Subclass 485 subsequent entrant visa processing times

485 subsequent entrant (485se) visa grant processing times.

The Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate visa) is a temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work after you have finished your studies.

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Australian Student visa (Subclass 500) Rejection Reasons

Rejection Reasons for Australian Student visa Subclass 500.

Not all Student Visa applications are accepted, and according to the AAT, the most common reason for a refusal appears to be that the Department of Home Affairs believes that the applicant did not genuinely intend to stay temporarily in Australia.

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Subclass 476 Visa Grant and Refusal Rate

Grant and Refusal Rate for the subclass 476 Skilled—Recognised Graduate visa.

This Subclass 476 visa allows recent engineering graduates to live, work or study in Australia for up to 18 months.
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Student Visa or PR Visa for Australia

Should a Foreigner apply for a student visa to Australia or Apply Direct for a Permanent Visa?.

If you are eligible for PR then it is best to get PR directly.

If you do the Student Visa first, then you are just doing an extra visa application, or two, and … Read the rest

Costs for getting a Student Visa in Australia

How much do you need to get a Student Visa in Australia?.

The first cost of getting a Student Visa in Australia is normally considered to be the Application fee. This is often $575 for the subclass 500 visa.
But, there are many more costs…

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From Student Visa to Partner Visa

Transferring From Student Visa to Partner Visa.

A number of Student Visa holders in Australia will marry an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident while they are studying in Australia.
Thoughts then turn to applying for a Partner Visa so they can stay in Australia after their Student Visa ends.

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Australian Student Visas Applications and Grants 2016-17

2016-17 Australian Student Visas issued.

374,295 Student Visa Applications were lodged for entry into Australia.
343,035 (about 90%) of Student Visas applications were granted for entry into Australia.

23.4% of Student Visa Grants in 2016-17 went to passport holders from China
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From Visitor Visa to Student Visa in Australia

Can I change a Visitor Visa to a Student Visa in Australia.

A visa cannot be changed, but anyone can make an application for a Student Visa, or any other Visa, but sometimes not while they are inside Australia, and there is no guarantee of it being granted.

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Which Visa to use for Studying in Australia

Which Visa is best for Studying in Australia.

Most people apply for a Student Visa when wanting to study in Australia, but some people can actually do this on the cheaper Visitor Visas, such as the subclass 600, 601 and 651.

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Student Visa Working Hours in Australia

How many Hours can a Student Visa holder work in Australia.

Once your course has commenced you are permitted to work a maximum of 40 hours per fortnight when your course is in session, and unlimited hours when your course is not in session.

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