The Australian Government have started granting Student Visas

 The Australian government has introduced a new migration update for the year  2020-21. Though the migration quota will remain at 160,000   for the coming year program, the distribution of the quota will change.

    Australian Student Visa brings a major contribution to the Australian economy as well as to Australian society. To limit the impact of Covid 19 on a Student visa, the Federal government has introduced 5 major changes, which will help the students to continue their studies. It will be applicable for students who are currently in Australia and those who are outside Australia and can not travel to Australia due to Covid 19.


5 major changes in Student Visa:


You can get your Student visa granted :

The Australian Government has started granting Student Visas to offshore students so that when restrictions are lifted and borders are reopened, students can have a visa and students can arrange to move to Australia.

You don't have to pay any visa application charge for further student visa application:

If you are not able to complete your studies within the period, they can apply for a further student visa application, without paying any fees to the Department of Home Affairs.

The value should be given to Online Study:

For the students who are overseas and can not travel to Australia due to Covid 19, they can continue their studies through online classes, and their study will be counted for the Australian study requirement for the Graduate 485 visa.

You can apply for a Graduate visa offshore:

For a student, who have completed their studies but can not travel to Australia due to Covid 19 can apply for the Graduate visa offshore.

Students will get more time for English test results:

As due to Covid 19, access to English language testing services, at some places have been disrupted, students might get additional time to get English language results

 

 For a better consultation,speak with one of our Student Visa Consultants in Brisbane.


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