The transition of Australia’s student visa system from Streamlined Visa Processing to Simplified Student Visa Framework that took place on the 1^st July 2016 has upped the ante for all good reasons. The student visa programme has unshackled itself from impositions of assessment levels and exclusion of education providers that were not a part of SVP. Certain education providers were out of bounds for high risk countries, given that the criteria of assessment were tough. Though the assessment has been hardly made lenient, at least the mention of such providers does not set a doubt in the very beginning!

The distinguishing factors are:

• Merger of Subclasses:
  All different subclasses that existed under SVP have been merged into one single subclass 500, except Student Guardian Visa. Applications for different education sectors such as vocational education, higher education, sponsored education or school sector education now fall under the same subclass.
  
  
• Education Provider, and Country of Citizenship- Key factors in assessing immigration risk:
  Under SVP, students applying to eligible education providers were not assigned assessment levels and were subject to lower evidentiary requirements, regardless of their nationality.
  
  Under SSVF, immigration risk outcomes of education providers is a vital factor in deciding about evidentiary requirements. Enrollment with an education provider that has the lowest immigration outcomes will call for lower evidentiary requirement. Similarly, the evidentiary requirements will be reduced if the applicant is from a country with the lowest immigration risk, regardless of the immigration risk outcomes of the education provider. Not to forget, immigration risk of education provider and applicant’s country of citizenship will be a decisive factor for English language and financial documentary evidence.
  
  
• All Education Providers Equally Accessible:
  With SVP gone, the education providers which were not considered a safe option to get enrolled at are now given an equal opportunity in a less complex visa framework. They are now a part of the network of all Australian education providers that could be accessed by anyone willing to come to Australia for higher education, with the provision of same level assessment structure.
  
  
• No Impact on Other Related Visas:
  The change in student visa system does not result into any impact on Graduate Work Visa eligibility criteria, not does it affect existing student visa holders. The changes are applied to student visa applications alone made after the 1^st July 2016.
  
  The change has imminently resulted in confusion amongst those holding student visas other than SC 500. The Aussizz education team at Adelaide is there to let you in on the impact of these changes and could guide you in complex matters of course change or changing your education provider. Talk to a consultant at Aussizz Adelaide office before planning any change or to explore future options!

Australian 457 is the most popular temporary work visa and the most common pathway for skilled migration to Australia. It’s an employer sponsored Visa that allows workers from overseas to work in land down under for a maximum period of 4 years.

Before, we move on to what’s required from you to obtain 457 Visa, let’s take go through what 457 allows you to do while living in Australia.

What benefits do you derive from 457 Visa?

Australian 457 visa allows you to live and work for the company which sponsored you for upto 4 years. You can travel in and out of Australia infinite number of times while you are on this Visa. 457 Visa holders can bring eligible dependents I.e spouse or de facto partners to Australia and they can work and study during their stay.

457 Visa holders can choose to apply for visa 457 renewal when the expiry date approaches closer; however, the best idea is to apply for Australian Skilled Migration Independent Visa (189). There are plenty of examples where people started with 457 visa and applied for Visa 189, couple years later. 189 Visa is for people who are not sponsored by an Australian employer, family member or Australian government.

Requirements For 457 Visa

To apply for Australian 457 Visa, you must be sponsored by an approved business entity. The position you are nominated for, must be on the skilled occupation list and you must have required skills to be nominated for the position. You must be able to speak vocational English. Registration and license obligations are also required to be satisfied by you.

Visa 457 Procedure

There are 3 stages of Visa 457 application procedure. We can assist you with these stages, if professional help is required.

• Stage 1
  Sponsorship- At this stage, the organization you wish to work for, will require to apply to become an approved business sponsor
• Stage 2
  Nomination- Approved visa sponsor will nominate a position for your sponsorship
• Stage 3
  Visa Application- At Visa application stage, you apply for 457 visa for the nominated position

Documents Required

You will require to furnish all necessary documents as per the guidelines, otherwise your visa application may get refused. Following are few of the important documents you need to provide while applying for the visa:

• English exam test results (Not applicable to US, UK, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland passport holders or if you have formally studied English for 5 years in a row). IELTS, PTE, OET, TOEFL and Cambridge CAE results are accepted; however, nowadays most of the applicants prefer PTE due to its world-wide acceptance and flexibility it offers. Find out why PTE is the most popular choice.
• Resume
• Health insurance along with meeting health requirements.
• Character certificate
• Medical examination

Who Else Can You Bring to Australia On Visa 457?

