Employment being the premise of a person’s sustainment in today’s world, no one wants to sit indolent even for a month after finishing education. Furthermore, when it comes to migrating to a different country, securing a job beforehand you land on the country becomes a primary aspect. But does that mean that you cannot immigrate to different country without a job offer? Well, here is the good news- Yes, you can! 

Australia is amongst those advanced and prosperous countries which have multiple avenues for aspiring immigrants to procure a visa even without a job offer. However having a job offer will always enable you to secure extra points which mean you have a better chance of getting a PR visa for Australia. Nevertheless, the Australian government offers the below options through which you can migrate even when you don’t have a job in hand. 

1. Skill Select Program-

If you have the required skills and qualification, you can submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) through this program and let the Australian government know that you are interested to work in Australia. Your occupation should be on the Australian skilled occupation list. After submission, your EOI will be ranked based on points test. The points are scored based on few criteria of age, English language proficiency, experience of skilled employment, spouse factor etc. 

2. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)-

To apply under this category, first you should submit your EOI through skill select based on which you need to get an invitation from Australian government. You need to be under 45 years, score at least 65 in the points test. You should have relevant skill and experience in one of the in demand occupation as per the Australian skilled occupation list. You must get a positive skill assessment report for your nominated occupation. 

3. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)-

Under this visa, applicants must be nominated by an Australian state or territory. You must have the required proficiency in English language. Remaining criteria are the same as subclass 189. 

4. Subclass 491 Visa-

To apply under this category, applicant must be either nominated by a state or territory government or must be sponsored by an eligible relative. Your occupation must be on the skilled occupation list and be invited to apply. You must get a positive skill assessment report for your nominated occupation. You need to be under 45 years, score at least 65 in the points test and have the required proficiency in English language

5. Business Innovation and Investment program-

Under this program you can either start or manage an existing business in Australia. You need to possess required net worth and must have the potential to invest a required amount for any business in Australia. You should also be nominated from a state or territory government agency or Austrade

6. Global talent scheme-

To secure a visa under the Global Talent Visa program, the aspiring immigrant needs to be highly skilled in one of the 7 specific tech sectors which in future will contribute to the upheaval and transformation in Australia’s economy by transferring international skills and creating more jobs in Australian market. You must be nominated by a recognized organization or an individual who will validate and endorse your talent on a global platform.  

Evidently there are multiple pathways through which you can secure an Australian visa even without a job offer in hand. At ACEIS, we will help you identify the right kind of visa based on your skills, qualification and experience to ensure a smooth immigration process.

Over the years, our education system has guided the students to choose the safe and common career options like medicine, law, engineering, accounts etc. Parents too, have mostly expressed their desires that their child would choose one of these safe career options to avoid the raising eyebrows, questioning the survival strategies of the child.

“I am doing my own business, or I want to study business related course” was not taken seriously by the previous generations. Primarily, due to the risk factor included and the unknown outcome. But, with time, we are seeing that this whole idea is changing at a social level and people are not shying away to take risks in terms of their education and career. The Gen-X have realized that the typical courses of arts science or commerce are not rewarding or exciting enough.  Exploring new possibilities, pursuing new courses to keep up with today’s fast world has thus become a trend with the young generation today.

In any given era, we have witnessed that stalwarts are born whenever a stereotype is broken.  We could have not got our Ambani or Tata or Birla have they been duplicating the monotonous, run-of-the-mill ideas. With logical and strategic thinking, which went far ahead of their own time, they transformed to global leaders of today.

Today from a very young age, our millennials understand and appreciate the phrase ‘Money Matters’. Getting into business does not only mean developing new ideas and implementing them; it also involves managing people, which include internal and external customers, great deal of leadership skills and creative problem solving skills. Be it interest in stock market, or investing an amount towards the right product, our young generation want their ideas to reach out to the global market. And with thousands of business courses now available across the globe, students are becoming keener to get ample knowledge, to sharpen their skills and a give a logical approach to realize their idea.

Welcoming, diverse, safe and economically strong countries like Australia and Canada offers multiple choices in business courses where students can get ample options to choose for their career. Monash University, Deakin University, Australia National University in Australia and University of Toronto, Western University, University of British Columbia In Canada are amongst the few of the world renowned institutions which are becoming the new education hub for our future business tycoons.

