Things can go off track if you switch to the wrong course, university, and degree program. They become difficult for you when you apply for a student visa extension at. That is why it’s important that you need to understand the course particulars and criteria.

Given the education system in Australia, you have to be careful from the time you obtain a student visa to landing onshore. It is about courses, universities, degree programs, and Regional Areas of Australia.

But with ample insights from education experts, you can bridge the gap in the right direction. The insights help you to build a bright future. Plan everything by which you can choose the right career after completion of studies in Australia.

Where to Find the Education Experts for Your Study in Australia Plans?

Rather than searching elsewhere, you should turn up to the biggest virtual event organised by Aussizz Group, Education Summit 2022. It will be held virtually from January 31 to February 4, 2022. It is the first of its kind Australian summit attended by different experts speaking on diverse topics–from courses, study pathways, career options, to how Regional Areas in Australia are beneficial to study and settle in Australia. They are experts in own fields and have many years of experience in the education industry.

Utilise the opportunity to interact with the representatives of prominent Australian universities. They share the success stories of students and also describe the curriculum.

What are the Courses to Choose from When Planning to Study in Australia?

It is time for the international students to capitalise on the event by having complete know-how of the different courses. These include Information Technology, Engineering, Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Research, Community Service Programs, Teaching, Social Work, Civil Construction, Trade Courses, Nursing, and Vocational Courses.

Everything you want to know about the courses, securing admission to an Australian university, meeting eligibility criteria, getting a skill assessment from the relevant occupation bodies to career and future stay pathways are all covered.

Courses in Detail

Different courses such as IT and engineering have a list of different specialisations.

• IT – If you want to work as an IT professional, you should be aware of its different streams. These include Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, Cloud Computing, Data Sciences, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), and Business Analytics.
• Engineering – Civil, industrial, mining, and construction management are the different streams covering the engineering occupation.

English Language Proficiency Test

One of the important criteria in the student visa is to crack the English language proficiency test i.e. IELTS or PTE. Australian universities do not admit overseas students who have not cleared these tests. These tests are mandatory for them to study in Australia. A higher score in each of the tests helps them to secure Permanent Residency.

Like courses, you can get detailed information on IELTS/PTE shared by the eminent speakers at the event.

Genuine Temporary Entrant

Your student visa is incomplete without GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrant). It is a written statement described as the most important instrument of an Australian student visa. Without it, your dreams to study in Australia prove futile. How to complete the statement? On what grounds the case officer clears your application for a student visa?

If you are unaware of these concepts and want to know how it is written in a simplified manner, you should attend the important GTE session covered by the expert.

Chiefly, the main questions forming the essence of the written statement include:

• Purpose of the visit
• Reason for the visit
• How the course helps you
• Will it help you to chart your future
• Do you intend to leave for your home country after completion of studies?

Regional Areas of Australia

The list cannot be complete if you are unaware of the Regional Areas of Australia. Different experts from Regional Areas will shed light on the importance of their respective Areas and how it can help students build a bright future and the advantages of studying in these places. Even the speakers make you aware of how vocational courses in these areas are beneficial to international students.

In all its entirety, you should not miss the Q&A sessions of the experts covering Regional Areas, universities, courses, and specialisations and how different courses can help students secure Permanent Residency. In particular, there are 7 Regional Areas – Northern Territory, Western Australia, South Australia, Victoria, Queensland, New South Wales, and Tasmania.

Equally so, there are sessions for those overseas students who are curious to know how to bring family members/dependents on a student visa and how to avail health insurance cover.

Family and Dependents

In hindsight, it is the Australian administration allowing student visa applicants to bring them to the country. The members can apply on a dependent visa that includes parents, partners, children, and siblings.

Health insurance

Before leaving for Australia, you need to secure yourself with the insurance cover. The cover protects you in case of hospitalisation or to avail treatment.

That’s not it. There is a lot in the Education Summit for which you need to be a part of it. From getting all your doubts clear to exploring career opportunities, from skill assessment to getting guidance for making the right choice in choosing the suitable course and university; you get everything sorted out by the QEAC experts.

It’s time to bring things into action for your Study in Australia dream.

You made it, finally! It is time you want to be a part of the country workforce. But, how can you get started? You are among the many graduates who completed a bachelor or master’s program and looking for a Permanent Residency. Are you wondering how to go about it?

If you want to proceed with a PR, you have to consider Australia PY Program. Besides, you have to secure crucial points which you get if you have relevant work experience. If you do not have experience, things necessary for a Professional Year Program in Australia will be wary and will not go as planned.

With the help of an internship in an Australian company, you can capitalise on if you do not possess any work experience in the relevant field. In addition, you can inherit the skills to shine in your career due to the able guidance of experts.

In other words, the PY program offers you the benefits of availing of a Permanent Residency. Before taking a step further, understand the big picture about the benefits of how accountants, IT, and engineers can benefit.

