Under the student visa SC-500, any eligible individual can live, study, and work (limitation apply)
The prospective student can undertake ELICOS, Foundation Program, VET courses, Bachelor, Master, or Research program in Recognized Education Providers.
SC 500 Eligibility Criteria:
It is mandatory to provide evidence of English language skills for all Non-English-Speaking Students.
Students are required to provide the evidence to enroll in the course and apply for the visa with the English Proficiency Test.
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Applicants must enroll in a course or packaged course of study, which is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
Applicants must have to provide evidence of the financial capacity that indicates that they can pay their course fees and living costs for themselves along with accompanying family members.
Students under 18 years of age should have evidence of coordinated welfare arrangements to stay in Australia as required by the Department of Home Affairs.
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The aspirant candidate must maintain adequate health cover and arrange OSHC (Overseas Students Health Cover) along with their accompanying family members for the entire duration of their stay unless Exempted.
All applicants for a student visa must show they are coming to Australia temporarily to gain a quality education. The Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement is not intended to exclude students who, after studying in Australia, develop skills Australia needs and who then go on to apply for permanent residence.
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The prospective students and family members aged 16 years and over who apply for the visa must meet the character requirements set out by the DOHA.
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You and your accompanying family members ( if applicable) are required to undergo a health check-up after the Visa Application has been submitted.
PS: Extra time will be provided to the students by the department unless otherwise advised, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
What can you do while you are on a student visa:
Study full-time in a recognized institution in Australia.
Bring your family members under limited circumstances
You and your accompanying members will have work rights (see conditions)
Your partner (if eligible) can also study in Australia for three months.
You will have unlimited entry in Australia while your visa is in effect.
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Due to the recent unprecedented circumstance, the processing may vary from case to case. To learn more about the updated processing time, click here.