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Falcon Migration conducted a very well-attended webinar for Mining and Mineral Engineering Association of Sri Lanka on 3^rd July. More than 70 mining professionals attended this covering General Skilled Migration and Employer-Sponsored Migration. Currently, the mining professionals can apply under the following categories;

• The Mining Engineer
• Engineering Technologist
• Mining Production Manager
• Mine Deputy
• Building and Engineering Technicians (other categories)

In order to apply under general Skilled Migration, they need to fulfil the following minimum criteria.

• Below 45 years
• Minimum IELTS 6 for all bands
• A positive skills assessment
• Need 65 points

The presentation touched on the above points in detail and also discussed how employer-sponsored visa can also be an option for mining professionals. The very engaging questions delved into areas such as; English exam options, how to get additional points for partners’ skills, time period and the best strategy to adopt when preparing to lodge the visa.