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News September 13, 2021 Arthur

Australia’s border ban could be lifted as early as November! Minister: restrictions on outbound travellers to be reduced, vaccination-status QR code already being trialled!

Although it's expected that reopening will initially be limited to a small group of people — for example, having received two vaccine doses will likely be a required condition — and it may also begin with only certain countries selected, with numbers possibly capped too.

News September 9, 2021 Arthur

Been in Australia for several years and already renewed your visa multiple times? Visa about to expire but still waiting anxiously for a migration invitation? Tuition from as low as $6,000/year + tips for an easy visa grant — you need to see this!

I've already renewed my student visa a third time, or even a fourth time — can I still renew it? I've always studied a business major — what courses can I actually choose for my renewal now? For students who have already used one or even several cheap courses to apply for a student visa, how do you reduce the GTE risk when renewing your student visa?

News September 8, 2021 Arthur

“The time is now! Get ahead of the game applying for offshore skilled migration!” Australia’s border reopening countdown is on — get ready!

Let's start by looking at Australian skilled migration through an investor's lens. I'd say Australian skilled migration is a case of leveraging a small stake for a big return — well suited to an underdog looking for a comeback.

News September 7, 2021 Arthur

Year 3/Year 4 Edition | Studying in the UK & Australia — How to Prepare at University for Wider Choices and a Stronger Platform!

As the saying goes, when everyone else is still taking it easy is the easiest time to get ahead. By the time students reach Year 3 and Year 4, most of those hoping to study abroad start preparing in earnest and doubling down on effort, and competition heats up. This article follows on from the previous one, with a detailed look at what preparations you should be making in Year 3 and Year 4.

News September 6, 2021 Arthur

Civil, Mechanical, Electronics, Electrical and Other Engineering Majors: The Complete Migration Planning Guide — Where to Go Without Work Experience? Is There Still a Path Without Strong English?

Last issue, we published a complete guide to migration planning for IT graduates, which was well received by computer science students (see: [Must-Read for IT Migration] A Full Comparison of All Viable Pathways — Pros/Cons, Language, Work, Timeframe and Stability, All Compared!). By popular demand from engineering students, this issue brings a round-up of migration pathways for engineering graduates, in the hope of helping engineering professionals who have already graduated or are about to graduate. Whether it's skilled migration or employer sponsorship down the track, planning early and thinking long-term is essential.

News September 3, 2021 Arthur

State Nomination Is Blooming Across Every State This Financial Year — But Is It Worth Asking “Should I Quit My Job?” or “Should I Relocate?” A Breakdown of What Each State Really Needs and How They Differ — Choose Wisely!

The new financial year has just begun, and states have already started rolling out new policies one after another — from quotas to policy settings to invitations, state nomination is trending upward compared with the last two financial years! Every state has made some adjustments to its policies this year, leaving many clients confused — not wanting to miss the opportunity, yet reluctant to let go of what they have.

News September 2, 2021 Arthur

World-class universities + migration, starting ahead of the pack! Choose these majors at these Go8 universities — low entry barriers, high-level qualifications, and high-priority state nomination invitations!

For students preparing to study in Australia or wanting to complete another degree, alongside considering a prestigious university and a major they love, many also hope to have the chance to get Australian PR after graduation, so they can live, work and settle in Australia. So are there regions where you can fulfil your dream of attending a Go8 university, study a good major that's easy to find work in, and still enjoy a strong migration advantage?

News September 1, 2021 Arthur

Major update! NSW investor migration is about to open! Subclass 188A raises requirements and restricts target industries — how should you respond? And what about the eagerly awaited Subclass 188E?

The NSW government website has updated its requirements for investor migration for the 2021-22 financial year. This article focuses specifically on Subclass 188A, the category attracting the most attention, as well as Subclass 188E, which has drawn more interest since the new financial year lowered its requirements.

News August 31, 2021 Arthur

Warning! Subclass 189 Application with Secondary Applicant Refused + 3-Year Bar! Persistent Argument Finally Overturns the Decision! Don’t Let Your Guard Down, or It’ll Cost You Time and Money!

Since the start of the 2021-22 financial year, processing times for the mainstream visa subclasses everyone's been watching closely — 189/190/491 — have slowed. This could be linked to the start of the new financial year, or to several major cities moving into lockdown one after another, both of which have affected case scheduling.

News August 30, 2021 Arthur

Thinking about studying in the UK or Australia? Want to get into a great major at a top university? Here’s how you can start preparing as early as first and second year!

Hi everyone, it's your editor again! Through our earlier series on the UK, we went into detail on the differences between choosing the UK and Australia for undergraduate and postgraduate study. Now, if we say that when you were young in high school your parents held most of the decision-making power over your development, then once you enter undergraduate study, as an adult in a free and independent environment, you should naturally start planning your own future — especially if you're planning to study a master's overseas.