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Highlights: New Innovation Visa launched in Australia to invite skilled professionals

• The Government of Australia announced a New Innovation Visa to attract skilled workers.
• The new innovation visa is a replacement for the Global Talent Program.
• The Business Innovation and Investment Visa Program (BIIP) will be terminated.
• The Australian Government plans to address issues like inflation rates and the impact of the rental market.

 

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New Innovation Visa in Australia

In a recent announcement, the Government of Australia introduced an innovation visa to invite skilled professionals. The new visa is to replace the Global Talent Program, which was about to end in late 2024.

 

The Australian immigration system aims to attract skilled workers and talented professionals while keeping the inflation rate in check. Treasurer Jim Chalmers reported recent changes in the annual budget, which are also part of Australia’s overall immigration program.

 

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Termination of the Global Talent Program

The Global Talent Program or the Australian Golden Visa program will be terminated. The discontinuation of the Business Innovation and Investment Visa Program (BIIP) will affect the pathway to Australian PR through investment.

 

The Government of Australia is to introduce stricter rules on student visas. A ballot system is to be implemented for the work and holiday visa for candidates from India, Vietnam and China from FY 2025.

 

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Highlights: 3,200 Applications Approved for Austria’s Red-White-Red Card!

• Over 3,200 applications for red-white-red cards were approved in Austria in in first quarter of 2024.
• Austria’s Labour Minister Martin Kocher (ÖVP) said the number of 3,200 could increase to 10,000 by the end of 2024.
• Figures from Statistics Austria discovered that the number of unemployed people increased to 240,900 in 2023.
• New amendments were introduced on October 1, 2022, to create faster processing times and procedures for the red-white-red card.

 

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Austria’s red-white-red card

The red-white-red card is a two-year-valid combination of residence and work permits. It attracts a large number of foreigners. 3,200 applications were approved for Austria’s red-white-red card in the first four months of 2024, an almost 35% increase compared to 2023. Recent statistics show an increase in the number of skilled third-country nationals moving to Austria for work purposes.  

Austria’s Labour Minister Martin Kocher (ÖVP) said that this number could rise to 10,000 by the end of the year, with the trend expected to experience an ongoing increase. The increased demand for skilled workers has been considered among the most critical challenges for Austria’s economy in the past few years. Figures from Statistics Austria, discovered that the number of unemployed people increased in 2023.

 

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The number of Unemployed people in Austria fell in 2023

Federal provinces	Unemployed total	Unemployed men	Unemployed women	Unemployment rate total (in %)	Unemployment rate men (in %)	Unemployment rate women (in %)
Austria	240 900	133 200	107 600	5.1	5.3	4.9
Burgenland	7 700	4 000	3 700	5.2	5.1	5.3
Carinthia	12 400	7 000	5 400	4.5	4.8	4.2
Lower Austria	37 700	19 500	18 200	4.3	4.2	4.4
Upper Austria	28 100	16 000	12 100	3.5	3.7	3.2
Salzburg	9 000	4 400	4 600	3.0	2.8	3.2
Styria	27 900	15 900	11 900	4.3	4.6	3.9
Tyrol	12 700	6 600	6 100	3.1	3.1	3.1
Vorarlberg	7 300	3 800	3 500	3.4	3.3	3.5
Vienna	98 000	56 000	42 000	9.6	10.3	8.8

 

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Highlights: 393,500 new citizens welcomed in Canada in FY 2023-2024

• IRCC welcomed 393,500 citizens between April 1, 2023 and March 31, 2024.
• Canada is celebrating Citizenship Week from May 13 to May 19, 2024
• The Immigration Minister is to hold citizenship ceremonies and events to commemorate the event.
• Toronto will hold its annual Newcomer's Day on May 23, 2024.

 

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Canada Citizenship intake in FY 2023-2024

393,500 citizens were welcomed in Canada between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. The citizenship intake in FY 2023-2024 surpassed last year’s intake of around 364,000 new citizens.

 

IRCC is celebrating Citizenship Week from May 13 to May 19 in an attempt to reflect on the significance of Canadian citizenship. Canada's immigration minister will attend citizenship ceremonies and visit organizations that offer newcomer services in Canada.

