Building Visa Processing Capability: The New Immi App Travelling to Australia has become simpler with the Australian Immi App, following its ongoing rollout. Already in use in Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Papua New Guinea, and by third‑country nationals in New Zealand, the app is now available in 10 more countries from 30 September 2025. This expansion

Building Connections in Australia: Tips for Introverts, Ambiverts, and Extroverts Moving to a new country can feel isolating. Having a circle (even a small one) helps with emotional support, practical help, navigating systems, and simply enjoying life outside studies. Strategies by Personality Type:For IntrovertsIntroverts often prefer deeper one-on-one interactions to large social settings. Here are

Can You Go Home Mid-Semester? Travelling on an Australian Student Visa Australian student visas (subclass 500) are typically granted with multiple entry rights, which means students can leave and re-enter the country while their visa remains valid. As such, international students may travel home during official semester breaks, provided that they maintain enrolment in their

Earning While Studying in Australia What the Rules AllowUnder Australia’s student visa (subclass 500) rules, international students can work up to 48 hours per fortnight during semester periods (i.e., when classes are running) unless they are PhD or master’s by research students (for whom there is no hours limit). During official breaks (“holiday periods”), there

Working Holiday Visa Extensions & Exemptions — What You Should Know So you’re working on a Working Holiday Visa (WHV) in Australia and wondering if you can work longer than 6 months for the same employer, or how you might extend your stay. Below is a breakdown of how this works—the rules, the exceptions, and

Australia Keeps Permanent Migration at 185,000 for 2025-26 Here’s what this means for skilled migrants and future applicants. If you’re considering making Australia your new home, here’s some important news: the Federal Government has confirmed that the permanent migration program for 2025-26 will remain at 185,000 places, the same as last year. While the overall