Settlement Services

Immigration is just 30% of the entire transition Process. Moving to a new country involves a lot of preparations. We take care of the rest 70% through our comprehensive and customized settlement and placement services to help you settle in the country of your choice. Global Placement Services (GPS) is our associate company which exclusively deals with placement & settlement of our clients. It provides complete assistance in settlement of our clients and in grooming our clients for the job market in their country of destination and finding a job for them after they land in the country.

Canada

IMMIGRATION SERVICES :

Thinking of applying for immigration to a new country ? Filing your application is the first and foremost part of the procedure which requires professional handling at every step. Check out what we offer to our clients:

Administer detailed assessment of applicant’s education (academic and professional), professional skills/ training and work experience for Permanent Residency in the country of immigration.
Provide immaculate assistance to client while preparing the case for immigration.
Identify and review all the supporting documents required for submission.
Submit the complete case with documentation and supporting evidence along with the WWICS submission report to the processing Visa Office.
Handle all correspondence with the processing visa office pertaining to client’s case and intimate the requirements sent by Processing Visa office during the progress of the immigration case.
Provide multi-stage counseling to the clients at various stages like on receipt of the File number, Interview, Medical, Landing Papers and on other immigration related matters, as and when required.
Assist the client in keeping the file up to date.
Assist client in interview preparation at Visa Processing Post through various counseling sessions, both at the branch level and Head Office level.
Monitor the case throughout the processing to ensure timely issuance of visa to the client.
.Adopt ways to save time and finances by taking pre-emptive measures for possible troubling issues.

SETTLEMENT Services under Gold Package:

Our Pre-Landing Services in Native Country:

Assist client in assessment/ evaluation of their qualification from the professional bodies and/or educational institutions in the country of immigration.
Advise Client on immigration laws in force and any subsequent changes thereof and advising on any subsequent conditions applicable to meet the selection criteria.
Provide Professional Guidance on his / her intended occupation in the destination country.
Provide basic information about the destination country.
Prepare, orient and condition clients through Employment Readiness Course for their early settlement in the destination country after the client clears the Interview at the processing visa office or gets Interview Waiver for immigration to the destination country.
Assist them in preparing resume as per international standard format as required by employers.

Our Post-Landing Services in Destination Country :

Pick up from the Airport.
Guest House Accommodation at highly subsidized cost.
Assistance in applying for SIN Card / Govt. Card, Govt. Health Card as applicable.
Assistance in opening of bank account and applying for bank debit and credit cards.
Information on private health insurance companies in the destination country to purchase temporary health insurance during the waiting in period of 90 days to get government health insurance. nsurance during the waiting in period of 90 days to get government health insurance.
Information on Child and Social Welfare schemes.
Guidance on admission of children of clients in School / College / University.
Guidance for obtaining a Driving License.
Information on public transportation and Income Tax structure prevalent in the country.

PLACEMENT SERVICES under Gold Package

WWICS along with GPS organizes Personalized Sessions wherein the Senior Employment Counselors cover:
- Professional Guidance for the intended occupation.
- Information on relevant education and professional bridging courses to be taken and other related details like costs and duration of the courses.
- Review of individual action plan and fine tuning the same as per the available placement prospects.
Providing Welcome Kit with Job Dossier containing job leads and employment guidance for initiating job search efforts for the initially available temporary or transitional jobs as per professional skills, aptitude, computer knowledge, and communication skills possessed by the client.
Guidance for enhancing skill level by joining requisite courses important to obtain a job in own profession.
Assistance in placement and provisioning of regular update on the job market.
Guidance on free access to various job banks through government and other private placement agencies.
Guidance on free job search information and placement workshops available through government libraries and employment resource centers.

United States

IMMIGRATION SERVICES

This is the first step to resettle in a new country…a procedure that demands professional handling of all immigration matters and other complications.