 

Toronto is to celebrate its annual Newcomer Day on May 23, 2024. As part of the celebration, people can visit Nathan Phillips Square and attend citizenship ceremonies. They can also gather information on employment, settlement services, and the history of Canada.

 

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Citizenship Ceremonies in Canada

Canadian citizens get access to attend citizenship ceremonies in the country. Citizenship ceremony events include:

• Taking Oath of Citizenship
• Acquiring a certificate of citizenship
• Signing the Oath or Affirmation of citizenship form
• Signing the Canadian national anthem

 

Why opt for Canadian Citizenship?

Citizens of Canada enjoy the following benefits:

• Right to vote in all kinds of elections
• Avail Dual citizenship policies
• Visa-free travel with a Canadian passport
• Citizenship rights for children
• Tax benefits or tax-free income
• Free education and healthcare services
• Ability to sponsor your dependents and other family members

 

How to become a citizen of Canada?

The pathway to Canadian citizenship includes the following steps:

Step 1: Acquire Canada PR

Step 2: Fulfil the specified residence requisites

Step 3: Provide proof of tax filings

Step 4: Meet the language proficiency requisites

Step 5: Qualify the citizenship test

Step 6: Apply for Canadian citizenship via the official IRCC website

 

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Highlights: The UAE has launched a new 10-year Blue Residency visa!

• The United Arab Emirates has launched a Blue Residency visa for individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to protect the environment.
• The “Blue Residency visa” is a long-term residency visa that is valid for 10 years.
• The new Blue Residency visa was announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister of Dubai.
• Eligible individuals are invited to submit their applications through the Federal Authority for Identity, Customs, Citizenship, and Port Security.

 

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10-year Blue Residency visa

The UAE has launched a 10-year Blue Residency visa for people who have contributed significantly to protecting the environment, whether marine or land’.

 

This Blue Residency visa was introduced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister of Dubai. In a post on social media platform X, he said, “The year 2024 will be the year of sustainability. Today, we approved the “Blue Residency,” which is a long-term residency for a period of 10 years that will be granted to individuals with exceptional contributions and efforts in the field of protecting the environment, whether marine or land or the quality of the air environment, sustainability and its modern technologies, the circular economy, or other fields.”

 

He added, “The sustainability of our economy has become linked to the sustainability of our environment and our national directions in this area are clear and consistent.”

 

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Golden Visas - Ten-year residency program

The standard residency visas in the UAE are generally valid for two years. However, in 2019, the nation introduced a ten-year residency program known as Golden Visas, targeting investors, scientists, entrepreneurs, exceptional students and graduates, and humanitarian leaders, among others. The UAE unveiled another residency option called Green Visas after three years, which offers a five-year validity period and is aimed at skilled professionals, investors, freelancers, and entrepreneurs.

 

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Highlights: The U.S. Department of State issued 5 million visas in the First Half of FY 2024!

• The U.S. issued a record number of non-immigrant visas in the first quarter of 2024.
• The U.S. Department of State issued 5 million visas worldwide, breaking all previous records.
• Around 205,000 visas were issued to temporary and seasonal workers in agriculture and other sectors.
• The U.S. Department of State also broke records by issuing 152,000 green cards to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens.

 

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The U.S. Department of State issued 5 million visas worldwide.

The U.S. State Department said it has increased its capacity to manage the demand through technology and streamlining services, such as removing in-person interviews for some applicants. The agency issued a record-breaking 205,000 visas to temporary and seasonal workers in agriculture and other sectors and 25,000 employment-based visas in the first quarter of 2024.

The number of immigrant visas also increased rapidly. The agency also broke records by issuing 152,000 green cards to immediate relatives of U.S. citizens, breaking all previous records for the six-month period.

 

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Requirements for US visa

When you apply for a visa to the US, you will have to submit the following documents:

• Passport
• Visa Form
• Visa Fee
• Identity Picture
• National Identity Card
• Police Certificate
• Family Certificates
• Proof of funds
• Health Insurance
• Employer Permission Letter

 

US visa process

The steps to apply for a US visa are:

• Step 1: Check the validity of your passport
• Step 2: Arrange all the required documents
• Step 3: Fill out the application form and submit all the documents
• Step 4: Schedule an Interview appointment, if required
• Step 5: Check your US visa status
• Step 6: Get your visa
• Step 7: Move to the US

 

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