Students today can choose from numerous courses in certificate, diploma, degree or masters in the field of international business studies. Diploma in Business Management, Diploma in Leadership and Management, Bachelors and Masters in Business Administration have gained immense popularity amongst the international students over the years.  These globally recognized degrees and certificates elevate the students in the international market enabling them to secure contemporary and rewarding career options. In today’s international market, few of the in-demand business career options which a student can secure are Management Analyst, Financial Analyst, Economist, Business Development Manager, International Trade and Customs Manager etc.

We, at ACEIS, would help you choose the right course and the right institution post recognition of your knack and aptitude towards career goals.

So if you think you are willing to take a step ahead towards achieving your goal, start researching on the various courses that might interest you and the doors will open to enter the whole new world of possibilities.

The year 2020 arrived and left humanity bewildered in fear, anxiety and dilemma. The outbreak of Covid-19 virus once again made us realize that eventually mankind has to always bow down to Mother Nature. 

On one hand the pandemic has caused loss of thousands of souls; on the other hand the world wide lockdown has led to millions of people lose their jobs. Humanity is struggling to survive while living in a constant panic for their future, their career, and their lives. 

Seeing the deterioration of countries’ economy, health, domestic and international business, people could not prevent the slow ingress of negativity in their minds. Will this virus era see an end, will life again go back to normal, thousands of questions, doubts, and dilemmas are muddling the thoughts of the millennials. Tough times indeed!

People have started to see a positive side of this pandemic and Covid 19 era

They say, “This too, shall pass”. A progressive mind always tries to see the silver lining in the clouds. This pandemic has made us re-learn one important life aspect once again, one shall never lose hope. We are seeing the best and worst time together in this year, while the pandemic has created social distancing, but it has let people Un-distance with their own self, we are re-learning the importance of family, and above all, the importance of time, and how vulnerable we are in front of it. Standing together, while the leading men from across countries are trying to find a cure through the probable invention of a Vaccine, normal people of the country have also started to hope for a new beginning post Covid. 

Would it be a right decision to immigrate to a foreign country now?

People who thought of moving to a foreign country for their study, career and overall a better life have also stagnated their dreams and aspirations in the fear of unknown. However, this could be your right time to give a constructive approach to your dream. A hidden boon in this curse is Time! Now you have enough time to do ample amount of re-search on your study material, your business agenda or simply improve your current work skills. What is that one subject your always wanted to study abroad, how to achieve your business goals and become a business tycoon in a foreign country, how to speak fluent native language when you start going to your new office abroad. 

Read, re-search and make the right move to immigrate

 Do decide which country you want to go, do a thorough re-search on their Covid measures, their current economy and state of business affairs. Do check the eligibility requirement to settle in your dream country and start preparing yourself. Thousands of online classes, online materials are readily available for all of us. We just have to make use of this time and data and convert this as an opportunity to build a new foundation for a safe and secured future in a more developed country.

The Covid might become the new normal for us, it might go away one day, we are unsure, But one thing we not unsure of is our indomitable nature of exploring and dreaming. Be it a student visa, PR visa or business visa, they all are open for you now. Decide on your path, do all reality checks and make a move. Because at the end, life always finds its way!

It is famously quoted, “Save one life, you’re a hero, save a hundred lives, you’re a nurse”. This quote quite evidently applies to not only the nurses, but to all health care workers across the globe. From time immemorial, this noble urge to care, to help and above all to save people’s lives has been perceived as one of the greatest service towards society and to mankind. Time to time, we have seen, people put their trust and faith in doctors and nurses in an undying hope that a life will be finally saved.

This year, with the outbreak of Covid-19 virus, while on one hand thousands of people have lost their lives, on another, rest are surviving in a constant state of fear with their life at stake. And so, we are yet again reminded of the immense need and value of the life savers in embodiment of our doctors, nurses and all health care workers.

While the scientist and the leading men across the globe are in a constant endeavor to find a cure to the virus, the health care workers are standing in between, as the guardian angel of humanity, facing and fighting death each and every single day.

Being exposed to this deadly virus the most, this population itself has the highest chance to get infected, and they are! Yet their indomitable spirit to serve humanity has not stopped them to stand beside mankind and cure the ailing during this pandemic. Day in and day out they are extending their service for us across the world. Indeed, the nations are relying on the colossal support of our health care workers.

Hence the demand for health care, aged care workers has immensely increased across nations. The aged population being more susceptible to the virus is seeing a vehement upsurge of sickness and ill-health. Thus, like in many other countries, Australia too has opened their gates for thousands of nurses and aged care workers to visit and work there. Job opportunities in health care sector have vastly increased in the country especially in the current times. So, if you have ever dreamt of shaping your desire to serve humanity through this noble profession, this is that perfect time for you!

