EPA Global

03/10/2026

🇦🇺 Studying in Australia and thinking of switching your college or university? Read this first.

Australia has updated the National Code of Practice for international students, and the rules on transferring between education providers have changed. The update has been in effect since October 2026.

📌 What's changed:
Until 30 June 2027, you must complete at least 12 months of your main course before transferring to a new provider (previously 6 months).
From 1 July 2027, the minimum returns to 6 months.

✅ You may be able to transfer earlier if:
- Your provider or course loses its registration
- Your provider faces a sanction that stops you from continuing your course
- Your current provider formally agrees to release you
- Your government sponsor supports the change in writing

⚠️ Changing providers can affect your enrolment and visa conditions, so it's important to understand your options before you make a move.

Already in Australia or planning your study journey? Talk to the EPA Global team for clear, up-to-date guidance.

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02/10/2026

02/10/2026

At 18, a young Mohandas Gandhi left India to study law in London. What he carried home changed a nation. 🇮🇳

This Gandhi Jayanti, we remember the values he lived by: truth, non-violence and self-reliance. They are just as relevant to every student taking their first step abroad today.

Happy Gandhi Jayanti from all of us at EPA Global. 🤍

EPA Global | MARN 0637341
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01/10/2026

Big change for Australia's visitor visas. 🇦🇺

Going forward, visitor visas come with a "No Further Stay" condition —
meaning they're for genuine visits, not a backdoor way to extend your
stay.

Here's the important part: this only applies to NEW applications going
forward. Already here on this pathway? This doesn't affect you.

Why does this actually help genuine visitors? It closes a loophole that
made it harder for Home Affairs to approve visitor visas in the first
place — for weddings, family events, seeing an aging relative. With a
clearer rule, genuine applications should move more smoothly.

Planning to visit Australia — or bring family to visit? Make sure your
application is built right from the start.

👇 Comment "VISITOR VISA" and we'll help you get it right. Free.

30/09/2026

You might already be too late for the old UK Graduate Visa. 😳🇬🇧

Starting January 1, 2027, the UK Graduate Route drops from 2 years to just 18 months for Bachelor's and Master's grads. PhD holders keep their full 3 years.

Why this hits Indian students hardest? In 2025, Indians made up 90,153 Graduate Route grants — 42% of everyone who used this visa, by far the biggest group in the world.

📅 Apply by Dec 31, 2026 → you still get the full 2 years
📅 Apply Jan 1, 2027 or later → you're on the new 18-month clock

Want to stay longer than 18 months? You'll now need a Skilled Worker visa: £41,700/year minimum salary, a licensed sponsor, and a graduate-level role — all within a shorter window.

Bonus plot twist: from June 2026, every UK university gets a Red/Amber/Green compliance rating. Red-rated universities could lose the ability to sponsor visas entirely. Check before you commit.

So... is it still worth it? For most, yes — but your timeline just got a lot more important.

Comment "UK" and we'll help you plan around what's actually changed. 👇
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29/09/2026

Big changes are coming to Australia's student visa system — and you need to know what they mean for you. 🇦🇺📢

From how course progression works to changes affecting the Graduate visa pathway, these reforms could directly impact your study plans, especially if you're currently weighing your options or already partway through your application.

Our latest video breaks down exactly what's changing, what isn't, and how it might apply to your specific situation.

Watch the full explainer above, and if you're unsure how this affects you personally, our team is here to walk you through it.

📩 Comment "VISA UPDATE" below or reach out to us directly for a free consultation.

25/09/2026

Everyone is chasing the same German university route.

But what if the smarter move is not to join the race? 🇩🇪

Germany has more than one way to build your academic journey — from
alternative entry routes, to foundation and pathway options that help
you reach your target university.

The right pathway can make all the difference when your academic
profile, eligibility, or previous qualification doesn't fit the
traditional route perfectly.

Don't just ask "Which university?"
Ask "Which route gets me there?"

Explore your options with EPA Global.

📩 DM us "GERMANY" to find a pathway that fits your profile.

24/09/2026

Some grant emails make you pause. This was one of them. 💛

Thank you Wayne Mcdonald , for trusting EPA Global with something that mattered

Saowalak Sukkasem received her Partner visa Subclass 820 and Subclass 801 on the same day, which means temporary and permanent residence granted together.

For most partner visa applicants, the journey happens in two stages: first the temporary 820, then a wait of around two years before the permanent 801 is assessed. That second stage can feel like living life on hold.

In Saowalak Sukkasem's case, the Department assessed both stages together. No second round of waiting, no "what if" hanging over her plans. She and their partner can now build their future in Australia as permanent residents.

What made the difference? A genuine relationship, evidence that told their story clearly and consistently, and an application prepared with the right strategy from day one.

Partner visas aren't just paperwork. They're about two people who want to be together, and the evidence has to show that honestly and completely.

Congratulations, Saowalak Sukkasem and their partner. It's been a privilege to be part of your journey. 🇦🇺

If you're planning a partner visa and want to understand your options, including whether you may be eligible to have both stages considered together, our team is happy to talk it through.

— Nishant Maroo
Founder, EPA Global | Registered Migration Agent, MARN 0637341

23/09/2026

Another visa granted, another journey beginning! 🎉✈️

Huge congratulations to Muhammad Huzaifa on being granted his Student (Subclass 500) visa! 🇦🇺

Muhammad is all set to pursue his Master of IT at Asia Pacific International College — the next big step in his career, and we couldn't be more excited for him.

From application to approval, it's been a privilege to support Muhammad through every step of this journey.

Wishing you an incredible start to your studies in Australia, Muhammad — this is just the beginning! 💫

Ready to start your own visa journey? Talk to EPA Global today.