IELTS and TOEFL are both recognised now for education in Australia since the start of 2012.
Not necessarily, but some business schools do require GMAT score.
You can lodge your visa through paper visa at the AHC in New Delhi or through e-visa at DIAC in Adelaide (Australia).o.
Yes, According to RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) one can get credits for the subjects already studied. Please mention credit transfer part which is subject to approval by the education provider.
Yes, but scholarships are limited and there is high competition for them. (Please contact us for each university scholarship requirements)..
Yes you can definitely apply, however a guardian needs to appointed in Australia or overseas till you turn over 18.
Yes one can get admission in bachelor’s degree with credits i.e. advanced standing.
A student is allowed to work 40 hrs. Per fortnight on part time basis during session/classes and full time in vacations.
The average monthly living expenses in Australia depends on the student, while generally it is between A $600-1500.
Yes, your family can accompany you to Australia but additional funds for the family (education and living expenses) need to be shown.
Yes, if you are enrolled in a masters degree or higher program. Then your spouse can work full time.
No, the spouse will have the same working rights as applicable to the principal applicant i.e. the student.
No, International students are required to pay full fares for their travel.
Visa expenses other than the application cost include Skills Assessment Fee, IELTS Test, Visa Application Charge (payable to the Department of Immigration), Medical Examination, Penal Clearances and nominal documentation charges. It is important to note that the Government can change the visa application charges at its discretion.
Visa fees vary across visa types; it is best to check with your migration consultant to arrive at the specific costs associated with your visa application.
There is nothing that can prevent you from lodging more than one visa application at any time. However, you are expected to meet the criteria in respect of each application that is under processing by DIMIA.
Note: An applicable fee has to be paid for each application.
Your visa is stamped with an initial entry date. This is the date by which you must travel to Australia on your visa. If you (and any members of your family included in your application) do not enter Australia by the initial entry date, your visa may be cancelled.
It is obligatory for you to inform DIMIA in writing of any change in the information that is given in your application form (or was submitted later while your application was still under processing). However, there is no need to intimate any changes in your circumstances to DIMIA if your visa was granted in Australia or if you have arrived in Australia after the visa was granted to you.
No. This type of service is not provided by the Australian Government. Only an Australian Registered Migration Agent can provide this kind of service.
Yes. Immigration regulations are very strictly enforced and all applications are assessed on the basis of information and documentary evidence submitted. Many applications are refused or delayed due to technical errors on the application or because the supporting documentation is irrelevant or insufficient.
A large number of visa applicants who apply on their own fail to receive their visas due to application errors, misunderstandings or confusion that commonly arise during the immigration process. Compare this to a high success rate for those applicants that apply through an officially recognised migration agent. Given these facts, most people prefer to apply through a migration agent to reduce the risk of their application being refused.
It is hard to guarantee success in any visa application even though you may qualify under the immigration policy. In order to be approved, your application must adhere to the prevailing immigration regulations and be submitted with all the appropriate supporting documentation. Many applicants send incorrect or incomplete applications leading to rejection.
It is recommended that you seek the advice of a Registered Migration Agent if you are not sure of the detailed process.
No, in almost all cases, certified copies of original documentation will suffice. Please note the copies of the original documents must be certified by one of the persons allowed to do so in your country.
You do NOT need to submit your passport to make a valid application but you need to submit a copy of the bio pages of the passport as proof of your identity. You may submit your passport once the application has been finalised and the requested visa is granted. It is recommended that you should provide your passport with 2 unused visa pages when required.
An Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) issued by your Australian education provider is the only accepted evidence of enrolment for processing student visa applications. Depending on your country of nationality and your principal course of study, you may have to undergo a preliminary assessment before an institution issues an eCoE. A copy of your eCoE must be submitted to your local Department of Australian Immigration (DIAC) office before your student visa can be issued.
Yes, we can definitely assist you. If you are in Australia, we can advise you on any migration issue, including helping you to:
- EXTEND YOUR CURRENT VISA
- APPLY FOR A DIFFERENT VISA
- BECOME A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF AUSTRALIA
- BECOME AN AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN
- DEAL WITH THE CANCELLATION OF YOUR VISA
- APPEAL AGAINST A DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS DECISION
It depends on whether you have applied for an onshore or offshore visa. If the application is made for an offshore visa, you must be outside Australia before the visa is granted. You must depart Australia if you are in Australia for your visa to be granted and this must be evidenced in your passport.
Yes, provided you obtain a temporary visa that allows you to visit Australia while your other application is being processed. However, you must bear in mind that you need to be outside Australia if you have applied for an offshore visa.
Yes. If you are in Australia temporarily you can approach an office of the Department of Immigration and Citizenship to collect the medical forms and details about approved doctors and radiologists. You (if present in Australia) or the panel doctor, if overseas, should send your sealed medical results, marked with your file reference, to this office or to DIAC directly when completed.
Yes, a medical test is a standard procedure and passing it is essential to qualify for any permanent visa and most temporary visas offering more than 3 months of residence.
In most cases for family residence and some business visas an interview is needed. It is usually conducted over the telephone. We will contact you if we need to arrange an interview.
No, you can retain your current passport and obtain an Australian passport as well, since the Australian Government allows dual nationality (i.e., the holding of two passports).
However, you must check that your own country of citizenship allows dual nationality, as this right must be reciprocal. If not, you will need to surrender your other passport in order to become an Australian citizen.
Certain types of visas do not permit you to work in Australia. Some visas restrict the number of hours you can work per week.
If you want to work in Australia, it is important that you apply for the correct visa type.
If you would like to know more about working in Australia, please contact us by e-mail, mail or telephone.
The Australian Skilled Occupation List (SOL) is a list maintained by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. It is an alphabetical list of occupations with:
- THE AUSTRALIAN STANDARD CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONS NUMBER FOR THE OCCUPATION
- THE RELEVANT ASSESSING AUTHORITY FOR THE OCCUPATION
- THE NUMBER OF POINTS AN OCCUPATION IS AWARDED FOR THE “SKILL” FACTOR UNDER THE POINTS TEST
If you wish to apply for any General Skilled Migration visa, you must nominate an occupation which is on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL).
There are a number of visas which allow people to study in Australia. It is important that you choose the most suitable visa, depending on the course in which you would like to study.
We offer professional advice on studying in Australia: we can help you choose the course and the visa that would be most appropriate for you.
A permanent residence visa allows the holder to live and work indefinitely in Australia. You are eligible for state medical care immediately, but must be resident in Australia for two years before qualifying for social welfare assistance (i.e., unemployment benefits) in most cases. You are not permitted to vote as a permanent resident in Australia. This changes when you obtain Australian citizenship provided you meet the eligibility criteria.
Please contact us to find out if you are eligible to apply for Australian citizenship.
An Australian permanent resident entitles you to certain privileges. With a permanent visa, you are allowed to:
- LIVE AND WORK IN AUSTRALIA PERMANENTLY
- STUDY IN AUSTRALIAN SCHOOLS AND UNIVERSITIES
- ACCESS SUBSIDISED HEALTHCARE THROUGH MEDICARE AND THE PHARMACEUTICAL BENEFITS SCHEME (PBS)
- ACCESS CERTAIN SOCIAL SECURITY PAYMENTS (SUBJECT TO WAITING PERIODS)
- BE ELIGIBLE FOR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP (SUBJECT TO THE RESIDENCE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA)
- PROPOSE OR SPONSOR PEOPLE FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE
