Genuine Temporary Entrant GTE

What Is Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Criteria?

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Criteria

The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement assesses student visa applicants’ intention to enter and remain in Australia temporarily. This article looks at what factors the Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP) uses to determine if student visa applicants meet the GTE requirement.

Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) assessment factors

The Section 499 Ministerial Direction Number 69 directs the DIBP’s decision-makers to take into consideration the following six factors:

  1. The applicant’s circumstances in their home country;
  2. The applicant’s potential circumstances in Australia;
  3. The value of the course to the applicant’s future;
  4. The applicant’s immigration history;
  5. If the applicant is under 18, the intent of the parent, guardian, or spouse; and
  6. Other relevant matters.

1. Applicant’s circumstances in their home country

This factor assesses the reasons for the applicant to not undertake the chosen course of study in their home country. It also considers whether there is military or civil unrest which would not support a temporary stay in Australia.

2. Applicant’s potential circumstances in Australia

The applicant’s potential circumstances in Australia relates to what their life will be like once they make it to Australia. The decision maker will look at whether there are family members who have adverse immigration histories and whether the chosen course of study is realistic. This factor also assesses the suitability of the education provider, and the standard of living in Australia given the applicant’s age, culture and other circumstances.

3. The value of the course

In assessing this factor, decision makers will look at a number of features of the course and how it will benefit the visa applicant.

Decision makers will assess whether the selected course is relevant and appropriate to the applicant’s current education and employment background. They will also look into the prospects of a future career and employment in that field.

Decision makers look to see if a chosen course of study makes sense careerwise. Meaning that the course of study is related to the ordinary progression of employment and education.

For example, university or vocational studies are a natural step after finishing high school.

While selecting a course which is unrelated to previous employment and education may result in decision makers requesting further information, it does not necessarily mean the visa will be refused.

Decision makers will consider other evidence in support of why that particular course was chosen. Such as, the need to change careers or if the course is of a hobby or interest that will provide a tangible benefit to the applicant. Studies of hobbies or interests must improve an applicant’s employment prospects in their home country.

4. The applicant’s immigration history

This factor assesses whether an applicant’s immigration history does or does not support a temporary stay in Australia.

The following circumstances would indicate against the genuine temporary entrant requirement:

  • You were previously refused a visa in Australia. You now seek to prolong your stay by entering into a relationship with a student visa holder to extend your stay;
  • You were not compliant with your previous visa conditions;
  • You had been undertaking a series of short, inexpensive courses which has the result of extending your stay in Australia;
  • You have been in Australia for a long time without having successfully completed a qualification;
  • You have moved education providers on numerous occasions and have failed to finish a course of study;
  • You have been in Australia for a long time on a range of short term temporary visas; or
  • You have a history of being refused visas or you have been non-compliant with visa requirements in another country.

An adverse immigration history could make a new student visa application very complicated. If there are any doubts about your study or immigration history, it is best to seek immigration legal advice before making an application.

5. Other relevant matters

Decision makers use this factor to be able to consider anything else that is relevant to an applicant.

This factor is designed to help visa applicants convince decision makers of their genuineness to complete the chosen course of study as a genuine temporary entrant.

If a decision maker refuses an application, they must clearly outline why they believe a matter is particularly relevant.

Further documents or information

If a decision maker requires further information in order to make an assessment of the GTE requirement, they may request the following:

  • Evidence of employment for at least 12 months;
  • Evidence of an offer of employment upon the applicant’s return home;
  • Evidence of assets in their home country consistent with the applicant’s family background;
  • Family or social ties which support a reason for the applicant to return to their home country upon the completion of their study;
  • Evidence of the previous studies;
  • Evidence from the applicant’s employer or a statement from the applicant attesting to the need to improve their skills for future career prospects; or
  • Evidence of personal or academic outcomes supporting the applicant’s need for a career change.

 

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Australian PR Points Table

If you are looking into applying for permanent or provisional migration Visas in Australia, You will need to score a required point in the Point Test System of Department of Home Affairs.

This points table is current and valid until 15 November 2019. 

Please look at the Table below and calculate the points you score.

