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Hello,
How do I go about certifying my transcripts and certificates? Thank you for you help in advance.

nikkygirl:
Hi all.
Please I’m asking on behalf of my brother who is looking to move to Australia next year. A little background:
He will be 34 years old November 29, Bsc Public admin with 4.3 CGPA, MSc History and international studies to be completed first quarter 2026. He is currently a junior lecturer in the same university where he is doing his masters. We want him to move to Australia hopefully next year to further his education and we’d need advice and guidance from everyone please. He is passionate about teaching so definitely something in education. Another MSc? Phd? Affordable schools? Scholarships? A head start towards the right pathway would be very appreciated. Thank you

Just note you can't apply for 485 after 35years.

Peaceful123:
Can she apply for the visa of dependents immediately her visa is approved?

Yes she can

Peaceful123:
Is it the cost of visa fee for family that make you suggest she should apply for herself first before her family ? Or is there any other reason for that?

She needs to show strong ties to her home country and that is one solid way of doing it.

Winnyluv:
Good day all, I have a PhD offer from University of Auckland with December start date and would like to submit my visa application by next month, August. I intend going with my dependents (spouse and 3 children - family of 5).

Please I need assistance with knowing how to start.
(I was recently refused a Canadian study visa for an MSc)

Please assist 🙏

Its best you use a paid licensed lawyer in New Zealand. Someone I know had 3 visa refusals from Australia and 1 from NZ (when they did a self application). They got it on the 5th trial using an immigration lawyer.
Also, apply for yourself first and after getting the visa, you can then apply for your family.

Hello all,
What documents would my employer need to provide as my sponsor? Thank you

Thekingsimon:
Hello I’m new here .I want to know how long it takes to get visa appointment date and how much fund you need in your account in other to travel to Australia? Please someone help

Australia doesn't have a visa appointment date (like the US). After submission of your visa application, you'll be asked to go for your medicals and biometrics after which your application will be accessed. Waiting times is on the immigration website.

nwaogukings03:
Hi house, i want to do a masters degree in a health science course in Australia and possibly get a PR afterwards.
Please can someone give me a breakdown of what is required and steps i should take.
Thanks.

Wrong way, go back

MrSoftlife:
Yes. Just provide sufficient documents.
If the ECO is not satisfied they will call for an interview.

Thank you, your response is much appreciated.

Taal17:
gaining admission and securing a visa however are not mutually exclusive, they are tied together. His advice is fine

Since PSW and sponsorship visas are available to those on student visas, the possibility of using those routes is valid whether the applicant chooses to take that or not.

Lastly even those who have full funds to pay for their stay in UK still work. Not everyone that worked during their study or after did so because they didn't have enough funds, many (myself included) worked because we wanted extra income for other things or we simply didn't like being idle or we needed UK experience for the course we took.
Even unpaidvolunteering work is considered work in the UK.

If the bolded applies to the UK, it may not be applicable to other Western nations such as Australia (where admission doesn't guarantee a visa), hence my question.
Furthermore, as I mentioned, the only reason for contemplating the UK is solely for educational purposes—they have no intention of seeking work experience or additional income due to existing commitments outside the UK. Therefore, I maintain my stance that his advice was unsolicited and failed to address the actual question.

Reanzi:
Please AussieJoan, is it normal that I did my biometrics yesterday at 2pm and it hasn't been updated yet.

Then in my profile, I can see "attach documents" with the general advise to go through the document checklist and then the "I confirm I have uploaded the required documents" under. Is this because of my pending biometrics.

Then is it true that my Coe carrying details of my health insurance is sufficient as proof of insurance and that I don't need the health insurance certificate?

I will really be grateful if you can share your thoughts about this please.

1a. Sometimes biometrics get updated quickly and other times it doesn't. Give it 24 to 48hrs.
1b. Yes, it's because of your biometrics.

2. Technically yes, although there's no harm in attaching a health insurance certificate if you have one.

Alexyswiss:
Is it possible for me to check the status of my application? My agent is in control of the immi account and their policy would not allow me access to the account.

Yes , create an immi account and import your application.

Alexyswiss:
Pls does anyone know anybody who was granted visa recently? How long did it take?

Most applications can take upwards of 2 months to be processed.

Waskylala:
Well...my offer was canceled even with my scholarship I got.
The name of the university was John Cook University.

