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Australian Skilled Migration - Skilled Workers and PR Program
Lalani & Associates, one of the most trusted Australian immigration consultants in Pakistan, has over 32 years of experience in global residency and citizenship programs. They offer complete support for the Australia Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189), Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190), and Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491), from eligibility checks to final visa approval.
To qualify for an Australian Skilled Worker Visa (Subclass 189, 190, or 491), you must be under 45 years old, score at least 65 points on the Skilled Migration Points Test, and have a positive skills assessment. You must also prove English proficiency (IELTS or PTE), and meet Australiaโs health and character requirements.
The Australian Skilled Migration Program offers permanent residency, free healthcare under Medicare, family sponsorship, education access, and freedom to work in any sector. It also provides a secure pathway to Australian citizenship, making it ideal for professionals seeking career growth and a better lifestyle.
The Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) allows skilled professionals to live, work, and study anywhere in Australia without needing state or employer sponsorship. Itโs a permanent residency visa for individuals with qualifications that match Australiaโs skilled occupation list. This visa also offers a clear pathway to Australian citizenship and access to healthcare and education benefits.
The Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) is a state or territory-nominated visa for skilled workers whose professions are in demand in specific regions of Australia. It grants permanent residency, allowing you to live and work in the nominating state for two years before moving freely across the country.
The Skilled Work Regional Visa (Subclass 491) allows skilled workers to live and work in regional areas of Australia for up to five years. It can lead to permanent residency through the Subclass 191 visa after meeting income and residency conditions. Applicants can be nominated by a state, territory, or an eligible relative living in a regional area.
Canadian Immigration Express Entry and Provincial Nominee Program
๐๐จ๐ฎ ๐๐๐ง ๐ข๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ก๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฒ:
โข Scoring well on your IELTS or language test.
โข Gaining more work experience in a skilled job.
โข Completing a higher education degree.
โข Getting a provincial nomination, which adds 600 CRS points.
โข Consulting a licensed Canadian immigration consultant like Lalani & Associates to build a strong profile.
Lalani & Associates, one of the best Canadian immigration consultants in Pakistan, provides complete support from Express Entry profile creation to provincial nomination and PR approval. Their expert team helps improve your CRS score, select the right PNP stream, and ensure your application is error-free.
The Express Entry system is an online immigration system used by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to manage applications for skilled immigration programs. You create an online profile, receive a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score, and if you rank high enough, youโll get an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency.
๐๐จ ๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ข๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ ๐ซ๐๐ฆ (๐๐๐), ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ:
โข Qualify for one of the federal skilled immigration programs (FSWP, FSTP, or CEC).
โข Have skilled work experience listed under the National Occupational Classification (NOC).
โข Show English or French language test results (IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF).
โข Provide an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if you studied outside Canada.
โข Submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to a province of your choice.
The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) under the Express Entry system is a fast and reliable way for skilled workers to immigrate to Canada. It allows Canadian provinces and territories to nominate candidates who can fill job gaps in their local economy. A provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points, increasing your chances of getting permanent residency in Canada.
๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐ฉ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ซ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐๐๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐:
โข Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)
โข Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP)
โข Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP)
โข Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
These provinces actively invite skilled professionals based on their education, experience, and occupation demand.
Sponsor Parents & Grandparents - Canada Family Sponsorship
You can sponsor your family members provided you are a Permanent resident or Citizen of Canada and at least 18 years old.
You can sponsor your spouse through the Spousal Sponsorship Program and Application.
You must provide your Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) for each of the three taxation years immediately preceding the date of your application.
The average processing time for spousal sponsorship to gain final approval is approximately one year.
The processing time averages 20 to 24 months and may vary depending on the volume of applications received.
The exact number of applications will be announced when the program reopens in 2023.
There is no minimum income requirement for Spousal Sponsorship Program
The program is scheduled to reopen in 2023.
You can sponsor your Spouse provided you are a Permanent resident or Citizen of Canada and at least 18 years old.
USA EB5 Visa Program - US Immigration Investment Green Card
For an investment of US $ 900,000, the Green Card is issued to the principal applicant, his spouse and their under 21 years of age children.
Yes, there are some projects that gives annual return on such investment. Further, investor will get back his/ her original investment amount of USD 900,000 after removal of conditions on his/ her green card.
The required 10 jobs must be created within the two- year period immediately following the investor becoming a permanent resident. However, the USD 65,000 as administrative fee mentioned above entails the cost of a project consultant who handles your investment of USD 900,000 in a manner such that he ensures that the requirement of 10 jobs being created is fully met.
A targeted employment area is a geographical region which has been designated by the US government as one in which they seek to generate a greater number of jobs by attracting investment in order to boost the employment rate in that area.
It provides a Direct Route to Permanent Residency through the issuance of a Green Card which allows you to live, work and travel anywhere within the US.
The minimum amount of investment required for EB-5 is US $800,000 for TEA investors and USD 1.05 million for non-TEA investors
