Guide to Genuine Student Requirement for Australian Student Visas Introduction The Australian Government has replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement with the Genuine Student (GS) requirement for student visas, effective from March 23, 2024. This new requirement applies to all student visa applications lodged on or after this date.    Understanding the Genuine Student [...]

Understanding the Process of AAT Review for Refused Student Visas   Navigating the visa application process can be challenging, and receiving a refusal for a student visa can be disheartening. However, if an application has been refused, and the application was lodge in Australia, there is an option to request a review from the Administrative [...]

Australian Student Visa: Requirements, Eligibility, Application Process and Fees update May, 2024   Over the past twenty years, Australia has become a popular travel destination, primarily because of its favorable lifestyle, close proximity to Asia, and high level of safety. The majority of students choose to pursue their education in Australia as their academic destination. [...]

Australia's visa landscape is set to undergo significant changes, particularly concerning the 482 Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa and the 485 Temporary Graduate visa. These changes aim to address the evolving needs of Australia's labor market and the ongoing assessment of skill shortages. Here's a detailed look at the upcoming modifications and what they mean [...]

Opinion: Is ownership of education agents the real issue?   The latest amendment to the ESOS (Education Services for Overseas Students) Act proposes a significant change: preventing the owners of education agents from also owning an education provider.    This move, aimed at eliminating potential conflicts of interest, has stirred considerable debate. On the surface, [...]

It's a matter of survival for private VET colleges   The landscape of vocational education and training (VET) in Australia is in dire need of reform and the need for specialisation is imminent. Many VET providers currently offer a wide array of courses, ranging from business management and accounting to cookery and painting. This broad [...]

Budget 2025: Reforms in Australian Migration System The Australian Government has unveiled its Budget for 2025, marking a pivotal shift in the country's migration system. This strategic reform aims to enhance economic prosperity while restoring the integrity of the migration process. Key highlights from the Migration Strategy have been outlined to guide these changes.   [...]

International Education and Skills Strategic Framework - Our Analysis  On Saturday, the Australian government unveiled a draft International Education and Skills Strategic Framework, outlining future directions for Australia's international education and training sector. The draft was part of a joint media release titled "Next steps in ensuring the integrity and sustainability of the international sector," [...]

Leveraging Education Agents in College Admissions Education providers often rely on education agents to recruit international students, expanding their global reach and diversity. However, the use of agents comes with ethical concerns, particularly regarding transparency, student interests, and the integrity of the admissions process. Here's how institutions can ethically engage with education agents: 1. Establish [...]

No further stay for subclass 408 Visas holders   The Australian Government will move to reduce the ability of subclass 408 Covid Recovery Visa holders to go onto another student visa, as it was reported by the Koala News in their recent post. There are over 100k holders of those visas.   Understanding Subclass 408 [...]