Benefits for enrolling in PY Program Australia

• Internship Opportunities:
  There is a growing difficulty for international students to find a job in their field after completing graduation. It is PYP opening numerous pathways wherein students can get jobs. At the same time, companies provide internships to students under a specific program.
  
  As per Australia Immigration News and Updates, most get a permanent position with these companies. In other words, the program provides an excellent experience to build your resume. It enhances your chances for employment at different Australian companies.
  
  The PY program is for graduates in Accounting, Information Technology, and engineering fields. It aims to provide skills to qualified graduates and make them more employable and job-ready for applicants to prepare in the Aussie job market. It also helps you to give 5 points towards permanent residency.
  
  So much so, the PYP works to your advantage as different companies sponsor or hire those individuals who exhibit performance in achieving numerous tasks. The program is an ideal network source that trains people working in the industry.
  
  
• Expands Professional Circle:
  The reason to opt for the PY Program is that it expands social and professional environments. It helps you interact with many professionals in the area of your choice. These people also have similar goals and interests as you.
  
  
• Be Familiar with the Australian Workplace Environment:
  When it comes to workplaces and the environment, every company and country has its specific standards. The Professional Year Program in Australia makes you understand how different professionals work in the island nation and how they keep up with work demands.
  
  
• Extra 5 Points towards PR application:
  On completion of PYP, you obtain 5 points for Australia Permanent Residency. If you want to explore ample opportunities in the country Down Under, it is PYP termed as a great option for you at every stage.

Related Read: A Guide to Australia Permanent Residency

Professional Year Eligibility Criteria

If you want to qualify for PYP, you need to meet the criteria listed below:

• You need to complete a postgraduate or undergraduate program at an Australian university
• You should hold or apply for 485 if you are a visa holder
• Show proof that you have secured a minimum of 6 bands in IELTS
• You need to complete vital skill assessments from a professional body

These programs are beneficial for international students after completing their studies. It helps you grow professionally and enhance your chances to become a PR in Australia.

Aussizz Group is a unique resource for any questions you may be having concerning Australian visas. You can connect with our Registered Migration Agents, education experts, and immigration consultants to learn more about what they do!

Coming December 15, fully vaccinated visa holders will be allowed to travel to Australia without applying for a travel exemption. It includes Australian visa holders who want to return and depart. Eligible visa holders should hold one of the Australian visas meant for students, skilled professionals, migrants, visitors, and parents.

What are the New Arrangements for Australian Visa Holders?

Owing to the Omicron variant threat, the Australian administration has announced travel restrictions for those international travellers arriving from Eswatini, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Malawi, and Mozambique for 14 days. Any traveller who has been in these countries will not be allowed to enter the nation.

Australian permanent residents, citizens, or family members entering the island nation who have been in any of these countries and have landed in Australia in last 14 days must enter quarantine for 14 days in line with the state and territory requirements. It is regardless of the vaccination status. It applies even if you hold a travel exemption, eligible visa, or plan to enter under the safe travel zone arrangement.

What It means for Australian Permanent Resident, Citizens & Visa Holders?

The move taken by the administration allows fully vaccinated Australian permanent residents, citizens, and eligible visa holders to travel to and from Australia from December 15 without applying for a travel exemption.

If you are fully vaccinated, you can travel to the island nation without seeking a travel exemption and exempt from Australian travel restrictions or travel to Australia under a safe travel zone arrangement.

Related Read: A Guide to Australia Permanent Residency

What if You are Fully Vaccinated?

The administration considers you to be fully vaccinated if you completed a course of TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration) approved or recognised vaccine. It comprises mixed doses.

TGA is evaluating COVID-19 vaccines recognised for inbound travel to Australia. Nearly a week has passed from the final vaccine dose in the course of immunisation where you have to be fully vaccinated. However, mixed doses of vaccines approved or recognised by TGA count as being fully vaccinated.

Vaccination Exemptions and Arrangements

For Children

There is no vaccination for travellers with acceptable proof for medical reasons. Children under 12 can access the same travel arrangement as fully vaccinated travellers. Arrangements also allow unvaccinated/partially vaccinated children aged 12-17 years to travel with a fully vaccinated adult.

If the child is traveling with an unvaccinated adult, the entire family is subjected to managed quarantine and passenger caps. Children aged under 12 years can be counted as fully vaccinated for travel purposes. Besides, their passports can be used as proof of age.

Vaccination Proof When Traveling to Australia or Leaving the Country

• Fully vaccinated individuals in Australia will have to show the International COVID-19 Vaccination Certificate (ICVC) to airline staff.
• If individuals are vaccinated abroad and do not have ICVC, they will have to present a foreign vaccination certificate, thus, meeting requirements outlined on the Australian Passport Office website.
• You need to get a vaccination certificate that does not mean you are fully vaccinated. For instance, your vaccination certificate shows you are administered one dose of a two-dose vaccine.

