Why Right and Associates is the Best Choice for Bhutanese Students

Here is the hard truth: The agent who got you to Australia cannot help you stay in Australia.

At Right and Associates (R&A), we are the "Amala/Apa" of migration agencies for the onshore Bhutanese community. Located right next to ANU at University Avenue, we pick up where your offshore agent left off.

1. The "Burma-Nepal-Bhutan" Alliance: Your Hidden Job Market

You have likely noticed that the Bhutanese, Nepali, and Burmese (Myanmar) communities in Canberra are tightly knit. We live in the same suburbs, shop at the same Asian grocers, and often work in the same sectors (Aged Care, Disability Support, Hospitality).

We turn this community connection into your PR advantage. R&A actively links these three communities to create a "Himalayan & Southeast Asian Support Bloc."

• The Problem: To get Canberra Matrix points, you need a job in your nominated field.
• The R&A Solution: Our network is vast. When a Burmese-owned disability provider needs a support worker, or a Nepali-managed IT firm needs a junior dev, they call us. By joining R&A, you gain access to this "hidden" job market that isn't on Seek or Jora.
• Community Events: Whether it's the Nepal Festival 2025 at Stage 88 or local Lhotsampa gatherings, we are there—not just as sponsors, but as community members helping you network.

2. "Rescue" Services: When Things Go Wrong

Offshore agents care about commissions. Onshore agents care about compliance. We see many Bhutanese students facing three specific crises in Canberra:

• The "Wrong Course" Trap: You are studying a course that no longer offers a PR pathway.
  
  • Our Fix: We can legally help you change courses (e.g., moving from a generic Management diploma to a trade or specialised degree) without breaching your Visa Condition 8202.
• The "Visa Expiry" Panic: Your student visa is ending, but you haven't finished your course or aren't ready for TR (Subclass 485).
  
  • Our Fix: We specialize in onshore student visa extensions and ensuring you don't become "unlawful" (Section 48 bar) which ruins your future.
• The "Canberra Matrix" Math: You thought you had enough points, but the rules changed in October 2025.
  
  • Our Fix: We sit down and recalculate. Maybe you need a Professional Year (PY)? Maybe your spouse needs an English test? We find the missing 5-10 points.

3. Why We Are Better Than a "Zoom Call" to Thimphu

When you are facing a visa refusal or a complex skills assessment (like ANMAC for nurses or ACS for IT), you cannot rely on a WhatsApp call to Bhutan. You need a Registered Migration Agent (MARA) sitting across the desk from you.

• Location: 17-21 University Avenue, Canberra (Steps from ANU/UC).
• Language: We speak the language of the Himalayas. Whether you are comfortable in English, Nepali, or need cultural understanding specific to the Lhotsampa background, we ensure nothing is lost in translation.
• Legacy: We have been here for 25+ years. We remember the old rules, we know the new rules, and we will be here for the future rules.

4. A Special Note for Nursing & Social Work Students

Many Bhutanese students in Canberra are currently enrolled in Nursing or Social Work.

• Warning: The placement requirements for these courses are strict.
• How We Help: We guide you through the Skill Assessment process early (before you even graduate) so that the day you finish your degree, you are ready to apply for your 190/491 nomination. No gaps. No wasted time.

Don't wait for your visa to expire. Walk into our University Avenue office this week. Bring your current Visa Grant Letter and your CoE. Let’s make sure your hard work in Canberra actually pays off.