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The Australian student visa was earlier divided into several categories depending on the level of study or qualification a student applied for. On 1st July 2016,the visa sub classes were merged and a simplified student visa framework (SSVF) was introduced. As per the SSVF, all student visas came under a single platform or a class called the subclass 500 visa.The new SSVF means that the students are no longer assigned an immigration risk assessment level since the same framework is applicable to all the students. A student visa (Subclass 500),generally, includes students coming to Australia to study English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS), primary and secondary education, Vocational Education and Training (VET), Master studies in Australia, secondary school exchange programmes, non-award courses, and international students sponsored by the Department of Foreign Affairs or Defence.

Applying for a student visa

You can apply for your student visa using your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) or admission confirmation letter provided by the university or the institution registered under the Commonwealth Register of Institutions of Courses (CRICOS).From July 1, 2016, onwards students must apply for a visa by creating an online account on Immi Account on the website of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP).To know what are the necessary documents that you may be required to submit along with your application, check the document checklist tool on the DIBP website.

Below we have mentioned a list of documents international students are required during the various stages of visa acquisition process:

• A valid passport
• Duly filled and signed Australian student visa application form (157A)
• Four recent passport-sized photographs
• Statement of purpose (if applicable)
• English proficiency requirement: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic, orCambridge Advanced English (CAE) test scores are applicable. It depends on the university, which one of the above-mentioned tests they consider.The minimum score required depends on the course, whether you are starting a full degree, pursuing a foundation course, or joining a preliminary English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS).Mostly, universities consider IELTS.
• Receipt of the Application fees paid [latest fee AU$550 (~US$420)]
• Certificate of Enrolment (CoE) [Application/admission confirmation letter] from the applied university/institution.
• Overseas Education Student Health Cover (OSHC): All international students must have a health insurancecoverage before applying for a Visa. The country generally accepts OSHC, which can either be obtained from the applied university or can be procured directlyfrom the 5 OSHC providers approved by the Australian immigration department (BUPA Australia, Medibank Private, Australian Health Management, Allianz Global Assistance and nib OSHC). The cost of the OSHC does vary depending on the provider and the duration of the cover you apply for.
• Police clearance certificate/character verification certificate, showing no criminal records.Some students may be even asked to complete a Character Statutory Declaration Form.
• All your academic documents and work experience certificates(if applicable)
• Proof of financial ability to meet the cost of living (tuition fees, travel, living expensesand your return air ticket) which is around AU$19,830 (~US$15,170) for a year. If your dependents (spouse and children) also accompany you, then you need to show the proof of coveringtheir cost of living too, for this you must have at least AU$60,000 (~US$45,850) a year.
• Health/Medical certificate: Studentsmust submit medical and/or radiological check-up records from a doctor who is approved by the Australian immigration
• Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement: It was introduced in November 2011 to state the actual intention of the international student to stay in Australia for their studies and some studentshave to attend an interview at the nearest Australian embassy. The managerial team at the Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) consider the factors like applicant’s history of immigration, thevalue of the course the applicant has applied for, their future career objectives, the potential circumstances for the applicant in Australia and any other relevant matters.

Afteryou have managed all necessary documents according to the Australian study visa requirements, apply online over the ‘Immi Account’ application system. You must apply wat least 12 weeks before your institution’s orientation date.The applicant will receive a unique number called Transaction Reference Number (TRN) which you can use to track and manage your application.

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