@kymme don't get me wrong, I am not saying its not true or she made it all up. what i'm saying was she's very lucky coz Vic considered her situation and not all state will do that. If that thing worked for her then maybe someone else is in the same position as her can do the same or try that path to get an invite quicker.
Btw, its not just students who spends a lot of money, every aspiring migrant spends a ton of cash, time and effort to be in Australia and get their visas - which I am fully aware of.
No one forced us to study or move here in Australia, it's our choice right? I believe that all the monies we spent in this whole migration process will form part of our investment in exchange for a better life in australia.
I spend time sharing my knowledge and experience about australian immigration to our fellow kababayans on this forum, coz I want to help others achieve their dreams in living down under and every ITA or visa grant I see here makes me happy.
All the best to you and your friend. Hope you'll get the golden email very soon.
Cheers!