One of the exciting aspects of studying in Australia is the fact that all students are allowed to work on a part time basis, to support themselves financially.

An important aspect:

You should know about some basic rights that all individuals working in the country possess. Study Visa allows every student to work for 40 hours per fortnight during a semester. During semester breaks there might be some levee in the permissible work hours.

It is important to have a bank account, for the employer to be able to remit your earnings. You would also need to apply for a TFN (Tax File Number) from the Australian Taxation Office, and you should ask for a Tax declaration from your employer. It’s important for you to be aware of the wage rates prevalent at a given point in time. Our counsellors at ACEIS would guide you through each of these processes, to ensure that you are doing it right and as in accordance with the laws of the land.

How do We help?

Our sister concern Blue Ikon is in the space of manpower intrinsic government sponsored projects.  Across the year there are various such funded projects which students engage in and make a handsome earning. Besides these projects there are a host of corporates we engage with wherein students will have a chance of a paid internship in their chosen area of expertise. However, these are purely subject to the merit of the student and their ability to be able to impress a potential employer with the subject matter expertise.

What should You do?

First and foremost, get a great resume ready!

The job market, whether part-time or not, is a highly competitive one. It is therefore imperative that you sell your skills to your potential employer, and what better tool than a well-crafted resume. At ACEIS we offer you expert assistance to draft a professional resume which bears all components of a great CV, and guarantee an error free outcome, both from a language and semantics perspective.

Once you have that perfect resume, you need to register with us for a job search. Our team of experts works relentlessly to be able to get a you a placement within the shortest time period, which could range anywhere between a minimum of a week to maximum of twenty working days.

Australia has always been a favourite destination within the student and immigrant population over years now and rightfully so given its exuberant culture, friendly inhabitants and overall better quality of life. During this time of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian economy would need this very population to architect a recovery plan for its economy, especially within the education, tourism and agriculture industries. These industries rely heavily on the migrant population and is a great booster of the economy in Australia.

The economic experts predict that the GDP growth of the country within the month of March will be affected with the impact of bushfires and Corona outbreak. With immigration, Australia can resist recession to a certain extent, according to economic experts.

Lets look at some of the elements in question:

Visa Processing Continues:

Even within the ban, the visa processing activities are not reported to be coming to a halt. The department of home affairs is continuing to process and grant visas. Its only a matter of time, for the travel bans to be lifted, and thereafter moving to Australia would be possible with the current visa status. Hence it is recommended to not back track from an on-going process, and let the same take its course.

New Visa for Temporary Workers:

A new visa sub class has been introduced as subclass 408 (AGEE), and is known as the Temporary Activity Visa that enables foreign nationals with temporary visa status to continue living in Australia due to the pandemic. The eligibility of this visa subclass has been defined as below:

• Working holiday makers employed in critical sectors for a stipulated period
• Seasonal worker system, whose visas are due to expire shortly
• Holders of other temporary work visas / TSS 482 visa / 457 visas currently working in important sectors may also be eligible for a temporary operation (subclass 408 AGEE) visa.

Student Visa Applications:

Australia is home to approximately 565,000 student visa holders, which implies that one of the major sectors contributing to the economy of the country are students from abroad. Almost all Universities of reckon in the country have moved to online modes of teaching to maintain a continuum for student’s curriculum. For aspirants, who are waiting for the impact of the pandemic to reduce, efforts are being made in order to not stall the process. Its thus recommended for the students wishing to pursue Australia as their study destination to continue or commence their process for the year 2020 and wait for travel bans to be lifted to be able to attend college.

Daniel Kahneman, author of the celebrated, award winning book ‘Thinking Fast and Slow’, brings to light a path breaking theory, which is a dichotomous take on the two modes of thought. System 1- which is fast and instinctive and System 2- which is slower and deliberative and more logical.

How is this relevant to your IELTS speaking exercise?

Let’s understand.

There is an underlying psychological aspect of the IELTS speaking exercise, which we might not be cognizant of when we approach this test clinically and with the approach that it’s not a judgement of your personality, and is merely an assessment of the spoken word. As Kahneman’s theory substantiates, while the examiner is NOT supposed to judge your speaking task basis your personality or demeanour, the system 1 (fast and instinctive) aspect of our thought process does influence our System 2 ( deliberative and logical) aspect of our mind. 

What does that really mean?

It typically means, that if you are maintaining a pleasant demeanour, being polite through the conversation, maintaining eye contact, using your ‘please’ and ‘thank you-s’, it will only go to create a positive impact in the judgement process of the examiner.

It is important to acknowledge that while there are set criteria for the process of evaluation, there is also a predominant aspect of psychology which one cannot deny as these are human interactions and are unlikely to be completely clinical.

If you are treading on a borderline between one grade to the other, the appropriate use of pleasantries and a favourable persona can go a distance to turn the decision to your advantage and not the other way round.

Speak to our IELTS coach to know more.

If you are a businessman, and exploring opportunities outside of India, Canada is the place for you!

The Canadian government encourages aspiring as well as existing businessmen and entrepreneurs to set up and expand their business in Canada. There are terms and conditions attached to the same, which if fulfilled by the aspirants the process is fairly simple and transparent for business PR.

Broadly there are three options. If you have an already established business in your country, then you can explore the option of expanding the business in Canada. Secondly, you have the option of starting a new business in Canada, last but not the least, you have the option of starting a business in Canada from outside of the country as well.

How to expand an existing business in Canada?

The process for expanding your existing business is by far the simplest in Canada. Every province has their own set of criteria which is well defined and available for reference. The 13 provinces and territories are governed by their guidelines towards business expansion. They would have their own registration procedure and fees specific to them. For instance, a non-Canadian wanting to establish a business in the state of Alberta, the business needs to be registered as an extra provincial corporation in the province. A local agent, above 18 years of age is required for executing the above.

