dunesurfer Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Hi All, Could you please give me the steps to getting a student visa. I would assume it is: 1) Get a course 2) Get accepted at the college/university 3) Apply for student visa online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted February 13, 2012 Share Posted February 13, 2012 Basically Yes :yes: Step 1 - Think of which area of Australia you would like to settle Step 2 - Select a course and check that the State you are interested in has that course available. Step 3 - Once you have done your research and determined your preference for course and education provider, you need to complete an application from. Your provider will then make an assessment as to your suitability to undertake the course. If they determine your application as suitable you will be made an offer of a place for enrolment and be provided with a written agreement. Your provider can charge you an application fee to make the assessment for your suitability into the course but they must not accept any course money from you until you have signed the written agreement. Students should not make educational choices solely on the basis of hoping to achieve a particular migration outcome as Australia’s migration policy will continue to change and adapt to Australia’s economic needs. If you are successful in gaining a Student visa this will entitle you to come to Australia on a temporary basis for a specified period to undertake study. You may decide to apply for permanent residency upon completing your studies, but you must note that this is an entirely separate process and there is no guarantee that, on the basis of having held a student visa, you will meet the requirements to be granted permanent residence. Obtaining application forms You can obtain an application form from either a local Australian education agent or the institution’s nominated contact officer. The Australian Education Office or Australian Embassy in your country can provide a list of local Australian education agents or details of the institution's nominated contact officer. Collecting other documents relevant to your application This will typically include: a document with the name of the institution you are applying to, the name of the course you are applying for and second and third course preferences at the same institution full details of previous study, including copies of qualifications already awarded to you evidence of your English language proficiency (for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, and vocational education and training) If you are unsure what documents you should provide contact the institution you have selected. If you are currently enrolled in a course of study, you might be granted provisional acceptance on the basis of previous academic performance in anticipation that your final examination results do not differ greatly from the grades already attained. Submitting the application form. After filling in your application form, you should attach all the required documents and submit them direct to the institutions. Depending on the country you are from and the institution you have selected, you may be instructed to send your form to either: a local agent of the institution in your country, or to the international office or nominated contact officer of the institution Receiving a confirmation of enrolment The institution will assess your application and supporting documents and advise if you meet the entry requirements and will be admitted. If successful, the institution will send you a letter of offer. Depending on your country of nationality and the education sector of your study you may be required to undergo a pre-visa assessment before the institution issues an Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE). The eCoE is the only accepted evidence of enrolment for processing student visa applications. You may be required to pay tuition fees before applying for the student visa. The institution will advise you of its requirements but generally it will require payment of at least one semester of course fees. Step 4 - Before you can apply for a visa, you should get a letter of offer from the institution you applied for. Obtaining information on visas International students must have a valid student visa for the duration of their studies in Australia. You should check with the Australian Embassy in your country to see if you are eligible to apply for a student visa before obtaining official confirmation of your enrolment and paying tuition fees. You will only be issued with a student visa for study in Australia if you seek to undertake a full-time course that is accredited and registered by the Australian Government. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) also has offices in many countries, check their website for locations. Where can I get the visa application forms? Visa application forms in English, Portuguese or Spanish can be downloaded from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website. For application forms in host-country languages contact your nearest Australian Embassy or DIAC office. Most students will need to fill in the Application for a Student (Temporary) Visa Form 157A. US Study Abroad, Norwegian and Swedish students over 18 years of age can apply for an electronic student using Form 157E on the DIMA website. Where can I get help with filling out a visa application? The visa application forms are designed so that you can complete them with minimal, if any, help. The DIAC website has visa information forms for download and provides more information on student visa requirements. However, if you wish to seek help in obtaining a visa you are advised to use a registered migration agent. Contact the nearest Australian Embassy or DIAC Office for a list is available of registered migration agents. You will be asked to have a medical examination as part of the visa process. You will be given a list of approved doctors and special forms for the doctor to complete. Where do I submit the visa application? Unless instructed otherwise by the institution or agent you have been dealing with, you should send your visa application form (together with the correct visa charge and all necessary documents) to the nearest Australian Embassy or DIAC Office. Obtaining medical insurance All students must show evidence that they have health insurance cover before a visa can be issued. Australia has a very cost competitive medical insurance system. In many cases you can pay the compulsory medical insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover, or OSHC for short) premium to the education institution which will pay the health insurer on your behalf. If you are a student sponsored by AusAID you will not need to pay the OSHC yourself but you will need to provide proof that AusAID supports your application. Norwegian students are exempt from this requirement. Swedish students who are studying under CSN International (the Swedish National Board of Student Aid) who have obtained insurance through CSN are also exempt from the OSHC requirement. Receiving your visa You can only be granted a student visa if you intend to study a registered course or part of a registered course on a full-time basis. If your application is successful you will be issued with a Multiple Entry Visa allowing you to travel backwards and forwards to Australia within the period for which the visa has been granted. That period will depend on the course for which you have been accepted. Your visa can be cancelled if you discontinue your studies or fail to meet the conditions of your visa. What if my student visa application is not successful? If your application is not successful you will be told the reasons in writing. The decision not to grant you a student visa cannot be reviewed if you applied from outside Australia. Before re-applying for a student visa, you should carefully consider what evidence you can provide to satisfy the decision maker that you meet all the requirements for a student visa. If you apply in Australia and are refused a student visa then you may apply for a review of the decision. You will be notified of your review rights in writing and the time limits for lodging such an appeal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunesurfer Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 Thank you. Very helpful. We are in Australia on a 457 visa but was made redundant. Im thinking applying for a 176 but because it is offshore, the only way to stay here would be to apply for a student visa, before applying for the 176. The course/s you choose must be from the following link: http://cricos.deewr.gov.au/?Redirect=Y Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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