Expert guidance on visas, PR pathways, and education strategy — from MARA Registered Agent Umar Ashraf.
Quick Answer The Assistant Minister for International Education, Julian Hill MP, has made a legislative instrument suspending and cancelling the CRICOS registration of the BSB80120…
Read ArticleQuick Answer The Australian Government has set the 2026 National Planning Level (NPL) for new international student commencements at 295,000 — an increase of 25,000…
Read ArticleQuick Answer Australia’s offshore student visa (subclass 500) refusal rate hit a record 32.5% in February 2026 — the highest level in around two decades.…
Read ArticleThe Genuine Student (GS) requirement replaced the GTE test in March 2024. This guide explains the 5 factors DHA assesses, how to write your GS statement, and how to avoid the most common refusal reasons.
Read ArticleYou have completed your Australian degree. Now you want to stay and work on a Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa. But many students make costly…
Read ArticleYou are on an Australian student visa (Subclass 500). You worked more than the permitted hours — maybe during semester, maybe because you needed the…
Read ArticleYour student visa application was refused. The reason stated: you did not satisfy the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement — or under the updated framework,…
Read ArticleThe Subclass 485 Subsequent Entrant stream is for family members joining a primary 485 holder. Here’s exactly who qualifies, what documents you need, and the mistakes to avoid.
Read ArticleComplete document checklist for Australia’s Student Visa Subclass 500 in 2025. Covers CoE, Genuine Student requirement, OSHC, financial proof, police clearance and more.
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