The points table

Age Points
18-24 years 25
25-32 years 30
33-39 years 25
40-44 years 15

 

English Points
Competent English 0
Proficient English 10
Superior English 20

 

Skilled employment in the last 10 years – outside Australia Points
Less than 3 years 0
3-4 years 5
5-7 years 10
8-10 years 15

 

Skilled employment in the last 10 years – in Australia Points
Less than 1 year 0
1-2 years 5
3-4 years 10
5-7 years 15
8-10 years 20

 

Qualifications Points
A Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard. 20
A Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution that is of a recognised standard. 15
A diploma or trade qualification completed in Australia 10
An award or qualification recognised by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation. 10

 

Australian study requirement Points
At least one degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement 5

 

Specialist education qualification Points
A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field. 5

 

Other Points
Accredited in a community language 5
Study in regional Australia or a low population growth metropolitan area that meets the Australian study requirement 5
Partner skill qualifications 5
Professional year in Australia 5

 

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about The Points Table has been copied from https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/supporting/Pages/skilled/The-points-table.aspx ‘as is’ and no alterations have been made. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this documents (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

 

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489 visa South Australia

489 Visa Adelaide – New Go To Destination for International Students

South Australia is an excellent option for skilled workers looking to further their careers while enjoying the excitement of living in a new country.

The capital Adelaide is considered one of the world’s most liveable cities for its lifestyle, services and high standard of living. Competitive wages and conditions make it a very attractive place to work and Study.

Interstate graduates can access occupations on the Lists of State Nominated Occupations if they meet requirements.

Refer to the interstate graduate table below to work out if you meet the requirements to apply for state nomination by occupation list and nomination type.

Your eligibility depends on where you gained your work experience (in South Australia, interstate or offshore), where you are currently residing and if you meet chain migration requirements.  You must meet all state nomination requirements.

Scenarios for graduates who studied outside of South Australia

Scenario State nomination Availability by Visa type Lists of State Nominated Occupations
Residing offshore or in South Australia and meet the general work experience requirements

(do not meet chain migration or minimum worked in South Australia requirements)

489* if graduated within last 3 years.

489* and 190* if graduated more than 3 years ago.

State Nominated Occupation List
Residing offshore or in South Australia and meet chain migration 190 and 489* Supplementary Skilled List or special conditions apply
Residing offshore or in South Australia and have at least 6 months skilled work experience in South Australia in the last 3 years (post graduation). 190 and 489* State Nominated Occupation List
Residing interstate

Chain migration, South Australian work experience or high points do not override this Commitment to South Australia restriction

Can’t apply
Residing in South Australia and  relying on Australian work experience with less than 6 months South Australian work experience Can’t apply
Residing in South Australia: living and working in nominated or closely related occupation for 12 months in South Australia or 6 months in country region of South Australia. 190 and 489* All lists

Supplementary Skilled List and special conditions

International graduate occupation and waiver requirements

International graduates of South Australia have access to a larger list of occupations for state nomination and can access waivers.

You can access:

  • State Nominated Occupation List (including Special Conditions apply occupations)
  • Supplementary Skilled List occupations
  • State nomination for the Permanent 190 visa for occupations listed as ‘Offshore applicants Provisional 489 visa only’

Requirements for these occupations are detailed below.

General Requirements:

If you are an international graduate of South Australia, you must meet the following general requirements:

1 If you are applying as an international graduate of South Australia, you must meet the same state nomination requirements for commitment to state, age, skills assessment, work experience, English and financial capacity.  You may be able to access waivers or exemptions in relation to work experience, English, and financial capacity.  Please check the requirements listed under the relevant headings.

2 Your South Australian qualification must be in the same field as your nominated occupation.

3 Your South Australian qualification must be CRICOS registered with a minimum duration of one academic year (CRICOS registered for a minimum of 46 weeks).

4 If any of your studies were undertaken outside of South Australia, a minimum of 50% of your qualification must have been completed in South Australia.

5 For skilled work experience to be considered, it must be in a skilled occupation listed on the State Nominated Occupation Lists.

6 If your occupation is listed as requiring additional work experience in the field (for example, 2-5 years work experience in the field), you must be currently working in your nominated occupation or closely related occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week).Some of these occupations require you to be currently working for the last 12 months in South Australia in your nominated or closely related occupation (minimum 20 hours per week) post-graduation. See the Lists of State Nominated Occupations for further details.

7 Immigration SA is able to offer a limited number of nominations for occupations that appear as special conditions or on the Supplementary Skilled List. Planning levels apply to all occupations and availability is subject to change. Priority will be given to applicants based on length of employment in South Australia.

Eligibility Guide for South Australian Graduates

The following table provides a guide if you meet supplementary skilled list and special conditions apply requirements based on where you are residing and your maximum level of South Australian gained qualification.  Please refer to the full requirements page to check your eligibility.

