HEMISPHERE MIGRATION NEWS

Patrick Vanderham Director of Hemisphere Migration and Open Hemispheres Group adds Education Agent to his Skillset

By Manjula Ratnayaka

Experienced Migration Agent Patrick Vanderham has used his time in Isolation to add Qualified Education Agent Counsellor – QEAC – 095 to his Service offering and Skillset.

Already an experienced Migration Agent Mr. Vanderham is broadening his knowledge of the Australian Visa System to include Student visas and advice on the Higher Education system for
aspiring International Students.

Mr. Vanderham noted that many Students are interested in the complete pathway of Study, Career and Residency in Australia and that the two skills of Registered Migration Agent and Qualified Education Agent Counsellor allow him to provide qualified advice to those students looking to study in Australia and opportunities beyond Graduation.

“The dream of possibly staying in Australia is at the forefront of the minds’ of many International Students studying in Australia and the continually changing Visa landscape is tricky for them to
negotiate”

The best way to assist these clients says Mr. Vanderham is to form a long-term consulting relationship with them. “There is no better feeling than to help the best of the best to stay in
Australia for the long term”.

Open Hemispheres Group provides the infrastructure to link Universities and Colleges with aspiring International Students.

“Just like other Sponsored Visa holders, Students are looking for information on the whole Education package and the possibilities after studying”.

“Having added the Education Agent qualification to Registered Migration advice, I can now Consult fully with Prospective Students”.