International Students

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Every year many individuals travel to Australia to Study at and Australia university or institution. There are many reason why they choose Australian education.

Many Australian universities are ranked in the top 100 universities around the globe
Australian education is orientated towards innovation, practical skills and up-to-date knowledge. This is very different to some countries that emphasis conventions and rote learning.
Many courses include work experience programs, so you combine theoretical knowledge with practical experience. This helps with employment when you graduate.
It is quite acceptable to study part time while studying, up to 20 hours per week during the semester, and full time during breaks.
There are many student support networks, including dedicated international student support centers.
Australia is fairly safe, and has a multicultural community.

You can apply for study either directly to the university, or through an Australian education Agent. If you apply to several universities you need a separate application for each.
If your application is successful the university will send you a ‘letter of offer’. You must respond to this, and they will confirm your acceptance.

Student Visa Application

You must have a confirmation of acceptance before you apply for a student Visa.
Make sure you meet all requirements for the Visa before you pay any university tuition fees.

You will be expected to have sufficient funds to see you through the time of your study. In 2019 this is expected to be AUS$ 21,041 per year.

Student should hold Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), though some individuals are exempt from this.

IELTS language Test

Any prospective student is expected to have a reasonable proficiency in the English language. The level of proficiency varies with the subject being studied.
Language proficiency is tested by the International English Language Test (IELTS).

The level of language proficiency for studying and the level require for employment in the same field as that study may be different. Upon graduation the student may need to resit the IELTS in order to gain a slightly higher score.

Student Visa Application

Application times vary with the level of education. University student visas may tale 60 days of more. Foreign affairs and defense applications are faster. Some other Visas for education in post grad work often take several months.

Student Visas

500 – Student Visa. Up to a 5 year education stay, depending on the course
Cost AUD $620
590 – Guardian for a student. You can stay as long as the student who is dependent on you.
Cost AUD $620
407 – Training Visa. Work based training for further education. This may be take before a university course. 2 years stay
Cost AUD $310

Exemptions

You may not be eligible for a student Visa if you already hold certain work Visas.

Disclaimer: The information in this article is provided for informational purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. No individual should take, or refrain from taking, any action solely based on the material contained in this article. While we aim to offer accurate and timely information, we cannot guarantee its accuracy on the date of receipt or in the future. If you require more information or seek relevant legal advice specific to your circumstances, please contact our office.

Permanent Residency

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Immigration to Australia means individuals are looking to become citizens or permanent residents. They often start by moving to Australia with an appropriate visa, and apply for permanent residency after working in the country for a few years. Eventually, after holding a visa, then permanent residency, they may apply for full citizenship.

Permanent residency is often misunderstood, as is the conditions imposed upon permanent residents.

You are allowed an indefinite stay Australia if granted permanent residency. But there are some conditions to this indefinite stay. The main point is that the resident cannot leave the country, or leave the country for too long. The permanent resident is expected to stay in Australia, with only occasional trip to foreign countries.

A permanent residency has a 1 year activation date. This mean you must enter the country within one year of being granted the permanent residency status. Once you have done this you might temporarily leave the country. You can stay outside the country for up to 5 years before losing your permanent residence status.

A permanent resident may:

Work in almost any Australian job, though some government jobs are restricted.
Start a business
Use the Australian medicare system, which allows a lot of free or subsidized care. There are minimal grace periods for this; full medicare cover is granted as soon as residence is granted.
Buy new or preexisting residential property. This is limited for foreigners.
Apply for a first home loan grant, under some conditions.
Be eligible for childcare rebates.
Apply for bank loans to buy property.
Attend and education facility as a citizen would, defering payment through HECS.
Send any children to public education.
Any child of a permanent resident born in Australia will be Australian citizens by birth.
Permanent residents in Australia will have similar priviliages if they stay in New Zealand.

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Permanent Residency and citizenship are the long term goal for those immigrating to Australia. Talk to us about the best legal path to achieve these goals.

November 2019 Visa Changes

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Some immigration changes are coming into effect on November the 16th 2019. These changes concern the Skilled (GSM) and Employee Sponsored visas (ENS). There are also changes to the Family Visa Program.

Former Subclass 489 Visa
The 489 Visa is no longer available, ending on September the 10th.
Instead, two new Visa categories are being introduced. The subclass 491 and the subclass 494.

New Subclass 491

Available from the 16th of November, this is a skilled migration Visa that is points tested. It requires either nomination from a state government or sponsorship from an eligible family member in a designated regional area. This aims to supply skilled individuals to regional areas where their experience and skills and presently required.
Applicants require a positive skill assessment, and must be 45 years or under.

This Visa applies to individuals qualified in:
Engineering, Construction management, Child Care, Health and Nursing, Music, Dance and Arts, Accounting, Management, agriculture, science, Teaching from child to University level, Medical, Psychology, social work and Mental Health, Mechanics and industrial trades.

New 494 Subclass

This requires employee sponsorship for a position expected to last for 5 years. It requires at least 3 years experience in a relevant area of skill. There are 9000 places allocated for this Visa per year.
This Visa applies to individuals qualified in:
Managers for construction projects, Managing directors, childcare, health, Arts administration, music and arts, accounting and taxation, management consultation, engineering, agriculture, food technology, environment science, special needs education, medical and health care, psychology, building, trades.

New Subclass 191

This is for individual who have held either the new 491 or 494 Visa for at least 3 years.

Partner Visa

This will become a two step process. Partner sponsorship must be lodged and approved before a Visa can be applied for.
The criteria for approval has become stricter. Amongst other factors, both the sponsoring partner and the individual applying for the Visa to be assessed.

Students

There is added provision for international students who graduate from an Australian University/institution to stay an extra year for post-graduate study. But the students are expected to stay in regional areas, which excludes Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane.

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Visa criteria are complex, and continually changing. If you are thinking of applying for a Visa or sponsoring a Visa applicant, then talk to us at Hope immigration.

Essential Immigration Lawyers Sydney

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