• Spouse or de factor partner
• Children dependent on you or your spouse
• Relatives dependent on you

To prove a de facto relationship takes lot more than proving a marital relationship. In order to prove a de facto relationship, you are required to produce evidence of you living with your de facto partner for a minimum period of 12 months which could include joint ownership of property, joint billing accounts, statement of a joint bank account etc.

Packing your bags to leave for the land down under? You are surely in for an experience. Australia is wonderful country with lush green landscapes with spectacular beauty, pleasant weather, excellent working conditions and wonderful energetic people living life the Australian way.

As a multicultural society, it’s welcoming and respectful for people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities. Aussies have a way with using slangs and it may well leave you like a stunned mullet….. ! Well, it means- perplexed. So, their slangs may leave you clueless about what they said and meant, until you get used to it. Nevertheless, it is a wonderful place to be.

Australian Climate

Climate is as diverse as Australians are themselves. With an extremely varied climate, you have a choice of moving to the part that suits you the most. While Northern Australia has a tropical climate, Southern Australia has different seasons from long summers to cool and wet winters. Western Australia remains and hot during summers and pretty cold during winters.

Australian Society & Manners

Aussies are pretty down to earth people. Straight-forward in expressing their views though. Since they are not very formal, they address people by their first names. They simply love BBQ and you may well be invited for one. Usually guests are expected to bring their own beer and wine on informal occasions. Be mindful of B.Y.O.G (Bring your own Grog) when invited for such occasions.

Transport and Getting Around

Australia has a decent network of public bus networks. You will see taxis around if you need one. Harbor ferries are there in Sydney and trams can be seen in Melbourne and Adelaide. Getting around is fairly easy and affordable in Australia.

Australian Interests

Aussies are fond of football. To give you an idea about their obsession with the game, football are of many types: Rugby Union Football (RUF), Australian Rules Football (ARU), an Rugby League Football (RLF). As a migrant, you must try knowing which is which, so that you do not end up mixing up one with another.

And of course, The Cup which is a better known as the Melbourne Cup across the nation. Held on the first Tuesday of November, the main racing event takes place at Melbourne’s Flemington Racecourse. Witnessed by about 100,000 people at the Flemington, this best known racing event is known for bringing the entire nation to a standstill. The event is also broadcasted to over 650 million people across the world.

Worker’s Rule

Aussies are quite particular about worker’s rights and that makes this nation one of the most amazing places to work. Minimum wage is $ 17.70 per hour (before tax). Lucrative penalty rates are also applicable for Saturday and Sunday.

By all means, Australia is a good place to live. A nation with stable economy, plenty of growth opportunities and great education and health-care facilities. If you need more information about Australia, growth opportunities or how to get a visa to move, contact us and we will be glad to answer your queries.

“Growth is never by mere chance, it is the result of forces working together”, exactly what Aussizz Group believes in!

The company that started with the ideas of a single person has now become a force of more than 100 people supporting the business growth. And when you have this force, nobody can stop you to reach greater heights.

For a welcoming city like Brisbane that offers world-ranked education providers, perfect weather, beautiful natural wonders and affordability, it’s not surprising to see a large number of students migrating here to pursue higher education and build careers.

Hence, we decided to have a presence in the city to assist those thousands of skilled individuals in planning for migration to Brisbane through quality services and support.

With separate divisions including overseas education, permanent residency for skilled professionals and business migrations, the Brisbane office also has a team of qualified immigration specialists that aim to make the immigration process smooth and hassle-free.