Assessment of client’s education (academic and professional), professional skills/ training and experience for Permanent Residency in the country of immigration and advise the client about the immigration laws prevalent at that time.
Assisting the client in preparation of case for immigration.Reviewing and identify for submission of all the required documents and supporting evidence.
Submitting the complete case with supporting documentation and evidence along with the WWICS Submission Report to the processing Visa Office.
Assisting the client in the preparation for the interview at Visa Processing Post through various counseling sessions, both at the branch level and the Head Office level.
Multi-stage counseling of the client when they receive File #, Interview, Medical, Landing Papers and on other immigration matters, when required.
Keeping in touch with the Visa Office and handling all visa correspondence with the Visa Office, pertaining to the client’s case.
Monitoring the client’s case throughout the processing, so as to ensure the issuance of visa in timely fashion. Affecting all additional, written and/or verbal representations to the Processing Visa Office and related authorities and other agencies, as deemed necessary by the company.
Faithfully advising the client about the mandatory requirements by the Visa Office with respect to the client’s case.
Adopting ways to save time and finances by taking pre-emptive measures for possible problem areas.
Assisting clients in assessment/evaluation of their qualification from the professional bodies and/or educational institutions in the country of immigration.

PLACEMENT SERVICES (ERC+Placement Assistance) Advanced Employment Readiness Course

Assessment / Evaluation
Cross Culture Synchronization
Listening skills.
Turbulence Management.
People Management.
Attitude rationale.
A revision of the Basics.
Relationship Management.
Information seeking.

Advanced Employment Readiness Course covers the following topics:

Disc Profiling mapped to the Role Behavior Analysis (RBA) for each identified role/part of the Psychometric Testing.
Profession-wise counseling covering the basic norms of the profession-specific industry in the particular country.
Profession-wise workshops covering interaction with the industry representatives, listing of business units, etc. Relevant educational and professional courses to be taken, with other related details like costs and duration of the courses.
Individual action plan including up-gradation of educational and professiona qualification, if required in view of the acquired skills of the client.

Personalized Sessions by the Senior Employment Counselor to cover soft skills like:

Skills and their importance.
Types of Skills.
Essence of inter-personal communication.
Process of good communication.
Relevance of the receiver in effective communication.
Types of distortions and their action plan.
Identifying the body language.
Handling change.
Skills to negotiate in conversations.
Preparation of self-introductory statement.
Telephone skills.

SETTLEMENT SERVICES

Priority booking in fully furnished economical accommodation, centrally located to the GPS office and close to public transportation and amenities.

Pick up from the airport and transport to the Welcome House.
Assistance in opening bank accounts with chartered banks offering special concessions to GPS clients.
Assistance in applying for Canadian credit cards offering special discounted benefits to GPS clients.
Liaison with the government organizations to obtain the Social Insurance Card, required to work in their respective country.

Detailed Orientation Sessions with our GPS Settlement Counselors, which covers:

Overview of religious places, support groups, retail stores, entertainment and learning centres.
Assistance in obtaining the government sponsored Health Card, allowing you free health care benefits for you and your family.
GPS sponsored discounts on telephone calling cards to call your relatives at home.
Introduction to Property Managers, who can provide long-term accommodation at economical rates after your initial settlement.
Discounted rates for purchasing a computer or other household items.
Assessment and ongoing sessions with Senior Settlement Counselors to assess your professional and academic qualifications to make you perfectly suitable to the job requirements of the country you are immigrating to.
GPS staff will provide priority assistance in obtaining a transitional job, while you are completing your initial settlement in the new land.
Ongoing assistance by GPS Job Developers to place you into your own profession within the least duration of time.
Access to the GPS website www.gpscanada.com which provides exclusive updated information on the job market and thousands of job opportunities developed for you by Global Placement Services.

At WWICS, we offer nothing less than the BEST OTHER SERVICES

Personality Development

Developing self awareness and self confidence.
Management of Time.
Business Etiquettes.
Dressing Sense.
Personal Care and Hygiene.
Personal Grooming.
Business and Social Etiquettes.
Work Ethics.

Labor Market Research Resumes

What is a Resume ?
Types of Resume.
Parts of Resume.
Important issues in a resume.
FAQs.
How to sharpen your resume statements.
Resume checklist.
Do’s & Don’ts of Resume Writing.
Reference letters and Certificate of Experience.

Covering Letters

Types of covering letters.
Format of covering letters.
Phrases to be avoid in a covering letter.

