VISA CHARGES TO BE WAIVED FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AND WORKING HOLIDAY MAKERS

International students and working holiday makers who arrive in Australia from today will have their visa application fees rebated to encourage more to enter the country. Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced the changes on Wednesday to help the nation ease workforce shortages caused by the spread of the Omicron variant. “What we'll be doing is we will be rebating the visa application fees from all those who arrive today,” he told reporters in Canberra. Mr Morrison said foreign students

FOREIGN STUDENTS ALLOWED EXTRA HOURS TO EASE WORKER SHORTAGE

Up to 400,000 foreign students will be able to work extra hours under a temporary relaxation of visa rules to ease crippling labour shortages, amplified by the isolation of thousands of workers in response to COVID-19. As the omicron wave disrupts commerce, fuel stations warned motorists could suffer a repeat of UK petrol shortages, unless rules on virus-related isolation and foreign student visa holders were loosened to alleviate staff absentee rates of up to 40 per cent. Foreign students

AUSTRALIAN VISA PROCESSING UPDATE

Due to Australian border reopening to eligible temporary visa holders from 1 December 2021, the Department of Home Affairs is expecting an increase in visa applications. We encourage your agents and students to provide the Department of Home Affairs with complete Student visa applications. To check the requirements, students can use the Document Checklist Tool. A complete application will enable quicker processing and reduce backlogs, particularly during peak processing periods. Incomplete

AUSTRALIA: AN OVERVIEW OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT RETURN PLANS

Most Australian states and territories have now announced student return pilots or broader plans to welcome back international students Quarantine and testing requirements vary from state to state, as does the expected timing and pace of student returns The Australian government has expanded its list of approved COVID vaccines in recent months. As of 17 November, the vaccines approved by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) are: Comirnaty (Pfizer) Vaxzevria (AstraZeneca)

BREAKING NEWS! AUSTRALIAN BORDERS REOPENING SOON TO MIGRANTS AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

CAN AUSTRALIA ADOPT A CANADA MODEL FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS?

In a recent agent survey, Canada was voted the most attractive study destination. Its appeal continues to grow, boosted by a strong government policy response to COVID-19. Despite the pandemic, international students can enter Canada, provided they meet certain criteria. The situation is vastly different in Australia, where students still cannot return, sparking frustration. The country has announced pilot plans to facilitate students’ return, but many remain skeptical as past pilot plans have

TAX CLAIM IN AUSTRALIA

When working in Australia you must pay tax to the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The tax is taken directly from your paycheck each pay. The Australian tax system is sometimes difficult to understand and filing your tax declaration raises some questions especially with the recent changes in law. In order to be clear as possible and find any special tips, read this infographic with accurate information on taxes when working in Australia:

HOW TO GET A TAX FILE NUMBER (TFN) IN AUSTRALIA

Are you coming to Australia to study and work? In order to work you will have to get your Tax File Number (TFN) in Australia. Read this infographic on how to get it easily online step by step!

CURIOUS ABOUT WHERE ALL OF THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IN AUSTRALIA ARE FROM?

Australia is no stranger to hosting overseas students. In fact, in 2018, Australia was the education destination of choice for almost 870,000 students from around the world. In the world rankings, Australia is in third place for study abroad destinations, having made over $AUD 5-million from foreign students alone. Today, we’re taking a look at the Australian education system, student exchange programs, and education rates in Australia. We’ll also answer questions such as, how many international

WHICH IS THE BEST AUSTRALIAN CITY FOR YOU?

Australia is so wonderful it is hard to choose which city to venture into, right? The choice of city is one of the most important points in planning an exchange. After all, once you have decided which country this dream will come true, it is time to find out which city has the most to do with your profile. That's why Educli has created this infographic to show you all the information and features of the top destinations in the country to help you choose the best city in Australia to travel abroad!

WORKING HOLIDAY VISA IN AUSTRALIA

For young adults that are visitors holding passports from Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, Chile, China, Czech Republic, Hungary, Indonesia, Israel, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Peru, Poland, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, Uruguay, the USA and Vietnam. This visa lets people 18 to 30 years old (inclusive) have an extended holiday in Australia and work here to help fund their trip. If that sounds like you, check more information about Working Holiday Visa!

TOURIST VISA IN AUSTRALIA

Whether you are visiting Australia for less than 72 hours or planning on a stay of several months you must have a valid Australian visa. A visa is a form of permission for a non-citizen to enter, transit or remain in a particular country. This visa stream lets you visit Australia as a tourist, to go on a cruise or to see family and friends. Check everything you need to know about this visa:

MASTERS DEGREE IN AUSTRALIA - INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS REPRESENT HALF OF ENROLMENTS

International students at Australian universities make up nearly half of all master's enrolments and one-third of doctoral candidates, making the country's higher-degree programs disproportionately dependent on the foreign market. International students make up 21% of all tertiary enrolments in Australia, compared to an average of 6 per cent in other countries, according to the OECD's latest annual report comparing educational outcomes around the world. Foreign students make up 14% of all enrolments

AUSTRALIA’S POST GRADUATE VISA ATTRACTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS, BUT MANY CAN’T FIND WORK IN THEIR FIELD

Australia’s post graduate visa attracts international students, but many can’t find work in their field. The top five citizenship countries of 485 visa holders in Australia (India, China, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam) have also been the top five source countries of international enrolments in Masters by coursework (China, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Vietnam) programs since 2013. However Up to 56% of current visa holders either worked outside their field of study (35%) or were unemployed (21%), which

WHAT INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS THINK ABOUT THEIR AUSTRALIAN STUDY EXPERIENCE?

