Give yourself a break while dealing with a complex issue! Bringing your spouse on Partner Visa is not easy as it seems to be in Australia. Verifying visa application processes become a tedious exercise for you.

Since you announced plans to apply for the visa on your spouse behalf, you can be granted with it after these processes are complete. This visa allows de facto spouse or partner to live in the country temporarily. In a way, it is the first step towards Permanent Residency.

Before applying for it, you should address 3 issues listed below—

• Submit relevant documents to immigration authority hence helping you to be granted with the fiance visa soon.
• Seek the help of an immigration expert if you face difficulty in arranging these documents.
• Otherwise, you end up losing a large sum with the documentation processes quite expensive.

At $7160, you cannot afford to lose the enormous sum as a first-time visa applicant. If you want approval from the immigration authority, you have to deal with these issues one by one.

As per the Australian Department of Home Affairs regulations, the processing time for spouse visa applications is between 17 and 21 months.

All it takes is to ensure that you attested all visa documents. A single mistake lands you into trouble, and if there is a lack of guidance, there are strong rejection possibilities of your visa getting delayed.

One word sums it all—Be Organized. You are amongst thousands of applicants awaiting anxiously for processing your visa application. In the recent past, there have been numerous cases of immigration authorities clearing the files in a period in 7 months. Submit all documents with concrete proofs. Also, cut the waiting time as far as possible.

Besides, the applicant must include character and identity requirements and explain the genuineness of his relationship with his spouse.

Here are online tips you must consider to seek visa benefits. A checklist of spouse visa is a practical solution for both partners. These include—

a. Pay the fee at the earliest

Good news for offshore applicants! If you are amongst one, you stand to gain compared to onshore applicants. The processing time of your application file takes less time as compared to the local population. Pay the fee at the earliest, and you can be among the other applicants waiting in the queue. Submit relevant documents whereby you are granted with the visa soon.

b. Take help of a sample visa

Effective planning and strategy come into play here. In the recent past, there have been many success stories of applicants. Refer to their sample visa applications and correctly understand how they undertook to different visa processes. If you follow their examples, you can be a lucky aspirant.

c. Consult officials via forums

Address relevant issues at all costs. Some homework has to be necessitated by you hence enabling you to sort matters. Seek plenty of information from experts expressing their thoughts/opinions in forums etc. The best place to avail such a piece of information is by visiting the Australian Visa Forum. Every pertinent issue is dealt with smoothly and in a time-bound manner.

d. Mention filenames

Every detail is part of the documentation processes you will be submitting while filing your spouse visa application. It requires lots of patience from your side. Plus, you can land into trouble if there is no substantial evidence mentioned in the application form. If there are PDF files, ensure you specify them in the visa form before forwarding it to immigration authority.

e. Payment fee

You can transact through the bank if you are applying from Australia whereas you can use the country’s electronic bill payment system if you are depositing the sum from outside the country. This way, you avoid surcharge and transfer fee.

f. Proper documentation

At least, you have in hand 60 files. These files comprise soft copy with each one running to 5MB. Organize them in the right order. It will help the Case Officer to verify them without any discrepancy. Besides, you can reduce the time of uploads by placing everything in order.

g. Correct order

Save yourself the trouble from uploading a single file umpteen times. Don’t misplace files with correct order expected from you. Avoid any possibility of re-loads while attaching these documents.

h. Upload more than once

Sometimes, you face new challenges. For citizenship, travel documents and identity purposes, you are told to upload your passport. It is not once you will be uploading it but on many occasions. There are other questions which look similar, but the context appears to be different. Here too, you have to upload them frequently.

i. Health and character checks

Scrutinize all documents related to your health and character certificates. Beforehand, you have to complete the partner visa verification process. Attach substantial proofs which support these documents. Be it—hard copy or soft copy, ensure you take necessary steps at the earliest.

In hindsight, these pertinent issues can be dealt with amicably with correct planning and strategy. Don’t overlook minute details, but proper time management and efficiency alone solve many problems vis-à-vis the expensive Australian visa. Get complete coverage on the visa procedures and guidelines by consulting our efficient and competent team of immigration and education consultants.