Check your eligibility requirement to get a visa, visit and stay in Australia and get an opportunity to apply in this sector. You might also get a sponsorship from the employer to aid your process of getting a work permit.

There can be no better than a tough time like this to stand beside mankind. Opportunities are in abundance now. So don’t delay further. Gather all the relevant information and apply for the visa. Your one step ahead can touch a thousand lives. The world is waiting for you.

Be it today’s millennials with sharp intellect and high ambition, or the salt- pepper haired generation with more profound experience and maturity of life, all want to migrate to countries like Australia or Canada simply for a more healthier lifestyle in terms of career opportunities, economic stability, educational facility, or to set up a new business.

Hence to establish a new life in a new country, the foundation of the journey should be indeed secured enough to ensure hassle free and a smooth migration. There are numerous people who try to find out ways by themselves to obtain a visa for a foreign country. However due to lack of enough knowledge about the authentic paper works and process of immigration, they get perplexed and stuck in between, thus losing more time. 

Also many of the times it has been noticed, that prospective immigrants place their trust in unauthorized immigration agents who are involved in fraudulent affairs. Ultimately becoming a victim, they lose their well-earned money and also don’t get to obtain the visa.

Therefore, it is of utmost importance that you should engage with a reputed and trust worthy immigration consultant once you determine your migration destination and purpose. Especially during the proceeding challenging times of pandemic, it is a key factor that you consult a dependable immigration consultant who can guide you from start to end concerning your immigration process so that you can land safely in the new country and begin a new journey. 

Significance of an Immigration Consultant While Applying for PR

• Expertise in the field- With their years of research and rich experience in the immigration business, they can guide you better regarding the country’s geography, economical aspects, culture etc. thus giving you an acute picture for your forthcoming career or education prospects.

• Saving your time- When you ask about your visa options for any country, a well-informed immigration consultant will not only provide you with accurate information for self-visa, but also will come up with solutions for your family sponsorship, your work and study prospective for the new geography. They will also assist you in additional requirements like classroom trainings for English language test, your resume writing, document verification, submission etc. during the process of visa filling.

• Liaison with certified immigration lawyers- An authorized immigration consultant works closely with certified migration lawyers who, with their immense knowledge and error free paper works for immigration applications, elevates your chance of getting an invitation to apply for a visa. 

So once you have decided your destination, do search and re-search in the internet, read reviews about success stories of the consultant and chose the right consultant for self and family who will guide you in end to end visa processing, therefore taking you one step ahead in your journey for a new life.

Overview

The purpose of Occupational Therapy (OT) is to help people increase their functional independence in day to day life, while attempting to prevent or minimize any disability. It is often recommended to combine OT along with ongoing treatments as well as physical therapy. It is intended to assist people of all age groups, from premature babies to senior citizens who have any nature of physical, sensory or cognitive issues. OT helps them regain confidence and independence in the areas of life in which they are suffering. An Occupational Therapist also helps the patients overcome their emotional, social and physical needs through the process of therapy.

Is Occupational Therapy a good career option?

YES! And that is the short answer, however it is important to know why. 

Increasingly the medical establishments, hospitals and doctors are becoming cognizant towards the need of OT professionals across the range of medical services. It is one of the critical factors which prevent readmission of patients. Whether it is a baby born prematurely, an elderly with a broken bone or a teen with a cognitive learning disorder, each one of them need OT. With this growing understanding of the need, this profession is here to stay and a rewarding one at that. In countries like Australia and Canada, occupational therapy forms an integral part of the medical system, and resultantly the list of occupations which are in high demand.

What is the career pathway?

Any student having Science in their Senior Secondary school is eligible to get admitted to an Undergraduate degree of Occupational therapy. A lot of students take up Masters and complete post graduate as well as doctorate in this discipline. While it is not one of the cheapest Undergraduate courses to undertake, however it is definitely not as expensive as studying to become a doctor.

What are the challenges of being an OT?

While it is one of the most rewarding careers if you aspire to be in the field of medicine, help the ones in need of care and attention and attain emotional gratification out of it, like every other career, this too has its pit falls. To begin with, its long study hours, do not get tricked into thinking that it is any less effort than studying regular medicine. The course can sometimes be expensive, depending on your choice of University, which might put you in some financial pressure. But most of all, is the psychological aspect of the profession. There will always be patients who you will not be able to help! That is the reality of the nature of the job. A lot of the patients would be recovering out of traumatic experiences and might be treading thin on patience, and unprecedentedly you might be on the receiving end of it. 

