Student Visa and other
Eligibility criteria
Students who have
passed 10+2 can either take entry to universities or other tertiary
institutions with a good band score (minimum 6.0) of International
English Language Testing System (IELTS). IELTS is required for
admission into all Australian institutions. You must also have the
financial means to support yourself and appropriate private health
insurance cover during your stay in Australia.
Most importantly, you
need to have your documents in order, and your visa processed
through the new E Visa option.
Things you should bear
in mind:
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If you hire an agent
make sure he is AAERI (Migration Agents Registered Authority)
registered.
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Paper submission or
submission of documents through an uncertified agent can result in
rejection.
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You should apply
under the visa sub-class for your principal course of study.
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Electronic
confirmation of enrolment (eCoE) is the only accepted evidence of
enrolment for processing student visa applications.
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Processing time for
this visa is ranges between three and six months.
Generally, an
international student is issued with a multiple entry visa for the
duration of his/her study course in Australia. Once a student is
accepted into a full time course of study at an Australian
institution, he needs to obtain a student visa, which is valid for
the duration of the course of study indicated on the Confirmation of
Enrolment form provided by the Australian Institution. This form is
provided once international student fees (or exchange places) have
been arranged, and overseas student health coverage charges have
been paid.
The holder of a
student visa has the right to live and study in Australia. She/he
may be allowed to apply for permission to work up to 20 hours a week
part time during term periods and full time in the vacation periods.
Graduate level students may also be entitled to apply for a
permanent residence visa in some circumstances.
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