It’s always good to inquire, especially when you spend some of your own, no matter if that’s your time or money…

Most of the candidates simply trust the organizations, without even inquiring about what they are getting into and what they are spending so heavily on. They know that they have other options, but something in ‘urgency’ and ‘hurriedness’ does cost them, leaving behind a belief that they won’t be able to make it ever.

It’s always better to avoid such nuisances by simply asking your heart out to the education consultants or the organization you are putting your money on. Ten questions that will surely clear your mindset are:

• What kind of Colleges / Universities do you offer?
  Well, this question is kept on the top for one simple reason. You should know where you are going and where you are planning to study. People will surely lure you into their traps, simply for making you their client, earning money. But this is not what you desire. Ask them everything in regards for the university that they are offering you to go in. Ask them about the reference of the candidates that they have already offered that university. At the end, make sure that you are in safe hands and are not fooled.
  
  
• How many visas have been processed successfully from your company?
  Again, this question will make your vision clear enough about how the company is. The number of visas it has processed and how much successful it is will surely let you know how trustworthy that company is. Every individual demands some kind of an experience or at least some relevant knowledge from the agent he/she is consulting.
  
  
• Can you provide the references of the students the file of whom you processed earlier?
  Check out for the testimonials of the students or the candidates that got their visa processed from that company. See what are their views, how many days did it take for them to get everything done. If possible, try to contact them and take their reviews about the same. This can let you know how to process further and how to get through your student visa.
  
  
• Do you have any branches / associates in other countries where you are sending students for further study?
  This question might surely help as where you are going is completely a new country, where you might not find anyone to assist if in any situation in regards for your student visa. Many visa consultants work only in India, leaving behind all the assistance to the candidate in overseas. Therefore, it is always a must to ask this beforehand to the agent if they have their office(s) in Australia or not.
  
  
• Does the consultant have expertise in an area you perceive as needing attention?
  Well, every candidate has his own assembled set of questions, at which he/she expects the counsellor to be the best. If at all you ask this, the agent will always answer being positive, rather ask him/her something relevant which can test his/her skills.
  
  
• Do you help in overall student visa process –SOP, Admission, Issuance of CoE till Visa filling?
  Students usually have to submit their SOP and all the required documents to the university as well as the Department of Home Affairs. You must ask the agent whether they provide the candidate with these facilities or not. This can indeed ease off the things from the student’s end.
  
  
• Do you guarantee admission to a school / college in one of his/her top choices?
  Yes, because many of them do give a guarantee, but them turn themselves off. Make a firm decision from yours as well as from their end to receive a guaranteed response, else it would never be their fault if you do not get into any university. This is the best question you can ask the agent!
  
  
• Do you provide on shore help if we will have any sort of problem there?
  Some people might skip this question, but this can surely help you out. You may never know what is going to happen, so why not stay prepared for the things that can come up. Ask them if they can help you after you reach Australia in regards to your student visa.
  
  
• What happens if my application is denied?
  A minuscule percentage of applicants are denied with Australian student visas by the country’s immigration authorities. If some applications are delayed with relevant documents not submitted or if your application heads for rejection, you can inquire with immigration agent who helps you with different review or appeal options. On some occasions, you will receive the sum. Don’t collect refund without appealing your case. Ensure your appeal is heard by the immigration authorities. Seek assistance from an immigration agent helping you to carry out this process.
  
  
• Why hiring an education agent is a fast track to success?
  Students are at a receiving end and don’t get necessary help of an immigration agent especially at the time of applying for Australian student visa. There is no need to submit your application without consulting the agent. Without which, you are bound to commit mistakes. In fact, a consultant has to possess vast knowledge and ensure your visa is being approved on time.

Come to us…

Aussizz Group’s enthralling contribution towards the candidate in serving the best quality service in term of universities and colleges, we have proven to be the best. With bonds amongst the best colleges and universities in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, we guarantee the candidate an experience of a lifetime. Being one of the best overseas education consultants, we are professionals!

There has been unprecedented rise in the numbers of those students and professionals who applied for Australian visas last year. Better times lie ahead for these individuals with some changes expected in Australian immigration in 2019. They no longer will have to move to 5 big cities in the country in search of jobs and other benefits.

Seeking employment in these cities is not a standard norm with the administration creating better opportunities for these youth in the regional areas across the country. However, the administration is planning to grant them different privileges.

