November 2011 (Implementation date – 5 November 2011) Implementation of recommendations arising from the Knight review. This includes: introduction of an upfront ‘genuine temporary entrant’ criterion for assessing any Student visa application, which covers both a genuine temporary entrant and a genuine student (Recommendation 1) removal of the English language test requirement for Independent ELICOS
From 5 November 2011, the department will accept English language test results from the following alternative tests to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) for Student visa purposes taken in any country: Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test (TOEFL iBT) Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test
Immigration changes affecting students – update Immigration changes affecting students - update Tuesday, 28 June 2011 On 1 June 2011, the Minister of Immigration announced a package of policy changes for international students. Following that announcement, sector feedback was received regarding the new requirement for students to study a two-year course before they can qualify for
Alternative English language tests for Student vis On 20 May 2011, the minister announced that the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English Academic (Pearson) and the Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from Cambridge ESOL (Cambridge) would also be acceptable tests for Student visa application purposes. This is expected to
New Zealand Residence Programme: Skilled Migrant C A selection of Expressions of Interest (EOI) under the Skilled Migrant Category took place on 1 June 2011. The following EOIs were selected. 1 June 2011 – New Zealand Residence Programme Fact Sheet PDF [161KB] Selection criteria No. of EOIs All EOIs at or above 140 points. 401 All EOIs with
Immigration policy changes affecting students The Minister of Immigration, Hon Jonathan Coleman, has announced changes to student immigration policies. Students holding New Zealand qualifications or students who are currently studying towards New Zealand qualifications will not be affected by changes to the Study to Work instructions or the points available under the Skilled Migrant Category.
The sponsorship and employers helpline is now available The sponsorship and employers helpline is now available 28 February 2011 The sponsorship and employers helpline is now available following the technical problems this morning. We apologise for any inconvenience that this may have caused. See for More details
Amit Kumar Cambridge is good. The staff is very cooperating especially in Jalandhar from where I am consulting have been in touch with them since Feb 2005,and there dealing is excellent.
Prince Sharma Thanks to Cambridge for their help at every movement throughout the process. CESPL have been very professional and helpful at every stage. Without their help, it could not have been possible to reach here.
Manju The entire process from the application till the visa has been very satisfactory. The pre-departure session provided a lot more information in terms of the country, its rules and regulations, its culture, etc. was excellent.
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