Spreading out in more than 2000 square feet, the office is also equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and is conveniently located on Adelaide Street, a main street of Brisbane that runs between and parallel to Queen Street and Ann Street. If you need any assistance with immigration queries, including temporary and permanent visa, get in touch with our experts today at brisbane@aussizz.com or call: +61-4-3147-6111

Location:

Aussizz Group Brisbane

Suite 1, Level 13, 116 Adelaide Street, 
Brisbane, QLD – 4000, Australia

Phone: +61-4-3147-6111

Email: brisbane@aussizz.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aussizz

Christmas, one of the most auspicious festivals in the world, that is celebrated every year on 25th of December with great grandeur.

With smell of freshly baked cookies & scrumptious recipes in the house, icicles dangling off the roof, trees decorated with beautiful stuffs and the excitement of receiving gifts from the Santa, Christmas indeed provides a great opportunity to welcome New Year with gratefulness and opportunities.

As this wonderful time of the year is just around the corner, we at Aussizz Group want to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our valued clients for trusting us on accomplishing your dreams of studying or settling in overseas countries.

It is only because of your trust on our services and the incessant hard work from our staff; we have experienced a remarkable business growth for the sixth year in a row, with 20,000+ satisfied customers on our testimonials and 190k dedicated followers on Facebook.

We have made a record-breaking success this year by opening new offices in two of the major cities of Australia- Adelaide and Brisbane. The upcoming year will also be about delivering the exceptional services to the new clients by kick-starting business operations in Hyderabad, India and Dubai.

We continue to strive to exceed your expectations by expanding Migration and Education services across the Globe and promise to maintain these relationships for the many years to come.

We always take pride in our quality workmanship and with the clients like you, it makes each day a rewarding experience.

With hope to being part of your future celebrations and endeavours,We wish you all Merry Christmas and a Wonderful, Prosperous 2017!

Happy Holidays… 

Aussizz Group, known for its education and immigration consulting services has recently kick-started its operations in Adelaide. It is located on 90 King William Street, which is the main street of Australian State capital city – Adelaide. Very easy to locate and in central of CBD, Aussizz Group has best location in city. 

With the number of students choosing Australia as their study destination growing at a faster pace, the organisation felt it is of utmost importance to have presence and offer services in all the major cities of Australia.

Having the number of accreditations including MARA (Migration Agents Registration Authority), MIA (Migration Institute of Australia), QEAC (Qualified Education Agent Counsellor), the company deliver exceptional services and support to the international students including:

• Immigration advice based on the current legislation
• Full assessment of visa options and the migration process
• Assistance of visa application preparation
• Education counselling and assistance including career advice, course enrolments, change of study program or institution
• PTE/IELTS Coaching

“We are pleased to announce our presence in Adelaide to support aspiring students who wants to study and stay in Australia”, said Dharmendra Patel, the director of Aussizz Group. He further added,” Our decision to start operations in the city aims to expedite the services for every client who seeks assistance on studying in Adelaide”.

About Aussizz Group

Aussizz Group is one of the leading immigration and education consultancies with headquarters in Melbourne and other branches in Perth, Sydney & Brisbane. The company has experience of more than 9 years in providing support for Student Visa, Employer Sponsor Visa, GSM Visa, Visitor Visa and Permanent Residency in Australia.

Aussizz Group in Adelaide also provides admission and counselling services for Professional Year in IT, Accounting and Engineering with Institutes like Navitas, Performance Education, ARC, The William Lites and more. Aussizz Group Adelaide can also help you in admission in Certificate III, IV, Diploma, Bachelor or Master Program in Adelaide through leading Institutes like Kaplan Business School, Torrens University, Sheffield College, Queensford College and more.

Contact Aussizz Group to discuss more about Australian visa.

Location:

Aussizz Group Adelaide

Level 3/86 Gawler Place,
Adelaide, SA 5000

M: +61-8-8221-5264

Email: adelaide@aussizz.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aussizz

Each year thousands of tourists visit this country to explore its dazzling beaches, natural landscapes and wildlife.

It is the hub of world-class universities, quality education system, and high standard of living.

This country is also known as the “The Land Down Under” as it is below the equator.

