University of Melbourne International Commerce Students Society (ICSS)

02/07/2024

Hi members! Our partner, RACC Australia Migration Agent and Education Agent would like to give updates on Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485) starting 1 July 2024.
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1 July changes are in effect as per new regulations.

•⁠ ⁠You can apply for TR 485 as a main applicant only once
•⁠ ⁠Age limit: 35 years
•⁠ ⁠2 Years for Bachelor/Master coursework
•⁠ ⁠Additional year for studying in regional area

You can apply TR 485 only once, so if you are contemplating between applying for TR 485 or, a further course, you may wish to consider applying for the course.

If you are considering to apply for skilled migration, you need to take the right decision at the right moment, as 2 years is a very short time to accumulate points, get a skills assessment, lodge expression, wait for an invitation and wait for the grant.

Book a Phone/Zoom consultation with our Migration Team regarding your next visa option:
https://www.racc.net.au/migration-agent-education-agent

RACC Australia is not only a Registered Migration Agent but also an Education Agent.

Learn more about 1 Year Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood course (online study option now available for TR 485 holders):
https://www.racc.net.au/graduate-diploma-of-early-childhood-education
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21/06/2024

Hi members! As exams are over, and semester one comes to a close, our partner, RACC Australia Migration Agent and Education Agent would like to give updates on Temporary Graduate.
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TEMPORARY GRADUATE VISA (TR 485)
Changes in effect from 1 July 2024
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✅Eligible Master degree only can get 2 years of TR 485 and not 3 years anymore
✅Applicants aged over 35 will not be able to lodge TR 485 anymore
✅No more additional 2 years extension for the enlisted course list
👉Read more:
https://www.racc.net.au/temporary-graduate-visa-tr485
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TR485 Visa Service Fee of only $490+GST for club members!
👉You can BOOK a FREE Phone/WhatsApp Consultation with us via this link:
https://www.racc.net.au/booking-calendar/tr485-476-tourist-600-covid-408
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03/05/2024

Are you an international student looking to get more experience and learn new skillsets? Want to make your own events or experiment with new trends? Well, you’re in luck!

ICSS will be holding their ✨Annual General Meeting (AGM)✨ on the 21st of May and all our executive positions (listed in the pictures above) are now OPEN for ICSS members from different levels of experience!

But why an executive position? 🤔

You can…
- Create the next big change for the international community
- Meet and network with our extensive alumni
- Learn and build up your employability skills (training will be provided by past executives)
- Show off your skills and creativity and share it with your community

🧐 Does this sound like you or someone you know?
Nominate yourself today and have a chance to be the next big change for the international community! Scan the QR code in the picture above to nominate yourself or a friend. You may also use this link for the nominations: https://forms.gle/Yz71wfnfbJG5uHyY7 😊

Each candidate will be given 2 minutes allocated for their speeches, with a Q&A session from the floor afterwards.

📍: FBE Building-G06-Prest Theatre
👨‍💻: Zoom: https://unimelb.zoom.us/j/7177850415?pwd=S29wK21qbWxLSUUzSzFpS21XTmRYQT09
📅: 21st May, Tuesday
⏰️: 6:15 pm - 7:45 pm

Want to nominate yourself or someone for the executive positions but you aren’t an ICSS member yet? Register now using the following link: https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/buddy-up/clubs/clubs-listing/join/6965/

Feel free to DM or email us for any queries you might have 😁

🙌 Best of luck to all running candidates and we hope to see you all at our 2024 AGM! 🤗

29/04/2024

Hi members!
Calling all the International Students! 📣
In line with a Migration overhaul strategy and Migration review 2024 announced on 11 December 2023, there's been a number of changes announced for the Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485) which is expected to be implemented on 1st July 2024.

Registered Migration Agent, will discuss these changes on the FREE Migration Seminar next week.
You’re invited join a this event for FREE!

Topics:
✅ ⁠Updates on Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485)
✅ ⁠Skilled Migration - PR Pathway
✅ ⁠PR Points Calculation
✅ ⁠State Nomination program (subclass 190, 491)
✅ ⁠Visa Options
✅ ⁠Most in-demand courses and study options
✅ ⁠Training Visa, Employer Sponsored Visa

🗓️Date: 6 May 2024 (Monday)
🕕Time: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
📍Location: Lecture Theatre 1 at 207-221 Bouverie St, Melbourne.
Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/NbXhmeyMjJxykTvu5

Register now: https://www.racc.net.au/freemigrationevent-uom2

09/04/2024

Hi everyone! If you have any migration, or visa concerns, our partner RACC Australia Migration Agent and Education Agent have got you covered!
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Do you know that you need to have a positive migration skills assessment in a nominated occupation before you can apply for Skilled Migration or Skilled Independent visa?

