The company I worked for, IH Sydney Training Services, went into voluntary administration and then closed in one day. More than a hundred ELICOS teachers lost their jobs two weeks before Christmas.
Thanks for always give useful information. Hy carl. Can you make video regarding visa processing time for subclass 190 & 491? This time frame killing dreams of thousands people. Government must fix one time frame.
Thank you for your informative news and dedication, even though it may not be the answer for our hard working during the past years. Have a blessed Christmas and a joyful new year.
International students come to Australia, study and work hard, spend a lot, live a stressful life only because they hope to get a PR one day which would provide them an opportunity to live a better life here than back in their home country. If its about education, its quality in countries like India, China, Bangladesh, or even Nepal are far better than in Australia. Here you study for 6months in a year, that also mostly through PowerPoint slides, no actual exams, only assignments. In India or Nepal etc. students study all year round, sit in actual exams, face fierce academic competitions, hence they gain high level of academic intelligence in comparison.
In this present situation, why an international student should consider Australia? You pay hundreds of thousands of dollars, work low level jobs though you are highly qualified, face 24hrs per week work restrictions, pay for everything, tax, oshc, high rental, zero subsidies, get two years TR after completing current study, that also if you are below 35years of age, after completing TR not allowed to apply another student visa or stay here, and there is no way you could get PR by the time you finish your TR since you won't get job in your field easily unless you have already a PR or citizenship, and above all, you get scammed by the government with abrupt changes in rules every now and then. Better go to US oe Europe.
@@sabkaabaap8847 What you're complaining about is like complaining about having to pay your own way and complaining about not having easy permanent residency. High rental is for everyone in Australia right now and the same as tax. Australia residents have to pay for insurance or else they get slugged with the medicare levy. 24 hours per week because you're on a student visa. The 24 hours is a boost to the savings gradually over time and in term breaks you can work as much as you want. Also companies want qualified professionals. Even students in Australia work part time in woolies or retail whilst studying.
I find it funny that you equate fierce competition with having high-quality education. I don’t see waves of people from western world to study at China’s universities for example. Also hundreds of thousands of Chinese university graduates can’t find any job for years after graduation especially under current economical situation. This should speak for itself.
@estellebright2579 quality of life is much better in Australia compared to any other part of the world, once you get the PR, and the government uses this fact to lure the international students. Hence, the flock of these cash cows is directed towards Australia not China
@estellebright2579 the quality of life is much better here after getting the PR and the government uses this fact to lure the international students. Hence the flock of cash cows is directed towards Australia not China. Definitely not because of the quality of education would anyone come here, otherwise why would they prefer staying here even after completing their studies.
This is impossible to understand. No respect for parliament. "We will do whatever we want to achieve our goals regardless the constitution and protection measures put in place to protect the people". Why do we have such incompetent politicians in power? When will this abuse of innocent people end?
So, if parliament doesn't agree for implementing cap, we will just stop processing even before reaching the cap, at 80% point! That sounds arrogance and disrespectful towards the parliament!
Hi Carl, I love your videos and I absolutely agree with everything you say. Australia is starting to become known as an unstable country for international students and very expensive one. In the case of the visa fee, if it gets denied, the money is non-refundable, which would make sense if the visa fee weren't so high. In my case, I didn’t want to stay in the country but to recover my initial investment, which was a lot, since I came to study English at first. For my renewal, I chose a graduate diploma because I could apply for a graduate visa after my studies. I paid a lot of money to go through the legal process of renewing my visa with my partner, and after a few months, they changed the legislation and now I won’t be able to apply for my graduate visa. I cried a lot and suffered, but the truth is, it doesn’t make sense to apply a law when someone has already gone through the process, especially after paying such a large amount of money. The law should be retroactive. We, too, will always act based on our convenience. Nowadays, almost all countries are getting into the education business, and at much more affordable prices. Thank you for all your videos, You are one of the few people I know who speaks honestly about immigration issues, sending you a greeting
I am an International Student applicant from Canada and my chosen University is James Cook University. My Studies is scheduled to start February 2025 and I am not sure if I am able to catch up the processing
I applied for a protection visa in 2017 which was refused in 2023 and I lodge tribunal which was also refused on 13th November 2024 as my current visa will cease in 35 days. I work as a registered Nurse and my work place applied for a BVB for me so they can apply for a work visa. Unfortunately, one year work experience did not take effect, so my work place applied for visa 407 (training visa) offshore instead. On arriving in Australia, I lodge an appeal of the decision and I applied for BVA on Dec 6 separately as my BVB will cease on 18th Dec. 14th Dec, I called the department and I was told to keep an eye on my email. 16 dec called department was told an email has been sent to the team to speed up the visa processing and also told me to contact the department immediately if my visa expired. On 19 dec, i contacted the department and i was told i just have to wait that email has been sent on my behave as i have to wait for correspondence from the deparment. I was also told that i am not allowed to work or study until my visa is aproved. so now, i have no visa and frustrated. Please any tangible advise to de-escalate this situation will be highly appreciated.
