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News Study Weekly March 11, 2023 newstarsec

[Study Australia Weekly No.276] From 11 Mar, No COVID Test Needed to Enter Australia from China! Where Are Australia’s Cheapest-Rent Areas? UWA & UTS Scholarship Updates!

Hi everyone, your weekly Study Australia bulletin is here right on schedule, written this week by education consultant Channy. Before we dive in, some good news to share: the Australian Department of Health has updated its website to confirm that, from 11 March, Australia will scrap the COVID-19 PCR test certificate for travellers departing China (including the mainland, Macau and Hong Kong) to enter Australia — entry returns fully to normal once again!

Migration Weekly Newstarsec Weekly March 5, 2023 newstarsec

[Australian Migration Weekly #275] Most states still have ample nomination quotas including VIC 190 / NSW 491! Skilled visa grants racing ahead in February! A bumper week for VET skills assessments!

This week's migration roundup Migration Weekly 1. Victoria's February invitation round was only a light drizzle, but plenty of 190 quota remains! 2. State nomination usage as at the end of February — NSW is generous, and most states have at least ample quota 3. A summary of recent visa processing progress — skilled migration advancing across the board! 4. Australia's twenty most in-demand occupations right now, with plenty of IT/engineering 5. A weekly roundup of grants, invitations, skills assessments and citizenship processing progress

Newstarsec Weekly Study Weekly March 4, 2023 newstarsec

Australia Study Weekly #275: up to 50% off tuition – this Go8 university welcomes you! Could AI be the next study-abroad trend? An ANU-Macquarie alumni agreement!

Highlights in this week's Study Weekly: -Up to 50% off tuition fees! The University of Adelaide's 2023 international student scholarships are out -Victoria University Law School's Parliament programme wins a national award -The University of Sydney runs foundation programme information sessions in China -ChatGPT is taking off - could artificial intelligence become the next study-abroad trend? -ANU and Macquarie University reach an alumni agreement -Australia's top-university offer show is back as usual

Migration Weekly News Newstarsec Weekly February 26, 2023 newstarsec

[Migration Weekly #274] Overseas applicants: lowest-threshold direct lodgement, great opportunities in IT/Engineering/Marketing and more! Many will gain at least 2 extra years on their visa! Accounting PY can now boost Auditing points!

This Week's Migration Bulletin Migration Weekly 1. Up to four years on Subclass 485 for everyone going forward! Huge numbers of holders can extend by at least two years! 2. 4,000+ quota spots remaining — great opportunity for low-scorers and overseas applicants in Engineering/IT/Design and more! 3. ACT invitation round is here — a flood of Subclass 190 offers in-territory, small-business stream holding steady at 75 points! 4. Confirmed: Accounting PY can boost Auditing points in NSW — don't miss this if you're an accountant in New South Wales! 5. Weekly grants, invitations, skills assessments and citizenship processing update

News Newstarsec Weekly Study Weekly February 24, 2023 newstarsec

[Issue 274 Australia Study Abroad Weekly] IT/Engineering graduates to get at least 4 years on Subclass 485! Brisbane job guide for international students! UTS student FAQ handbook!

This week's highlights 1. Many IT/engineering/healthcare and other graduates will be eligible for a longer Subclass 485 — at least 4 years! 2. ANU Spring Recruitment Express: prepare for career day, launch your professional journey! 3. Job-seeking guide for international students in Brisbane 4. 100 years of the University of Western Australia 5. UTS student FAQ handbook 6. Multiple countries lift restrictions on Chinese travellers 7. University of Sydney parent information session & networking luncheon

Study Weekly February 20, 2023 newstarsec

[Study Abroad Weekly #273] Post-pandemic, Australia Tops the Charts for Chinese Students! Graduate Employment Hits Nearly 80%! Visa Expiry Peak Ahead — Plan Ahead!

1. New undergraduate tourism programme at Newcastle University next month 2. Strong growth in Australian full-time graduate employment 3. Australian Government seeks online-study qualification exemption 4. AI & ChatGPT are everywhere — but don't use them for assignments! 5. Search data confirms Australia is the top choice for Chinese students 6. Brisbane Airport sets up welcome point for returning international students! 7. Visa expiry peak — remember to renew early!

Migration Weekly News February 20, 2023 newstarsec

[Australia Migration Weekly #273] NSW 190 Engineering/IT Down to 80 Points, Finance/Market/HR Continues at Bare 70! EOI Can Be Lodged with Expired Skills Assessment

1. NSW 190 Again — Engineering/IT at Low Scores, Finance/Market Continues at 75 2. Department Confirms: Expired Assessment at Time of Invitation Can Be Renewed Within 60 Days 3. Queensland Reopens Priority Processing Window 4. Subclass 887 Grant Wave Reaches 2022-Lodged Applications 5. Weekly Grants, Invitations, Skills Assessments & Citizenship Processing Summary

Migration Weekly News February 12, 2023 newstarsec

[Issue 272 Australia Migration Weekly Bulletin] Accounting, IT & Engineering Occupations Secure WA Subclass 190 with 70 Points! Subclass 887 — Latest Grants Reach July 2021 Applications! Paid Parent Migration — 12-Year Wait!

This week's migration news summary: I. WA's first 2023 pre-invitation round — accounting, engineering & IT occupations securing Subclass 190 with 70 points! II. Subclass 489→887 finally sees a wave of grants! III. Department of Home Affairs: contributory parent migration — 12-year wait? Sufficient quota remains this financial year IV. Latest data: surge in temporary visas, processing improves — bridging visas down. Subclass 491 still favoured? V. Weekly roundup: visa grants, invitations, skills assessments & citizenship processing

News Study Weekly February 11, 2023 newstarsec

[Edition 272] UQ / RMIT / UWA Step Up to Help International Students Return — Accounting Programmes with Internships Recommended!

This week's highlights: UWA supports students returning to Australia; UQ supports students returning to campus; RMIT return-to-Australia FAQ; ANU launches new accounting specialisations; Master of Accounting with internship placement; Orientation Week; Offer Show.

Migration Weekly Newstarsec Weekly February 5, 2023 newstarsec

Australia Migration Weekly Bulletin #271 — Subclass 189 Invitees from December with Expired Documents May Still Have a Path Forward! Parent Migration Quota Still Sufficient! Subclass 190 and 491 Grants Rain Down This Week!

PY Professional Year validity period changed to four years from completion; those with previous Subclass 189 invitations may still have options. Multiple Subclass 190/491 grants this week; Department updates processing times. Parent migration quota remains sufficient for this financial year. VETASSESS urgent assessment places increased to 55 per day; Tasmania drops threshold to 5 Orange Attributes. Weekly grants, invitations, skills assessments, and citizenship processing progress summary.