Student Visa Processing Priorities Update

A new Ministerial Direction for prioritising student and student guardian visa applications was signed on 14 December 2023. Ministerial Direction No. 107 formalises the Australian Government’s processing priorities for the student and student guardian visa programs. It builds on ongoing work …

Concurrent Studies Information Update

Concurrent Studies Information Update

The Australian Department of Home Affairs has removed the concurrent study functionality from the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS). The concurrent study function in PRISMS that allowed students to hold concurrent enrolments has been identified as an …

Eligible New Zealand Citizens (ENZC)

What is an Eligible New Zealand Citizen (ENZC)? An ENZC is a New Zealand citizen, who at the time of their last entry to Australia, would have met their health and character checks, and: held a Subclass 444 (Special Category) …

Looming Deadline for Student Visa Holders

March 15th holds particular significance to many international students who have recently completed their studies. This date in most cases signals expiry of their student visa. By now most students would have completed their studies and received or are about …

Clean up Australia Day

Caring for the world around us starts in our own backyard. Clean up Australia Day is a fabulous initiative that gives everyone an opportunity to showcase their respect for their local community. Keeping our communities clean and tidy not only …

Harmony Week

Harmony Week celebrates the cohesive and inclusive nature of our diverse nation. It will be held from the 15th to the 21st March 2021. Schools, community groups and organisations across Australia host Harmony Week events. Some events that will take …

Business and Skilled Migration is Open in Queensland

For 7 days only, the Queensland Government is taking onshore nominations for the 491 and 190 visa subclasses. SkillSelect – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491) Applicants will need to submit a brand-new Expression of Interest (EOI) with priority …

Employing Overseas Workers

When businesses cannot find suitable employees in Australia, the government enables them to hire skilled workers on the following visas: 186 Employer Nomination Scheme 494 Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) visa Subclass 407 Training visa 482 Temporary Skill Shortage visa The …

Extension for 485 Graduate Visa in Regional Areas

To boost diversity and prosperity in regional Australia, there is additional incentive for international students to study at a regional institution and to live in regional areas post-study: From January 2021, international students studying at all locations outside Sydney, Melbourne …

Covid-19 Concessions for Students

The Australian government is offering some flexibility for students who, because of Covid-19, have found it difficult to meet the conditions of their visa. You will not be in breach of your Student visa conditions if you: have an approved …

Fruit Picking Jobs Available Now

Summer-time is peak season for agricultural and harvest work opportunities. Most working holiday makers are eligible for these types of positions. You are eligible if you are: an eligible working holiday maker holding a visa with appropriate working rights; an …

Best Migration Agents on the Gold Coast Awards Announced

This is Australia has been recognised as one of the #ThreeBestRated Migration Agents on the Gold Coast for 2020. All migration agents faced a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes everything from checking reviews, ratings, reputation, history, complaints, satisfaction, trust and cost …