Interview

Types of Interviews.
What to do before an interview.
Interview planning & research.
Interview FAQs and Answers.
Interview tips.
Interview Checklist.
Thank you letter after an interview.

Cross Cultural Sensitization

Cross cultural orientation with special reference to the country.
Basic do’s and don’ts when you are abroad.
Basic do’s and don’ts when you are abroad.
Art of social conversation with foreigners.
Manners and Mannerism.

United Kingdom

WWICS Services in UK

This is the first step to resettle in a new country… a procedure that demands professional handling of all immigration matters and other complications.

Assessment of client’s education (academic and professional), professional skills/ training and experience for Permanent Residency in the country of immigration and advise the client about the immigration laws prevalent at that time.
Assisting the client in preparation of case for immigration. Reviewing and identify for submission of all the required documents and supporting evidence.
Submitting the complete case with supporting documentation and evidence along with the WWICS Submission Report to the processing Visa Office.
Assisting the client in the preparation for the interview at Visa Processing Post through various counseling sessions, both at the branch level and the Head Office level.
Multi-stage counseling of the client when they receive File #, Interview, Medical, Landing Papers and on other immigration matters, when required.
Keeping in touch with the Visa Office and handling all visa correspondence with the Visa Office, pertaining to the client’s case.
Monitoring the client’s case throughout the processing, so as to ensure the issuance of visa in timely fashion.
Affecting all additional, written and/or verbal representations to the Processing Visa Office and related authorities and other agencies, as deemed necessary by the company.
Faithfully advising the client about the mandatory requirements by the Visa Office with respect to the client’s case.
Adopting ways to save time and finances by taking pre-emptive measures for possible problem areas.
Assisting clients in assessment/evaluation of their qualification from the professional bodies and/or educational institutions in the country of immigration.

Placement Services (Orientation Sessions+Placement Assistance)

Profession wise counselling on registration and licensing procedures and potential employers for temporary & permanent jobs.
Profession-wise workshops covering interaction with the industry representatives, listing of business units, etc.
Relevant educational and professional courses to be taken, with other related details like costs and duration of the courses.
Individual action plan including up-gradation of educational and professional qualification, if required in view of the acquired skills of the client.

Preparation,Conducting and Orientation having Employment Readiness Course (ERC) while in India cover soft skills like :

Skills and their Importance.
Types of Skills
Essence of inter-personal communication.
Process of good communication.
Relevance of the receiver in effective communication.
Types of distortions and their action plan.
Identifying the body language.
Handling change.
Skills to negotiate in conversations.
Preparation of self-introductory statement.
Telephone skills.
Profession-wise workshops covering interaction with the industry representatives, listing of business units, etc.
Relevant educational and professional courses to be taken, with other related details like costs and duration of the courses.
Individual action plan including up-gradation of educational and professional qualification, if required in view of the acquired skills of the client.

Settlement Services :

Priority booking in fully furnished economical accommodation, centrally located to the GPS office and close to public transportation and amenities.

Pick up from the airport and transport to the Guest House.
Assistance in opening bank accounts.
Assistance in applying for credit cards.
Liaison with the government organizations to obtain the Social Insurance Card, required to work in their respective country.

Detailed Orientation Sessions with our GPS Settlement Counselors, which covers :

Overview of religious places, support groups, retail stores, entertainment and learning centres.

Assistance in obtaining the government sponsored Health Card, allowing you free health care benefits for you and your family.
GPS sponsored discounts on telephone calling cards to call your relatives at home.
Introduction to Property Managers, who can provide long-term accommodation at economical rates after your initial settlement.
Discounted rates for purchasing a computer or other household items.
Assessment and ongoing sessions with Senior Settlement Counselors to assess your professional and academic
qualifications to make you perfectly suitable to the job requirements of the country you are immigrating to.
GPS staff will provide priority assistance in obtaining a transitional job, while you are completing your initial settlement in the new land.
Ongoing assistance by GPS Job Developers to place you into your own profession within the least duration of time.
Access to the GPS website www.gpscanada.com which provides exclusive updated information on the job market and thousands of job opportunities developed for you by Global Placement Services.

