20 Melbourne Colleges Under Investigation – Breaching Immigration Laws
TWENTY Melbourne colleges teaching international students are under investigation for possible breaches of immigration laws.
In December, federal immigration officers and police raided nine Melbourne businesses, including a private training college, over claims that some charged up to AUD$20,000 for fake education certificates and work references.
International students applying for permanent residency in Australia must provide proof of their education and vocational work experience. Using fake documents to support residency applications is migration fraud.
Yesterday, an Immigration Department spokesperson said: "The department is assessing allegations concerning 20 education providers that are operating out of Melbourne."
There are 342 education providers authorised to teach international students in Victoria. More than half (195) are training colleges. Most of them (181) are privately operated. 77% of international students are enrolled in the privately operated schools.
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