Australia’s Visa System 2
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Online Real Time
Other
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit aims to equip participants with the advanced skills needed to determine and advise on specific visa options, namely, in the economic and business aspects of migration, the research capacity to find appropriate legal materials, the requirements and criteria for obtaining specific visas. In addition, students will develop the problem-solving skills needed to apply this legal knowledge to particular situations when looking for solutions, visa options and alternative pathways for clients.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Critically analyse and interpret, building on prerequisite subject knowledge, a range of economic and other visa categories and their legislative requirements to provide accurate and appropriate advice to clients.
- Apply advanced knowledge and demonstrate expertise, building on prerequisite subject knowledge, in economic focused and other visa application procedures to ensure compliance and validity.
- Evaluate and determine when and how to undertake appropriate research to prepare submissions and applications, and effectively advocate for clients seeking economic or other visa pathways.
- Research, synthesise, and formulate appropriate strategies for providing effective advice to clients navigating economic and other visa options.
- Prepare and produce appropriate communications, submissions, and applications to government and other stakeholders, ensuring clarity and adherence to regulatory standards relevant to economic and other visas.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 20%
Online quiz (10 points) and short answer question (10 points)
Assessment type: Assignment | Grade: 30%
Identification of appropriate visa and alternative pathway solutions to meet hypothetical client’s needs.
Assessment type: Examination | Grade: 50%
Final Examination. Secured through invigilation (ZOOM or proctoring), eduroam browser, and Respondus LockDown Browser. Webcam monitoring and ID checks confirm identity.
Required reading
Required readings will be made available via VU Collaborate.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):