Key Pointers

The traveller has to comply with other requirements for coming to the island nation. You need to contact AIR (Australian Immunisation Register) if you were vaccinated in Australia but cannot get ICVC owing to name details on the vaccination certificate if the details are not matching your passport

If You are Not Vaccinated for Medical Reasons

Travellers who are not vaccinated for medical reasons have to provide medical exemption proof. It is vital to check requirements, especially quarantine requirements in the territory or state to which you can be traveling.

Medical Exemption Proofs

• When Departing from Australia:
  Australian permanent resident or citizen departing from island nation will have to show proof that you have a medical contraindication reported to AIR for COVID-19 vaccines available in Australia. As concrete proof, you have to provide the country’s COVID-19 digital certificate. Besides, you can provide an immunisation history statement.
  
  
• When Coming to Australia:
  Provide an Australian Covid-19 digital certificate in case you are coming to Australia and have a medical contraindication recorded in AIR (Australian Immunisation Register). Besides, you should provide a history statement of immunisation. Travellers without a medical contraindication but recorded in AIR have to provide a medical certificate.

What does a Medical Certificate Comprise?

The certificate comprising English language has to include:

• Name that matches travel identification documents
• Medical consultation date and medical practitioner details

People who have received non-TGA-approved or recognised vaccines should not be certified in this category and cannot be treated as vaccinated for their travel.

It is necessary to check quarantine and post-arrival testing requirements, in the state or territory to which you are traveling. This ultimately will impact travel arrangements.

In case you plan to travel onwards to or through a different territory or state when you arrive in Australia, you have to check travel restrictions domestically. Both states and territories can apply for their travel restrictions.

Quarantine and Local Requirements

It is necessary to comply with requirements in the territory or state of your arrival. It includes quarantine and post-arrival testing requirements. However, restrictions are set to change at short notice.

Besides, you are eligible for reduced quarantine requirements especially when returning to Australia. A lot depends on the territory or state to which an individual is traveling.

Catch for all updates with Aussizz Group and feel free to interact with our Australian migration consultants for any queries.

Do not get disheartened if you are searching for solutions to enhance skills in the chosen field, and your student visa is bound to expire soon. If you want to work in Australia, there are certain things you need to do to gain relevant work experience. One of the visas you need as an onshore applicant is Training visa subclass 407.

The validity of the visa allows you to receive training under the supervision of an expert in a particular sector.

What documents do you need from the skilled professional body, and how to proceed with an Australian 407 visa? Do not miss the entire presentation of our Registered Migration Agent Gunjan Mullick putting across different 407 visa facets-from overview, eligibility criteria, types, conditions, fees, processing time, to training plan.

Overview of the Training Visa

Training Visa Subclass 407 is a short stay visa and part of an employer-sponsored visa. You do not require an employer to sponsor you. It is not like Temporary Skill Shortage subclass 482 where you have to be highly skilled. However, there are employment requirements you need to comply with for a Training visa.

“The word training itself says, where you require training and have to upskill in your nominated occupation,” says Ms. Mullick.

The duration of the visa is 2 years. It is more subjected to 8102 condition that forbids working in any organisation without undergoing the proper training. Accountants, engineers, IT professionals, and others specialising in the nominated fields should abide by the condition to get trained by experts. Like a student visa, you have to maintain health insurance.

The 407 Training visa is applicable for onshore and offshore applicants. You can include family members in the application.

What after the Training Visa?

Like what is said, the training visa benefits students and clients whose student visas are expiring and want to stay in Australia. If they receive no training, they cannot be eligible for skilled visas. These include Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189, Skilled Nominated Visa subclass 190, Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa 491, Employer Nomination Scheme subclass 186, or Temporary Skill Shortage Visa subclass 482.

Eligibility Criteria of the Visa

You must turn 18 and should have functional English if you want to meet the criteria of subclass 407. You should have an English test result valid for 12 months. If you studied Bachelor, you need Functional English to be precise.

Several regional areas in Australia have different criteria. For instance, the English language criteria should be valid for a minimum of 12 weeks if you are in a Victoria regional area. It is vital to hold health insurance cover to address genuine intention to stay in Australia temporarily.

If you need to be sponsored by the employer, you should meet health and character requirements and police checks.

Types of Training 407 Visa

Occupational Training Required for Registration

If you have the relevant skills, you can obtain registration to work as a Chartered Accountant, engineer, IT professional, and others from relevant Australian bodies. Obtain a letter to work in Australia.

Occupational Training to Improve Skills in an Eligible Occupation

Your training has to be more structured in the workplace. You must have recent and relevant experience, i.e. 12 months of experience in the relevant field. It includes employment and study experience details.

Occupational Training for Capacity Building Overseas

This type of training is for international students who have to meet

• Overseas Qualification: It is a structured work-based training of 6 months for students who are
  • Enrolled in a foreign institute
  • Complete a period of research and practical training for qualification
• Government Support: The training has the support of an Australian government body or home country government.
• Professional development: The programs are face-to-face teaching in the classroom or similar environment. It is for overseas employers who want to send professional or managerial employees.