LIST OF NEW POLICIES INCLUDE-

• As part of the proposal forwarded to the administration earlier, migrants can apply for regional areas across the country to avail permanent residency benefits.
• There is no need to migrate to Melbourne and Sydney. There has been overcrowding in both cities in the last couple of years.
• Low-skilled migrants with limited English can benefit from PR pathway.

Interestingly, immigration issue remained one of the priorities for the government since the start of this year. It was the government that introduced DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreements) with NT (Northern Territory) and Great Southern Coast of Victoria. Both of them offered a PR pathway to low-skilled migrants with limited English proficiency.

According to government sources, more agreements as part of the Australian visa process are expected to be signed in other regions to address labour needs.

Under the DAMA provision, there is no compulsion if you have fewer skills, inadequate language skills and a low source of income. If you are a semi-skilled migrant worker, you can access a pathway to permanent migration.

Must Read: Understand Australia, redesign your dreams to Immigrate

SPONSORED PARENT VISA

Recently, the government introduced a new visa to parents of every migrant. Under the provision, every parent is expected to benefit with temporary sponsored parent visas valid for 5 years. Under a new arrangement, parents can stay in the country.

Under the new visa process, parents of migrants can choose a 3-year visa that fetches a fee of $5,000 whereas $10,000 fee announced for a 5-year visa. Besides, there will be an opportunity for a single renewal with a number of these visas subjected to an annual cap of around 15,000.

• If you want to sponsor children of visa holders, you have to ensure parents have health insurance with no need for any healthcare debt to be incurred.
• Migrant couples can sponsor one set of parents as well.

In a significant step, the government wants to improve the immigration program thus matching the needs of specific regional locations.

BUSINESS VISA WITHOUT INVESTMENT PROOF

Last year, a special visa was rolled out to boost the South Australian economy. More applicants are likely to apply for it as the applicant numbers applying for this visa are expected to climb this year.

• In March 2019, the business visa came into effect with no capital outlay required unlike other innovation and business visas.
• It was the government endorsing Temporary Activity Visa-Subclass 408 wherein visa holders are allowed to stay in the country for 3 years along with their families.
• The special visa program is expected to continue for 3 years until November 2021.

DECLINE IN PERMANENT IMMIGRATION NUMBERS

However, there are no significant changes as far as intake of Australian permanent immigration is concerned.

• Since 2011, the government restricted the immigration numbers to 190,000.
• For the first time, actual intake fell to over 162,000 since 2007. This is in proportion to cut in the family and skilled visas.

Interestingly, the government said it would allow more powers to both states and territories while keeping a check in the immigration intake of respective areas.

CITIZENSHIP

The government enforced a few changes since 2017. Under Australian Citizenship law, permanent residents had to wait for 4 years and pass the English language test before applying for citizenship. Both the government and the opposition were at loggerheads for the past couple of years.

On the contrary, English and skill requirements were relaxed for Australian PR across regional areas in the country. The government made concessions in income, skill and English language requirements especially for work visas in the regional areas.

The reason being employers can find local workers with specialized skills wherein vacancies can be filled. New agreements provided migrant workers with a PR pathway.

CONCLUSION

Parents, students, professionals and those looking for Permanent Residency stand to gain this year. Few visas have been enforced already with others in the pipeline. Seek information on the number of visas by consulting our highly-efficient and resourceful immigration teams of Aussizz Group – Australia. These teams are specialised in delivering a range of immigration services.

Announcing plans to study in Australia is subjected to lots of discussion. Be firm in your approach as a recognised course from a prestigious college/university is bound to shape your career. Though several factors weigh on your mind, you are unable to decide how to proceed.

Among issues confronting you is regarding country’s immigration policies. This is among the areas you cannot ignore since it is your student visa application that counts at the end of the day. Before applying for Australian Visa, you have to provide a written statement to country’s immigration authorities. The statement, referred to as Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE), describes your intention and purpose of your visit to Australia. The more documents you attach along with the statement, the better it helps you.

On the other hand, there are some issues you need to consider before applying for your visa application. These consist of-

1. How shall I proceed
2. Mention the place where I can apply
3. Types of Student visa
4. Furnishing financial documents
5. Proficient in English language
6. Can my family members accompany me?
7. Whether I am permitted to work?
8. Duration of stay
9. Benefits for international students?
10. Seeking visa guidance

1) How shall I proceed

This is among the relevant issue that cannot be overlooked in hindsight. You have to choose a university and a course of your liking. Australian immigration authorities ask you to submit these documents which you need to forward to them at the earliest.

