Student Visas
500
Student Visas have been greatly simplified - all student visas now fall under subclass 500.
590
Guardians can also accompany students with this visa.
Progression past study
485
Graduate Work Visa: For applicants wishing to get work experience after studying.
407
Training visas, requiring sponsorship.
Frequently asked questions
Here are some common questions about Partner Visas
Currently, the application fee is around $2,500 AUD for a single applicant on the subclass 500 visa.
There are additional charges, such as medical checks or police checks that are required.
You must be enrolled in an Australian Educational Institution with a CRICOS Code in order to apply for a subclass 500 visa.
For a 485 Temporary Graduate visa, you must have completed a course within 6 months.
There are numerous other criteria that need to be fulfilled in order for an application to be successful, and it is best to seek guidance on this.
No, it is not a requirement. However, there is a distinct advantage to being able to do so.
We can connect you with English educators.
Yes, there are some work rights with a student visa. Most, but not all students can work for 40 hours every fortnight once the course has commenced.
Yes, a skills assessment is generally required. These are different from other skills assessments, and so it is not recommended that you applying independently.
There is no route to permanent residency that is available purely through student visas. However, being educated in Australia does aid in securing PR through work visa routes.
You can find the Department of Home Affairs webpage on their website:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500
Yes, we will review your application prior to lodgement if you wish to do it yourself for subclass 500 and 590 visas.
We will provide feedback on your application for you to then fix yourself.
There is significant variation in processing times, depending upon course, country of origin, and other factors.
Specific timeframes can be seen on the Department's website.
Yes, you are able to bring your spouse or de facto partner.
Generally, you can only bring minor children, but there is some nuance, and it is better to discuss with a legal professional.
Largely, you are not able to bring additional children. There are a few exceptions to this.