Visa Conditions, Work Conditions, and Processing Times

You obtain the visa for a specified period from anywhere between six months to 2 years. However, the assessment is on a case-by-case basis. It is granted on condition 8102 visa. The processing time varies from 71 days to 4 months. With the help of a Bridging Visa A (BVA), you can wait for your processing time to conclude if you are an onshore applicant.

Visa Fees

Sponsorship, nomination, and fee comprise three parts – $420 is the sponsorship fee, $170 is the nomination fee, and the visa application fee is $310.

Why is a Training Plan Essential?

The case officer decides the duration of the plan. It has to be done by a professional body. The Training Plan has to cover all aspects. It has to be genuine and must be structured to meet the nominee and the requirements.

It is similar to the genuineness of subclass 482 where you have to submit the training plan. The details include training duration and meeting program objectives.

“Follow the procedures of the training plan where all aspects are ascertained and submit training plan documents with submitting relevant documents. Otherwise, you will not be entitled to the visa,” the RMA concluded.

Do not miss the golden opportunity. Book your consultation for Australian migration, skilled assessments, employer nomination pathways, partner visas, state nominations, regional state nominations, individual streamline pathways, and roadmap to migration to Australia.

Connect with Aussizz Group to secure your work dreams and migration prospects to Australia.

The past one and half years due to the Covid-19 had been trying times for international students and skilled professionals stuck overseas. Many are waiting for Australian borders to open. With no respite, the anxious lot were expecting immigration changes to happen.

But now, it is the administration that initiated opening the country’s borders from November 1. What are the new immigration measures, and how can these measures revive the immigration sector?

Here are Some Excerpts to What Our Registered Migration Agent Mr. Tejas Patel has to Say Post the Pandemic:

Q 1: The pandemic had an impact on overseas students, skilled professionals, visitors, partners, and parents for more than a year. With the announcement of Australian borders to open by November 1, who can reach the country’s shores in the beginning, or who all are allowed initially

A 1: Current announcements around relaxing border requirements are completely focused on Australian citizens, PR holders, or their immediate family members only. Temporary visa holders or students cannot still come to Australia unless they have been granted exemptions. For them, we are expecting around Feb/March announcements if not early.

Q 2: Travelers are reaching Australia through New South Wales and Sydney borders. Will the other borders open up post-November 1?

A 2: Yes, most state borders would be open before Christmas so hoping to have international travel easier for PR or Citizenship holders.

Q 3: Could you elaborate on the Australian vaccination front and its impact on the immigration front post the pandemic?

A 3: Australia is trying to achieve 80% or higher before mid-November countrywide and already approved the 3rd booster dose to improve on controlling measures so borders can be open earlier. Aggressive migration policies would be required to support employers struggling with human resources.

Q 4: Are invitations on for skilled professionals? Which occupations are in demand and which states are seeing the highest invitation rounds?

A 4: Yes, Health, Manufacturing, IT, and Trade occupations are in high demand. This is the reason each state is supporting these programs and occupations.

Q 5: Any development on Regional Australia front? How is the government promoting these areas? Could you shed some light?

A 5: The Australian government is supporting regional development through a regional economic boost in accordance with infrastructure and migration policies.

Stay updated with Aussizz Group for Australian visas and immigration procedures.

Give it an afterthought if you want to prolong your stay in Australia. With the help of the second post-study workstream of Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), you can work, study and live in the island nation.

It is the post-study stream meant for every international student residing in a regional area. Meet the relevant criteria in case you decide to apply for a second Temporary Graduate visa.

Subclass 485 Statistics:

• Percentage of Applicants:
  4% increase on March 31, 2021, from March 2020
  
  
• Majority of Applicants:
  Onshore students who completed qualifications were granted the visas
  
  
• Student Numbers:
  The first two are India & Nepal, whereas reduction in student numbers from China & Pakistan
  
  
• No of Applicants:
  92,000 as of June 2019
  71,000 in June 2018
  
  
• Percentage:
  29% increase
  
  
• Introduced:
  2008
  
  
• Top 5 Nation Holders:
  India, China, Nepal, Pakistan, and Vietnam
  
  
• Employment Sectors:
  Accommodation & food services and retail trade industries

But, one of the pivotal issues overseas students cannot overlook is the 485 visa extension following the expiry of the first one.

485 Visa Expired, What to Do?

Find out the different requirements for Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) listed by the immigration authority.

These Include:

• Criteria
  • Plan six months in advance if you want to reapply.
  • Ensure that you cleared graduation or post-graduation from an Australian institution and completed a 2-year stay in Regional Australia.
  • You cannot apply for the post-study stream if you completed studies from Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne.
    
    
• Categories:
  Immigration authority has made your task easy that helps you choose whether or not you get a one-year/two-year second visa? It has created 3 categories comprising major cities and Regional Areas.
  
  Much of this depends on the area you want to study and if the first 485 Visa comprises correct details.
  