Every year the country attracts more than 300,000 international students due to its excellent academic programs.

Yes, it is none other than Australia, which is the second most multicultural country with a population of more than 23 million.

Are you also planning to study in Australia and wondering about the best city to live in? Read on to narrow down your research on finding the number of best universities in the different states of Australia.

Victoria

Melbourne: This city is ranked on the most liveable cities in the world. With world-class education providers offering credentials that are recognised worldwide, one needs no other reason to study in Melbourne. Many of the Australia’s largest corporations are located in this city and national organisations like the Australian Council of Trade Unions & the Business Council of Australia have local offices here. The city also boasts a large number of leisure activities like sporting events, live music and comedy shows. Some of its top universities are:

• La Trobe University
• Deakin University
• Monash University
• Swinburne University of Technology
• University of Divinity
• University of Melbourne
• RMIT University

Queensland

Brisbane: World-ranked education, perfect weather and beautiful natural wonders are some of the most common reasons, why a large number of people prefer to study in Brisbane. It is the third largest city by population and is widely recognised as the Australia’s new world city. Brisbane always strives to make international students feel at home. This is why; approximately 80% of international students have chosen this city to pursue their academic goals in universities given below:

• Queensland Universities of Technology
• University of Queensland
• Griffith University

Gold Coast

• Bond University

New South Wales

Sydney: This city has been consistently voted in the top 10 most vibrant cities in the world. It has also been incredibly welcoming to international students and accustomed to embracing new cultures with 30% of the population born overseas. Some of the leading universities that have always attracted students across the globe to study in Sydney are:

• Australian Catholic University
• University of New South Wales
• University of Technology, Sydney
• University of Western Sydney
• University of Sydney
• Macquarie University

South Australia

Adelaide: It is the fifth largest city of Australia with a population of more than 1.2 million. A large number of international students choose to study in Adelaide because it is the most affordable city in Australia. Some of the most popular universities offering a balanced set of courses are:

• Torrens University Australia
• Flinders University
• University of Adelaide
• University College London
• University of South Australia
• Carnegie Mellon University

Western Australia

Perth: Located on the banks of beautiful Swan River, Perth is known for providing healthy and safe lifestyle for both local and international students. The city also offers a unique learning environment with unparalleled academic resources to help students reach their full potential. Here are some of the leading universities of Perth:

• Curtin University
• Murdoch University
• University of Western Australia
• Edith Cowen University

Above universities have been ranked by the QS World University Rankings, which is an annual publication of 900+ of the top universities in the world by Quacquarelli Symonds.

Source: https://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings-articles/world-university-rankings/top-universities-australia-201617.

Skilled Migration, one of the most common migration programs to Australia, allows skilled workers from all over the world to live and work in Australia. It is mainly designed to address and be responsive to Australian labour market conditions.

Under the Skilled Migration Program, skilled workers also get the opportunity to gain Permanent Resident Visa for Australia on the basis of their qualifications, work experience and ability to meet the Australian immigration requirements.

Skilled Migration includes 5 visa subclasses:

• Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189):
  It is a permanent resident visa for those who are not sponsored by an employer or family member and neither nominated by a state or territory government.
  
  
• Skilled Nomination Visa (Subclass 190):
  Those who are nominated by a state or territory government agency can apply for this visa. It allows living and working in Australia as a permanent resident.
  
  
• Graduate Temporary Visa (Subclass 485):
  This visa allows students who have completed minimum 2 years of study in Australia to live and work in the country up to four years.
  
  
• Skilled-Nomination or Sponsored Provisional (Subclass 489):
  This visa allows skilled worker and their families to live, study and work in specified regional areas of Australia.
  
  
• Skilled Regional (Subclass 887):
  This visa is for those people who have lived for at least 2 years and worked for at least 1 year in Australia. However, one must be in Australia when applying for this visa till it is granted.

However, before you start considering for any visa under Skilled Migration, there are few things you need to consider.

• Skilled Migration of Australia is Point-based:
  To determine whether you are eligible or not to apply for visa under skilled migration depends on the points you have. Such points are allocated by considering different factors like qualifications, work experience and English proficiency. Based on these factors, you are required to score minimum 60 points.
  