At WWICS, we offer nothing less than the BEST

OTHER SERVICES

(Part of ERC while in India) Personality Development (Part of ERC)

Developing self awareness and self confidence.
Management of Time.
Business Etiquettes.
Dressing Sense.
Personal Care and Hygiene.
Personal Grooming.
Business and Social Etiquette.
Work Ethics.

Labor Market Research Resumes (Part of ERC)

What is a Resume?
Types of Resume.
Parts of Resume.
Important issues in a resume.
FAQs.
How to sharpen your resume statements.
Resume checklist.
Do’s & Don’ts of Resume Writing.
Reference letters and Certificate of Experience.

Covering Letters (Part of ERC)

Types of covering letters.
Format of covering letters.
Phrases to be avoid in a covering letter.

Interview (Part of ERC)

Types of Interviews.
What to do before an interview.
Interview planning & research.
Interview FAQs and Answers.
Interview tips.
Interview Checklist.
Thank you letter after an interview.

Cross Cultural Sensitization (Part of ERC)

Cross cultural orientation with special reference to the country.
Basic do’s and don’ts when you are abroad.
Meeting and greeting people.
Art of social conversation with foreigners.
Manners and Mannerism.

Australia

Australia Resettlement

Australia is an island continent that is popular for its unique culture, climate, population, history and geography. The continent with 19 listed world heritage properties is also a common destination choice of several people across the globe to resettle due to great work opportunities, high standard of living, excellent standard of education and better medical facilities. To be eligible to resettle in Australia, an individual needs Skills Assessment approval from the respective Australian Skills Assessment Authority under General Skilled Migration.

Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) offer various visa options for resettlement, which includes: Skilled Worker Visa, Family Visa, Business Visa, Study Visa, and Travel Visa.

Skilled Worker Visa

The Skilled Worker Visa Category is designed by DIBP to attract highly skilled and qualified migrants to Australia. The interested migrants are assessed on the basis of point system upon their skills and qualifications for the industrial sectors and regions, which are experiencing growth, but facing shortage of workers.

The Skilled Worker Visas is divided into three categories, which are:

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)
Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)
Skilled Regional Sponsored Visa (Subclass 489)

Business Visa

Australia Business Visa is specifically designed for business professionals who wish to commence a new business, invest in an existing business plan or make an investment in Australia. Based upon this, the Australia business visa is divided into three sub categories, which are:

Business Innovation Stream Visa
Business Investor Stream Visa
Business Talent Visa

Family Visa

The Family Visa category is an initiative to reunite the immediate & extended family members. The different types of Family Visa include:

Spouse Visa
Prospective Marriage Visa
Parent Visa
Child Visa

Australia Student Visa

The Government of Australia boosts foreign students to resettle and study in Australian universities and schools. Along with the studies, the Study Visa even allows the students to work for up to 40 hours a fortnight. Further, after completing the education, the studentswho meet the requisite qualifications and permanent resident criteria, can also apply for a work permit and/or permanent residency in Australia.

Travel Visa:

Travel Visa for Australia is a temporary visa issued by the Government of Australia for a person to come, visit and explore the beauty geography, history and culture of Australia. The different types of Australian Travel Visa issued are:

Short Travel Visas
ETA Tourist Visa
E Visitor Visa
ETA Business Visitor Visa

What is the Australian visa application process?

To get a visa to Australia, an applicant has to go through certain steps, which are:

Step 1: Selection of visa Subclass and relevant visa application form
Step 2: Gathering all the supporting documents
Step 3: Using assessment tools to access profession and identifying whether an applicant qualifies the assessment process or not.
Step 4: File for an ‘Expression of Interest’.
Step 5: Once visa application is accepted by the DIBP, police and medical checks are initiated..
Step 6: Visa is granted.

What are the eligibility criteria for migrating to Australia?

To resettle in Australia, any individual has to apply one of the different visas issued by the government of Australia, which acts as a valid permit to enter the territory of Australia and stay there legally. To be eligible to get the visa, one has to meet the basic eligibility requirements of Australian Visa for work, study or business. The eligibility criteria are different for each category.

What are the basic documents required to apply for an Australian visa?

