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International Students

Visa Options

Many international students completing studies in Australia will wish to extend their stay here. There are a number of visa options which can facilitate this:
General Skilled Migration
Students completing 2 years of study in Australia may be eligible to apply for permanent residence through the general skileld program. International students have a number of advantages in applying for skilled migration, including:
  • Onshore Application: Students can apply from within Australia and will be granted a bridging visa allowing them to remain in Australia during processsing of their skilled application
  • Work Experience Waiver: Students are exempt from the usual 12-month work experience requirement for skilled migration
  • Additional Points: Points are available for studies in Australia, particularly where completing higher qualifications or studying in a regional area
Partner Migration
If you have an Australian spouse, partner or fiance, it is possible for them to sponsor you for permanent residence. Your partner would need to be an Australian permanent resident, citizen or eligible New Zealand citizen.
Company Sponsorship
If you have a job offer with an Australian company, it may be possible for them to sponsor you for either temporary or permanent residence.

Case Studies

You can read about the experiences of some of our international student clients by clicking the links below:
Chetan Shrestha
Chetan applied through Architects Australia, one of the most difficult skills assessing authorities. Once this was successful, he applied for the skilled independent visa.
James Kiptoo
James had a 50-point occupation, but we were able to find a solution which led to him receiving permanent residence.

Acacia's Expertise

Acacia has assisted hundreds of international students to obtain their permanent residence.

The migration regulations for students change constantly, and we run regular information seminars at Australian universities and colleges to keep students updated on the latest developments.

We also offer Acacia on Campus at selected universities and colleges - this is a heavily discounted one-on-one consultation service offered on campus to international students.

For further information, you can download our Student Services Brochure (pdf) or contact us to set up an appointment to discuss your case.