Step 1. Attain a positive Migration Skills Assessment
Step 2. Maximize PR points (With English (IELTS/PTE) score, passing the NAATI CCL Test)
Step 3. Apply EOI (Expression of interest) to apply for Permanent Residency
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Migration Skills Assessment requirement varies for different occupations.
For example:
Most Science occupations require 1 Year post study work experience in relevant field.
Most Commerce/Marketing/Management occupations require 1 Year post study work experience in relevant field.
Nursing/Teaching occupations require higher English score.
Engineering/Accounting occupations do not require any post study work experience.
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Book a Phone/Zoom Consultation with our Migration Agent to know about your possible options: https://www.racc.net.au/
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Additional Info:
Graduate Diploma of Early Childhood Education is the only course in Australia which upon studying only 1 Year you can possibly attain a positive Migration Skills Assessment.
Read more: https://www.racc.net.au/graduate-diploma-of-early-childhood-education

25/03/2024

20/03/2024

✨ICSS WELCOME NIGHT! ✨

It's that time of the year again! Take a short break before the start of midsemester to celebrate our Welcome Night with us @ Queensberry Hotel. 🎉🎉

Tune in for a welcome night speech delivered by RACC Australia Migration Agent and Education Agent and spend the evening enjoying fun activities, delicious foods and drinks, while also connecting with our community, making life-long friends! 🥰

We look forward to seeing everybody!

🗓️: Monday, 25th March
📍: Queensberry Hotel, 593 Swanston St, Carlton VIC 3053
⏰: 6PM~

** This is a member-only event!
If you’re not a member yet, sign up for ICSS membership:
https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/buddy-up/clubs/clubs-listing/join/6965/

28/02/2024

Thank you to everyone who dropped by our club expo during O'Week for 2024 Semester 1!🎉🥳

A huge thank you to RACC Australia Migration Agent and Education Agent for helping picking the winner of our Orientation Lucky Draw!🎊🎊🎊

If you missed out on us during Orientation Week, and wish to learn more, check us out @ https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/buddy-up/clubs/clubs-listing/join/6965/

23/02/2024

Unsure about applying for a course or TR 485 (Graduate Visa)? RACC Australia Migration Agent and Education Agent is able to help you!

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Following the Migration review at the end of last year, the proposed changes are expected to be in effect in the coming months.

Proposed changes:
⚈Applicant must be under the age of 35.
⚈Duration TR 485 for a minimum 2 years Bachelor/Master (course work) will be for 2 years.
⚈English language requirement for TR 485 will be IELTS 6.5 overall score (or, equivalent)

📢 However, you can still apply for a Graduate visa (TR 485) which has the existing settings, and possibly get up to 5 years of TR.

🪧If you are already holding an existing TR 485 visa, you may possibly be eligible to extend your visa for up to 2 more years.

Recently, we have had a lot successful 4-5 years TR 485 grants and TR 485 extensions.
✅ 2 years TR 485 extension for existing TR 485 holders
✅ 4 years TR 485 visa grant for Bachelors
✅ 5 years TR 485 visa grant for Masters

👉Read more on the proposed changes about Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485):
https://www.racc.net.au/temporary-graduate-visa-tr-485

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🔗Book a Free Phone Consultation about Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485):
https://www.racc.net.au/booking-calendar/tr485-476-tourist-600-covid-408

07/11/2023

If you are contemplating between applying for a course or TR 485 (Graduate Visa); just wanted to give a heads up that you can apply for Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485) only ONCE.
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Graduates from eligible courses can now get
• TR 485 for 5 years (Master courses)
• TR 485 for 4 years (Bachelor courses)
• TR 485 for 2 years (Diploma courses)
On top of this, you may also get an additional up to 2 years of TR 485 depending on where you have studied.
🔗Read more: https://www.racc.net.au/temporary-graduate-visa-tr-485
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🔗You can BOOK a FREE Phone/WhatsApp Consultation with us via this link: https://www.racc.net.au/booking-calendar/tr485-476-tourist-600-covid-408
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Why RACC Australia - Migration and Education Services?
- 15 years of experience
- We can help you with applying for all Visa and Courses
- No service charge for student visa application*
- 4.9 out of 5 customer satisfaction
- Our Team speak multiple languages
English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, Indonesia, Malay, Hokkein, Tagalog, Vietnamese, etc...
- Registered Migration Agents
(MARN1572961, MARN1172003)

23/10/2023

Who needs a commute when you can roll out of bed and hit those UniMelb classes in no time? Living next to uni has never been this easy, and our friends over at Journal Student Living have got your back 🏡

Bookings are now open for 2024, so check out their website for more info 🛏️

09/10/2023

📢 We are thrilled to introduce you to our wonderful new committees!!! 🥳

🌐 As a part of ICSS, we are dedicated to enhancing the social experiences of international students at The University of Melbourne. 🌎

Coming from different cultures, and backgrounds…we are far beyond proud to embrace our diversity and inclusivity that makes positive changes within the community!! 🇲🇾🇮🇳 🇻🇳🇰🇪🇦🇺🇨🇳

Meet the full committee board in the 2nd slide of this post!

Top row (Left to Right): Rohan Dhatt, Hung Nguyen, Khaleel Lalji (President), Yong Yi Tan (Treasurer)

Middle row (Left to Right): Yashvi Narula (Events Director), Nancy Vo, Berkeley Ung, Ojas Singhal, Aksh Batra (Sponsorships Director)

Bottom row (Left to Right): Thung Shuen Chu, Shamika Sharma, Amirah Radzi, Bryan Chin (Marketing Director), Ri Ann Wong

Our beloved Committees who are not in the photo:
Absent: Gurjas Singh, Lee Ann Goh, Albert Keat, Run Shi, Joe Tham and Yuzhi