Are you looking to switch from a 417 Visa to a Student Visa?
If you are currently in Australia on a 417 visa then you are eligible to switch to a student visa. This is a common pathway to remain in Australia longer and is a longer-term pathway towards Australian permanent residency.
Our Registered Migration Agents and Certified Education Agents have all the knowledge and expertise to ensure you have a successful Australian student visa application.
Transitioning from a 417 visa to student 500 visa requires submitting a student visa application which can be very confusing to complete alone. Even if you do feel confident about applying yourself, it’s always best to consult with a professional before you commit to anything.
The team at Active Study Australia has many years’ experience of helping international students make successful visa applications. Why not book a chat today to find out how we can help you?
A 500 visa is required to study in Australia, regardless of your field of study or qualification. This visa allows you to study: English (ELICOS), Certificates I, II, III & IV, Diplomas, Degrees, Masters & Doctorates. Studying in Australia allows students to obtain internationally recognised qualifications whilst continuing to experience the diverse culture and beautiful sights that Australia has to offer. Switch from your 417 visa to a student visa, contact our team and set up a free chat.
In the student visa program there are five assessment levels. They serve to bring into line the student visa requirements to the immigration risk posed by applicants from a particular country studying in a particular education sector. Assessment Level 1 represents the lowest immigration risk and Assessment Level 5 the highest. The higher the Assessment Level, the better the evidence an applicant is needed to demonstrate to support their claims for a student visa to be granted.
You must be enrolled for full-time study in a registered course or part of a registered course
A registered course is an education or training course offered by an Australian education provider registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Your individual circumstances must demonstrate that you genuinely intend to stay in Australia temporarily.
The factors that are considered during assessment of the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement include: your personal circumstances in your home country, your potential circumstances in Australia, the value of the course to your future, your immigration history, and any other matter that is relevant to your intention to remain in Australia temporarily
In order to study in Australia, you need to prove that you are able to pay all the travel, tuition and living expenses. If you are accompanied by a partner and/or children, you need to show that you are able to cover their expenses too, even if they will be staying in your home country throughout your studies.
Here is the minimum amount of money expressed in Australian dollars which you need to have in order to get a Student Visa below. Keep in mind that living costs might be even higher.
Australia enjoys some of the best health standards in the world. To maintain these standards, the majority of visa applicants are required to undertake a medical to be granted a visa. We refer to this as ‘meeting the health requirements’.
You must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your visa. The OSHC cover can be provided from our partners Bupa or Medibank Health Solutions. Your visa expiry date will be determined by the expiry date of your OSHC.
The level of English is most often specified by the education provider, however a minimum level is required for all students. This must be evidenced at the time of application unless you are partaking in an English (ELICOS) course prior to your main course of study.
You must be of good character to enter Australia. The information you provide on the ‘Character Declaration’ section of your application will be used to assess your character. A police clearance may also be required.
Australian Values Statement
If you are aged 18 years or over, you must declare that you will respect Australian values and obey the laws of Australia.
We are a licensed Migration Agent. Our License details can be found here.
You can find more information about migration agents at the Migration Agent Registration Authority www.mara.gov.au
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