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 to strengthen the integrity of the international education sector. An evidence level is allocated [...]
Navigating the complexities of compliance with the Registered Training Organisations (RTO) standards and the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) framework can be challenging. However, with the right tools and information, it becomes manageable. We have provided links to the published checklists for your reference. ASQA checklists are designed to help you identify crucial [...]
The Minister has determined the order of priority for considering and disposing of Student Guardian visa applications and offshore Subclass 500 (Student) visa applications in response to the high levels of demand for Subclass 500 (Student) visas. These applications will be processed in the following order, as described below: Offshore Student visa applications when [...]
Canada's recent decision to impose a cap on international students has sent ripples through the global higher education sector. In December 2023, at the International Education Symposium SYMPLED2023, the Hon Julian Hill MP discussed the possibility of Australia implementing similar measures, sparking debate and concern among education leaders. The Canadian government, under Immigration Minister [...]
As a part of our educational series, we have prepared a short guide on how to prevent rejection of an application for Australian student visas. In our previous article on the most common Australian student visa rejection reasons, we discussed how to avoid them. We’ve compiled a list of tips to help avoid Australian student [...]
As companies grow rapidly, they often struggle to maintain compliance with regulations and standards at the same pace. This is especially true for fast-growing companies that experience exponential growth in a short period of time, which is quite usual for education providers in the international education space. In this article, we will explore the [...]
Using social media to reach out to prospective students is just the next logical step in the process of building relationships. It is truly remarkable to see how far digital technology and social media have come. Ideas, news, and conversations can travel far and wide thanks to the power of digital technology and the ease [...]
The rejection rate for the Australian student visa is over 50%, which means that fewer than fifty percent of applicants from certain countries are granted their visas. This rate varies depending on the country of origin a student comes from. In the Philippines, India, China, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Thailand, the rejection rate ranges from 80 [...]
The Integral Role of Education Agents Agents in the education sector have long been pivotal in Australia's international education system, acting as the principal link between schools and prospective students. Agents of education play a significant role in shaping the public perception and experience of individuals who are looking for educational opportunities in a foreign [...]
Recent observations indicate a shift in the approach of the Immigration Department towards processing both offshore and onshore student visa applications. There has been a noticeable increase in the number of visa refusals, often without prior warnings or requests for additional information. For instance, one case highlights the department's reasoning regarding family ties: An applicant [...]