Congratulations @@Fiona-df3ntbut could you give any insight on subclass 491, processing time and grant rates? I wish to start the process next month. Wishing also to lodge my EOI by June 2025. I'm a Civil engineer with vast experiences in Water resources and geotechnical engineering. I'm also a Nigerian. Thanks.
I was in a Tourist visa way back before Covid. Decided to do a study here in Australia take the opportunity as i am here already and my sister is a citizen. And also as flight price was crazy after expensive covid.. went to DAMA visa for 2years study unfortunately, during those covid times, it was hard for me to find someone to sponsor me.. i ended up runnin out of time so my agent advice me apply for the COVID-visa and use the 1yr to save up and decide want i wanna do… and her i am now, again, In a student visa… i lodge my Student application end of August 2024 and i am still waiting… feeling hopeless.. i paid so much for the student visa, yet,, i don’t get much help from the Government.. and paying way high tax like a normal citizen… limited access to pretty much everything.. i feel like i am being milk here … by this country.. i love Australia its been my second home.. now, i’ve been having second thoughts if i really wanna be here or move to another country
I was being refused by student agent to proceed with my study application because I've refusal history (lack of documents for tourist visa). Would there be chances for me to apply student visa and get approved if my circumstances changes from when I last applied? =/ been reading online they're rejecting people from certain countries without much consideration. And approved certain countries even though the study purpose isn't 'genuine' =/
Hello Karl, Just want to know whether this is still valid based on one of your previous videos(posted 2 years ago). Is remote work accepted under the 491 visa and poses no issues for the 191 visa, when employer is based in urban areas(Sydney, Melbourne etc.) or overseas? Thanks in advance!
Tuning in every week. Good Chanel, solid content. One remark for todays episode. It’s “CHRISTMAS” it’s a Christian holiday. It’s not just holiday season. Its one of the most important holidays in the year.
plz may you shed some light on subclass 600 visa, I have applied since last month through family invitation letter while I'm in China, till now I didn't see any progress on my application
Hi Karl my question to you ? How long will it take for PR to be granted for 189 at the moment? Also, I completed my studies in undergraduate, got temporary grad visa and under that I did advanced civil construction design and now I am in Nepal as my visa got expired than I got an invitation. Finally, when I withdrew from Edith Cowan University in 2017 they told to DOHA ita due to unpaid fees, do you think they might scrutunize me for that in Form 80 ? Merry christmas and thanks for your insight.
Thank you Karl, you are the best! , I have a question for you: have your business being affected financially by the government changes? 1 to 10 ,10 being the worst. I am seing a movement in the industry of more and more people taking immigratio studies and getting acredited, many of them wishing to move away from education. However, if the government is killing education base on immigration, I wonder why and how emigration studies are flourishing. ,🤔
Over the last 26 years there are always issues governments do which affect our business, such as covid etc. We thrive because of our reputation anyway but there is always some affect. Have a Merry Xmas
If you’re goal is to study and leave then yes, Australia is a great place to study. If you’re goal is to migrate via Student. It’s not worth the stress, anxiety & time.
I have just left my studies in between and came back my home country as becoz of my age and waiting for my wife And son more than 6 months.Its great country but difficult to think of future becoz of so many changes@@ailsaustralia
The company I worked for, IH Sydney Training Services, went into voluntary administration and then closed in one day. More than a hundred ELICOS teachers lost their jobs two weeks before Christmas.
That’s devastating. More than 100 teachers lost their jobs in just one day, all because of the Labor government wanting to “close the tap”.
