Education – My Migration

07 Aug 2024

Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design

Australia, Courses for PR, Education, International Students, State Nomination, Visa

Yes, it is possible to get permanent residency in Australia after completing an Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design.

The following are the steps involved in the PR pathway for this qualification:

Complete an Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design in Australia. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work as a civil construction designer in Australia.
Apply for a Temporary Graduate Work Visa (485). This visa will allow you to work in Australia for up to 18 months after you graduate.
Gain relevant work experience. While you are on your 485 visa, you can gain relevant work experience in the civil construction industry. This will increase your chances of being granted permanent residency.
Apply for a Skilled Independent visa (189) or Skilled Nominated visa (190). These visas are for skilled workers who meet the Australian government’s requirements for permanent residency.

The Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design is a 2-year course that is offered by a few TAFEs and private colleges in Australia. The course typically covers topics such as:

Civil engineering principles
Construction materials
Structural design
Hydraulics and hydrology
Geotechnical engineering
Surveying
Computer-aided design (CAD)

If you are interested in pursuing a career in civil construction in Australia, then the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design is a good option for you. This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge you need to work in this in-demand field.

Here are some of the benefits of completing an Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design in Australia:

You will gain the skills and knowledge you need to work as a civil construction designer in Australia.
You will be eligible to apply for a Temporary Graduate Work Visa (485), which will allow you to work in Australia for up to 18 months after you graduate.
You will be able to gain relevant work experience in the civil construction industry, which will increase your chances of being granted permanent residency.
You will be able to live and work in Australia, a country with a strong economy and a high standard of living.

If you are interested in learning more about the Advanced Diploma of Civil Construction Design course or PR pathway in Australia, I highly recommend that you contact us — My Migration is an education and migration agency based in Melbourne, Australia. We are here to help you assess your eligibility for this pathway and provide you with more information about the requirements.

30 Apr 2020

COVID-19 support for international students in Victoria

Australia, Coronavirus, Education, International Students, Victoria, Visa

On 29 April 2020, the Victorian Government announced a $45 million fund to support international students in Victoria facing hardship as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The fund is being delivered in partnership with Victoria’s tertiary education providers.

HIGHLIGHTS

The International Student Emergency Relief Fund will provide a payment of up to A$1,100 for vulnerable international students who have lost their job or had a significant reduction to their employment and are facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).

The fund complements the range of relief programs offered by Victorian universities, education providers and existing government support.

International students from Victoria’s tertiary education providers including universities, TAFEs, private Vocational Education and Training providers and English language colleges are eligible to apply for the hardship payment.

Who is eligible to apply?

International students who have lost their job or had a significant reduction to their employment and are facing financial hardship as a result of coronavirus (COVID-19).

How to apply?

Fill out the form on this website: https://www.studymelbourne.vic.gov.au/help-and-support/support-for-students-coronavirus

Need help with visa or admissions?

Click here to book a FREE 30 min. consultation with our friendly team. You may also fill out the Online Assessment Form for a free assessment to know your eligibility for a visa to Australia.

Disclaimer

The above article constitutes only generic information on migration issues, and does not constitute specific migration advice to any entity or individual.

01 Nov 2019

Destination Australia – Scholarships to study in regional Australia

Australia, Education

Almost 1,200 scholarships are now available for international and domestic students to study in Australia’s regions following the announcement of the Destination Australia Program.

The $93.7 million Destination Australia program aims to attract international and domestic students to study in regional Australia. It’s also designed to develop regional tertiary education institutions and offer students a high-quality learning experience without geographical restrictions.

Scholarships are available for students planning to undertake Certificate IV through to PhD qualifications.

Students who are interested in applying for a Destination Australia Scholarship can do so directly with their preferred successful provider.

The scholarships will provide eligible students with the opportunity to explore a unique life outside metropolitan cities while undertaking a world-class tertiary education.

Students can now apply for a scholarship directly with a successful tertiary education provider for the 2020 academic year. A list of successful providers is now available.

Apart from the scholarship opportunities, students will be able to access additional 2 years of Subclass 485 Graduate (Post Study Work) visa for courses from bachelor’s degree or higher. Therefore, someone studying a PhD in one of these regional areas would be eligible for a 6-year 485 visa (previously 4 years duration).

Read more about benefits of living, studying or working in regional areas here.

What is the definition of regional used for the Destination Australia program?

For the purposes of the Destination Australia Program, a regional location is classified as any area outside of Major Cities of Australia, in line with the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ Australian Statistical Geography Standard Remoteness Structure.

Source: https://www.education.gov.au/destination-australia
Interested to know more? Click here to book a free call with one of our friendly consultants. You may also fill out the Online Assessment Form for a free assessment to know your eligibility for a visa to Australia.