Residency location Highest qualification completed in South Australia Can I apply for Supplementary Skilled List and Special Conditions occupations?
Currently residing in South Australia Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (diploma or certificate) Yes – you must be currently working 12 months or more in your field in South Australia (or currently working 6 months or more in your field in a country region of South Australia).
Higher Education qualification (Bachelor Degree or higher) Yes – meet the general work experience requirement or be currently employed in a skilled occupation in South Australia*.
Currently residing interstate Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (diploma or certificate) No
Higher Education qualification (Bachelor Degree or higher) No
Currently residing offshore (outside Australia) Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification (diploma or certificate) No
Higher Education qualification (Bachelor Degree or higher) Yes – meet the general work experience requirement.  If relying on Australian work experience 6 months must have been achieved in South Australia.

* If the occupation is listed as requiring additional work experience in the field (for example, 2-3 years work experience in the field), you must meet this requirement or be currently working in the nominated occupation or closely related occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week).Some of these occupations require you to be currently working for the last 12 months in South Australia in your nominated or closely related occupation (minimum 20 hours per week) post-graduation.

Waivers and Exemption

International graduates of South Australia with a positive skills assessment for their skilled occupation, currently working in South Australia who do not meet all of the state nomination requirements, could still be eligible for state nomination.

Exemptions or waivers will be provided if you are an international graduate of South Australia and you meet the requirements under the following headings at the bottom of this page:

  • Work experience waiver
  • Financial requirement waiver
  • English language exemption

Work experience waiver and Exemptions

Please note: you will still need to meet any work experience requirements as specified by the skills assessing authority for your nominated occupation.

1 You can access a work experience waiver for both occupation lists if you meet one of the following high performing graduate categories. You will need to be currently residing in South Australia and have completed one of the following qualifications from a South Australian public university (within the last two years) with the required Grade Point Average (GPA) listed below:

  • Completed a Ph.D. or Masters by Research
  • GPA of 6.0 or above in a Bachelor Degree
  • First Class Honours in a dedicated Honours year (following completion of a Bachelor degree in South Australia)
  • GPA of 6.0 or above in Masters by Coursework degree (following completion of a Bachelor degree in South Australia).

The three South Australian public universities are: Flinders University, University of Adelaide and University of South Australia.

If you are a high performing graduate from a private higher education provider in South Australia, further information is available here.

2 If you are an international graduate of South Australia, you can access a work experience waiver if you meet one of the requirements below.

 2.1 Your occupation is listed as ‘available or low availability’*, you areresiding in South Australia and you meet one of the following:

  • Proficient English in each score OR 
  • Minimum overall score of IELTS 7.5 or PTE Academic 73 or TOEFL iBT 102 or CAE 191 OR
  • Passport holder and citizen of the United States, United Kingdom, New Zealand, Canada or Ireland OR
  • Currently working in a skilled occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week).

*Additional work experience required: If your occupation requires 2 – 5 years work experience in the field, you must be currently working in your nominated or closely related occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week) some of these occupations require you to be currently working for the last 12 months in South Australia in your nominated or closely related occupation (minimum 20 hours per week) post-graduation

Health and Education professionals: Higher English scores apply if registration is required for your occupation or alternatively, you can show evidence of your current registration to practice in South Australia.

Financial requirement waiver

1 If you are an Australian international graduate, you can claim financial support from your parents.  Your parents will need to complete the Financial Capacity Declaration to meet this requirement.

English language exemption

1High performing graduates residing in South Australia are exempt from state nomination English requirements for all occupation lists (including Supplementary Skilled List occupations or Special conditions apply occupations).  You must still meet the minimum English requirement listed under 3 below.

International graduates of South Australia who are currently working in a skilled occupation in South Australia (minimum 20 hours per week) are exempt from the Immigration SA state nomination English requirement for your occupation. You must still meet the minimum English requirement listed under 9.9 below.

You must still meet the minimum Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) requirement of ‘competent’ English.

4 Health and Education professionals requiring registration will need to upload evidence of current registration to practice in South Australia.

Source:http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/International-graduates/international-graduate-occupation-and-waiver-requirements

Disclaimer: The above set criteria and details about Subclass 489 – Skilled Regional (Provisional) Visa South Australia has been copied from http://www.migration.sa.gov.au/International-graduates/international-graduate-occupation-and-waiver-requirements ‘as is’ and no alterations have been made. The document is provided for general information purposes only. Your use of any of this information is at your own risk, and you should not use any of this information without first seeking legal and other professional advice. The provision of this documents (and the documents themselves) do not constitute legal advice or opinions of any kind, or any advertising or solicitation. No lawyer-client, advisory, fiduciary or other relationship is created between VIVID EDUCATION and any person accessing or otherwise using any of the information. Vivid Education and its affiliates (and any of their respective directors, officers, agents, contractors, interns, suppliers and employees) will not be liable for any damages, losses or causes of action of any nature arising from any use of any of this information.

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