How to start a new business in Canada?

Canada offers a Start-up visa program for aspirants wanting to start a new business in Canada.

The purpose of this program is to encourage entrepreneurial ideas coming into the country. The aspirants are required to tie up with local businesses in order to receive help on funding and guidance. ACEIS as your immigration partner helps you with this. The IRCC has designated venture capital funds, investor groups and business incubators to be a part of this visa program.

The investment can be anywhere ranging from 75,000 USD to 200,000 USD, depending on the nature of investment.

The good news is aspirants need not invest all the money from their pocket as finance options are available as a part of the program. Additionally, if the PR is facilitated via this route, then the PR stays valid even if the start up idea lands up in failure.

However, this visa program has specific guidelines on the ownership and shareholding requirements for a start-up.

Eligibility requirements for visa applicants are:

• Have proof that the business has the required support.

• Must fulfill the ownership requirements.

• Must have the required proficiency in English or French.

• Must have completed at least one year of post-secondary education.

• Must have enough funds to settle in Canada and support dependent family members.

• Must clear the medical tests and security requirements.

How can you start a business in Canada from outside the country?

For non-Canadians, wanting to start a business from outside of Canada, there are provisions made by the respective provinces. There are clearly defined guidelines and rules around who cannot start a business in Canada, or the certain nature of businesses which are not allowed. Certain provinces allow Non-Canadians to have a sole proprietorship firm, like British Columbia.

In others, wherein sole proprietorship is not a possibility, there are provisions of starting the business by getting into a partnership or corporation agreement with one or more citizens or landed migrants in Canada. 

Canada has many programs to encourage foreign businesses and entrepreneurs to establish their business in the country.  There are various schemes to encourage non-Canadians to make use of the strong and stable business environment and set up their business ventures.

The decision to study abroad can be exciting yet daunting one! A lot of students from the Indian sub-continent today aspire to study in various overseas locations depending on their own research, course selection, opportunities the country offers and various related criteria. Often the predicament is around,’ where do I begin?’

We would want to demystify and simplify this conceivably simple yet tricky question through a few well laid out steps which can help the student make a decision best suited to him.

1. First things first- Documentation

We have often seen students going helter-skelter due to lack of adequate or proper documents which are imperative towards admission to a foreign university as well as travelling to a different country. A first basic is a passport, but then there are times we tend to miss the basics. So, check on your passport validity if you already have one, and if not, then APPLY! No university will entertain an application if you cannot produce a valid passport. All your educational documents need to be in order from 10th board onwards. In case you have work experience then you would surely want to talk about it, so dust up those appointment letters and pay slips to be produced as a part of your file.

2. The right course selection – Think Ahead!

The course selection is critical, not just for academic reasons, but in order to future proof your plans for a career in a foreign land. Remember, not all courses will firm your route towards an illustrious career in the country of your choice. Every country has their requirement towards the skills they would want to be induced into their work force. Experts at ACEIS help you identify these courses which firm up your path towards the same. Talk to one of the experts today.

3. Check for your English test evaluation- IELTS 

Most 1st world countries would have pre-defined English language requirement which are defined by the Universities. The most commonly accepted ones are IELTS/PTE/GRE. It is important for you to understand that knowing English or having studied in an English medium institution isn’t enough! That’s correct, each of these English language instruments have a certain format and being successful requires preparation. There are enough online websites, tools and modules available to you for the same, however it is recommended to be coached by an expert. At ACEIS our counsellors can help you with the right guidance, reach out to them for more information!

4. Decide upon the intake – 3 months AHEAD

As you would be gathering by now, studying abroad needs meticulous planning. One critical part of the planning is to decide upon the country of your choice coupled with the intakes that country offers. Every destination would have about 2-3 primary intakes which you can target depending on your preparedness. The process from start to finish, till you board the flight, would take nothing less than 3 months. To understand more about intakes, get the table for free from us.

5. Get a bank account 

One of the greatest frustrations you might encounter is opening bank accounts, having an ATM card handy and feeling comfortable about your finances in a foreign land. This needn’t be as scary as it sounds, and taking care of this well in advance is one of the tick marks which you should not lose sight of amongst the various other things you would be busy doing. It’s a fairly simple process and can go a long way towards you having a hiccup free travel and stay if thought through and acted upon at the right time.

6. Accommodation woes to be handled while still inland

Your study abroad program might have a number of different housing options, anywhere from a shared apartment, to a dorm, an international university campus, or a homestay. While the options are plenty and varied, there is no right or wrong choice when it comes to choosing your overseas living situation. That being said, in order to have the most effective, immersive, and interesting experience possible, we do recommend that students consciously push themselves out of their comfort zone and seek housing that is less isolating than a private apartment. Engaging with foreigners, whether local or not, is a powerful experience.

7. Health insurance - Stay covered 

This is an important one! As you would have researched by now, medical facilities are pretty unaffordable in most countries across the globe. A simple and easy answer to it however is to have a medical insurance before you embark upon your journey. While it would be a mandatory requirement towards the visa processing of any country, its important for you to have it in your mind space and accounted for in your list of expenses.

8. Cultural Sensitivity 

Today the world has converged into a smart device, which is at all our fingertips. This essentially makes us all world citizens with a much broader outlook of the countries and their cultures at large. However, knowing it and doing it and two different things altogether! As students cultural affinity and alignment is a part of your responsibility. The crucial points that indicate your cultural sensitivity is in the way you dress, the way you speak, the knowledge you have of the local culture, and the respect you show towards them. Its as easy or difficult as we make it, and at ACEIS, we take you through a meticulous handholding of the do’s and don’ts before you commence your journey.