  These Include:
  • Category 1:
    Major cities include Sydney, Brisbane, and Melbourne
    
  • Category 2:
    Major regional areas such as Adelaide, Perth, the Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Lake Macquarie/Newcastle, Illawarra/Wollongong, Geelong, Hobart, and Canberra. You get an extra one year
    
  • Category 3:
    You get extra two areas if you live and study in Regional Areas and Regional centers . These are regional locations other than those comprising Category 2.
    
    Take the guidance of Migration Agents Australia who scrutinize applications for the second workstream from the start.
    
    
• Categories in Detail
  • Analyze threadbare if each of the following categories determines whether or not you qualify for 1/2 years second subclass 485.
  • Applicants are not eligible if they obtain the visa by pursuing studies in Category 1 cities.
  • Those studying in Category 2 or 3 can obtain the visa. Determine if you want to live in Category 2 or 3 while holding it.
  • Before making your application for the second 485 visa, the compulsory residency requirement is that you should live in a regional area, Category 2 or 3, for two years.

Related Read: Latest Changes in Australian Subclass 485 Graduate Visa

Interesting facts you need to know:

• Benefits of Subclass 485:
  For the thought to migrate to Australia and apply for Permanent Residency utilize the opportunity by working effectively on different factors such as:
  
  
  • Work Experience:
    On a subclass 485, work full-time. Before obtaining a residency visa, you need to find an employer and assure him that you can be an asset to the company. It helps you to get the visa without much difficulty.
    
    
  • Regional visas:
    With the help of a Temporary Graduate Visa, you can work in any part of Australia. It is advisable to find an employer in a particular regional area. It enhances your chances to obtain a state nomination. Besides, it leads to a Skilled Employer-Sponsored Visa (Subclass 494).
    
    
• Single Applicant & Family Members:
  It is the Temporary Graduate that you get once in a lifetime if you are a single applicant.
  
  What if you have a partner? How do you get an extension of the 485 visas after expiry?
  
  You are fortunate as your spouse is studying in an Australian university and happens to be the secondary applicant. You are a primary applicant.
  
  To answer the second question, you can renew it as your partner is your main applicant.
  
  Besides, your family members who are dependents, have to meet permanent residency too. There is no need for them to meet the 2-year requirement. PR requirement is for applicants who claim to be residing in Category 2 or 3. It comprises further study and work.
  
  Much depends on where you have been living for two years. A lot has to do with gaining a one or two-year second Temporary Graduate visa.
  
  
• New Visa Condition 8610:
  Condition 8610 is the new visa condition attached to the second workstream of subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa. Those who completed studies in category 2 can obtain a one-year second 485. The condition requires the visa applicants to live in category 2 or 3 areas.
  
  Similarly, those who completed studies in category 3 get a two-year second 485 visa. They have to live in areas comprising category 3.

Stay tuned to Aussizz Group for more updates on Australian immigration and Permanent Residency.

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) is a personal statement submitted by international students who want to pursue Australian studies.

Every candidate for a student visa (subclass 500) has to provide a statement to show that they intend to pursue studies, to experience a world-class education system. It can also be called a Statement of Purpose that conveys the genuine intention of applying for a subclass 500 student visa.

As an applicant, you must address its requirements in English and attach the document with the other student visa documents. You can also write Genuine Temporary Entrant in your regional language, if you are not comfortable with English, as you only have to submit a translated copy to the visa officer. If you pass all the criteria of going abroad, it becomes easy for you to get a visa at minimum time. It would be better if you provide relevant evidence for your statement.

Proceeding further, GTE requirements include few details related to educational background, personal life, the reason to choose the course, etc.

Let’s Discuss GTE Requirements Necessary for Subclass 500:

• Educational Background
  
  • In the personal statement, it is necessary to provide all the details regarding previous study and the evidence of completing the qualification.
  • Name of your education provider and the study in Australia period of completing the qualification is also required.
  • Attach the certificates of attainment with the GTE.
    
    
• Explain the Gap between Studies if It is More Than Six Months
  
  • If you have any gap between previous studies, explain it in the GTE with relevant reasons and uncertainties.
  • It is necessary to show that you are a genuine and responsible candidate who wants to gain quality education.
    
    
• Financial Situation in the Home Country
  There are few factors that affect your visa application in which financial stability is one of them. Appropriate evidence is needed relating to the:
  
  • Assets and liabilities
  • List of people depending on you
  • Political instability in the home country 
  • Economic situation of the country
    
    

• Why Study in Australia?

  It is the most crucial part because you have to explain the reasons for choosing a course in Australia. In this section, you have to cover few points like:
  • Reason for selecting the nation
  • Why choose this course
  • Different courses related to your selected field
  • The reason behind choosing the particular university
  • Courses and opportunities available in your selected university
  • Career opportunities available in your field

  Apart from these details, it is also necessary to write the reason for not choosing your own country to complete your field degree. This section will include the benefits and opportunities you are getting in the island nation and that are not available in your home country. Compare the courses and institutions present in your home country, similar to the courses chosen in Australia.Apart from these details, you have to mention the career opportunities available in your home country after completing the degree, as this helps in conveying your intentions more effectively to the case officer.