2) Mention place where I can apply

Visit visa application center within the city and forward every valid document supporting your candidature. These documents are part of your application process along with your biometric details necessary. Otherwise, there is strong possibility of your application getting rejected.

3) Types of student visa

Australian Student Visa-subclass 500 and Student Guardian Visa-subclass 590 are among the two different visas. Subclass 500 comes handy if you want to pursue your education in the country and subclass 590 allows you to stay in the country as your age is below 18 years.

4) Furnishing financial documents

Part of your application includes specific details regarding your finances. These details have to be provided to immigration authorities. Be it—your course fees, living expenses, travel expenses etc. Submit these details so that you are confirmed with the student visa.

5) Proficient in English language

It depends on the kind of scores you obtained in IELTS or PTE examination. If you get a good score between 6 and 6.5 Band in IELTS and achieve overall score of 50 to 64, you are likely to benefit. This depends on your desired institution, level of study and being citizen of a particular country. Avail services of our education consultants in Australia if you are stuck with education related issues pertaining to studying in the 5 of the prominent main cities in the country or Regional Australia.

6) Can my family members accompany me?

You have to show valid documents mentioning sufficient funds that are needed to support each of your dependents.

7) Whether I am permitted to work or not

In case you are a student visa applicant, you are allowed to work for up to 20 hours a week. You are allowed to work only after your course has started. Such rules apply if you have dependents.

8) Duration of your stay

As part of initial student visa application, you are allowed to stay till completion of your course. There is a provision to stay for short duration depending on your course—from period of 60 days to 4 months.

9) Benefits for international students

As far as the country’s immigration policies are concerned, there are several restrictions in place. It is students benefitting to large extent specifically when it comes to quality of their foreign education. These restrictions prevent some of the unrecognised colleges where quality of education is not up to the mark.

10)  Seeking visa guidance

Expert guidance is the need of the hour and if you have proper consultation with the right team of immigration and education consultants, it can work wonders for you. Besides, you can get the best advice from the Registered Migration Agents who are efficient in handling number of issues you are confronted with especially in terms of coping with Australian immigration policies.

Be rest assured while trying to focus on visa immigration and education issues step by step. Number of issues can be tackled if you seek expert opinion of our Education visa consultants in Australia. Their many years of experience and expertise clears many doubts related to your Australian Student Visa.

Following its popularity in 2018, Canada’s Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) continues to take center stage and expected to dominate in 2019. Termed as economic immigration program, it caters to the needs of thousands of individuals planning to migrate to the country.

PNP Program allows several provinces/territories to nominate immigrants for PR (Permanent Residency) each year. It also allows every province/territory to select candidates from the country’s Express Entry system. The Entry system is amongst the three federal economic immigration programs.

Citing an instance, an Express Entry candidate who is nominated by Canadian province/territory receives 600 points toward his ranking score thereby receiving an invitation to apply for Canadian PR.

On the other hand, base nominations refer to PNP nominations which are issued outside the Entry system through PNP streams.

In 2018, 9 Canadian provinces and 2 territories took part in the PNP with an allocation of 34,700 nominations. This is an increase of 1,300 from 2017. Sources said PNP allocations are expected to rise this year too with numbers not released yet.

Significant increase in PNP numbers has been reflected due to increase in number of admissions through PNP. These admissions comprise those applicants who are nominated along with their family members.

However, PNP admissions are expected to rise phenomenally this year to 61,000 permanent residents. By 2021, the numbers will reach 71,300.

Are you taking the PTE Academic Exam? Struggling to eke out time from your busy schedule for preparation?

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Few qualities inherited by you as a trained nurse include curing your patients by showing compassion towards them. Many a time, you were in the midst of handling difficult situations. You coped with solving different problems due to possessing sound communication skills. Before commencement of your nursing profession, you underwent different degree programs conducted by one of the prestigious educational institutions in Australia.

