Immigration Visa Guide for ICT Project Manager

Immigration Visa Guide for ICT Project Manager

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Index 1. An Insight to Report 1 1.1 Report Introduction 1 1.2 How this Report is Helpful? 1 1.3 How this Report is not about? 2 2. Immigration Assessment for ICT Project Manager 3 2.1 Profile Description 4 2.2 Profile Availability in MLTSSL & STSOL 4 2.3 Immigration Visa Options for ICT Project Manager 4 2.4 Skill Eligibility Requirements 4 2.5 Immigration Ceiling Quota for Year 2018-2019 5 2.6 ANZSCO defined Job Roles for ICT Project Manager 5 2.7 Migration Skill Assessment Bodies ICT Project Manager 5 2.8 Alternate Job Titles for ICT Project Manager 6 2.9 State Nomination Availibility ICT Project Manager 6 3. Career Potential Report of ICT Project Manager 3.1 Job Outlook Report 4. General Skilled Migration Program 7 8 9 4.1 Introduction to Australia Skilled Migration Program 10 4.2 Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) 12 4.3 Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) 13 4.4 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489) 14 4.5 Other Visa Options 15 4.5.1 Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS) (Subclass 482) 16 4.5.2 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) 17 4.5.3 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187) 18 APPENDIX 1: About 19 APPENDIX 2: Services Offered 21 APPENDIX 3: Service Packages & Fee Details 25

1. An Insight to the Report 1.1 Report Introduction This report aims to provide the necessary information and guidance to apply for General Skilled Migration Visa for Australia. It contains the detailed information regarding the different Visa subclasses under General Skilled Migration program. The Department of Home Affairs, Australia invites the skilled professional workers for Migration to Australia. This report is generated on the basis of the profile information selected by the candidate, in your case it is ICT Project Manager(ANZSCO Code: 135112) and the information provided by the department of home affairs regarding this profile as on 03-01-2019 05:27:25. The information and data is continuously reviewed and updated in accordance with the changes in the official publications. The report generated for the same profile on different dates may reflect different information due to regular updates. Major information sources for this report are www.homeaffairs.gov.au, www.joboutlook.gov.au and www.abs.gov.au 1.2 How this report is helpful? This report provides information about the General Skilled Migration Visas. It also apprises the applicant of the relevant information for a specific occupation. Migration Regulation 1994 defines the term "General Skilled Migration" and includes the major visa subclasses like 186, 187, 189, 190, 476, 482, 485 and 489. For more details on General Skilled Migration please refer Section 2 of the report. It generates a Summarized Report (rather than providing generalized information for all occupations) for the ICT Project Manager and the required Job duties for this occupation. Apart from this, you can view the Job outlook report provided by the official sources for the above-mentioned occupation. It meticulously calculates your points for the Self-Assessment in order to meet the immigration requirement. It also provides a step by step guide for lodging application independently. 1

1.3 What this report is not about? This report is generated by taking into consideration an ideal scenario of the applicant. Your personal situation may differ from the ideal case, you are therefore advised to read the job duties carefully before applying. This report does not preclude any assistance and advice provided by the registered Migration agents. This is an honest attempt to provide comprehensive information for the said occupation, nevertheless, you are advised to validate the detailed information from the official websites as well in order to avoid any oversight. 2

Immigration Assessment for ICT Project Manager 3

2.1 Profile Description Plans, organises, directs, controls and coordinates quality accredited ICT projects. Accountable for day-to-day operations of resourcing, scheduling, prioritisation and task coordination, and meeting project milestones, objectives and deliverables within agreed timeframes and budgets. 2.2 MLTSSL / STSOL / ROL Profile Availability Status Your Profile is Avialable in :STSOL STSOL - Short Term Skill Occupation List 2.3 Immigration Visa Options for ICT Project Manager in Australia General Skilled Migration Visa Options: Skilled Independent Subclass 189 Skilled Independent Subclass 190 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489 Other Visa Options: 190, 407, 489 (S/T), TSS (S) 2.4 Skill Eligibility Requirements AQF Level Min / Recommended Experience Level 1 or Equivalent 2 / 5 Years Recommended Qualification Registration or Licensing bachelor degree Not required 4