29 Oct 2019

6 Benefits of Living and Studying in Regional Areas

Australia, Education, GSM, Health, Visa

There are several incentives offered to those who chose regional areas to live, study and work. Here are the top 6 benefits!

Longer 485 visas

From November, students who study in regional areas and completing Higher Education courses (Bachelors, Masters etc) will be eligible for a longer Subclass 485 (Post Study Work) visa.

Students in Perth, Gold Coast and other major regional areas, including Canberra, Sunshine Coast, Hobart, Geelong, Adelaide, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie, Wollongong/Illawarra will be eligible for an additional year on their 485 visas. This means that a student completing a Bachelor course in these areas would be eligible for a 3-year 485 visa. A student completing a PhD would be eligible for a 5-year 485 visa (previously 4 years duration).

The second Temporary Graduate visa will require ongoing residence in a regional area.

The definition of regional Australia for this purpose will be the same as the definition for skilled migration – all of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

As students need to graduate from a regional campus and then spend at least two years residing in a regional area to qualify, the additional Temporary Graduate visa will be available to the first eligible cohort of graduates from 2021.

Students from all other regional areas, including Darwin (NT) would be eligible for an additional 2 YEARS on their Subclass 485 Graduate (Post Study Work) visa.

5 Points for PR

Students who complete a minimum of 2-year course (meeting the Australian study requirement) in any of the regional areas, including Perth and Gold Coast, will be eligible for 5 points for Regional Study.
To obtain 5 additional points you must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in a regional area.
To be eligible for the award of points, your educational qualification:

must meet the Australian study requirement
must have been obtained while you lived in, and studied at a campus in, one or more of the areas listed as regional Australia or a low population-growth metropolitan area
not include study undertaken by distance education

Access to Medicare

Subclass 491 and 494 visa holders will be eligible for Medicare, therefore saving thousands of dollars for medical expenses.

Priority Processing

Regional visas will get priority over other skilled visas and therefore, faster processing when compared to other visa types.

Onshore Bridging Visa A (BVA) work rights

Work rights will automatically be attached to BVAs granted to onshore applicants for either of the new regional visas.

Regional Occupation List

Regional visa applicants will have wider access to more occupations on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) as compared to other skilled occupation lists.
Have you heard about the Destination Australia scholarship for students in Regional Australia? Read about it here.
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28 Oct 2019

Perth and Gold Coast now Regional Areas

Education, GSM, Visa

Perth and Gold Coast to be regional areas from November 2019

Both Perth (WA) and Gold Coast (QLD) have been announced to become “regional areas” for the purpose of immigration as part of the government’s focus on diverting international students and skilled migrants to low populated areas in Australia.

The change is set to commence from 16th November 2019 and coincides with the recently announced skilled regional visas (Subclass 491 and Subclass 494).

Government has also increased the total number of regional visas to be granted to 25,000 (from 23,000 previously)

Benefits of Regional Areas

There are several incentives offered to those who chose regional areas to live, study and work.

Longer 485 visas
From November, students who study in regional areas and completing Higher Education courses (Bachelors, Masters etc) will be eligible for a longer Subclass 485 (Post Study Work) visa.

This means that a student completing a Bachelor course in these areas would be eligible for a 3-year 485 visa. A student completing a PhD would be eligible for a 5-year 485 visa (previously 4 years duration).
The second Temporary Graduate visa will require ongoing residence in a regional area.

The definition of regional Australia for this purpose will be the same as the definition for skilled migration – all of Australia except Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Students from all other regional areas, including Darwin (NT) would be eligible for an additional 2 YEARS on their Subclass 485 Graduate (Post Study Work) visa.

5 points towards PR
Students who complete a minimum of 2-year course (meeting the Australian study requirement) in any of the regional areas, including Perth and Gold Coast, will be eligible for 5 points for Regional Study.

To obtain 5 additional points you must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in a regional area.

To be eligible for the award of points, your educational qualification:

must meet the Australian study requirement
must have been obtained while you lived in, and studied at a campus in, one or more of the areas listed as regional Australia or a low population-growth metropolitan area
not include study undertaken by distance education

Access to Medicare
Subclass 491 and 494 visa holders will be eligible for Medicare, therefore saving thousands of dollars for medical expenses.

Priority Processing
Regional visas will get priority over other skilled visas and therefore, faster processing when compared to other visa types.

Regional Occupation List
Regional visa applicants will have wider access to more occupations on the Regional Occupation List (ROL) as compared to other skilled occupation lists.

Have you heard about the Destination Australia scholarship for students in Regional Australia? Read about it here.

Interested to know more? Click here to book a free call with one of our friendly consultants. You may also fill out the Online Assessment Form for a free assessment to know your eligibility for a visa to Australia.

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