Australia – Student Visa (Subclass 500)
Overview:
The Australian Student Visa (Subclass 500) lets international students undertake full‑time study at CRICOS‑registered institutions and live in Australia for the duration of their course.
Key Points:
- Requires CoE, GTE statement, English proof and financial capacity.
- Allows limited work hours during study and full‑time during breaks under current settings.
- Dependants (partner and children) can be included if conditions are met.
SEVS Support:
GTE writing, course selection, visa lodgement and family‑inclusion strategy.
Australia – Partner / Spouse Visas
Overview:
Australian partner visas allow spouses and de facto partners of citizens, permanent residents and eligible NZ citizens to live together in Australia, often progressing from temporary to permanent residency.
Key Visa Streams (high level):
- Onshore temporary to permanent partner pathway (820 → 801).
- Offshore temporary to permanent partner pathway (309 → 100).
SEVS Focus:
Basic eligibility assessment, document checklists (relationship evidence) and referral to registered migration agents for detailed legal work.
Australia – Dependent / Family for Students
Overview:
Eligible international students may bring their spouse/partner and dependent children as secondary applicants on a student visa or via later “subsequent entrant” applications.
Key Conditions:
- You must declare dependants and meet higher financial requirements.
- Relationship proof and birth certificates are required for partners and children.
SEVS Support:
Explaining eligibility, financial planning and compiling supporting documents for dependants.
Australia – PR & Migration Pathways
Overview:
Australia offers multiple permanent residency options through skilled migration, employer sponsorship and family‑stream visas.
Common Pathways:
- Skilled visas (189/190/491) based on points test and skills assessment.
- Partner and family‑stream PR for eligible relatives.
- Onshore transition from temporary graduate or skilled visas where criteria are met.
SEVS Support:
Preliminary pathway discussions, skills‑assessment guidance and Professional Year/course planning that supports future PR options.
