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3,000+ Successful Clients
Perth, WA | Since 2017
Visa Experts for Australia

15/10/2026

SC 189 Round Commenced.
Good Luck 🤞

14/10/2026

WA conducting second State Invitation Round of 2026/2027

Good luck to all applicants 🤞

02/10/2026

🇦🇺 MAJOR AUSTRALIAN STUDENT VISA CHANGES from 2 October 2026🎓

The Australian Government has introduced significant changes to Student visa (subclass 500) applications, including new rules about where applications can be lodged.

📢 WHAT DOES LIN 26/102 CHANGE?

Under LIN 26/102 – Migration (Student Visa Applications to Be Made from outside Australia) Instrument 2026, certain temporary visa holders cannot lodge a Student visa application while they are in Australia.

This includes holders of several visa subclasses, including:

🔹 Subclass 457 – Temporary Work (Skilled)
🔹 Subclass 462 – Work and Holiday
🔹 Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand / TSS
🔹 Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate
🔹 Subclass 600 – Visitor
🔹 Subclass 601 – ETA
🔹 Subclass 602 – Medical Treatment
🔹 Subclass 651 – eVisitor
🔹 Subclass 771 – Transit
🔹 Subclass 988 – Maritime Crew
🔹 Subclass 995 – Diplomatic

📌 What this means

If you hold one of the affected visas and want to apply for a Student visa (subclass 500), you may need to:

✈️ Leave Australia
📝 Lodge the Student visa application offshore
🇦🇺 Remain outside Australia when the visa is granted

⚠️ There are also new rules for current Student visa holders seeking another Student visa in Australia.

Some exemptions apply, including certain students:

🎓 Progressing to a higher AQF-level course
🎓 Undertaking a PhD
🏫 Continuing studies where additional time is required
🇦🇺 Sponsored by DFAT or Defence
🏫 Undertaking eligible school studies
⚠️ Affected by an education provider default

The new rules do not automatically affect your existing Student visa. They primarily affect the ability to make a further Student visa application while in Australia. (Immigration and citizenship Website)

👨‍👩‍👧 Family members

The new legislation also changes the circumstances in which family members can be included in Student visa applications, with specific exemptions for certain groups, including families of doctoral students and some other exempt categories. (Federal Register of Legislation)

🚨 IMPORTANT

A Student visa application that does not satisfy the location requirements can be invalid, meaning the Department may not consider the application. (Federal Register of Legislation)

If you are currently in Australia on a Visitor, Graduate, 482, 462 or another temporary visa and are considering studying in Australia, your visa strategy should be checked before making travel, enrolment or financial commitments.

📩 Need advice about your Student visa options?

Settlers Migration & Education Consultants
🇦🇺 Your Australian Dream. Our Migration Expertise.

🎉🇦🇺 PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA GRANTED! 🇦🇺🎉Congratulations to our client Anant Kaur and Sukhmanjeet Singh on receiving thei...
01/10/2026

🎉🇦🇺 PERMANENT RESIDENT VISA GRANTED! 🇦🇺🎉

Congratulations to our client Anant Kaur and Sukhmanjeet Singh on receiving their Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated Visa as a Registered Nurse (RN) in WA! 👩‍⚕️👏

A fantastic achievement and an exciting new chapter in Australia. 🇦🇺✨

Congratulations from the entire team at Settlers Migration & Education Consultants! 🎊

Planning your journey to Australian Permanent Residency through skilled migration?

📩 Talk to Settlers Migration today.

17/09/2026

🇦🇺 MAJOR AUSTRALIAN VISA CHANGES ANNOUNCED:

✈️ VISITOR / TOURIST VISAS
Future visitor visas would generally carry a “No Further Stay” condition, limiting applications for other visas while in Australia. Protection applications would remain an exception.

🎓 STUDENT VISA – FURTHER STUDY
After completing a course, further study would generally need to be at a higher qualification level — for example, Bachelor → Master.

👨‍👩‍👧 STUDENT & GRADUATE VISA FAMILIES
New applicants would generally no longer be able to bring family members, subject to proposed exceptions for certain countries and courses, including PhDs.

🔨 SKILLED MIGRATION – POINTS TEST
Proposed changes would give housing construction trades qualification points equivalent to university qualifications.

⏩ PRIORITY VISA PROCESSING
The proposed priority areas include:
🔹 Construction
🔹 Agriculture
🔹 Fisheries
🔹 Resources
🔹 Teaching

🎒 WORKING HOLIDAY VISAS
Proposed ballot arrangements would limit:
• Second-year places to 45,000
• Third-year places to 5,000

Regional work requirements would remain, but completing the required work would make applicants eligible for the ballot rather than guaranteeing another year.

🛡️ PROTECTION CLAIMS
Further measures targeting non-genuine claims would require legislation, while genuine protection claims would remain within the protection system.