I wish the government would front up there to see the damage they have caused. SO sad to hear
Merry Christmas and I’ve got invitations from QLD this year yea 🎉so happy to have your support in updated information weekly.
Hii what kind of visa?
Wonderful! Thanks for your support too! Merry Xmas
Got my student Visas yest, coming to queenland next yr. Thanks Karl for all u do.
Well done, enjoy your life here. Merry Xmas
May I know what course and school and when did you lodged your visa
This is awesome Karl!!! I’ll always consult and work with your firm. Really appreciate your integrity
Thanks for the support. Merry Xmas
happy holidays to you and your team, Karl🎉 Merry Christmas 🎄 take care and stay blessed 🎉
Same to you! Thanks for your support!. Have a Merry Xmas
Thank you for the video. Merry Christmas for AILS ! 🎄✨
Thanks Hasitha for the support throughout the year. Merry Xmas
Thanks for always give useful information.
Hy carl. Can you make video regarding visa processing time for subclass 190 & 491?
This time frame killing dreams of thousands people.
Government must fix one time frame.
Thanks for your support. Yes that is becoming a big issue of delays once again. We will do our best. Have a Merry Xmas
Thank you for your informative news and dedication, even though it may not be the answer for our hard working during the past years. Have a blessed Christmas and a joyful new year.
Thanks so much for your support! Merry Xmas too!
Got my student visa 2 weeks back huge thanks to karl and your team for supporting students and giving valuable info. Happy Xmas🎉
Glad to hear that, make the most of your studies in Australia and thanks for the support. Have a Merry Xmas
Did not expect a Kids in the Hall reference. I dont hear accents like that much anymore (ex-Canadian).
Thanks Chris, Merry Xmas
International students come to Australia, study and work hard, spend a lot, live a stressful life only because they hope to get a PR one day which would provide them an opportunity to live a better life here than back in their home country. If its about education, its quality in countries like India, China, Bangladesh, or even Nepal are far better than in Australia. Here you study for 6months in a year, that also mostly through PowerPoint slides, no actual exams, only assignments. In India or Nepal etc. students study all year round, sit in actual exams, face fierce academic competitions, hence they gain high level of academic intelligence in comparison.
In this present situation, why an international student should consider Australia? You pay hundreds of thousands of dollars, work low level jobs though you are highly qualified, face 24hrs per week work restrictions, pay for everything, tax, oshc, high rental, zero subsidies, get two years TR after completing current study, that also if you are below 35years of age, after completing TR not allowed to apply another student visa or stay here, and there is no way you could get PR by the time you finish your TR since you won't get job in your field easily unless you have already a PR or citizenship, and above all, you get scammed by the government with abrupt changes in rules every now and then. Better go to US oe Europe.
@@sabkaabaap8847 What you're complaining about is like complaining about having to pay your own way and complaining about not having easy permanent residency. High rental is for everyone in Australia right now and the same as tax. Australia residents have to pay for insurance or else they get slugged with the medicare levy. 24 hours per week because you're on a student visa. The 24 hours is a boost to the savings gradually over time and in term breaks you can work as much as you want. Also companies want qualified professionals. Even students in Australia work part time in woolies or retail whilst studying.
I find it funny that you equate fierce competition with having high-quality education. I don’t see waves of people from western world to study at China’s universities for example. Also hundreds of thousands of Chinese university graduates can’t find any job for years after graduation especially under current economical situation. This should speak for itself.
@estellebright2579 quality of life is much better in Australia compared to any other part of the world, once you get the PR, and the government uses this fact to lure the international students. Hence, the flock of these cash cows is directed towards Australia not China
@estellebright2579 the quality of life is much better here after getting the PR and the government uses this fact to lure the international students. Hence the flock of cash cows is directed towards Australia not China. Definitely not because of the quality of education would anyone come here, otherwise why would they prefer staying here even after completing their studies.
Evey time is worse and worse.
Hope things will improve. Have a Merry Xmas
Thanks Karl and happy Christmas and happy new year in advance to you and your family and your team
Thanks Hussain same to you and your family.
This is impossible to understand. No respect for parliament. "We will do whatever we want to achieve our goals regardless the constitution and protection measures put in place to protect the people".
Why do we have such incompetent politicians in power?
When will this abuse of innocent people end?