Ohhh sorry about that. Unfortunately, the new regulations are affecting everyone.

lexybaba1234:
Hi, I haven't but I know many people here in the UK who are about about +/- 60 years of age. You can get admission irrespective of your age.

In fact, my great grandfather can apply for UK masters and will have it provided that he meet the minimum requirement, his application has merit and he has money for school fees and associated bills. Most universities are broke and they need your money.

Please and please (just an honest advice); we don't know each other here but we are in a small world we have to be sincere. It doesn't make sense to me for someone to come to UK to study at that age to hustle EXCEPT he or she is a bank executive and he is on the top of his career or want to upgrade CV.

But to come to UK to study at that age, after masters start hustling for PSW and sponsorship....it doesn't make sense;

Reason is that they are approaching retirement age and only few except they have exemption talent can give them sponsorship.

2) The job/shift in the UK are very hard and it is not for someone without liver. I have seen many of those age after 10 hours shift they break down.

3) The weather etc. some of us dont even want to be in the UK at that age.

No offence this is just my humble opinion am not here to motivate anybody but this is just the truth and it's bitter

Thank you for your response although your advise is unsolicited.

To clarify, my inquiry was about securing a visa, rather than on gaining admission. Additionally, the client is considering studying in the UK and has sufficient funds to cover their entire stay without the necessity of employment.

Has anyone being able to secure a visa for a prospective applicant who is over 55 years and want to study a masters degree (coursework/taught)?

⚠️ Changes to the Temporary Graduate visa program – proposed 1 July 2024

👉 The maximum eligible age will reduce to 35 years of age or under.

👉 Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders will continue to be eligible provided they are under 50 years of age.

Overview
The Australian Government announced changes to the Temporary Graduate visa programs in its recent Migration Strategy. These changes should take effect from 1 July 2024, subject to the passage of legislative amendments. Clarification of these changes is listed below.
Graduate Work stream
The Graduate Work stream will be renamed to the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
The maximum eligible age for Post-Vocational Education Work stream applicants will reduce to 35 years of age or under. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders will continue to be eligible provided they are under 50 years of age. Applicants no longer eligible for the Post-Vocational Education Work stream due to the age reduction may be eligible for a number of other visas. Explore your visa options.
Applicants must hold an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification, closely related to their nominated occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
Applicants with a degree level qualification or higher will no longer be eligible for this stream. If an applicant holds one of these qualifications, they must apply through the Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Applicants may continue to stay for up to 18 months.
Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport holders may be able to stay for up to 5 years.
Post-Study Work stream
The Post-Study Work stream will be renamed to the Post-Higher Education Work stream.
The maximum eligible age for Post-Higher Education Work stream applicants will reduce to 35 years of age or under. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders will continue to be eligible provided they are under 50 years of age. Applicants no longer eligible for the Post-Higher Education Work stream due to the age reduction may be eligible for a number of other visas. Explore your visa options.
The ‘select degree’ 2 year extension will cease.
Stay periods will change to the following:
Bachelor degree (including honours) – up to 2 years
Masters (coursework and extended) – up to 2 years
Masters (research) and doctoral degree (PhD) – up to 3 years.
Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may be able to stay for up to 5 years.
Stay periods for Indian nationals, as agreed in the Australian Indian – Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (AI-ECTA), remain as:
Bachelor degree (including honours) – up to 2 years
Bachelor degree (with first class honours in STEM, including ICT) – up to 3 years
Masters (coursework, extended and research) – up to 3 years
Doctoral degrees (PhD) – up to 4 years.
Second Post-Study Work stream
The Second Post-Study Work stream will be renamed the Second Post-Higher Education Work stream. There are no other changes to this stream.
Replacement stream
The Replacement stream will cease.

Source: Homeaffairs website

Updated 24 April 2024

Wonder1844:
How about those with an offer already?

As long as your offer is still valid and has not been cancelled by the university. You're good to go.

List of Australian Universities Assessment Levels Updated 03/04/2024

Abdulquadrimuha:
@bellong and every guru in the house

I was just playing around with point calculator on the home affairs website. And to my surprise I found that you can be awarded 10 point for being single

Lol. I just want to ask like is this actually true or perhaps is me that don't understand what it's meant??

