Reminder: Importance of Genuine Student (GS) Checks
We would like to remind all agent partners of the critical importance of conducting thorough
Genuine Student (GS) checks with applicants prior to submitting applications.
Recently, we have seen visa refusals impacting even traditionally low-risk student profiles. This highlights the increasing scrutiny applied during assessment and reinforces the need for strong, well-documented Genuine Student evaluations at the counselling stage — not after an application has been lodged.
Agents play a vital role in ensuring students can clearly articulate their study intentions, understand their chosen course and career outcomes, and demonstrate alignment between their academic background, future plans, and study choice in Australia.
Completing robust GS checks before submission helps to:
Reduce visa refusal risk
Protect student outcomes and expectations
Maintain application quality and processing efficiency
Support our shared compliance responsibilities
We ask all partners to ensure GS conversations are conducted carefully and documented appropriately before applications are submitted. Early identification of potential concerns allows us to work together to provide the best possible guidance to students.
Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to maintaining high application standards.