各位打算留学澳大利亚并最终移民澳洲的同学们：
2010年开始，澳洲移民的一些法律上有了一些变化，我们会陆陆续续公布澳大利亚移民局的规定，并进行解读。
下面这则消息是关于澳洲学习完成之后申请移民事宜的。中心意思是告诉各位申请人，在澳洲获得学历和申请移民要相对独立。各位一定要时时关注移民的最新政策并在满足要求的情况下才可以申请。
原文如下：
Students and General Skilled Migration
People who want to study in Australia may be granted a Student visa that entitles them to come to Australia on a temporary basis for a specified period to undertake study at an Australian educational institution. While many overseas students make a decision to apply for permanent residence upon completing their studies, this is an entirely separate process and there is no guarantee that, on the basis of having held a student visa, a person will meet the requirements to be granted permanent residence.
It is important to note that student visas are aimed at achieving an educational outcome. General Skilled Migration (GSM) on the other hand is predominantly driven by the labour market needs of Australia.
The criteria for grant of GSM visas can change in response to the changing economic circumstances of Australia. All applicants seeking to be granted a permanent GSM visa must meet the relevant criteria set out in the Migration legislation, regardless of whether or not they have previously been in Australia. It is important for student visa holders to note that any changes to the criteria for the grant of a GSM visa would not affect their Student visa conditions.
Students should not make educational choices solely on the basis of hoping to achieve a particular migration outcome, as the GSM program will continue to change and adapt to Australia’s economic needs.