The list of basic documents required for Australia visa application includes:

Visa application form
Qualification certificates (professional and educational)
References from previous employers that cover a period sufficient to demonstrate the relevant skill level
Registration, licensing or professional membership, if required
Updated curriculum vitae (CV) or résumé, covering at least the last five years
Documents to show applicant’s level of English language proficiency
Proof of identification
For all dependant applicants, scanned copies of full birth certificates and a full marriage certificate
Documents regarding health insurance
Health assessment conducted prior to applying

What are the social needs to be completed by an individual when he migrates to Australia?

A new Australian resident must complete certain social needs in order to receive a social status and existence in the country. Some of these tasks include:

Applying for a Tax File Number
Getting registered with Medicare
Opening a bank account
Getting registered with Centrelink
Contacting the Health Undertaking Service
Getting children enrolled in school, if applicable
Applying for a driver’s permit

What is the Points Test?

Immigration department of Australia assess certain candidates (Generally, applicants applying for a Skilled Visa) on the basis of points system. To be eligible to qualify for visa requirements, an applicant must score minimum points required for the particular visa type. The Points Test awards points for:

Age
Skilled Employment
English Language Ability
Australian Study Requirements
Educational Qualifications
Study in Regional Australia
Credentialed Community Language Qualifications
Professional Years in Australia
Partner Skill Qualifications
Nomination by State or Territory Government or Sponsorship by an Eligible Family Member (visa subclass 490 only)
Nomination by State or Territory Government (visa subclass 190 only)

What is the visa processing time in Australia?

The processing service completely depends upon the kind of visa an applicant is applying for. In general, for visitor’s visa, business visa and temporary work visa, it takes approximately 1 month; for student visa it takes longer, i.e. between 5 to 10 weeks.

How can WWICS help in migrating to Australia?

The consultants at WWICS offer a number of services to their clients for applying a visa or PR in Australia. The list of services includes:

Preparation of immigration case
Submitting the complete case with supporting documentation
Multi-stage counseling of the client
Assisting in the preparation for the visa interview
Advising the client about the mandatory requirements
Handling all correspondence with the Visa Office
Monitoring the client’s case throughout the processing
Adopting ways to save time and finances by taking pre-emptive measures

oes WWICS offer its assistance post landing?

Yes, the consultants at WWICS are with their clients till they settle in the foreign place. To ensure that they are comfortable in the new land, they offer list of post landing services that include:

Free pick-up from Sydney airport to arranged accommodation
Formatting resume as per Australian employers’ requirements
Arranging accommodation for two weeks
Guiding clients in hiring own accommodation
Assistance in arranging immediate social needs
Guidance for arranging school admissions for school going children, if applicable
Professional counseling / guidance for registration and licensing required for the PR
Assistance in Placement for initial temporary / transitional jobs
Assistance in any other issue related to permanent residency in Australia

New Zealand

IMMIGRATION SERVICES

This is the first step to resettle in a new country…a procedure that demands professional handling of all immigration matters and other complications.

Assessment of client’s education (academic and professional), professional skills/ training and experience for Permanent Residency in the country of immigration and advise the client about the immigration laws prevalent at that time.
Assisting the client in preparation of case for immigration. Reviewing and identify for submission of all the required documents and supporting evidence.
Submitting the complete case with supporting documentation and evidence along with the WWICS Submission Report to the processing Visa Office.
Assisting the client in the preparation for the interview at Visa Processing Post through various counseling sessions, both at the branch level and the Head Office level.
Multi-stage counseling of the client when they receive File #, Interview, Medical, Landing Papers and on other immigration matters, when required.
Keeping in touch with the Visa Office and handling all visa correspondence with the Visa Office, pertaining to the client’s case.
Monitoring the client’s case throughout the processing, so as to ensure the issuance of visa in timely fashion.
Affecting all additional, written and/or verbal representations to the Processing Visa Office and related authorities and other agencies, as deemed necessary by the company.
Faithfully advising the client about the mandatory requirements by the Visa Office with respect to the client’s case.
Adopting ways to save time and finances by taking per-emptive measures for possible problem areas.
Assisting clients in assessment/evaluation of their qualification from the professional bodies and/or educational institutions in the country of immigration.