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(June 13, 2024)

Recent Changes Affecting International Student Visa Applications

1. Genuine Student Test:

Visa applications now have more questions to answer from students about the genuinity of their study and return to their home country. Extra questions are:

● Give details of the applicant’s current circumstances. This includes ties to family, community, employment and economic circumstances.
● Explain why the applicant wishes to study this course in Australia with this particular education provider. This must also explain their understanding of the requirements of the intended course and studying and living in Australia.
● Explain how completing the course will be of benefit to the applicant.
● Give details of any other relevant information the applicant would like to include.

2. English Requirement:

Visa	Before	After	Validity Change
TGV	6.0	6.5	3 years to 1 year
Student Visa	5.5	6.0
Packaged Student Visa	4.5	5.0

3. Financial capacity changes:

	Before 10 May 2024	After 10 May 2024
Primary applicant	$24,505	$29,710
Spouse or de facto partner of the primary student	$8,574	$10,394
Dependent child	$3,670	$4,449
Annual school costs	$9,661	$13,502
Personal annual income if there is no member of the family	$72,465	$87,856
Personal annual income where there is a member of the family unit	$84,543	$102,500

4. End Visa hopping – Making it harder/impossible to go from Visitor Visa (600) and Temporary Graduate Visa (485) to Student visa(500).
5. Temporary Graduate visa Age for the Temporary Graduate visa changed from 50 years to 35 years with some exceptions. Hong Kong and British applicants can still apply till 50 years of age.

(May 10, 2024)

Financial Capacity Requirements

Starting May 10, 2024, the financial capacity requirements for Student and Student Guardian visa applicants in Australia will increase. This change aligns the required proof of financial resources with 75% of the national minimum wage, reflecting a more realistic estimate of the costs needed to maintain a minimum standard of living in Australia. The adjustment accounts for the fact that students may spend up to 25% of the year out of session, during which they might return home or have opportunities for unrestricted employment.

Key Changes:

The financial requirement for the primary applicant will increase from AUD 24,505 to AUD 29,710.
For a spouse or de facto partner of the primary applicant, the requirement will rise from AUD 8,574 to AUD 10,394.
The required funds for a dependent child will go from AUD 3,670 to AUD 4,449.
Annual school costs are set to increase from AUD 9,661 to AUD 13,502.
The personal annual income requirement will change from AUD 72,465 to AUD 87,856 for individuals without a family member, and from AUD 84,543 to AUD 102,500 for those with a family member.
These adjustments aim to reduce financial distress among students in Australia, lessen the likelihood of visa condition breaches due to excessive work, and mitigate the risks of worker exploitation. Applications submitted before May 10, 2024, will be assessed under the current financial requirements.

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(June 13, 2024)

Recent Changes Affecting International Student Visa Applications

(May 10, 2024)

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