After the new fiscal year, Australia's study abroad and immigration policies will inevitably undergo certain changes. But remote areas are still where the "real fragrance" lies. I believe that when many students first came to Australia and heard the words "remote areas" they thought it was like this:
But the fact is completely the opposite! The remote areas of Australia may actually look like this:
or like this:
When it comes to immigration planning, I believe many consultants will recommend studying in remote areas. Do you think they want you to remember the bitterness and sweetness? In fact, this is not the case. They really want to help you plan carefully and give you a good opportunity to overtake in corners.
Many students will have questions, Where is a remote area? How can I prove that I live in a remote area? In today’s article, I will give you a systematic and detailed understanding of these “remote areas” in Australia!
First of all, the criteria for classifying Australian remote areas (Regional Areas) are not geographically remote or economically backward, but based on whether the local birth rate has declined for two consecutive years.
In short, remote areas in Australia are defined based on the birth rate. An area will be defined as a "remote area" if the birth rate has dropped for 2 consecutive years. It is not defined by urban infrastructure or economic development. . These places are not as poor and backward as everyone imagines. However, due to the declining birth rate, the labor force in these places is relatively small, so the demand for talents is large. The Australian government intends to introduce talents to the local area through immigration policies.
Except for the three major cities of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, the other cities in Australia are classified as remote areas in a broad sense. includes the ones we are familiar with: Capital Canberra , Perth , Gold Coast, Adelaide and so on.
【1】What are the advantages of remote areas in Australia?
-Study and live in remote areas for 2 years, complete the degree, and get an extra 5 points for immigration
-Remote areas have the opportunity to apply for a state-guaranteed immigrant visa (491 visa), which will help further obtain permanent residence in AustraliaPR
In addition, There are many other benefits to studying in regional Australia. For example, tuition fees, living expenses, etc. in remote areas of Australia are much cheaper than in international metropolises such as Sydney and Melbourne; remote areas of Australia can provide a purer language environment, which is more conducive to understanding Australian local culture, making local friends, etc.
[2] Regional classification
South Australia: the whole of South Australia belongs to remote areas
Tasmania: the whole of Tasmania belongs to remote areas
ACT: the whole of ACT belongs to remote areas
Western Australia: the whole of Western Australia belongs to remote areas
【3】Which Can the materials be used as proof of residence in remote areas?
You can have, but are not limited to:
- Rental contract
- Loan documents or real estate contracts
- Water bills/electricity bills and other bills /Driver's license, etc.
These are just partial references, in fact they are the most important. What is important is to see traces of a person's life from these materials.
Below are the areas where many students have questions. You can check yourself based on the following questions.
. Am I not allowed to leave remote areas during the two-year residence period?
No, you can leave for a short period of time. In daily life, you can leave your place of residence temporarily for reasons such as traveling to visit relatives or official business. But living somewhere else for most of the year is definitely not an option.
. If I live and work in a remote area, but my company is in a big city such as Melbourne, does this count as living in a remote area?
It counts. What the Immigration Bureau requires is that you can live, work and study in remote areas. No matter where the company belongs, as long as you are here, it is fine, but the company must have a local office in remote areas.
. I live in a regional area and my spouse is in Brisbane. Will it affect me?
A family is fine as long as the main applicant is satisfied with working and living in a remote area, but we do not recommend that the couple live apart for a long time, as this will cause doubts about the authenticity of the relationship.
.491 visa, can I return to my country and wait for my visa? Can I apply for a visa abroad?
is fine. The 491 visa can be issued at home or abroad, but please note that the deciding factor is where you submit your visa application. Domestic submission means domestic signing, and overseas submission means overseas signing.
Yes, the total duration of the 491 visa is 5 years. In 3 of these 5 years, if the residence (that is, living and working in remote areas) and income requirements are met, it can be converted to the 191 Remote Area Skilled Immigration (Permanent Residence) visa. .
The above is the interpretation of remote areas. If there are students who hope to apply for 190/491 stably as soon as possible, please consider living and studying in these remote areas.
