Curtailing Visa Hopping for Students & Temporary Visa Holders
The Australian government has further tightened our migration system, which it says has been plagued by a practice known as “visa hopping.” This term refers to individuals repeatedly applying for short-term visas as a means to stay in Australia indefinitely without a clear pathway to citizenship or residency. This practice, claims the government, not only […]
Australia Will Cap Student Visa Numbers Amid Housing Investment Push
The federal government is proposing to introduce legislation to cap the number of students that can be enrolled by each of the 1400 universities and colleges registered to teach overseas students. Alongside the cap. the government is pushing for educational institutions to invest in student-specific accommodation, aiming to ease housing pressures and the shortage of […]
International Graduates in Limbo: Grattan Institute’s Call for Visa Reforms
Australia’s status as a favoured destination for international students is well-known. Our generous post-graduate work opportunities for international students have long been a source of hope for thousands of graduates seeking to build their careers Down Under. However, a recent report by the Grattan Institute, titled “Graduates in Limbo: International Student Visa Pathways after Graduation,” […]
Priority Vaccination Centre for International Students and Refugees
In a joint project between Cohealth and City of Melbourne, Melbourne Town Hall is being used as a mass vaccination centre from 1 September. People with English literacy limitations, refugees, and international students will be given priority access to this facility. We encourage all clients who wish to be vaccinated against Covid-19 to book an […]
New Australian visa options for Hong Kong passport holders
The Australian government recently announced that it is proposing new visa options and extension options to Hong Kong students and skilled workers, allowing them to remain in Australia with pathways to permanent residency. Student visa options Current and prospective students will be eligible for a 5 year temporary graduate visa upon successful completion of their […]
Global Talent Independent Stream – an underutilised pathway to permanent residence for higher education students and recent graduates
An exciting new pathway has opened for up to 1000 recent graduate science & IT students to obtain Permanent Residency (PR) through a high priority pathway, avoiding many of the administrative hurdles of the standard visa program. We encourage students or recent graduates in the fields of AgTech, FinTech, MedTech, Cyber Security, Space and Advanced […]