Australian Embassy Consulate Migration Student Visas Applications
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Background to the Australian Student Visas Program
International students must have a valid visa for the duration of their studies in Australia.
There are eight types of Australian student visas
1. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) (subclass 570) visa. This visa is for international students undertaking a stand-alone English language course that leads to a certificate level award or non formal award.
DIAC - Department of Immigration & Citizenship - Australian Visa Processing Time Service Standards
Processing time service standards for different types of visa applications are linked to the Portfolio Budget Statements. We aim to process 75 per cent of cases within these service standards, however actual processing times may vary depending on a range of factors.
Fact Sheet – Stage One Implementation of the Knight Review Changes to the Student Visa Program
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Stage one of the Australian Government’s response to the Strategic Review of the Student Visa program is proposed to be progressively being implemented before the end of 2011. The majority of these changes are proposed to be implemented on 5 November 2011 and are detailed below.
Implementation of Alternative English Language Tests for Student Visas
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the department start accepting the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and Academic and Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) from Cambridge ESOL for Student visa purposes?
State Migration Plans
State Migration Plans are being introduced for each state and territory over the coming months.
The Plans will provide state and territory governments with flexibility within the Migration Program to address specific skill shortages and local labour market needs as each agreement will be tailored to the individual requirements of each jurisdiction.
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