Student & Graduate Visas

From Enrolment to PR — We Fix Problems. We Plan Ahead.

A student visa is just the beginning — and a graduate visa? You only get one.

At Cornerstone HR & Migration, we guide international students through the full journey: from Subclass 500 enrolment, to 485 Graduate transitions, to long-term PR strategy. Whether you’ve had a GTE refusal, COE expiry, visa gap, or study interruption — we fix issues fast.

But more importantly, we help you avoid those problems in the first place.

We’re not education agents chasing commissions. We don’t push random diplomas or shortcuts. We help you choose the right course, at the right level, with the right migration outcome in mind — from the start.

Because what you study, where you study, and how you position yourself under migration law will shape your career, your visa, and your future. We’ve seen too many students waste time, money, and their only 485 chance — just because no one gave them real advice.

Whether you’re on a scholarship, doing research, or here with your parents’ hard-earned savings — we treat your future seriously. We consult for UQ and high-risk student cases across the board, and our recruitment division gives us firsthand insight into what employers and the government actually want.

Stop guessing. Stop relying on hearsay and Facebook groups. This is your life — not a lottery.

What We Deliver

  • Subclass 500 visa applications and extensions (initial and further stay)
  • GTE statement drafting and refusal response support
  • Visa help for deferrals, provider changes, or COE expiry
  • 485 Graduate visa strategy — both Post-Study and Graduate Work streams
  • Family visa inclusions & Bridging Visa A/C strategy
  • Second 485 (Replacement Stream) for COVID-affected students
  • PR transition planning — skills assessments, EOIs, or employer-sponsored pathways
  • Course selection and study planning aligned with PR outcomes

Why Students Choose Cornerstone

  • Real answers from day one — no false hope, no commissions
  • Experts in GTE refusals, bridging gaps, and complex histories
  • Strategic PR planning tailored to your skills, goals, and eligibility
  • Full support during study and post-graduation — not just visa lodgement
  • Trusted by UQ students and known for solving hard cases others avoid

Most Common Cases We Handle

Fix Your Student Visa or Plan Your Next Step