Cos I have read this thread and the part one from A-Z back then in 2020. And I don't quite think I saw anyone made mentioned of point for being single lol

Yes, it's true.

chidi4sam:
​From 23 March 2024, the Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaces the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement for Student visas.

This change was announced as part of the Australian Government’s Migration Strategy released on 11 December 2023 and applies to all Student visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024.

The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the assessment of a student’s intention to genuinely study in Australia and to remove the confusion about whether the student can express a desire to migrate to Australia.

Student visa applicants no longer need to satisfy the GTE requirement that they genuinely intend to only stay in Australia temporarily.

The GS requirement acknowledges that post-study pathways to permanent residence are available to those eligible graduates. International students with studies and qualifications obtained in Australia may provide a qualified skilled workforce ready to fill skill shortages in Australia.

The change is also intended to help the Department to identify non-genuine students who are seeking to enter Australia for purposes other than to study.

The GS requirement focuses on the assessment of the student’s genuine intention to study in Australia, having regard to a number of factors, including the applicant’s circumstances, evidence of course progression, immigration history, compliance with visa conditions and other relevant matter.

The GTE requirement will be retained for Student Guardian visa applicants.

For more information see Genuine Student requirement.

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desertboom:
Does it mean the English Language requirement is on pending? Because from the document I could read that it's being finalised.

Immigration is becoming difficult every each day

Changes will apply from 23/03/2024 and yes immigration rules have tightened.

steveyen:
Hi everyone I am new here.

I am about to submit document for visa. My agent said there is no need for POF. However, the sponsor financial documents will be needed which is the business certificates and the tax clearance certificate that will be used to access the financial capability.

However, the tax clearance certificate given by Lagos state inland revenue is just a plastic card called electronic tax clearance certificate.

Would this electronic tax clearance be acceptable? Can it affect the visa approval? What do I do in this case? Thank you.

Get your POF documents (and possibly a new agent).

frank2zee:
Hello guys.. Please I need clarification on this.
An agent told me that I would pay my first year tuition fees as initial deposit before the school can issue me a COE.
Please guys how true is this bkos I have always thought that initial deposit is a fraction of your first year annual tuition?

Please guys I need your urgent responses.
Thanks

The initial deposit is usually half of one term tuition. You can contact your school directly for clarification (just state your student ID for reference)

wilsonobee:
Hello, good day everyone, please I’m new here. I would like to know 2 things
1. the requirements and procedures for a study Visa. (I’m 19 and would like to study nursing).
- also Can anyone recommend cheap schools accepting international student.

1. Decide on the state you want to study in.
2. Search for A1 level schools that offer the nursing program
3. Write your PTE
4. Send in your application (DIY or via an agent)
5. Get admission and pay the deposit to get your COE.
6. Prepare the necessary documents to file a visa (Passport, PTE, Financial documents, SOP e.tc)
7. Submit your Visa application
8. Go for your biometrics and medicals
9. Wait for your Visa Outcome
10. If Visa is granted, book a flight and travel to Australia


With the current visa trend, getting a visa with a cheap school is very diffcult

Bobomaigida:
Is the application being handled by agent? The tracker shows they have processed the application, and since the eligibility has been completed and medicals was not requested, we can infer that the application was refused.

Thanks for the info. Application was actually refused in Oct 24 but the agent stated no decision was made and did not notify the applicant.

I had to track the application yesterday when I was informed. I knew it was rejected but just had to confirm from others here.

Asking for someone

Can anyone tell me why the application is closed? No email has been sent regarding their decision yet

Gabriel2005:
So how is that relating to me if my financial sponsor and I meet all the requirements ??!!

Your documents could be in perfect order and you may still get rejected.

Gabriel2005:
What do you mean by current study visa trend ??
Can you elaborate ?

Visa application rejection rated are at an all time high and some institutions are either withdrawing CEO or blacklisting all applicants from particular countries.

e90:
Thanks bro for the response. But I want to get it clear, I am 34 now, by the time I will be through with the program I will be 36,do I still qualify for Post study visa.

Unfortunately, you won't be. However, speak to a migration agent about your visa options post study before refusing the offer.

nues1769:
Hi, please is the age restriction for post study visa apply to both the applicant and the dependant (spouse) or it only applies to the main applicant.
Thanks in advance l.

Technically it's the main applicant but the dependant can't get the post study visa without the main applicant.