If you plan to move to Australia for further studies, hold on! Firstly you need to apply for an Australian student visa, you’ll need to submit your application from abroad instead of from within Australia. This change affects holders of certain visas, including Visitor and Temporary Graduate visas, who will no longer be permitted to apply for Student visas while residing in Australia. The rule has come into effect on July 1. The Australian government emphasised that it will only consider student visa applications from offshore applicants who genuinely intend to pursue studies in Australia.
What are the New Regulations for Australia’s Student Visa?
The reason behind new visa rules
Affected Visa types
Certain visa holders in Australia, including Temporary Graduate, Maritime Crew, and Visitor visa subclasses, are now prohibited from applying for a Student visa while within the country. Affected visa types include Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate), Subclass 600 (Visitor), Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority), Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment), Subclass 651 (eVisitor), and Subclass 988 (Maritime Crew). Furthermore, holders of Subclass 403 (Temporary Work) under the International Relations (Domestic Worker – Diplomatic or Consular) stream, Subclass 426 (Domestic Worker (Temporary) – Diplomatic or Consular), Subclass 771 (Transit), and Subclass 995 (Diplomatic Temporary – primary visa holders only) are already ineligible to lodge valid Student visa applications while in Australia.
Impact On Indian Students
Australia’s new visa regulations showcase opportunities and challenges for Indian students. The changes aim to streamline processes and attract skilled workers introducing stricter requirements affecting the prospective migrants. The impact of these rules depends on how well they align with the aspirations of Indian applicants and Australia’s developing economic requirements. Both nations navigate this new landscape, and the ongoing adjustments to visa policies will play a crucial role in shaping bilateral relations and migration trends.
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