So, if parliament doesn't agree for implementing cap, we will just stop processing even before reaching the cap, at 80% point! That sounds arrogance and disrespectful towards the parliament!
Yes we have a democracy for a reason and what they have done is a disgrace
Merry Christmas 🎉and Happy new year Carl and team.
Thank you! Have a Merry Xmas
Hi Carl, I love your videos and I absolutely agree with everything you say. Australia is starting to become known as an unstable country for international students and very expensive one. In the case of the visa fee, if it gets denied, the money is non-refundable, which would make sense if the visa fee weren't so high. In my case, I didn’t want to stay in the country but to recover my initial investment, which was a lot, since I came to study English at first. For my renewal, I chose a graduate diploma because I could apply for a graduate visa after my studies. I paid a lot of money to go through the legal process of renewing my visa with my partner, and after a few months, they changed the legislation and now I won’t be able to apply for my graduate visa. I cried a lot and suffered, but the truth is, it doesn’t make sense to apply a law when someone has already gone through the process, especially after paying such a large amount of money. The law should be retroactive. We, too, will always act based on our convenience. Nowadays, almost all countries are getting into the education business, and at much more affordable prices. Thank you for all your videos, You are one of the few people I know who speaks honestly about immigration issues, sending you a greeting
Much appreciate your support and sad that those rules changes affected you.
Hello how about subsequent entrant,spouse fir student. Where will it fall,
Slow motion processing it seems, sorry. Merry Xmas
Hi Karl, is this the allocation for entire 25FY or just for February 25 Intake ? Thank you
Not sure of the reference you are referring to?
Is it okay toh reapplay when you student visa got rejected?
Yes. Have a Merry Xams
Have a wonderful Christmas Karl🎅 🎄
You too Mary!
Last week, it was announced that this week there would be information about CSOL??
Yeah too many changes this week to cover, we will go over the CSOL and 186 early in the year
I am an International Student applicant from Canada and my chosen University is James Cook University. My Studies is scheduled to start February 2025 and I am not sure if I am able to catch up the processing
It could be the visa processing could take longer and if so you will need to gain another COE to demonstrate a later starting date.
Hello sir , I have to bring my family in visitors visa and planning to lodge 186 visa is that possible
Sure if you can them in Australia to lodge it together that is always the best outcome. Good luck. Have a Merry Xmas
I applied for a protection visa in 2017 which was refused in 2023 and I lodge tribunal which was also refused on 13th November 2024 as my current visa will cease in 35 days. I work as a registered Nurse and my work place applied for a BVB for me so they can apply for a work visa. Unfortunately, one year work experience did not take effect, so my work place applied for visa 407 (training visa) offshore instead.
On arriving in Australia, I lodge an appeal of the decision and I applied for BVA on Dec 6 separately as my BVB will cease on 18th Dec. 14th Dec, I called the department and I was told to keep an eye on my email. 16 dec called department was told an email has been sent to the team to speed up the visa processing and also told me to contact the department immediately if my visa expired. On 19 dec, i contacted the department and i was told i just have to wait that email has been sent on my behave as i have to wait for correspondence from the deparment. I was also told that i am not allowed to work or study until my visa is aproved. so now, i have no visa and frustrated. Please any tangible advise to de-escalate this situation will be highly appreciated.
Where are you from?
I got the visa granted today.
Congratulations @@Fiona-df3ntbut could you give any insight on subclass 491, processing time and grant rates? I wish to start the process next month. Wishing also to lodge my EOI by June 2025. I'm a Civil engineer with vast experiences in Water resources and geotechnical engineering. I'm also a Nigerian. Thanks.
Please book a time is the only way we can look into this. Have a Merry Xmas
Happy new year! ❤
Same to you. Merry Xmas
I was in a Tourist visa way back before Covid. Decided to do a study here in Australia take the opportunity as i am here already and my sister is a citizen. And also as flight price was crazy after expensive covid.. went to DAMA visa for 2years study unfortunately, during those covid times, it was hard for me to find someone to sponsor me.. i ended up runnin out of time so my agent advice me apply for the COVID-visa and use the 1yr to save up and decide want i wanna do… and her i am now, again, In a student visa… i lodge my Student application end of August 2024 and i am still waiting… feeling hopeless.. i paid so much for the student visa, yet,, i don’t get much help from the Government.. and paying way high tax like a normal citizen… limited access to pretty much everything.. i feel like i am being milk here … by this country.. i love Australia its been my second home.. now, i’ve been having second thoughts if i really wanna be here or move to another country
Understand it has been a difficult time and I hoe it works out for you in the future.