• Future Career Prospects in the Selected Course
  
  • You have to explain career opportunities that you can get through your course.
  • The selected program should be relevant to your previous study background. If somehow it is not related to your field, explain the reasons in a descriptive way.
  • How a particular course in Australia helps you to get a job in your field.
    
    
• Personal Background:
  Make sure to write about family background and evidence of financial information that should be good enough to make you look financially stable in all aspects.
  
  
• Immigration History
  
  • Your immigration history should be covered in your GTE statement 
  • Provide necessary travel details if you have done in any other country, including any overseas study or any work experience you have.
  • If you have any visa refusals, make sure to provide details about them with genuine reasons.

Related Read: Study in Australia: Keep Track of Visa Process, Requirements and Scholarships

Documentation of Supporting Evidence

At last, you have to attach all the required documents of the information which you have provided on your GTE. For instance, before choosing any course, you have to justify the requirement of that profession in your home country. For this, you can attach evidence of advertisements for the profession and the number of job vacancies available in your region.

Additionally, education certificates, financial statements, and certificates in extracurricular activities should be attached with the GTE for reference. If you attach all required details with the GTE, it will speed your visa application and, there are chances that you will get your visa at an early stage.

GTE Processing Time

After completion of the GTE statement, it takes at least 10 working days to get an assessment of the Genuine Temporary Entrant questionnaire. It is the GTE Australia processing time that depends on how soon you submit to the immigration authority. Take the help of Overseas Education Consultants who inform you about the outcome of the questionnaire. 

Stay ahead as Aussizz Group comes to your assistance in addressing GTE and student visa issues.

Ever thought of studying accounting in Australia? If yes, there is something important for you. Numerous streams help readers aware of the potential ones they were missing. Every international student aspires to study in Australia owing to its top universities, world-class education, incredible nature, vibrant cities, lower living expenses, and tuition costs.

The best universities and institutes provide 1.5 to 2 years of Master’s in Business Accounting, Master’s of Accounting, Master’s of Management in Accounting, and Master’s of Professional Accounting. According to the top 100 list of the Global ranking, 6 universities are in Australia offer Master’s in Accounting.

Likewise, understand the chronology of different facts about why study accounting in Australia and how it is important.

What is Accounting?

Accounting is the language of business. It can be considered as a report card of the firm to help in deriving the overall performance of the company. Through accounting, businesses do the financial analysis required for future planning and decision-making. It’s a combination of recording, analysing, summarising, interpreting, and communicating the financial data of a business.

In reality, an accounting study helps you to be efficient in solving problems and if you are fascinated with numbers, you can simply choose accounting as your career.

Types of Accountancy Courses Available in Australia

Australian education system offers various types of specialised Accounting Courses in Australia for different fields. Major study options that students usually select for accounting are

• Diploma in Accounting – It’s a six-month course
• Bachelors of Commerce – It’s a 3 years course in which you can select the preferred specialty within your stream.
• Graduate Certificate in Professional Accounting – For this, you need a bachelor’s degree or five years of professional experience.
• Master of Commerce – It’s a full-time course of 1 year for which you need a bachelor’s degree in Commerce.

Master’s in Accounting

The stream is the sole common position required in every type of business. The demand for accountants is high in the market and if you have a Master’s degree in accounting, it would be an added advantage for you in making your career grow fast and increase your chances of getting new opportunities.

In Australia it is estimated that in the coming few years approximately 84000 new job openings will arise at the rate of 16800 jobs per year which is much better than previous years. There are some complexities in work that Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot recognise. This is based on human-like on-time decision making and synchronising the work as per the requirement that cannot be done through AI and Machine Learning (ML). From a broader perspective, a Master’s in Accounting opens many pathways that bring you to greater heights.

Cost of Completion a Master’s Degree in Australia

The average cost of completing studies in Australia is AU$30000 a year which is generally low as compared to other countries but it also varies according to the selection of course and institution.

In Australia, the standard of living is high and the living cost is also reasonable. Their education system is more based on practical knowledge rather than theoretical one. It is the most liveable country with high-quality work-relevant education that is offered cost-effectively. They provide a dynamic and student-centered learning environment that fosters ration thought and their core values of integrity, excellence, diversity, and stability show that how good they are in providing world-class education.

Roles and Responsibilities of Accountant

There are various roles and responsibilities of an accountant in which the major ones are:

• Budgeting and Financial reporting
• Cost management
• Financial planning
• Handling insolvency matters
• Auditing
• Oversight of accounting information system
• Handling taxation issues

Accountants are also responsible for advising an organisation on how they should meet financial goals and fulfil the government statutory requirements. They also help organisations in reducing expenses and increasing revenues. An accountant has to prepare a firm’s financial statement, analyse operating cost income and expenditure, maintain accuracy in financial reports, carry out audits and provide financial guidance.

