FAQs
Global Compass Consulting offers professional education and migration services, including education counselling, course selection, university and college applications, student visa assistance, migration consultations, skills assessments, visa applications, employer-sponsored visas, skilled migration, partner and family visas, visitor visas, and citizenship applications.
Our team includes both a Registered Migration Agent and Qualified Education Agent Counsellors, allowing us to provide comprehensive education and migration solutions under one roof. We take a personalised approach, ensuring every client receives advice tailored to their individual goals and circumstances.
Yes. We encourage prospective clients to book a consultation so we can understand your circumstances, discuss your goals, assess your eligibility, and recommend suitable education or migration pathways.
Yes. We work with clients both within Australia and internationally through online consultations, telephone appointments, and digital document management.
Education Services
Choosing the right course depends on your academic background, career goals, work experience, English language proficiency, financial capacity, and long-term plans. Our Qualified Education Agent Counsellors will guide you through the available options and recommend courses that best suit your needs.
Yes. We assist with applications to a wide range of Australian universities, colleges, and vocational education providers. We also provide guidance on admission requirements, documentation, and application deadlines.
Yes. We provide information on scholarships offered by participating education providers and advise eligible students on scholarship opportunities where available.
In many cases, students may change their course or institution; however, this can affect visa conditions and future study plans. We recommend seeking professional advice before making any changes.
A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is an official document issued by an Australian education provider confirming your enrolment in a registered course. It is generally required when applying for a Student Visa.
Student Visa
International students who have been accepted into a registered Australian course and meet the visa requirements may be eligible to apply for a Student Visa.
Requirements vary depending on your individual circumstances but may include:
- Passport
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Financial evidence
- English language test results (where applicable)
- Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
- Genuine Student (GS) information
- Identity documents
- Academic qualifications
The Genuine Student requirement helps assess whether your primary purpose for coming to Australia is to undertake genuine study. Applicants may need to provide information about their education history, career plans, financial circumstances, and reasons for choosing Australia.
Student visa holders may have work rights, subject to the conditions attached to their visa. We can explain the applicable visa conditions during your consultation.
A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) is an official document issued by an Australian education provider confirming your enrolment in a registered course. It is generally required when applying for a Student Visa.
Skills Assessment
A skills assessment is an evaluation conducted by an approved Australian assessing authority to determine whether your qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards for your nominated occupation.
Many skilled migration and employer-sponsored visa pathways require applicants to obtain a positive skills assessment before lodging a visa application.
Depending on your occupation, we can provide guidance for applications to relevant Australian assessing authorities responsible for assessing qualifications and professional experience.
Skilled Migration
Skilled migration allows eligible professionals with recognised skills and qualifications to apply for visas that enable them to live and work in Australia.
Eligibility depends on several factors, including:
- Age
- Occupation
- Qualifications
- Work experience
- English language proficiency
- Skills assessment
- Points score
- State or Territory requirements (where applicable)
Our Registered Migration Agent can assess your eligibility during a consultation.
An Expression of Interest is an online profile submitted through the Australian Government’s skilled migration system. Eligible applicants may receive an invitation to apply for certain skilled visas.
Employer Sponsored Visas
Australian employers may sponsor eligible overseas workers where legislative requirements are met. Both the employer and employee must satisfy specific eligibility criteria.
Yes. We assist employers with sponsorship applications, nomination processes, compliance requirements, and visa applications for sponsored employees.
Partner & Family Visas
Partner visa applications generally require evidence demonstrating that the relationship is genuine and continuing. This may include financial, household, social, and commitment evidence.
Processing times vary depending on the visa subclass, application complexity, and the Department of Home Affairs’ current processing priorities.
Visitor Visas
Yes. Our Registered Migration Agent can review previous refusal decisions, identify the reasons for refusal, and advise on appropriate options based on your circumstances.
Depending on your visa conditions and individual circumstances, you may be eligible to apply for another visa. Professional advice should be obtained before your current visa expires.
Citizenship
Eligibility depends on factors such as your residency history, visa status, character requirements, and other legislative criteria. We can assess your eligibility during a consultation.
Visa Refusals
In many situations, yes. However, the reasons for the previous refusal should be carefully considered before submitting another application. We assess previous refusals and provide tailored advice on the most appropriate pathway.
Yes. Our Registered Migration Agent can review previous applications and refusal decisions to identify any issues that may need to be addressed.
Consultations
During your consultation, we will:
- Understand your goals and circumstances
- Review your qualifications and documents
- Assess your eligibility
- Discuss suitable education or migration pathways
- Explain the application process
- Answer your questions
- Recommend the next steps
Yes, where possible. Bringing relevant documents such as your passport, academic qualifications, employment references, visa documents, and English language test results helps us provide more accurate advice.
Yes. All consultations and personal information are handled professionally and confidentially in accordance with applicable privacy obligations.
