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28 Oct 2019

Perth and Gold Coast now Regional Areas

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.

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 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.

22 Apr 2019

Studying in Australia and interested in extreme sports?

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Sports that put participants at risk of serious injury, brings thrills to life and grow annually in popularity, AND IT IS A FACT!

So, with six exhilarating experiences, from jumping to extreme diving; feel your pulse racing MATE!

We’ve rounded up a few adrenaline-packed but accessible activities to tick off your bucket list and the most stunning destinations to try them while being in AUSTRALIA.

DON’T MISS IT!

SKYDIVING

The gist: Forget hang-gliding and paragliding – there’s nothing like the rush of jumping from a plane at 15,000ft. Just about anyone can tandem skydive, however sky surfing, wingsuit surfing and BASE jumping are best left to pros.

Where to try it: To flirt with fear, choose an idyllic natural setting like Byron Bay, Australia or Skydiving Over the Beach OF St. Kilda Melbourne, Great Ocean Road Geelong, Wollongong in Sydney.

Pricing: From AUD 200 onwards!

BUNGEE JUMPING

The gist: As you glide out towards the edge, you must overcome your fear and take a step over the edge – one of the most challenging things many of us will ever do! You’ll be exhilarated as the wind whooshes past you and the ground hurries towards you, and after mere moments you will bounce back up again towards the tower – don’t worry the rebound is a lot gentler than it looks!

Where to try it: Cairns bungy is run by the man who started bungy back in NZ in 1987, AJ Hackett and if you want to bungee jump in Australia, this is the only site where you can do it.

Pricing:From AUD 99 onwards.

SURFING

The gist: Rides on the forward or deep face of a moving wave, which usually carries the surfer towards the shore — the bigger the wave, the better the ride.
Not many surfers will ride waves up to 50 feet in height! Staying on the surfboard is highly significant because a lousy Wipeout can get pretty ugly!

Where to try it:learn and surf pro in the beaches of Gold Coast and Sydney with a lot of exciting offers!

Pricing: Starting at AUD 50 ONLY.

V8 EXPERIENCES

The gist: The unparalleled exhilaration of V8 driving experience is sure to provide the hottest of hot laps on a track when you turn to Adrenaline. Life in the fast lane just assimilated a whole new level of speed.

Where to try it:The eastern creek in Sydney and Sandown Raceway in Melbourne are one of the most popular ones in Australia!

Pricing: From AUD 265 onwards.

WHITE WATER RAFTING

The gist: First attempted on the Zambezi River below Victoria Falls in 1981, white water rafters navigate rapids graded from one to five (anything higher is considered un-raftable) in an inflatable boat! When you’re at 350 meters long with waves up to 2.5 meters high with a vertical drop of 8 meters, you will be on white water high!

Where to try it:Some of the world’s most scenic grade one to five rapids are found in the Lower Mitta River – Dartmouth, Victoria.

Pricing: From AUD 265 onwards.

SCUBA DIVING

The gist: You’re 100+ feet underwater and the only device keeping you alive is that tank of oxygen strapped to your back. Not to mention, all of the Coral creatures lurking below… pretty intense although a peaceful experience!

Where to try it: See spectacular coral gardens teeming with a vast array of marine life in the Outer Great Barrier Reef, Cairns.

Pricing: From AUD 195 onwards.

ABSEILING/ RAPPELLING

The gist: Plunging a sheer vertical drop with only a sturdy rope and harness keeping you from gravity’s grip.

Where to try it: Perfect abseiling experience can be had at The World’s Highest Abseil – Tasmania.

Pricing: From AUD 95 onwards.

CLIFF DIVING

The gist: We’re not talking about jumping from that big rock at your local swimming spot. We’re talking about big giant cliffs that are 10, 15, 20 meters tall. At those heights hitting the water feels like breaking through concrete; not much room for error here. Needless to say, the divers don’t wear any protective clothing, just a basic swimsuit.

Where to try it: Macquarie Pass Jump Rock, Tongarra at New South Wales, the Kimberly ranges in Western Australia.

Pricing: FREE FALLING!

SPORT IN AUSTRALIA IS AN IMPRESSION OF AUSTRALIA!

22 Apr 2019

Professional Year programs in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Perth, Hobart and Brisbane

Professional Year, Visa

Securing your job upon completion of courses can be demanding! Fortunately, for students completing Accounting, Engineering and IT courses have Professional Year option which empowers them for workplace with a bonus of 5 migration points for PR visa!

Through Professional Year, it can be more meaningful, as it is acquainted with numerous opportunities and knowledge to their relevant employment industry and helps gain insight and experience in the Australian workplace.

We take great pride in ourselves on providing quality professional year courses to students and focus on your career success.

What is the Professional Year?

A Professional Year (PY) program is for international students who have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in either Accounting (SMIPA), ICT or Engineering.

You can do this program while on 485 (Temporary Graduate) visa with at least 12 months validity or; hold a Secondary Visa with work and study rights with at least 12 months’ validity.

Overseas Engineering graduates can do PY program whilst holding 476 visas. A positive skills assessment in an Engineering occupation is mandatory to enrol in an Engineering PY program.

A Professional Year program is delivered in 44 weeks, consisting of

32-week classroom teaching (theory)
12-week full-time work placements (internship)

A Professional Year helps a student to have robust workplace skills, gain experience and prepare for the right job!
Professional Year programs provide:

Fully fledged and knowledgeable industry-based trainers
Excellent employment outcomes
Flexibility in timetable according to YOUR weekly schedule
Guaranteed internship placements
Access to leading business representatives and business networking events

Successful completion of a Professional Year program also guarantees you 5 points towards your PR!

Our Professional Year Partners

My Migration is proud to be partnered with some of the best Professional Year providers in Australia:

Navitas
Monash College
Performance Education
ECA
and many more

Why apply through My Migration?

With over 14 years of experience in education and migration, and a team of highly knowledgeable professionals, we can provide what is the best for our clients.

Our solution oriented team works closely with our clients to understand their career and migration goals, and guide them with genuine advice and assistance.

We offer unbeatable scholarship packages combined with unmatched service quality.

For more information about a PY program, please fill out the form here! and one of our consultants will contact you. Alternatively, feel free to drop in to our office!

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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