Student Visas Process

Are you planning to study in Australia as an overseas student?

You must apply for a Student visa (subclass 500). The student visa will let you live, study a full-time course and work (limited) in Australia.
A student visa can be granted up to 5 years depending on your study course.
What are the requirements?

• Enrolled study course must be CRICOS registered or high school or primary school program.
• Confirmation of enrollment or COE must be granted from the course provider, which you intend to study.COE must be presented along with the Student visa application, not an offer letter.
• If more than one course was applied, you must offer all Confirmation of Enrollment (COE) in the student visa application.

What are Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) and its criteria for the Student Visa?

GTE criteria’s are one of the most important criteria that need to be satisfied for the Student visa.
As an applicant, you need to show that you are a genuine student who wishes to complete the studies in Australia and usually, will return home when your study is completed.
The GTE criteria are an important integrity measure for the department. It allows them to measure the intention of international students to study in Australia and not merely using it as a pathway to remain in the country, however, it is based on the case officer’s discretion. Even the decision may have been derived on by basing on ministerial instruction as prescribed by regulation/s, we have experiences inconsistency.
This is why you must prepare your documents as prescribed and get professional help from only qualified, trained licensed and registered agent.
• Ministerial Direction 60 establishes factors that are taken into consideration and include for GTE.
• Situations in the country of residence or home country
• Value of the course to the future of applicant
• Potential circumstances in the country
• The history of applicant’s immigrant
• If in case the applicant is a minor

What Is the English Language proficiency requirement?

Required- English test score as follow:
• IELTS – The minimum test score is 5.5, the minimum test score, where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS .
• TOEFL iBT – The minimum test score is 46, the minimum test score, where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS is 35, and minimum test score, where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS is 32.
• Cambridge English – Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) – The minimum test score is 162, the minimum test score, where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS is 154, and the minimum test score, where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS is 147.
• PTE – The minimum test score is 42, the minimum test score, where combined with at least 10 weeks ELICOS is 36, and the minimum test score, where combined with at least 20 weeks ELICOS is 30.
• OET – The minimum test score is ‘B’ for each test component.

You may exempt from the test for the English language is:

• You are a citizen and hold a passport from USA, UK, Republic of Ireland or NZ.
• You have studied in a certain kind of course.
• You have previously studied the English language for a certain time period and in a specific country or in Australia.

But one must consider that English requirement varies with Providers.

What are the financial requirements for the Student Visa?
• The evidence is required to prove that you have the financial capacity to support yourself or any dependent, pay for the course and pay for school dependent tuition fees.
• You only have to present the evidence of financial capacity for the initial 12 months.
• You will have to demonstrate that you have access to this fund while you are in the country.
• You Must Offer any one of the Following Proof of Funds for the Student Visa Subclass 500.

1.Proof for 12 months funds – You have to offer evidence of funds to cover the travel cost to Australia, course, and funds to support tuition fee for school-aged dependents as well as your accompanying family members. A precise calculation is needed.
The minimum funds that you need for living costs from 1 February 2018 are for child AU$3, 040, spouse or partner AU$7, 100, and guardian or student AU$20, 290.
For the course, you need to provide proof of funds for at least 12 months.
In addition to this, you need to provide proof of funds for a minimum of AUD 8,000 per year for each child.
2. You need to provide evidence that you will be able to meet the annual income requirements of at least AUD 60,000 and AUD 70,000 if you accompany family members.

Health Insurance for the Student Visa
The applicant and accompanying family members must maintain Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your student visa. It must cover both medical and hospital insurance in Australia.

Character Requirements for the Student Visa
All applicants must also meet the character requirements for the Student visa to be granted.
Australian Student Visa Guidelines
Student visa applicant needs to meet the following guidelines:
• You must comply with your entire student visa conditions.
• You must maintain adequate OSHC for the time of your student visa.
• You must update your education provider if you alter the contact details or address.
• You must maintain your attendance as well as the satisfactory progress of the course.
Can you work while on the student Visa?
The Working Rights for International Student Visa Holders and Dependents
• The main applicant (or student) who has started a coursework degree has the right to work 40 hours per fortnight with course in session and unlimited hours with course out of session.
• The main applicant (or student) who has begun a Research Degree has the right to work unlimited hours for the course in session and course out of session.
• The dependents of primary student visa holder enrolled in a Doctorate or Master degree has the right to work for unlimited hours with a course in session and with course out of session.

Why you should contact Safal Educations and Visas Services?
Your Success Starts Here.
While your education consultant can help you find the perfect courses and institution that meets your needs and circumstances, our expert agents can represent you at the Department of Home Affairs and apply for the student visa by addressing all the requirements prescribed by migration Acts, Regulations and Ministerial Instructions.
We are bound by the code of conduct and we are also a member of the Migration Institute of Australia. We offer only realistic and professional suggestions, to meet your migration goals. We can make your student journey smoother and your visa application a stress-free process. We also provide Airport pickup, temporary accommodations and assist in seeking employment in Australia.
We only offer realistic and professional suggestions, in line with your requirements and migration goals.