What a start! The country offers excellent employment opportunities to international students with its institutions/universities catering to their needs. They can also pursue several programs simultaneously. To those not familiar with a nursing career, a Bachelor’s degree opens different possibilities if you are a Registered Nurse. Listed below are some degree programs for international students – 

Diploma of Nursing

Enrol in 1.5 to 2-year Diploma of Nursing course which instills confidence among you. Possess theoretical knowledge along with honing your practical skills. All the more you can work under the excellent supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Eligibility criteria –

a. Class 12 completion in your home country/overseas

b. IELTS score of 7 overall with no band less than 7 

Must Read: Avoid the most Common Mistakes in IELTS Exam

Bachelor of Nursing

Whereas, different Australian universities conduct the 3-year Bachelor of Nursing program. Since you are more subjected to a healthcare environment, physiology, health assessment, professional and legal issues and principles of research are among the subjects covered under Bachelor degree.

Eligibility criteria –

a. HSC degree in your home country/overseas

b. IELTS score of 7 overall with no band less than 6.5 

Master of Nursing

On the other hand, you can prefer 2-year full-time or 4-year part-time study to complete a Master of Nursing degree. The course enables students to work with other healthcare professionals and enhance their leadership nursing skills.

Eligibility criteria

a. Bachelor degree completion

b. IELTS score of 7 with no band less than 7 

IRON Program for Overseas Nurse

Last but not least, you can boost your career prospects by registering with a 3-month Initial Registration of Overseas Nurses (IRON) study. This study, in other words, is referred to as the bridging course and which is recognised by NMBA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia). It helps individuals become more confident and help them boost their overseas nurses’ employability.

Two of the programs – Bachelor and IRON program specifically help you to become a Registered Nurse. For further studies, 2-year full time or 4-year part-time Master of Nursing enhances your career prospects. Registered Nurses, on the other hand, are termed to form an essential part in the country’s healthcare system with numerous work opportunities catering to their needs.

After completion of these degree programs, a Registered Nurse is allowed to work in hospitals, private clinics or medical institutions. According to one projection, the demand for skilled nurses is at an all-time high and expected to climb in the coming years.

Also Read: Top 10 Highly Paid Jobs In The Field Of Nursing In Australia

In case you wish to be inducted as a trained nurse in Australia, you have to seek registration under the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Besides, possess a minimum of 5 years of experience. Among other details, you have to follow include –

• HSC degree is compulsory with over 17 years the minimum age you require to apply for Registered Nurse course.
• Theory and practical education are mandatory.

Ensure you work hard with the nursing course requiring an additional commitment for your profession. Before applying to a degree program, you must undertake a short course and simultaneously work as a community care worker or individual support. In fact, this will help you to enrol as a nurse before applying to a university of your choice.

How to qualify as a Registered Nurse –

What is necessary of you at this stage is to complete Registered Nurse course. After that, apply to AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) eventually helping you to practice as a Registered Nurse in the country. If you are an overseas qualified nurse, a short bridging course is necessary whereby your colleagues can assist you. Beforehand, you should obtain AHPRA registration to start your practice.

Are you an aspiring nurse pursuing further studies in Australia? Do you want to avail Permanent Residency benefits? Some of the many aspects to secure a Residency in the country include in seeking comprehensive information from our team of resourceful immigration experts and educational consultants. Aussizz Group will help you chart a strategy especially at the time of securing the best visa migration pathway!

MNCs and large corporations across Australia employ skilled professionals in their workforce. You can be one of them due to expertise and experience you possess. Visas falling under General Skilled Migration category provide you enough opportunities along with Employer Sponsored Visas providing you direction to come and work in the country.

Visitor Visa is also one of the other visas. Be a traveler and explore many places the country has to offer. Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth and Brisbane are among the happening cities in the world where skilled professionals are destined to make a mark in their careers and secure Permanent Residency!

We, at Aussizz Group, have elaborated a list of Australian visas meant for skilled professionals. Get a comprehensive list mentioned in the Infographic!

Beating Norway, Canada according to a new ranking tops the list of being the most preferred Christmassy country in the world. This comes with Christmas festival approaching and there is already enthusiasm and fervor behind its celebration at this time of the year. 

Especially Canadians prefer the festival to be celebrated with pomp and gaiety. This ranking comes at a time with a friendly message sent to tourists across the world to arrive in large numbers and spot the baby reindeer.

The North American country had been facing quite tough times to defeat its European rival. However, it was Canada which narrowly ousted its competitor after the adorable white baby reindeer was spotted.