The recently released Student Experience Survey, which provides comprehensive overview of students experience at Australian universities and other education providers, is exclusively for Onshore students , however divides it’s result per country of origin and tell us more about how different groups are evaluating their university experience. Not only does it give an overall picture of how positively international students are rating their studies in the land Down Under, it also highlights strengths

AUSTRALIA - UPDATED COST OF LIVING IN DIFFERENT CITIES

If you are planning to study or live in Australia is good to know that living costs can be very different from one city to another. For example if you rent in Sydney, you’ll be paying an average of $3,671 per month to live comfortably. If you compare to a person renting in Hobart you will be paying $1,307 more per month as the average rent there is $2,364. Have a look on the table below: [caption id="attachment_12714" align="aligncenter" width="941" class="center "] (source: Finder)[/caption] Let’s

NEW VISA AND SCHOLARSHIPS PROGRAM BRINGS ATTENTION TO REGIONAL AUSTRALIA.

Lately the Australian Government has been announcing changes to the immigration program, focusing now even more on the regional areas. The whole idea is to attract international migrants to those cities with lack of people and with problems to fill all it’s workforce gaps. Among the changes, immigration minister David Coleman announced that the trial of the Global Talent Scheme would be made permanent and expanded to include the Global Talent Independent program to recruit 5,000 highly skilled

NEW NUMBERS FOR ELICOS IN AUSTRALIA

A recent report from ELICOS in Australia (English courses for international students) shows that in 2018 enrolments grew by only 1% comparing to 2017 to reach 179,340 students. There was also no great change in the number of study weeks, students stayed in Australia for a slightly lower average duration in 2018 as well: 13 weeks versus 13.2 in 2017. International Students Nationality Here is where we see some changes comparing to 2017. There was an 11% decline in student numbers from Europe,

AUSTRALIA – HUGE INCREASE ON THE NUMBER OF BRAZILIAN STUDENTS IN TASMANIA

Like most international students coming to Australia, Brazilians prefer to study in big cities like Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast and Melbourne. But cities like Hobart, Launceston and Devonport in Tasmania are experiencing a significant growth on the past 4 years. According to data published by the Australian Government’s Department of Education Brazil continues to rank fourth among the most student-sending countries to Australia, behind China, India and Nepal. As per report published in April

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AUSTRALIA X NEW ZEALAND

All possible destinations to study abroad are great and for sure a life changing experience. Anyway is always good to know the difference between the most popular study destinations to make sure you’ll make the right decision.

AUSTRALIA X CANADA

Australia or Canada? That’s a common question that we hear from international students, both countries are very open to immigration so people that are looking for a nice place to study and maybe to live there forever usually think about those 2 countries. However despite of that they are very different from one another starting with the climate, but that’s only the beginning.

MELBOURNE X SYDNEY

What is the difference between a typical Melburnian and a Sydneysider?

PERMANENT VISA AUSTRALIA

Australia is one of the greatest countries in the world. With warm climate, plenty of beaches, nature and nice cities to explore, this is certain a great escape.But, have you ever thought about living in Australia?

AUSTRALIA - VISA SKILLED MIGRATION

A skilled migrant visa allows skilled people to work and live in Australia. Skill Select is Australia’s General Skilled Migration program. It is a points-based system and is the most popular visa application pathway for skilled workers.

STUDENT VISA CONDITIONS

Visa conditions are the rules of a visa. They are set by Australian law and cannot be changed or disregarded to suit your circumstances. It is important that you understand these conditions, as the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) may cancel your visa if you break them. You will be sent a letter asking you to go to the DIBP office in person within 28 days. Your visa may then be cancelled and you will become an illegal resident. You can be detained and deported if this happens.

GUIDE OF WORKING IN AUSTRALIA

Many students consider Australia as their country to study abroad because you can study and also work. Although there is rules, conditions and procedures to be aware of. Eduspace will help you to understand some very important points with this post:

STUDYING ABROAD - STEP BY STEP

Are you thinking of study abroad and do not know where to start? You probably know there are lots of benefits of studying abroad – from experiencing new cultures and making friends from around the world, to boosting your employment prospects. Get to know now the best steps for studying abroad in the infographic below, and get motivated to immerse yourself in the study abroad experience!

COURSES TO HELP TO FIND A JOB

International students can also study short courses which can extend their knowledge and help them when applying for a job, we have selected the best ones for you:

GETTING AROUND IN AUSTRALIA

Catching local transport in Australia - transport tips on getting around Australia like a local.

STAYING IN CONTACT IN AUSTRALIA

Being away from home can be hard. Whether you’re on holiday, taking a gap year or have moved abroad permanently, sometimes all you need is to chat with your friends or family back home. And thanks to the internet, staying in touch is now easier than ever.

LIVING COSTS

Provided below is an approximate price guide for typical daily items. This is only a guide so priced may vary depending on the brand, type of store and its location. The list below outlines some of the costs you will incur when living in Australia (all the prices are indicative and should ONLY be used as a guide):