CHANGES TO STUDENT VISA LIVING COSTS AND EVIDENCE OF FUNDS - FROM 1 JANUARY 2010

Thinking of applying for a student Visa in Sydney?

As of 1 January 2010, International students are now required to show that they are accessible to sufficient funds to be able to receive a student visa grant.
These changes will affect all applications lodged on or after 1 January 2010.

Visit http://www.immi.gov.au/students/whats_new.htm for more information on financial requirements for a student visa.

See: Student Visa Living Costs and Evidence of Funds ( 74KB PDF file)

VISA APPLICATION CHARGE EXEMPTIONS FOR STUDENTS AFFECTED BY AN EDUCATION PROVIDER CLOSURE

From 1 January 2010, international students whose education provider has closed on or after 1 January, may be exempt from paying the visa application charge for a further Student visa application.  This change applies to those students who need to apply for a further Student visa to complete their studies at a new ins***ution.

International students who were affected by the closure of their education provider in 2009 and who need to apply for a new Student visa to continue their studies, may be eligible to request a refund of the visa application charge for that application.
See:
Visa Application Charge Exemptions for Students Affected by Education Provider Default ( 75K B PDF file)
Education Provider's Approval to Deliver Courses is Removed

http://www.immi.gov.au

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