Describes a source, “The festival in different countries coincides with local traditions marked with rich customs and styles.”

Plenty to watch out for if you happen to be a first-time visitor to the country or even if you visited it earlier, this Christmas would be quite different!

There is Christmas music in this festive season for everybody to enjoy!

Residents in the country listen to the music with Canada establishing a good ranking among 55 countries. The ranking also states that the country experiences white Christmas each year with weather forecast predicting of snowfall this year.

One of the other reasons why the country topped the festive countries list is due to majority of visitors who had accompanied Santa Claus in skiing expedition at the famous Whistler Blackcomb ski resort and even experienced ice skating at the world’s best skating rink around Lake Louise.

Possessing adequate skills of a skilled worker? Want to realise your Australian dreams? If you are resourceful and expert in chosen field, you have to submit relevant details whereby you are granted with a particular Skillselect visa. The country’s administration allows you to find a desirable position in the country’s workforce and reside permanently.

Before you get a job in country, here are few points you need to consider. List of details have to be submitted, specifically these include claiming points mentioning your education background, work experience, skills, specialisation and other criteria. They will help you get good scores. This way, 65 points is the minimum you require to avail Permanent Residency benefits.

In other words, different Skillselect visas constitute General Skilled Migration program. The program is structured thus offering applicants with complete leeway where points are awarded for applicants possessing Skilled Independent Visa – subclass 189, Skilled Nominated Visa – subclass 190 and 489 Skilled Regional Subclass.

Get a detailed check on specific details clearly referring to how you score crucial points. List of details include –

Applicants age

Young and middle-aged individuals score few points in comparison to those in the age group of 25-32 where 30 points is the maximum you score.

IELTS exam

A good band of 8 or more in IELTS test enables you to collect 20 points, 10 points for 7 band and there are no points in case your scores are 6 or more.

Must Read: Avoid the most Common Mistakes in IELTS Exam

Skilled Employment

Statistics related to skilled employment generally weigh more if you are employed in Australia. Overseas migrant population tend to lose with few points awarded to them. For instance, if you have at least 8 years of experience in Australia, you can collect 20 points compared to overseas applicant who claims just 15 points. There is a 5-point difference between Australian applicant and overseas candidate wherein the latter lags as far as claiming points.

Qualification specifying education

Ph.D. holder can get 20 points. If an applicant has a doctorate degree, he can obtain 20 points, 15 for Bachelor or Master’s program and 10 points if he has a trade qualification or Australian Diploma.

Australian qualifications

Five points are awarded to applicants if they obtained qualification from education institution in Australia. They are only entitled for 5 points if the course of their study extends period of 2 years.

Regional Study

If an applicant has completed a 2-year study program in Regional Australia, he can obtain 5 points. The program could be a trade qualification, degree or diploma.

Must Read: Top 5 Courses that Open the Door for Permanent Residency in Australia

Community language skills

Five points is the minimum you score in case you have translator/interpreter level language skills in the country’s designated community language. Skills, on the other hand, have to be recognised by NAATI (National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters).

Partner/spouse skills & qualification

If your partner/spouse is not a resident of Australia and has specific skills/qualifications to her credit, you can still claim 5 points on her behalf. However, she has to meet specific GSM requirements mentioning age, IELTS score as well as nominated occupation.

The list also includes other components where the applicant receives points. These include Professional Year and Sponsorship and nomination for subclass 190 and 489.

Professional Year

Five points are claimed if the applicant has started as well as completed PY program in the last 48 months prior to being invited. The structured program for professional development consists of formal training along with on roll job experience.

Sponsorship & Nomination

Get sponsored by Australian State or Territory Government. Thereafter, you can claim points under Skilled Nominated visa – subclass 190 and Skilled Nominated or Sponsored Visa (Provisional) – subclass 489.

Last but not least, sufficient details enable you to claim bountiful of points. Age, skills and IELTS score matter a lot thus helping you get desired score. Rather than being overseas applicant, an Australian resident has every resource within his reach to enhance overall performance in every way.

Still left confused and running without options? You don’t have sufficient details by which you can figure out details as far as claiming points are concerned. Seek assistance from our immigration and educational team of experts whose tiring efforts and cooperation solves many issues concerning your visa application. Their guidance will help you to claim those extra points which you hardly realised.