However, for most parts of it, OT’s are known to develop a stomach for the slight hitches, as what waits beyond is a sense of accomplishment at having made a positive difference in many a lives.

There is no one rule for giving a fantastic Visa interview. However, there are certain guidelines which help in preparing the student to be concise and articulate enough to impress the officer in hand.

First and foremost, remember you are NOT a potential migrant

The officer sitting across you EXPECTS you to give indications of being a potential migrant, and he/she is entrusted with the job of deciphering the same. However, it is completely in your hands to make him believe otherwise. You need to train your mind well in advance with constant reiteration to yourself, that the choice of destination is purely basis the education expertise the location has to offer. It cannot be about ‘job opportunities’, great lifestyle or high standards of living. It needs to be about excellent education system, value adds that the institution  will bring to your academics and a displayed confidence about returning to your domicile country to apply the learnings.

Use of effective language

CONFIDENCE, goes a long way towards having crisp and effective communication. The confidence emanates from a clear understanding of the purpose of your education, why you have chosen the country and the college, and importantly your grasp over the language. What you should refrain from doing is trying to speak in a fashion that is not natural to you. Considering that you are a foreign student, you are not expected to speak like natives, so its best not to try. More often than not it lands up sounding fake and deliberate. The next element of the communication would be, to keep your sentences short, crisp and relevant. Do not resort to speaking more than necessary, as the attention span of the officer attending to you would be fairly short. 

Prepare, prepare, prepare!

We often tend to undermine the power of preparation. However, we must keep in mind that there might be various elements that the interviewer might chance open during the process of the interaction. Therefore, its important for you to look up few of the listed points and be prepared to tackle any question with regards to the same:

• Your course: Why did you choose the course, the research elements that went behind the selection, the advantage it has over the rest, prospects etc.
• Your University: How does the selected university match up to your expectation, which others did you contemplate and why did you finalize on the chosen one.
• Your documents: You should be very conversant about the documents that you might have submitted, there can be no element herein which you are caught unaware. It is possible that one of your parent has been primarily involved in the co-ordination, do get to understand the precise submissions.
• Proofs of financial stability: As an aspirant you should be aware of this aspect as well. Therefore get to know the source of funds which would support your education. In case you intend to move with a dependant, your financial proofs should account for the same.

No compromise on basics

Don’t be late, whether its an online medium or a face to face, punctuality cannot be compromised upon. Have a positive and confident demeanour, the non verbals matter, don’t lose sight of it. The greetings and smiles go a long way in creating a positive impact on the interviewer, so don’t undermine the power of personality. Get in touch with our experts today!

Yes, these are times we have never seen before! 

Every generation is in a state of bemusement, stupefaction, and uncertainty. According to psychologists, anxiety with an imminent threat is healthy and manageable, which goes to imply that if we are in a state of shock and concern, then the least of assurance that we can give to all around us is that we are normal. An often-used term during the era of COVID is the ‘new normals’, which really goes to say that the normal as we knew till now is shifting.

This perspective could help our children deal with the stagnant state of being that they are living through during these times. Its not just about hygiene standards being re calibrated, virtual online classes, or less of seeing each other, its impact is much more pronounced. Its about a systematic counselling of the younger generation to share a larger perspective of the way the world might emerge in coming times.

To begin with, one effective reiteration could be in the direction that life will have a way of coming around. It’s a matter of time that schools, colleges, academics are going to start functioning in a way that we have known for most parts. However, there might be some parts which would alter, but alter for the better. Its going to be more self-sustaining, futuristic and enabling. Aligning their minds towards impending change would help the children settle down to the new normal.

The teenagers of today are thankfully inclined towards connecting to the world on their fingertips. This of course has taken an enhanced form and shape that they would have probably not be prepared for. It could be a great distraction for them to be counselled into focussing on themselves. Being glued to a virtual world was never a challenge this generation faced, the new normal however being, that’s the only way to be connected, and hence the disarrangement of thoughts. Therefore, its now a good time to detox! Contrarian as it may seem, it’s a good idea for the kids to be cajoled into some self-introspection, some @me time, and cultivation of thoughts that have been closeted due to their virtual world.