You would be happy in knowing that the estimated job openings for accountants in the coming five years are 84,000 at the rate of 16,800 jobs per year. After completion of a bachelor’s degree, people can apply for a Master’s in Accounting.

Top Accounting Careers

Some of the career opportunities that you get and think upon after completing a Master’s in Accounting are:

• Chartered accountant
• Auditor
• Information and Technology Accountant
• Financial analyst
• Forensic Accountant
• Managerial Accountant
• Controller
• Chief Financial Officer
• Stockbroking managers
• Investment analyst
• Investment advisory
• Risk management specialisation
• Bankers

Why Choose Australia?

A lot can be said about the island nation that is recognised for global academic recognition, a wide choice of subjects, nice weather, and a secure environment. This is precisely the reason why people prefer to study in Australia.

The nation is one of the most pleasant and friendly destinations for pursuing higher education with their degrees accepted over the globe. The Australian education system is more focused on practical knowledge which is the biggest advantage of choosing Australia as your study destination.

Related Read: Why Choose Accounting Degree Courses in Australia for Better Career?

How We Can Help?

Aussizz Group came into existence in 2009. Since then it has served thousands of people in getting required visas. The group is recognised for having a team of experienced education consultants and immigration agents who have deep knowledge about immigration laws.

The experts help you to select the best university for your course with admission assistance, visa guidance, and required coaching that are necessary for PTE, IELTS. A team of counsellors provides you with career guidance and help avail scholarship programs, professional year programs, and overseas health insurance.

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Many benefits are in store for international students studying in Regional Australia. You can obtain additional 5 points for Permanent Residency, pursue courses that lead to employment, scholarships, etc.

Unlike metropolitan cities like Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, the cost of education and cost of living in regional areas are lower. Even with the exponential rise in student numbers, there are fewer chances of students enrolling in several universities in the big cities of Australia.

When it comes to regional areas, the main cities are Adelaide, Perth, Sunshine Coast, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Canberra, Wollongong, Lake Macquarie, Geelong, Illawarra, and Hobart. Besides, the benefits of studying in Regional Australia are manifold.

Australian Regional Area Study Benefits

1. Additional year for Post Study Work Visa Applicants:
   After graduation from a regional area university, an international student can get full-time work rights for an additional year on a post-study work visa.
   
   
2. Courses that Lead to Employment:
   Think how study in Australia can be fruitful. Make the best use of popular courses that hold relevance to local professions. Many institutes and universities in regional areas offer the courses. For instance, you can take up Marine Biology in New South Wales or take up winemaking degree courses in Adelaide. In addition, medical and dental schools train overseas students before seeking employment in regional areas.
   
   
3. Small Classes:
   The smaller the class size, the better it helps to learn in regional Australian universities. You avail the best personal tutoring from expert faculty.
   
   
4. Affordable Living Costs:
   You have to shell more money if you live in a big city. But not in the countrysides and smaller towns where living costs are not high.
   
   
5. Scholarships:
   When it comes to scholarship, Destination Australia is the one you should prefer. AUD 15,000 scholarship is for international students who enrolled in different regional area universities. It supports those students who are studying Certificate IV to Doctoral level courses. Besides, universities offer scholarships to international students.
   
   
6. Improve Migration Options:
   Earn brownie points in regional areas if you are an international student. You can work and settle in Australia. As per the Department of Home Affairs, Australia, you will be granted 5 points for Australian permanent residency if you live and study in the designated areas.
   
   
7. Relaxed Lifestyle:
   Unlike crowded cities, regional areas in Australia are quiet and offer a relaxed lifestyle to many people. These areas are not backward, but you can avail both entertainment and healthcare facilities. In a way, the pace of life is slow compared to metropolitan cities. Besides, the population size is smaller and makes you feel in a close-knit environment.
   
   
8. Get an Opportunity to Explore the Island Nation:
   Spend time visiting the natural wonders of Australia. The country is known for its sandy beaches, magnificent deserts, mountains, and reefs. You will not find such tourist places of attraction in other parts of the world. The good thing about campuses of the regional university is that they are closer to the number of natural wonders. If you are a student, you can access these exotic locations with ease.

Facts You Need to Know

Why Regional Australia?

Before arriving at any conclusion, you need to consider different factors such as:

1. University recognition and reputation
2. Education and living costs
3. Preferred course availability
4. Employment opportunities
5. Other facilities

Best Regional Areas

Often, individuals put across the question–which is the best regional area in Australia to study, work and settle? If you want to know the answer, you should consider different factors such as lifestyle, cost of living, job opportunities as per the regional area population. The best regional areas are Perth, Gold Coast, Byron Bay, Sunshine Coast, Adelaide, and Cairns. Each of them is unique one way or another.

