How to Extend Student Visa in Australia

STUDENT VISA EXTENSION – STEP BY STEP

Visa application is not too difficult, but you need to follow some steps exactly. If you want to extend the Australian student visa, find out what you need to do to remain in the country and proceed with your experience!

How to apply for a visa extension?

In Australia, to extend your student visa, you must apply for a new visa before the present one ends. If not, you hazard being expelled, and it might influence the result of your future visa applications.

Thus, don’t delay. Apply with a lot of time to assemble your administrative work and to take into account preparing time – as long as a quarter of a year is suggested.

You can apply inland or from outside Australia, yet the cycles are somewhat unique. In the event that you present the substantial visa application inland, it’s probably you’ll be given a Crossing over Visa A. This allows you to remain in the country while the new visa is handled. On the off chance that you apply from outside of Australia, you’ll need to hang tight for the result of the visa before you enter Australia.

Step 1: Enrol in your course of choice and arrange an Overseas Student Health Cover

• you should have a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your educational institution. This letter is provided after you’ve enrolled, and paid your course fees.
• the Australian government requires you to have health insurance, so you’ll have to continue your existing Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).

Step 2: Gather required documents for your student visa application 

Now that you’ve got your CoE and secured OSHC, you can put your paperwork together for your application. The list of documents required may change depending on your education provider and the reason you’re applying.

Remember that you will need also to provide financial capability evidence and also that you have genuine access to the money.

Step 3: Submit your Australian student visa application

Log into your ImmiAccount, add all the relevant documents and place your application. This will cost you around AU$ 620.

You’ll obtain a letter of acceptance from the Home Office, and your Bridging Visa (if submitted onshore). Check your email often for communication from the Home Affairs office and answer to any queries promptly to ensure a fast completion time.

Step 4: Biometrics

Candidates might be requested biometrics just subsequent to setting an application. You will get a letter and can likewise see this solicitation in your ImmiAccount. It’s critical to go about when you get the letter and guidelines as you will be given 14 days to give biometrics.

Step 5: Medical examination

You may likewise have to complete wellbeing checks to demonstrate you’re in amazing wellbeing. On the off chance that you had a registration over a year prior, you need to go through another wellbeing assessment. In your ImmiAccount, click on the ‘wellbeing appraisal’ tab. You’ll be given a HAP number and a reference letter for a center, laying out which appraisals you’ll require. Give the facility your HAP ID and reference letter.

Whenever you’ve done the checks, the eMedical administration will advance the report to the Branch of Home Undertakings for additional evaluation.

Work while studying

A Student Visa allows you to work 40 hours every two weeks while you study and full time during your breaks.

Thanks to a high minimum wage, a part-time job in Australia can cover your everyday expenses such as accommodation, food, transport and social activities.

Short- or long-term visa

A Student Visa lasts for the duration of your course plus one month (28 days after the last day of class). The minimum duration of a Student Visa is three months and can go up to two years, before renewal. You can choose the duration according to your needs. Many students study on this visa for up to five years.

Some courses can even make you eligible for a Post-Graduate Visa – a two-year work visa in Australia. Extend your Student Visa, what are you waiting for?

Get an Australian qualification

Australian education is highly regarded worldwide. Your visa will allow you to study at a number of highly reputable institutions. If your plan is to settle in Australia, having an Australian diploma will be a key asset to apply for a work visa.

Working after you study

If you study for two or more years at a Bachelor or Master’s level – you will be eligible for a two-year Post Study Visa. This means you will have two whole years to work full time and look for a sponsor. This is an incredible benefit that many internationals take up to begin their careers, with the goal to either stay in Australia or take their experience back to their home country

Stay in Australia permanently

Some states, like Western Australia, give permanent residency options to people who study a degree at a university. Education can be a great pathway to residency in Australia, if you meet the right criteria.

Scholarships

Nearly every university has some form of scholarship or discount for students from the UK and Europe. Talk to one of our advisors to learn about what offers are available for the courses and schools you are interested in.

No age limitation

A Student Visa has no age limitation and can be renewed several times. It will only be approved if it is combined with an accredited course provided by some Australian schools.

You must pass the IELTS exam to qualify for a working visa.

Include your partner on the visa

A Student Visa allows you to include family members, such as partners and children, as dependents.

Extend your Student Visa, what are you waiting for?