2.6 ANZSCO defined Job Roles for ICT Project Manager 1. Analysing Information Needs And Specifying Technology To Meet Those Needs 2. Formulating And Directing Information And Communication Technology (ICT) Strategies, Policies And Plans 3. Directing The Selection And Installation Of ICT Resources And The Provision Of User Training 4. Directing ICT Operations And Setting Priorities Between System Developments, Maintenance And Operations 5. Overseeing The Security Of ICT Systems 2.7 Migration Skill Assessment Bodies for ICT Project Manager Australian Computer Society ( ACS ) 5

2.8 Alternate Job Titles for ICT Project Manager Network Manager, ICT Managers nec, ICT Project Manager, ICT Development Manager, Chief Technology Officer, Chief Information Officer, IT Service Delivery Manager 2.9 State Nomination Availibility for ICT Project Manager State Capital Visa subclass 190 Visa subclass 489 ACT Australian Capital Territory Canberra Closed Closed NSW New South Wales Sydney Closed Closed NT Northern Territory Darwin Open Open QLD Queensland Brisbane Closed Closed SA South Australia Adelaide Closed Open TAS Tasmania Hobart Closed Closed VIC Victoria Melbourne Open Open WA Western Australia Perth Closed Closed 6

Career Potential Report of ICT Project Manager 7

ICT MANAGERS (ANZSCO: 1351) ICT Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate the acquisition, development, maintenance and use of computer and telecommunication systems within organisations. Employment Employment for this occupation rose very strongly (in percentage terms) in the past five years and rose strongly in the long-term (ten years). Looking forward, employment for ICT Managers to November 2020 is expected to grow very strongly. Unemployment Unemployment for ICT Managers is average. Job openings Over the five years to November 2019, the number of job openings for ICT Managers is expected to be above average (between 25,001 and 50,000). Job openings count both employment growth and turnover (defined as workers leaving their occupation for other employment or leaving the workforce). The most common level of educational attainment for ICT Managers is Bachelor degree (32.5 per cent). Educational profile Gender Age profile The female share of ICT Managers is 22.7 per cent and 94.8 per cent of ICT Managers work full time. Average weekly hours for full time workers are 41.2 (compared to 40.2 for all occupations). The main age group is 35-44 years (39.8 per cent) and the median age is 42 years (compared to 40 years for all occupations). Earnings In August 2014 (latest available data) weekly earnings full-time before tax (and not including employer superannuation) were $2,233 (compared to earnings for all occupations of $1,200). Industries ICT Managers are mainly employed in: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services; Information Media and Telecommunications; and Financial and Insurance Services. More information is available at www.joboutlook.gov.au

Visa Options Under General Skilled Migration Program 9

4.1. Introduction to Australia Skilled Migration Program The Australian General Skilled Migration Program (GSM) has been implemented through a partnership between the Australian government and the industry. The motive is to facilitate those professionals who have skills in a particular occupation required in Australia. The applications through the General Skilled Migration program can be independent or sponsored by a relative or nominated by an Australian State or territory government. The introduction of the SkillSelect Program since July 1 st, 2012 has led to major changes in the Australian Skilled Migration Program. SkillSelect SkillSelect changed the way prospective visa holders seek to migrate to Australia. Instead of applying for a visa, people submit an online Expression of Interest (EOI). The expression of interest (EOI) includes information on the applicant s personal details, English language skills, occupation and skills assessment, work or business and investment experience. An Expression of interest is not a visa application. In case, the applicant qualifies the EOI, he/she may be invited to submit an Australian Visa application. If such an invitation is received, then the applicant can submit a visa application along with the required documents within 60 days, or the invitation might be revoked. To prepare an application for the point based skilled migration to Australia, the following requirements need to be met: Invitation to apply: You can only apply for a visa if you have been invited to do so by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship following your qualifying the Expression of Interest. You can to lodge your application no later than 60 days after you receive your invitation, or the invitation will Automatically lapse, and there is no guarantee that you will be issued an invitation in the future. Age: You must be under the age of 45. English language: The minimum requirement is competent English (IELTS score of 6 in each section). This needs to be furnished before submitting an EOI. Nominated occupation: When you lodge your application, you nominate an occupation that corresponds to your qualifications. The nominated occupation must be listed on Australia s Skilled Occupation List. You must provide details of a Skills Assessment analogous to your nominated occupation in your EOI. 10