Adults managing their emotions, watching their thoughts and tempering their reactions, would be the next best thing! Children mirror the sentiments of what they see around, at least till their adolescence, if not ahead of that. It then becomes imperative that adults are conscious of their actions, the words they speak, the news they relate to, the sentiments they echo. Often as adults its natural to have fixated opinions about things. COVID-19, is the master of things in years that we have been around, which means, ideas and opinions including judgements are at its peak. Its important that this mixed bag of emotions are displayed in a positive, neutralized frame, or better still not displayed at all, in the presence of the children. Simple comments could have a xenophobic impression on the minds that we are not watching closely, which could be related to nationalities, regions, or any other culturally dividing or alienating syndromes. Adults, be careful of the words you choose ever so much today!

In a nutshell, times change, and this time too shall. It will emerge with its learnings, and we will have some retrospective thinking ahead of us. So getting a perspective of the transience of time will help both the young and the old tide through.

One of the exciting aspects of studying in Australia is the fact that all students are allowed to work on a part time basis, to support themselves financially.

An important aspect:

You should know about some basic rights that all individuals working in the country possess. Study Visa allows every student to work for 40 hours per fortnight during a semester. During semester breaks there might be some levee in the permissible work hours.

It is important to have a bank account, for the employer to be able to remit your earnings. You would also need to apply for a TFN (Tax File Number) from the Australian Taxation Office, and you should ask for a Tax declaration from your employer. It’s important for you to be aware of the wage rates prevalent at a given point in time. Our counsellors at ACEIS would guide you through each of these processes, to ensure that you are doing it right and as in accordance with the laws of the land.

How do We help?

Our sister concern Blue Ikon is in the space of manpower intrinsic government sponsored projects.  Across the year there are various such funded projects which students engage in and make a handsome earning. Besides these projects there are a host of corporates we engage with wherein students will have a chance of a paid internship in their chosen area of expertise. However, these are purely subject to the merit of the student and their ability to be able to impress a potential employer with the subject matter expertise.

What should You do?

First and foremost, get a great resume ready!

The job market, whether part-time or not, is a highly competitive one. It is therefore imperative that you sell your skills to your potential employer, and what better tool than a well-crafted resume. At ACEIS we offer you expert assistance to draft a professional resume which bears all components of a great CV, and guarantee an error free outcome, both from a language and semantics perspective.

Once you have that perfect resume, you need to register with us for a job search. Our team of experts works relentlessly to be able to get a you a placement within the shortest time period, which could range anywhere between a minimum of a week to maximum of twenty working days.

Australia has always been a favourite destination within the student and immigrant population over years now and rightfully so given its exuberant culture, friendly inhabitants and overall better quality of life. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian economy would need this very population to architect a recovery plan for its economy, especially within the education, tourism and agriculture industries. These industries rely heavily on the migrant population and is a great booster of the economy in Australia.

The economic experts predict that the GDP growth of the country within the month of March will be affected with the impact of bushfires and Corona outbreak. With immigration, Australia can resist recession to a certain extent, according to economic experts.

Lets look at some of the elements in question:

Visa Processing Continues:

Even within the ban, the visa processing activities are not reported to be coming to a halt. The department of home affairs is continuing to process and grant visas. Its only a matter of time, for the travel bans to be lifted, and thereafter moving to Australia would be possible with the current visa status. Hence it is recommended to not back track from an on-going process, and let the same take its course.

New Visa for Temporary Workers:

A new visa sub class has been introduced as subclass 408 (AGEE), and is known as the Temporary Activity Visa that enables foreign nationals with temporary visa status to continue living in Australia due to the pandemic. The eligibility of this visa subclass has been defined as below:

• Working holiday makers employed in critical sectors for a stipulated period
• Seasonal worker system, whose visas are due to expire shortly
• Holders of other temporary work visas / TSS 482 visa / 457 visas currently working in important sectors may also be eligible for a temporary operation (subclass 408 AGEE) visa.

Student Visa Applications:

Australia is home to approximately 565,000 student visa holders, which implies that one of the major sectors contributing to the economy of the country are students from abroad. Almost all Universities of reckon in the country have moved to online modes of teaching to maintain a continuum for student’s curriculum. For aspirants, who are waiting for the impact of the pandemic to reduce, efforts are being made in order to not stall the process. Its thus recommended for the students wishing to pursue Australia as their study destination to continue or commence their process for the year 2020 and wait for travel bans to be lifted to be able to attend college.