Asia Pacific Group Education Migration Consultants

Going to university in Brisbane is an important step but for many international students, it's the first of many. Getting from a Student Visa (Subclass 500) to Permanent Residency (PR) in Australia is a well-timed, qualification-focused endeavor with a thorough grasp of skilled migration routes. Each of these steps needs to be planned for to navigate. Working with an experienced education and migration agent in Brisbane ensures you make the right academic choices for your situation, given the latest migration policy and state requirements. The first visa type is the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485). The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is one of the most important visas to bridge between study and permanent visa. It gives students the opportunity to live, work and study full-time in Australia following their studies. The Subclass 485 visa is important for PR for a number of reasons. ·          One of the best options for incr...

With Australian immigration law so complex, it's important to take the first step by scheduling a consultation with a registered Migration Agents Registration Authority (MARA) agent in Perth to help you secure your visa. MARA agents must adhere to a strict Code of Conduct to ensure that they give ethical, honest and competent legal advice. If this is your first appointment, here is a full description of what you can expect, how you can prepare, and what will happen after the appointment. 1. What to Bring to Your First Meeting Given the limited time of a consultation (40 to 60 minutes), preparation is critical to making best use of the time. Take copies of the following to the exam in an organized manner: •                       Identification : Passport you currently hold and current Australian visa grant notification (if you have a temporary visa in Perth). •   ...

Australian migration can sometimes seem like a moving target, particularly with state-specific migration policies. South Australia nomination is one of the most appealing visa programs for skilled professionals, temporary visa holders and international graduates who are residing in the state of South Australia. Getting nominated is not the same as just checking off the minimum requirements, however. The successful passage of a prospective Expression of Interest (EOI) to a granted visa is dependant on understanding how the South Australian selection system works and the common weaknesses applicants face in the process.   South Australia’s Regional Advantage The whole of South Australia, including metropolitan Adelaide, is a designated region for migration purposes, unlike the major capitals in the eastern seaboard. The classification provides holders with Adelaide-based visa applications the option to enter remote towns via the regional visa pathway, without needing to mo...

Delays with students' visas are annoying. Your start date can be delayed by weeks if one of the papers is missing or the explanation is not good. These delays occur more frequently than they should with international students coming to Australia. The setting where Delays First Appear. The following cause the majority of the delays: ·          Financial documents that don’t clearly show enough funds ·          A Genuine Temporary Entrant statement that appears to have been copied or is difficult to understand. ·          Any English scores not consistent with course requirements ·          Any gaps in study or work history that do not have an adequate explanation ·          Documentation that requires a longer period to complete, such as health checks. Case officers are interes...

Getting a student visa to Australia is not as easy as applying for it again. International students find on arrival to Brisbane that they have neglected to provide some detail in their application, which results in delays, requests for more information or even refusal. The most common challenges can be avoided with the help of an experienced education consultant Brisbane students rely on. Here are the typical errors, and how to avoid them. 1. Leaving the Application Too Late One of the biggest errors is waiting until the current visa is about to expire. The processing time may vary and it is not possible to make any last minute requests to the Department of Home Affairs when lodging. Begin the renewal process at least two to three months prior to expiration of your visa. This will allow you to collect any missing documents, compile these and respond in a relaxed manner if additional information is needed. 2. Failure to meet Course Progress and Attendance Requirements. Student vi...

Skilled migration opportunities in WA are available for those who wish to work in the state as part of the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA) program. The initiative is a solution to the shortage of labour for work and allows employers to sponsor foreign workers with flexible conditions. DAMA pathways are designed to offer a path to employment and permanent residency in one of Australia's most dynamic states, whether you're interested in the opportunities available in booming mining regions, vibrant regional communities, or metropolitan Perth. What is DAMA? A DAMA is an official Government of Australia/regional agreement. It is a path that enables businesses to sponsor skilled and semi-skilled migrants for jobs which are not always accessible through the traditional visa program. Concessions are given in the agreements like reduced English language requirements, work experience requirements, and visas to permanent residency (PR) such as subclass 482 (Temporary Skill S...