Your EOI is then ranked and points are awarded based on the claims you make about your skills, experience, and attributes. If you receive an invitation, your visa application will be assessed against the point system. In order to obtain an Australian visa, you need to achieve the pass marks, currently set at 65 points, but are subject to change according to the Australian labor market needs. Skill Assessment: Before you can submit your EOI, you must have your skills assessed corresponding to your occupation by an assessing authority. The criteria for skills assessment varies according to the occupation you have nominated. In most cases, the skills assessment will be based on the applicant s qualifications and work experience, though in some cases, English language proficiency and formal examinations are also required. 11

4.2 Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) It is point based Visa which does not require any sponsorship by an employer, family member or nomination by a state or territory government. It helps skilled people to migrate in Australia. Benefits of 189 Visa are as follows: Can permanently stay in Australia Can sponsor eligible relatives for Australian PR This Visa holder gets eligible for Australian citizenship No sponsorship required Prerequisites Checklist Applicant must possess the following: Aggregate 65 points criteria to apply for Skilled Independent Migration Age between 18 to 45 Work experience should match the jobs listed in MLTSSL. Occupation and Education assessment approval document from the concerned assessment body Good command over English Language (Competent English or Higher) Medical certificate from any of the approved medical checkup agencies Certificate for good moral character (generally it is rendered by the Police Clearance Certificate) Steps to Apply Skilled Independent Visa Subclass 189 12

4.3 Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) This is a point based Visa which helps the applicant to live, work and study in Australia for indefinite period of time. Applicant must be sponsored by state or any government agency. It has following benefits: Can permanently stay in Australia This Visa holder get eligible for Australian citizenship Can sponsor eligible relatives for Australian PR Applicant can visit Australia frequently for five years Prerequisites Checklist Applicant must possess the following: Aggregate 65 points criteria to apply for Skilled Nomination Migration 5 points from state nomination and minimum of 60 points from other factors. Work experience should match the jobs listed in either MLTSSL or STSOL List. Occupation and education assessment approval document from the concerned assessment body. State Nomination Approval Letter. Good command over English Language (Competent English or Higher) Medical certificate from any of the approved medical checkup agencies Good moral character (generally it is rendered by the Police Clearance Certificate) Steps to Apply Skilled Nominated Visa Subclass 190 13

4.4 Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489) This visa helps the skilled and qualified professionals to move to Australia on provisional basis. This Visa helps the applicant to stay in Australia upto four years. Applicant can easily work and live in the definitive territory of Australia. Immigrant can apply for PR after the completion of four year period. Immigrant can take Australian Citizenship during this period or renew PR or can take Resident Return Visas. Prerequisites Checklist Applicant must possess the following: Aggregate 65 points criteria to apply for Skilled Nomination Migration. 10 points from state nomination/ Family and minimum of 55 points from other factors. Work experience should match the jobs listed in MLTSSL,STSOL and ROL List Good command over English Language (Competent English or Higher). Medical certificate from any of the approved medical checkup agencies. Good moral character (generally it is rendered by the Police Clearance Certificate). Occupation and Education assessment approval document from the concerned assessment body. Sponsorship from any relative, State or Government territory of a designated or regional area. Steps to Apply Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 489) 14

Other Visa Options 15

4.5.1 Temporary Skill Shortage visa (TSS) (Subclass 482) This visa is to cut the shortage of skilled laborers in Australia by addressing the skilled labor and on the same time the Australian people will get priority. TSS visa holders can work in Australia in their nominated occupation for their approved sponsor under one of three streams: The Short-Term Stream: In this, the employer sponsor the applicant for temporary basis for the occupation listed in the Short-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL) for TSS Visa. The Medium-Term stream: In this, the employer sponsor the applicant for the occupation listed in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) or the Regional Occupation List (ROL) for a TSS visa for four years. The Labor Agreement stream: In this, the employer sponsors the applicant and he signs the labor agreement with the Department. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Approved sponsor should nominate the applicant and nomination must be approved. Should meet the English language requirements. Should meet the health and character requirements. Should meet all the requirements of the stream in which you have applied. 16

4.5.2 Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) (Subclass 186) Under this subclass of Visa, the sponsored employee can get the Permanent Visa. The applicants should have age less than 50 years. DIFFERENT PATHWAYS TO APPLY FOR ENS VISA i. Labor agreement stream: In this scheme, the applicant has Labor agreement. ii. Direct entry stream: In this stream, assessment of the applicant skills is mandatory and applicant should have minimum 3 years experience in their occupation. IELTS score should be at least 6. iii. Temporary Agreement stream: Applicant should be the 457 Visa holder for 2 years. In this skill assessment is not required and IELTS score should be at least 5. ENS Visa application has two stages: i. NOMINATION: This stage reviews the business operations and position of employee. ii. VISA APPLICATION: In this stage the skill evaluation, English proficiency test and health & police checks are done. EXCEPTIONS IN SKILL ASSESSMENT The applicants do not have to show three years experience if he/she possess any of the following skills: Nominated in the occupation as a Senior Academic, Scientist, University Lecturer or Ministers of Religion Citizen of New Zealand New who have worked for their sponsoring employer for at least two years in the nominated occupation. The Salary on offer to the Visa applicant is above a certain threshold. The Visa applicant is applying on the basis of holding a 457 visa for at least two years (Temporary Residence Transition Stream) and is being nominated in the same occupation. 17

4.5.3 Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme Visa (Subclass 187) It is a Regional Sponsored Migration Scheme (RSMS) Visa that requires a Job offer in the Regional Australian area. It helps the skilled workers who want to work in Regional Australia. In order to get RSMS visa, a position must be offered to the employee in a Regional Area. This visa has following benefits: - Live in Australia and work permanently in regional Australia. - Stay in Australia Indefinitely. Prerequisites Checklist Age must be less than 45 Year. Good command over English Language (Competent English or Higher). Medical certificate from any of the approved medical checkup agencies. Good moral character (generally it is rendered by the Police Clearance Certificate). Sponsership from Employee in Regional Area. 18

Appendix 1 About 19

About is world's number one online information portal that provides expert assistance and detailed information with facts and figures from various official immigration resources regarding Australian Immigration for more than two thousand ANZSCO Profiles. Most of the information available at is associated with Australian Immigration Visas and other Visa options with the specimen documents required for the same. The portal is being updated daily for all immigration updates from department of home affairs Australia, Australian Bureau of Stats, Official State bodies and authenticated immigration related declarations and announcements by Australian Government and Media. As its name suggests, provides A to Z information that is required from the first day when you think about having Australian Immigration to the day when you will get your immigration Visa. A2Z Immigration Support Services the owner body of is in the field of online Australian Immigration Assistance, software tools and mobile application development related to immigration of different countries. To us, every client that is approaching us for any service is important and we have a panel of expert licensed immigration consultants on-board with us who advise us to update our system to prepare the valuable expert advice letter, immigration proposals and personalized expert sessions to our clients according to their personal circumstances. Every human is unique in his/her own way and it is also true with the clients coming to us, so with a clear mission to provide them with the best possible immigration related services and solutions to suit their expectations, we provide different Immigration Service Packages. All these Service packages are provided with an option of one week money back guaranty. 20

