International students planning to pursue their studies at Australian educational institutions must though of taking assistance from an Australian study visa consultant (immigration consultant). Whereas many international students do not take assistance from consultants and process their applications by themselves.

However, we all know that consultants make the process easier and clear for international students, and the Government of Australia recommends people take guidance from an Australia Study Visa Consultant.

Role of Consultants

Some of the basic roles a consultant plays are as follows.

Study Destination

International students know various educational institutions but are unfamiliar with regional areas or cities. Here, the consultant helps the student to select a particular town according to their will.

Select Right Education Institution and Course

To gain a study visa for Australia, international students must choose the CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students) registered Australian educational institutions. The consultants can assist better in selecting the CRICOS registered institutions and courses because they stay updated regarding changes made by the Government of Australia.

Point to note: Please check that the chosen course has a particular CRICOS code and is at least 12 to 52 weeks long to obtain a study visa for Australia.

Required Documents

The consultants ask for documents (like academic records, work experience certificates, SOP, LOR, identity proof, passport, English language proficiency test results, GTE details, bank statements, etc.) to process the application on the student's behalf or assist students in filling the application form.

Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)

Before applying for a student visa, the international student must receive the CoE from the Australian educational institution. CoE means the student is officially enrolled in the institution.

Health Insurance and Tuition Fees

International students do not forget to buy adequate health insurance (known as Overseas Student Health Cover); this health insurance covers the medical and hospital cost of the person while staying in Australia. It is mandatory to have an OSHC declared by the Government of Australia; if not, the student cannot process their student visa applications. Make payments for health insurance, tuition fees, etc.

Apply for Student Visa

After collecting these documents, the student can apply for a student visa under the guidance of consultants and recheck the application form before submitting the applications.

Prepare for Student Visa Interview

Some of the points below will help the student to prepare for the interview.

• In the interview, they will ask some questions related to the statement of purpose (SOP), which highlights the student's achievements, experience and grades.
• Some general questions they ask include why want to study in Australia, what is the financial stability, what are the future plans, etc.
• International students can practice with their family/friends, or consultants to build confidence.
• During the interview, try to be relaxed, honest and straightforward and not try to mislead the interviewer; it may affect the student vis results.

Tips to Select the Consultant

• The international students must check the background of the consultants.
• Check whether the consultant is registered or not.
• Check their years of experience in this field.
• Their success rates.
• Check their Google reviews and social media platforms.

Conclusion

The information given above will help the international students understand how to select the consultant and what the consultant's roles are because, with a consultant's help, the student can stress-freely fulfil the requirements and stay in correct guidance, which decreases their chances of student visa refusal. If not sure which agency is best, then we recommend Asia Pacific Group; their education and migration consultants have more than 13 years of experience and can assist the person better than anyone can.

Feel free to contact them.