Student visa price and refusal rates increase   The PIE News reported concerns that the government might increase visa fees for international students in the upcoming May budget, further complicating student mobility in light of recent policy changes.    There are indications that Canberra could raise international student visa fees from the current $710 next

Rethinking Higher Education – what is its future?   There is a significant shift taking place in the landscape of higher education, which is occurring in a world that is constantly evolving and introducing new ideas. The traditional model of higher education, which was once considered to be the golden ticket to success, is currently

Book of the week: Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike   Shoe Dog is a captivating memoir that takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the tumultuous yet triumphant creation of Nike, one of the world’s most iconic and successful brands. Narrated by Nike’s co-founder Phil Knight, the book provides a deeply

Australian Student Visa: Requirements, Eligibility, Application Process and Fees   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. Additionally, up until

Reality check – what is the real price for international students in Australia? There has been a lot of discussion about international education and international students, however, there have not been any reports or news from the perspective of the students.   So let’s take a look at studying in Australia, or anywhere abroad, from

We take great pride in the fact that we are able to provide education providers, education agents, and migration agents with cutting-edge solutions that are specifically tailored to meet their requirements. Because of our extensive working experience in these fields, we are able to truly comprehend the complexities and difficulties that they are confronted with.

A crackdown on international students, visitors, and education providers has been implemented over the past week by Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil and Skills Minister Brendan O’Connor. These developments come at a time when the government is making efforts to cut down on the number of people migrating to Australia.    Genuine Student Requirement The

The Australian Government has rolled out a new legislative instrument, Migration (Suspension Certificate Matters) Specification (LIN 24/034) 2024, under the authority of the Minister for Home Affairs. This instrument, commencing on 23 March 2024, is set to enhance the integrity of Australia’s international education sector. Here’s what you need to know:   Key Features:  

The National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Amendment (Strengthening Quality and Integrity in Vocational Education and Training No. 1) Bill 2024 amends the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011 (NVETR Act).   The purpose of this amendment is to provide assistance to the Migration Strategy of the Australian government by enabling the Minister

Source Immigration Department ​​The Government has replaced the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for student visas with a Genuine Student (GS) requirement. This is effective for student visa applications lodged on and after 23 March 2024. This requirement does NOT apply to student visa applications lodged before 23 March 2024. We will continue to assess

Source: Immigration Department The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas.  This change was announced as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023 and applies to all Student and Temporary Graduate visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024. The Migration

Source: Department of Immigration Evidence levels are calculated using a weighted average based on the total number of international students (applicants and holders of student visas) that have a confirmation of enrolment (CoE) based on their principal course of study from the education provider. The following weightings and evidence level indicators are used to calculate

As announced in the Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023, the Australian Government is replacing the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for the grant of a student visa with the Genuine Student (GS) requirement.   Here is our take on what the applicants will have to explain in detail: Their academic motivation should focus

The urgency for growing tech talent in Australia has never been more critical, primarily due to the rapid pace of digital transformation across all sectors of the economy. In an era where technology underpins productivity, innovation, and competitiveness, the demand for skilled tech professionals is skyrocketing. Industries ranging from healthcare to finance and education are

International students have accounted for more than forty percent of the net migration that has occurred overseas in recent years. This is the second largest contributor to population growth, falling only behind natural resources. They are essential to the funding of universities and other educational institutions in Australia, as well as to the numerous businesses

Today, on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of women around the world. It’s a day to recognise the strides made towards gender equality and to acknowledge the challenges that still persist. Women from diverse backgrounds continue to break barriers, leading innovations in science, arts, politics, and every field imaginable, while

The arrival of AI will completely alter all aspects of the business landscape. Now it’s important to understand how you can use AI to your advantage.   AI changed 75% of our content marketing strategy (and processes) this year   Imagine AI as a high-performance racing vehicle that accelerates your progress. Your task is to

Companies should always be looking for ways to improve the productivity of their employees, including their own internal productivity. It is all too common for this to result in some sort of time management training that is offered by an external company or the human resources department. These kinds of training typically cover the advantages

Midway through the month of December, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil revealed Labor’s plan to reduce the number of people migrating to Australia from other countries to approximately 250,000 by the year 2025. This plan would be implemented by strengthening its integrity measures, which would include a more stringent English language test and the requirement

The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations has recently announced a significant move forward regarding the standards governing Registered Training Organizations (RTOs). Skills Ministers have reached a consensus to implement early changes to these standards, ahead of a more comprehensive overhaul planned for the near future. These adjustments aim to alleviate current challenges facing the