Appendix 2 Services Offered 21

SERVICES OFFERED 1. A2Z Immigration Eligibility Assessment Package In this service our expert team will take your documents and other required information for your assessment by email. Our expert team will analyze the information provided by you and determine the desired immigration outcome on the basis of information that you have provided. We will figure out your eligibility according to the Australian Migration Regulations. Our team will also determine all the internal policies of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (Practice Advice Manual) matching your conditions. Based on your situation, if needed, we may also review related Immigration law precedents. You will be apprised of your personalized Immigration plan accompanied with letter of advice which will discuss in details the various visa options available for you. In case, your circumstances lead to none available visa options, you will be counseled for various solutions that may help you to improve your chances for eligibility. We also arrange the face to face or online discussion session with our client in which you can ask any question and clear your doubts related to your immigration plan. 2. End to End Immigration Assessment &Visa Filing Package This service provides the complete assistance for your Visa application process: Evaluation of your Visa eligibility. Providing full assistance throughout your Visa application process including the required documentation. Preparing all documents and checking their requirement for the visa application. 22

Setting up all your documents and submitting them for your skills assessment, State sponsorship, Expression of Interest (SkillSelect) (whatever is applicable) Preparing and putting forward your visa application for final submission. Updating clients throughout the Visa application process. Providing guidance related to visa conditions and requirements Conversing on your behalf with the Department of Immigration and Border Protection and uploading your additional documents on the portal if required. Providing you with regular updates regarding progress made in application processing and your application outcome. 1. Do-It-Yourself Immigration Consultation Pack If you yourself want to prepare your documents and lodge your Visa application on the Departmental portal, we also provide assistance whenever you need it at any stage of your process. You may select any service as per your requirement as mentioned below: We can verify your documents before lodging the Skills assessment, sponsorship applications and visa applications. We can do the conversation with Department of Immigration and Border protection, Assessing Authority, Australian State or Territory government Agency on your behalf for any particular matter. 23

We can submit your visa / skills assessment / nomination application as per the rules and regulations. Any other kind of assistance in immigration process if needed. 1. Complex Circumstances Immigration Consultation Package Our expert team has dealt with the complicated rules and regulations of Immigration process. The important thing to note is that all the requests should be filed within the time limit specified in the immigration rules and regulations. Therefore it is suggested to enquire as soon as possible to find out time limits in your case. We provide solutions in various complicated visa circumstances as follows: In case your Visa gets refused, we may assist you to determine if you qualify the necessary criteria to appeal and lodge an application to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (former Migration Review Tribunal). If we find you eligible, we can file it on your behalf. In case of exceptional circumstances, we can also request for the ministerial involvement on your behalf. In case the Visa cancellation is based on character grounds, we can lodge the request to prepare or lodge a request to withdraw visa cancellation on your behalf. 24

Appendix 3 Service Packages & Fee Details 25

Immigration Consultation & Discussion Sessions One to one personalized case discussion session (30 Minutes) Online consultation Session (30 minutes) using Skype/Zoom Meeting. 0050 AUD A2Z Eligibility Assessment & Recommendation Package 0030 AUD 0145 AUD Complete Personalized Immigration Visa Guide + Recommendation Report + Consultation Sessions of 60 Minutes (Direct or Online by Skype/Zoom Meeting etc). End to End Immigration Assessment &Visa Filing Package Skilled Independent Visa 2500 AUD Skilled Nominated / Regional (Provisional) 3000 AUD Temporary Graduate 2000 AUD DIY Modular Immigration Services Migration Skill Assessment Assistance 0800 AUD Visa File Verification & Recommendations 0400 AUD Expression of Interest Filing (SkillSelect) 0800 AUD Post ITA Immigration Visa Filing 0800 AUD State Nomination Application and State Follow-ups 0600 AUD 26

Complex Circumstances Immigration Consultation Package Fee Vary from Case to Case Immigration Guides Profile based Immigration Visa Guide 0020 AUD Personalized Assessment & Recommendation Report 0030 AUD 27