  
• You should nominate an occupation from the Skilled Occupation List:
  If you are going to apply for an Independent Skilled Visa (subclass 189), you need to choose an occupation from the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). Occupations on the Skilled Occupation List are highly valued and given utmost priority for permanent residency applications by the Department of Home Affairs.
  
  
• Skilled Occupation List Vary in States:
  Generally, states determine their skilled migrant on the basis of their labour needs. If you don’t find your occupation on the SOL, you can nominate an occupation from the Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List (CSOL).

Important Reminder!

It is important to choose a course of study based on interests and not merely with the purpose of achieving an immigration outcome as Skilled Migration Program will continue to change as per the Australia’s economic needs.

Popular Career Pathways for Skilled Migration Other IT, Engineering and Accounting

• Nursing:
  There are high demands of qualified nurses in Australia and this demand is expected to increase with each year. Hence, if you are looking to pursue a career in Nursing, studying in Australia can provide you great opportunities for employment and permanent residency. Its IRON program is only designed for overseas qualified nurses to practice nursing in Australia.
  
  
• Social work:
  On an average, Australia needs more than 2000 social workers each year, however, only a small percentage of that demand is met. Hence, if you are passionate in helping individuals and communities or want to foster human and global well-being, you can undertake a social work course in Australia. It requires four years of undergraduate study or a two-year Master of Social Work along with IELTS 7.0 in all four components.

How Immigration Consultants Can Help?

A large number of study options available that can lead you to Skilled Migration and ensure a fulfilling career. However, choosing the wrong category or applying for the visa that doesn’t fit your qualifications and experience can delay your application by months or even gets refused. A qualified immigration consultant not only gives you the best advice throughout the complex visa process but also prepare the best application on your behalf.

Aussizz Education Expo held on 14th of October, 2016 was the first ever biggest Expo by Aussizz Group for overseas students who are willing to pursue studies in Australia.

The fact that the representatives from the renowned universities/colleges, qualified education consultants and registered migration agents gather under one roof to interact with the students from different nationalities and backgrounds, made it the most-awaited event of this year.

The Expo began with the purpose to provide all the students an opportunity to:

• Gather detailed information on a variety of academic programs appropriate for undergraduate and post-graduate studies.
• Get assistance from the registered migration agents on visa application and dealing with Department of Home Affairs
• Know more about Aussizz Group’s education and migration services along with Professional Year Program, NAATI course, PTE exam, etc.

Aussizz felt highly privileged to have had the opportunity to bring a wide range of recognised education providers together in the event including:

• Torrents
• La Trobe Melbourne
• SCU, CQU, Melbourne Polytechnic
• MIT
• ATMC
• Stott’s college
• ECA
• Kaplan
• Kangan TAFE
• St Peters, ACFE
• UIT
• SCEI
• AGB Training
• Ability English
• English Key
• IHNA
• Macleay

Professional Year program providers including

• Navitas Professional
• Performance Education
• Monash
• AAPoly

NAATI providers including AITI and SIIT

Student accommodation: Discovery Melbourne

Getting direct consultation from the professionals was not the only highlight of this though-provoking Expo. The participants were also given the opportunity to attend different workshops or seminars to get insights on:

• SSVF changes
• 485 visa
• General Skilled Migration
• Tasmania sponsorship
• IRON program
• PTE tips

Aussizz Education Expo was not “all work and no play”. It was a fun-filled evening as the event also featured exciting activities to delight attendees like Cupcake Decorating Workshop, professional photo shoot for LinkedIn profile, Coffee making workshop and Lucky spin wheel to win valuable prices including Myki cards, Instax camera, Movie tickets, Woolworth gift card and Apple watch.

The Expo ended with the announcement of the winners. Nick, who emerged as the first winner, got thrilled to receive an apple watch while the first runner-up got an Instax camera. Take a look at their smiling faces.

After receiving an overwhelming response, Aussizz Group promises to organise more events, seminar and workshops next year. So if you couldn’t, be sure to make it next year!