Thanks Karl! 🎉
Thanks Ledo you are the first! Merry Xmas.
Solid content
No its not al all, a disgrace in fact. Merry Xmas
Playing fair is clearly not in the vocabulary for this government.
Or any government really, but this one seriously takes the lead of “not playing fair”.
That is for sure! Merry Xmas
Ok sir
Thanks. Have a Merry Xams
This Labor government must go. So dishonest and incompetent.
Hopefully they will. its a shame for they had so much potential in the beginnig. Have a Merry Xmas
I was being refused by student agent to proceed with my study application because I've refusal history (lack of documents for tourist visa). Would there be chances for me to apply student visa and get approved if my circumstances changes from when I last applied? =/ been reading online they're rejecting people from certain countries without much consideration. And approved certain countries even though the study purpose isn't 'genuine' =/
Hello Karl, Just want to know whether this is still valid based on one of your previous videos(posted 2 years ago).
Is remote work accepted under the 491 visa and poses no issues for the 191 visa, when employer is based in urban areas(Sydney, Melbourne etc.) or overseas? Thanks in advance!
Remote working has always been accepted for meeting the 491 conditions.Have a Merry Xmas
@@ailsaustralia Thanks a lot! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Tuning in every week. Good Chanel, solid content. One remark for todays episode. It’s “CHRISTMAS” it’s a Christian holiday. It’s not just holiday season. Its one of the most important holidays in the year.
Absolutely right! Merry Xmas
plz may you shed some light on subclass 600 visa, I have applied since last month through family invitation letter while I'm in China, till now I didn't see any progress on my application
Be patient ik its frustrating but if you've done all you can then theres not much u can do..
YOu can expect a while for the 600 visa. Best of luck
Hi Karl my question to you ? How long will it take for PR to be granted for 189 at the moment? Also, I completed my studies in undergraduate, got temporary grad visa and under that I did advanced civil construction design and now I am in Nepal as my visa got expired than I got an invitation. Finally, when I withdrew from Edith Cowan University in 2017 they told to DOHA ita due to unpaid fees, do you think they might scrutunize me for that in Form 80 ? Merry christmas and thanks for your insight.
You can expect 12-18 months with a non priority occupation. Merry Xmas
Any news on the CSOL and 186DE visas?
All that info is out! Merry Xmas!
@ailsaustralia o, sorry which video, last week it was mentioned it will be discussed this week.
@@ailsaustraliaLast week it was mentioned that there will be video on CSOL???
Thanks Karl , You are legend !!
I have a quick question ? I am 485 Graduate Work holder I living Perth and working so Can I extend another 485?
Depends upon whether you studied in Perth and your age, but normally yes
@ Thank you Karl,
I am a Chef and 37 years old .
I studied Commercial Cook III,IV and Diploma. So still have chance?
Merry Christmas 🙏
Everything seems illegal.
Starting to seem that way. Merry Xmas!
👍
Thanks. Have a Merry Xmas
Thank you Karl, you are the best! , I have a question for you: have your business being affected financially by the government changes? 1 to 10 ,10 being the worst. I am seing a movement in the industry of more and more people taking immigratio studies and getting acredited, many of them wishing to move away from education. However, if the government is killing education base on immigration, I wonder why and how emigration studies are flourishing. ,🤔
Over the last 26 years there are always issues governments do which affect our business, such as covid etc. We thrive because of our reputation anyway but there is always some affect. Have a Merry Xmas
Jay Australia 🇦🇺 jay 🇳🇵
Have a Merry Xams
If you’re goal is to study and leave then yes, Australia is a great place to study.
If you’re goal is to migrate via Student. It’s not worth the stress, anxiety & time.
That seems to the future yes many will have to come to terms with that before they make the decision to come here. Merry Xmas
I have just left my studies in between and came back my home country as becoz of my age and waiting for my wife And son more than 6 months.Its great country but difficult to think of future becoz of so many changes@@ailsaustralia
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@@ailsaustralia Merry Xmas to you too!