STUDENT VISA AND IMMIGRATION GUIDE FOR AUSTRALIA

Australia is a pleasant choice for going abroad for higher studies. Over the years, many students have gone to study in Australia from different nations. On comparing Australia with other top countries like the United Kingdom or the United States of America, we found that Australia is comparatively affordable. The country offers remarkable educational facilities to its students worldwide, which are recognized all over the world. It sounds great, Right? However, to actually go to study in Australia, one would need an Australian student visa. So, if you are planning on studying in Australia, furthermore, seek assistance for the Australian visa procedure, you have come to the right spot! So, as they say in the Australian slang, do not worry, mate! 

Before we dive into the details regarding the Australian visa procedure, let us have a quick go-through of the steps before it. Shall we?

#1 - The first and foremost thing to do to study in Australia is to apply for a university or college. You can ask your overseas education counselor to help you with this task. Next, decide on a course of your choice, look for an appropriate college, check the enrollment criteria, and then apply to it. Here, we found some well-ranked universities to study in Australia.

(1) University of Melbourne

(2) University of Sydney

(3) University of Queensland Australia

(4) Monash University

(5) University of New South Wales

(6) Australian National University

(7) University of Adelaide

(8) University of Western Australia

(9) University of Auckland

(10) University of Technology Sydney

(11) Curtin University

(12) Queensland University of Technology

(13) University of Wollongong

(14) Griffith University

These are a few of the top universities offering quality education to their students!

#2 - Once you have submitted your application, you will obtain a confirmation mail from the university after a few days. It would be the letter of approval along with the offer letter to study there.

#3 - After getting the acceptance letter, go through the Australian visa updates, plus the procedure.

Since we are on the topic of Australian visa updates, it is urgent for a student to know about the latest updates. As the Covid 19 outbreak is still ongoing, the Australian government has made some modifications to its foreign education policies. Have a look!

(1) PERMIT FOR OVERSEAS AUSTRALIAN STUDENT VISA: 

The government of Australia has laid down some requirements or qualifications that a student is supposed to satisfy. When an applicant is able to fulfill the stated conditions or criteria, they get permission for a visa. So, after the situation gets better and the country borders have opened again for such purposes, the applicant would already have their Australian student visa with them to travel!

(2) ONLINE STUDY TIME PERIOD FOR POST-WORK VISA

In the event that you, as a student, have gained an Australian student visa but after receiving it you are commencing or attending your University classes from your native country in the online medium then, you can benefit from this time duration as it will be taken into consideration while applying for the post-work visa in Australia. This renewed Australian visa procedure finds a student eligible for the post-work visa application. Is this quality not fantastic!

(3) ADJUSTABLE SCHEDULE

In order to receive the approval of a visa, as a student, you have to submit a number of documents. If you are wondering the purpose of this, let me clear it for you! These documents are needed for the purpose of verification or evidence. The students are supposed to submit their English Language Proficiency exam result plus accreditation, along with the recent medical assessment reports. However, getting your hands on such documents might get hampered or take much more time than earlier due to the pandemic situation. Keeping this possibility in consideration, Australia has permitted extra time for the submission of such documents. So, no need to hurry! After all, hurry is for the devil. So take sanitization precautions, wear a mask & stay safe!

(4) FREE OF COST VISA

Yes, you saw that right. Free. But there's a twist here. Check it out! In the event that the student is not able to complete their degree course/study program from Australia within the time frame of the Australian student visa expiration date because of the Covid 19 pandemic situation then, they are permitted to apply for an additional or elongated Australian student visa without spending a single penny out of their pockets! Is that not good to know? Well, it is somewhat fair! After all, you cannot blame the student or the Australian University that they are interfered with by a widespread pandemic! Right?

Make sure to remember these details in mind at the time of applying to study in Australia.

AUSTRALIAN STUDENTS VISA CONDITIONS

It is pretty known that to study in Australia, you have to meet ends with some conditions. Each country has its own requirements to be satisfied. The same goes for Australia. Fulfill these stated conditions to receive your Australian student visa.

(A) When one applies under Student Visa Subclass 500, they are supposed to select a full-time study program in Australia. Within this Subclass, a student does not have permission to travel to study in Australia for a distance or part-time course.

(B) You have to provide evidence that you do not plan on staying there for a long time. Then, you will return to your country after finishing your course. Genuine Temporary Entrants are the evidence for that.

(C) Get a medical assessment done. A candidate has to submit a piece of evidence for good health. A certified plus guaranteed medical practitioner has to sign this certification of good health.

(D) A character certificate evidence. This document should display an honest and positive image of the candidate, good qualities, and no criminal record or participation in unlawful activities.

Along with the fulfillment, a student candidate is also supposed to present some documents or paperwork for obtaining the Australian student visa. If you want to find out, then continue reading with us!

• Evidence of financial support

• Statement of Purpose (SOP)

• English Language Proficiency Result

• Various shreds of evidence of educational qualifications (all the relevant degrees, certificates, or diplomas)

• Passport size pictures 

• Health Insurance Certificate for abroad

• Proof of Enrollment Form

• Application fee payment slip

• Non-Immigrant Visa Application/Form

• The passport validity should be half a year more than your definite study period in Australia. 

Do not forget to carry these documents! Keep them arranged before you apply for the Australian student visa.

As for the English Language Proficiency evidence, one can sit for an IELTS or PTE entrance exam. However, there are different band score requirements for different course degrees.

BACHELOR'S DEGREE - IELTS score of 6, a minimum band of 5.5 in all sections. Or PTE score of 50 with a minimum of 45.

MASTERS OR GRADUATE DIPLOMA - IELTS score of 6.5, a minimum band of 6 in all sections. Or PTE score of a minimum of 50.

DIPLOMA COURSE - IELTS score of 5.5, a minimum band of 5 in all sections. Or PTE score of 45 with a minimum of 36.

A student is required to fulfill these standard conditions.

AUSTRALIAN VISA PROCEDURE

Provided below are the necessary details regarding the Australian visa procedures.

# STEP 1

The initial step is to check out the official website of the Australian Government https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/. Read the info carefully and provide the necessary information.

# STEP 2 

On the website, you might come across a tab named “ImmiAccount.” Register yourself by making an ImmiAccount for yourself. Fill up the application form. Provide the correct details, plus submit the requested evidence through attachments.

# STEP 3

Recheck the info after filling the form. Provide honest plus accurate information. Once you have done that, make payments for the Australian student visa. The amount for it is AUD$ 620.

# STEP 4

After making the payment, the applicant obtains an eight-digit referral code. Download it. The applicant requires it during their medical check-up for verification purposes. A guaranteed medical practitioner/doctor enlisted plus registered with the Australian High Commission will take the health check-up. 

Get these steps done. After that, wait for your Visa approval! 

If you seek assistance for your Australian student visa, refer to our counselors at Abroad Admission. We have professionals working with us with years of experience. They will help with the admission, as well as Australian visa procedures.

Get professional assistance in:

• Detailed guidance on the choice of programs

• Filling up the application process

• Learners visa guidance

• Stay and accommodation

• Thorough counseling

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