{"country_id":5,"title":"Australia","alias":"australia","text":"<p>Dear students and industry partners, you might have noticed about a number of recent announcements and policy updates flowing from the Australian Government&rsquo;s migration policies. We are committed to working with you in understanding and implementing these changes in a seamless manner and would recommend you to go through these all changes, highlighted as below.&nbsp;<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#3498db\"><strong>What is the Genuine Student (GS) requirement?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n\t<li><span style=\"color:#3498db\"><strong>With the implementation of the Genuine Student (GS) requirement, which came into effect on 23 March 2024, the Australian Department of Home Affairs is establishing a higher standard for aspiring international students seeking to embark on their Australian academic journey.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nMinisterial Direction 106 (Assessing the Genuine Entry and Stay Requirements for Student Visa and Student Guardian Visa applications) provides guidance on how this requirement will be assessed, with the goal of the Genuine Student requirement being to admit highly qualified candidates that have genuine intentions to obtain quality education in Australia and have the potential to contribute to the Australian work market long-term.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nUnder the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements students had to provide a 300-word statement in their visa application. This is no longer required, and with the Genuine Student requirement applicants will have to address specific questions aimed at giving visa decision makers an overview of the applicant and why they wish to study in Australia.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nQuestions will cover:<br \/>\r\nDetails of their current circumstances, including ties to family, community, employment and economic circumstances;<br \/>\r\nAn explanation for the choice of course and reasons for choosing Australia as a study destination;<br \/>\r\nWhat benefits the course provides to the applicant;<br \/>\r\nFor applicants with a study history in Australia, details of their study history;<br \/>\r\nFor applicants holding a visa other than a Student visa, their reasons for applying for a Student visa; and<br \/>\r\nAny other relevant information the applicant wishes to provide.<br \/>\r\nFor more information, please see the Department of Home Affairs &ndash; Genuine Student requirement.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nEnglish Language Requirements<br \/>\r\nThe Australian Government is also raising the English language requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas, to support international students and recent graduates to have a positive educational experience in Australia, and give students who earn a degree in Australia and opportunity to contribute to Australia&rsquo;s economic growth.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nTo summarize the changes, the English language level changes will increase the levels of English for a student visa from 5.5 IELTS or equivalent to 6.0. The minimum score to undertake a packaged ELICOS course increases from IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 (or equivalent).<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nThese changes apply to all student visa applications lodged as from 23 March 2024.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nLearn more about the recent changes to the English language requirements here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nESOS Act<br \/>\r\nCommencing from 23 March 2024, a provider&rsquo;s score has now been specified as a matter for consideration in the Migration Regulations 1994, that among other factors outlined in section 97 of the ESOS Act, will inform the considerations of the Minister to issue the provider with a suspension certificate.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nFind additional information on this update to the ESOS Act here.<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n\r\n<p>At Study Lane International https:\/\/www.studylanenepal.com\/ &nbsp;, we welcome initiatives which offer clarity and transparency for our sector as we endeavor to warmly welcome Nepalese students who dreams to hold an Australian Degree.<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/>\r\nFor further details regarding these changes, please refer to the Department of Home Affairs. &nbsp;<br \/>\r\nAnd Never disconnect from Studylane International for your study abroad plans.&nbsp;<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<\/p>","details":"<p>The list of services regarding Australia -<\/p>","cover_photo":"storage\/dreamon\/files\/1\/slider\/image-4.png","feature":["Student Visa","Travel Visa","Family Visa","Business Visa","Work Permit"],"image_thumb":"storage\/dreamon\/files\/1\/countries\/australia-lg.jpg","display_order":3,"status":1,"created_at":"2024-03-18T09:15:37.000000Z","updated_at":"2024-03-28T10:19:46.000000Z","seo_keywords":"","seo_title":"","seo_descriptions":"","og_tags":"","createdby":1,"updatedby":1,"status_name":"<span class=\"badge text-bg-success-soft\"> Active <\/span>"}