted their profiles under the Canadian Experience Class of the Express Entry pool before April 29, 2021. 

For more on this iteration of Canada’s invitation draw, click here.

557 Express Entry candidates invited in latest PNP draw

Canada has invited 557 PNP candidates in its latest Express Entry draw for skilled migration to Canada with permanent residency. 

This round of the invitation draw, held on May 12, saw 176 more candidates than the previous PNP-only draw invited for permanent Canadian immigration. 

Candidates having 752 points on their CRS score in this invitation round received a nomination from a Canadian province under a Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) to be invited to apply for permanent residency in Canada. 

You can read more on this round of Canada’s invitation draw here.

New Zealand Immigration

NZ eyes rich investors and high-skill migrants after immigration reset

New Zealand will start focusing more on welcoming wealthy investors and high skilled labour to the country after Immigration New Zealand announced an immigration system reset. 

The reboot, called a ‘once-in-a-generation’ reset of NZ’s migration system, will gradually move the country away from its reliance on temporary migrants having lower skill levels.

Speaking on the immigration system, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said that the NZ workforce, due to its reliance on lesser-skilled temporary migrants, has had to cope with suppressed wages in several sectors and increased pressure on infrastructure and housing, causing costs of living to soar.

Click here to read more on New Zealand’s immigration system reboot.

Historic tourist spots in Australia!

Canada was founded in 1867, and is home to numerous places which bear massive historic significance. Here we have listed four historic places you can visit in Canada to help you learn more about the country’s roots!

1.Signal Hill National Historic Site

The Signal Hill National Historic Site was where Guglielmo Marconi received the first transatlantic wireless signal at the port city of St. John’s. This site also served in military defense during World War II. You can tour this landmark, watch the military tattoo performance, and even get a chance to fire a gun!

2.Forks National Historic Site

This vibrant landmark, equipped with shopping malls, parks and entertainment zones, was originally established by explorers, hunters and settlers as a business site. Now you can enjoy activities such as hiking, skiing and much more at this historic place in Canada!

3.Nunavut

The place of mysterious discoveries, Nunavut fascinates visitors with photos and videos of the uncovered wrecks of the British ships HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, both of which were lost in the 1800s in what is widely regarded as the worst disaster in the history of British polar exploration!

 4. L.M. Montgomery’s Cavendish National Historic Site

This 19^th century farm and literary landmark is situated in Cavendish, Prince Edward Island. It served as the real setting for the Anne of Green Gables novels – the classic children’s book written by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery in 1908!

Other Global News

Spain

Spanish PM accuses Morocco of loose border control

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has accused neighbours Morocco of poor border control after thousands of migrants entered Spain.

The humanitarian crisis occurred after Morocco loosened its border control with Ceuta and Melilla in retaliation of the hospitalization of Western Saharan independence leader Brahim Ghali in Spain. 

Around 8,500 migrants crossed the border to Spain, the majority of whom have been sent back bar some 800 unaccompanied minors, who are causing a logistical and ethical headache for Spanish authorities.

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