⚖️ MIGRATION AGENTS & VISA OVERSTAYERS
The government has also announced stronger action against agents involved in system abuse, as well as increased enforcement against people who remain in Australia without a valid visa.

📌 IMPORTANT: These announcements include proposed changes and policy measures. The exact implementation, commencement dates, eligibility requirements and transitional arrangements will depend on the final rules and legislation where required.

👉 If you are planning to study, work, visit, or remain in Australia, these proposed changes could affect your future visa pathway.

📞 Speak with Settlers Migration & Education Consultants for professional migration advice before making decisions based on the proposed changes.

16/09/2026

WA first State Invitation Round of 2026/2027 commenced 😊

Good luck to all applicants 🤞

Another Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Granted.Congratulations to Gur Kaur on the successful grant of her Tempor...
14/09/2026

Another Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Granted.

Congratulations to Gur Kaur on the successful grant of her Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa on 12 September 2026.

A wonderful milestone in her Australian journey, opening the door to new opportunities after completing her studies.

Are you an international student in Australia planning your next step after graduation? Understanding your Subclass 485 visa eligibility, requirements, and application process is an important part of planning your future.

📩 Need guidance with your Australian graduate visa journey? Get in touch with Settlers Migration & Education Consultants to discuss your circumstances and available visa options.

📞 Call: (08) 9480 3703 | 0410 830 031
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: settlersmigration.com.au

Visa outcomes depend on individual circumstances and applicable Australian immigration requirements. This post shares a client visa grant and does not guarantee future visa outcomes.

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Another Australian Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Granted.A huge congratulations to JAGROOP on the successful gr...
14/09/2026

Another Australian Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Granted.

A huge congratulations to JAGROOP on the successful grant of their Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa on 14 September 2026.

This visa can provide eligible international graduates with an opportunity to live, work and gain valuable experience in Australia after completing their studies.

Planning your next step after graduation? Understanding your visa options, eligibility requirements and application process is essential.

Looking for guidance with your Australian graduate visa journey? Contact Settlers Migration & Education Consultants to discuss your circumstances and explore available options.

📞 Call: (08) 9480 3703 | 0410 830 031
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Website: settlersmigration.com.au

Visa outcomes depend on individual circumstances and applicable Australian immigration requirements. This post is a client success announcement and is not a guarantee of future visa approval.

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🇦🇺🎉 A Journey from International Student to Australian Citizenship! 🎉🇦🇺A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful client lo...
12/09/2026

🇦🇺🎉 A Journey from International Student to Australian Citizenship! 🎉🇦🇺

A huge CONGRATULATIONS to our wonderful client lovepreetsingh_sandhu on receiving his Australian Citizenship Grant! 🇦🇺👏

What makes this achievement even more special is the incredible journey behind it:

🎓 Student Visa →🎓 Graduate Visa →
🏡 Permanent Residency (PR) →
🇦🇺 Australian Citizenship!

From taking the first step as an international student to finally becoming an Australian citizen — it has been a journey of dedication, patience and perseverance and we are incredibly proud to have been part of this journey and grateful for your trust placed in Settlers Migration & Education Consultants.

Thank you for visiting our office with you mother for sharing love and blessings❤️

🌟 Congratulations once again on this wonderful milestone! Wishing you and your family a bright and successful future as an Australian citizen. 🇦🇺

Your journey can start with one visa. Your destination can be a new life in Australia.

🇦🇺 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) BSB80120 – New International Enrolments CancelledThe Australian Government ...
04/09/2026

🇦🇺 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) BSB80120 – New International Enrolments Cancelled

The Australian Government has announced that new international student enrolments in the Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) – BSB80120 will no longer be permitted.

📌 What does this mean?

❌ Education providers can no longer recruit new international students into this course.

❌ Education agents can no longer offer or promote this course to new international students.

✅ Students who have already commenced the course can continue their studies and complete the course with their current provider.

The Government stated that the decision follows concerns including:
• High rates of visa refusals
• High course non-completion rates
• Evidence of the course being used to facilitate onshore transfers by non-genuine students

📊 Government figures:
• 452 VET providers were registered to deliver the course to international students.
• 41,033 active Confirmations of Enrolment (CoEs) were recorded.
• 15,772 students were recorded as currently studying the course.

⚠️ Important for prospective students

If you are planning to study in Australia, it is important to choose your course and education provider carefully and ensure your study pathway genuinely aligns with your academic background, career goals and future plans.

At Settlers Migration & Education Consultants, we can help you assess your study options and understand the potential visa implications before you enrol.

📩 Need advice about your Australian study pathway? Contact Settlers Migration & Education Consultants.



source: https://ministers.education.gov.au/hill/graduate-diploma-course-cancelled-international-students

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