Related Read: Keep Track of Visa Process, Requirements and Scholarships

Regional Study Visas:

• Subclass 491 Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa
• Subclass 494 Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa

List of Colleges in Regional Australia

• Perth: Curtin University, University of Western Australia, Murdoch University, Central Queensland University, and Edith Cowan University
• Gold Coast: Griffith University, Bond University, and Southern Cross University
• Adelaide: University of Adelaide, Flinders University, University of South Australia, Central Queensland University, and Carnegie Mellon University
• Canberra: The University of Canberra and Australian National University
• Darwin: Central Queensland University and Charles Darwin University Cairns
• Wollongong: University of Wollongong
• Newcastle: University of Newcastle
• Hobart: University of Tasmania
• Geelong: Deakin University

Conclusion

Though several points on Regional Australia are covered, it is time you make a decision. For more on designated areas and visa assistance, you can speak to our education consultants in Australia now. Contact Aussizz Group.

International students in Australia have welcomed the recent decision of the Department of Home Affairs after it made some changes in subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa. The development has brought smiles to their faces at a time when the pandemic is raging on.

Get to know how you can benefit as the country’s immigration authority has taken appropriate measures at the right time.

The New Changes for Australian Subclass 485 Holders

The immigration authority has more powers to chalk out Australian locations in two divisions. It has specified them into designated city or major regional centre division, and another division is the other regional area or a regional centre. It will benefit students to study, live and work in major and big cities and even in the regional areas of Australia.

If you pursued a study in a regional area or regional centre with Temporary Graduate Visa 485 post-study stream, you can access the second 485 visa valid for 2 years. In case you lived in a regional centre or area for a minimum of 2 years, you can get access to a second Temporary Graduate one. In fact, it allows applicants living in a regional area or regional centre to get a second one. You along with your family members are entitled to its provisions.

What if you studied in a designated regional area? If so, you can be granted a second visa for one year. You can apply if you pursued studies in a particular city barring Melbourne, Brisbane, or Sydney. You are entitled to it if you lived outside the three cities for 2 years before you apply for it. Both you and your family members are eligible as per its provisions.

Interestingly, there are certain questions that require immediate answers if you are an international student who wants to apply for Temporary Graduate Visa subclass 485 after completion of graduation.

Some FAQs for Australian 485 Holders

Q. Why do you require Graduate Visa?

A. Let us work on all details one by one. First and foremost, you cannot exceed Australian stay beyond a certain point. Your subclass 500 ends any time.

Secondly, you want to build a resume to gain suitable employment in the country. It is applicable only if you have a work grant. Every graduate can benefit if he has a Graduate Visa. It becomes easy for you to work and stay. However, abide by all conditions of the Department of Home Affairs.

Q. What are the different 485 streams?

A. Two of the vital streams are Graduate Work and Post Study Work Streams. Follow the different requirements if you want to be eligible Graduate work.

You are eligible for it if you completed 2 years of diploma or advanced diploma course. If your course is part of the occupation in the SOL (Skilled Occupation List) of the Australian government, it works wonders. Under the stream, you can stay for 18 months. If you want to be eligible, you need to get skills assessed, meet English test criteria, and submit your application in a particular timeframe. Post-study work.

If you underwent a two-year Bachelor, Master, or Ph.D. degree, you are eligible for the stream. With the help of a Post-study work stream Graduate visa 485, you can stay in Australia for 2-4 years. There is no need for you to provide skills assessment details. But if you want to apply for a particular stream, you should submit English test criteria.

Q. Describe the 485 eligibility criteria?

A.

• You should be under 50 years of age and hold an eligible visa
• You must have the necessary qualification in a CRICOS-registered course
• Stay and work for 18 months
• Hold a qualification that is relevant to SOL occupation
• Meet additional requirements of the relevant stream
• Bring family members to Australia

Related Read: All You Need to Know About Temporary Graduate Visa in Australia

Q. Describe the English criteria?

A. You must clear IELTS or PTE Academic Test if you want to obtain it as part of the English requirement for visa 485. At least, you need to score Band 6 with no band less than 5.

Q. About application fee cost and processing time

A. If you want to apply for a 485 visa, you need to shell AUD 1500. Much depends on the processing time that depends on the work stream etc.

Q. Whether or not Temporary Graduate requires a police check?

A. A police check is necessary if you have a dependent whose age is over 16 years.

Q. Is it necessary to work full time?

A. If you are a Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 holder, you have full-time work rights for its entire duration. If you want to prolong your stay in Australia after its expiry, you can apply for a different subclass one.

Q. Which insurance cover is mandatory?

A. International students who were on Overseas Student Health Cover need to obtain graduate health cover if they want to avail the Temporary Graduate benefits. The health cover will cover you and your family members.

Q. Timeline to apply for subclass 485

A. Once the course ends, you can apply for it within 6 months.

Conclusion

Make it a point to read each of these details before applying for Temporary Graduate Visa 485. Raise your concerns with Aussizz Group migration agents who ease your difficulties in the nick of time.