The latest news of the entry epidemic of Australian students

It's really hard for my friends who have recently returned to Australia. The ban has been delayed again and again, and the 14-day quarantine period has not expired. I have been suffering in my heart, but I didn't expect the national epidemic outside China to break out again, and I was in a dilemma. There are still many problems to overcome when entering Australia.

Regarding the student visa 1, the student visa is normal and can enter the country through a third country.

At present, student visas are handled normally. As long as the materials are complete and meet the requirements, you can get a visa and let the students enter the country as soon as possible after the lifting of the ban.

Some student visas can't be processed because the institutions that provide physical examination, proof of no criminal record and English scores in Chinese mainland have been closed.

After February 1, if students stay outside Chinese mainland for more than 14 days, they can enter Australia, which means they can enter through a third country.

2. The validity of student visa cannot be extended.

If you need to stay in Australia for a longer time, you can submit a new visa (student visa or visiting visa);

If you want to renew your visa, you need to submit it 6 weeks before the visa expires (but not earlier than 3 months).

3. The bridge visa cannot be extended.

If the student is outside Australia, the bridge visa will not be issued;

If the student's bridge visa expires and the person is outside Australia, he needs to re-apply for a visa when the ban is lifted;

If you only apply for a visa in Australia (such as visa 485), then you need to apply for another visa to enter Australia (such as a tourist visa).

During the ban period, students' visas will not be cancelled because the attendance rate of students does not meet the requirements and they will be postponed.

After the ban is lifted, the Immigration Bureau will analyze the visa applications affected by the ban and make corresponding consideration.

With regard to the entry applications of 1 1 and 12 students, the Australian government will allow eligible 1 1 2 students to study in China from February 22, 2020, provided that they meet the public health requirements. The details are as follows:

1. Who can apply?

Students in grades 1 1 and 12 in China.

A valid student visa must be issued before February 22nd, 2020 (including February 22nd, 2020).

I have been in good health recently.

I haven't been there recently, and I haven't passed through Hubei.

Have a stable address in Australia to spend the period of self-isolation.

Willing to comply with the self-isolation requirements of state and local governments

Guardianship visa holders can go to Australia with students.

2. How do students apply?

The application process and requirements may vary from state to state.

Students need to provide relevant information and guarantees to the school.

The guardianship visa also needs to provide information and guarantee.

The information provided by students needs to be reviewed.

3. How do students enter the country after successful application?

Before you leave, you should finish your health check-up in China.

ABF will provide the prohibition cancellation authorization to help students board the plane.

Health screening and biosafety screening are required when entering the country.

After entering the country, you must comply with the requirements of the state government and isolate yourself 14 days.

The state government will supervise students' self-isolation.

4. Important information

Students must obtain entry permit before booking air tickets.

Students without permission will not be allowed to enter this country.

Students must provide flight information to the school before going to Australia.

The Australian Immigration Bureau needs these flight information to inform the relevant flights.

Students must isolate themselves after entering Australia and abide by other relevant regulations.

Otherwise, the visa will be cancelled.

13 provisions for applying for exemption from the travel ban According to the news report of Australia Channel 9, the Australian government decided to relax the travel ban and allow non-Hubei students in grades 1 1 and 12 to return to Australia from China. The Federal Ministry of Education has also announced the rules for 13 to apply for exemption from the travel ban, and offenders may have their visas cancelled.

Australian Health Minister Greg

Hunt said that the COVID-19 epidemic has been brought under control in Australia. His medical advice to the government is that the Australian Border Agency can conduct a case study and allow some non-Hubei middle school students to enter the country. "This should include non-Hubei middle school students in grades 1 1 and 12."

In a joint statement issued by the Australian Minister of Education, the Victorian Minister of Education and the Australian Chief Medical Officer, it was written: Considering the importance of studying in the last two years of high school, some students stranded in China due to the travel ban can apply for exemption.

According to the regulations of the Federal Ministry of Education, non-Hubei senior high school students in grades 1 1 and 12 can apply for exemption from the travel ban. This decision was made according to the medical advice at that time.

The Australian Health Protection Committee (AHPPC), including the chief medical officers of states, territories and Commonwealth, has put forward a strict framework to allow a few people to enter Australia from China.

In view of the fact that "the number of cases in other provinces of Chinese mainland has obviously decreased, which shows that the epidemic situation has been well controlled", AHPPC unanimously agreed to this proposal.

The framework will be used to allow high school students to return to Australia. It contains strict conditions, that is, students can only be allowed to enter Australia if they meet the same strict isolation requirements as citizens and permanent residents returning from China.

Governments at all levels in Australia understand the importance of education and are trying to minimize the impact of coronavirus on students.

According to the strict requirements of the state and territory for admission, students may not be able to complete high school if they do not abide by this regulation. Australian Border Enforcement Agency (ABF) Commissioner may review them one by one and decide whether to grant exemption, which is also the requirement of AHPPC medical experts.

About 400 students in grade 12 and 360 students in grade 1 1 have registered in Australian schools, but they cannot enter Australia due to travel restrictions. Some of them may need to be accompanied by their parents or adult family members.

According to Li Liuxue, this measure does not apply to students from Hubei, but only to students from other regions, which should meet the doctor's advice with the least risk because there are fewer reported cases.

Upon arrival in Australia, students will undergo the same strict border inspection as Australian citizens and permanent residents returning from China, and will get information about self-isolation and how to seek medical help if symptoms appear during isolation.

State and territory governments will seek travel ban exemptions for students in grades 1 1 and 12 who meet the following criteria:

1. The Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment and the states and territories * * * confirm that students have registered in 1 1 grade or1grade 2.

2. The health departments of each state and territory ensure that the isolation arrangements for students (and guardians, if necessary) meet all health requirements within their jurisdiction.

3. The students and guardians are in good health and have no signs of illness for more than 14 days.

Neither students nor parents have been to Hubei since the outbreak of new crown pneumonia.

5. Australian border law enforcement agencies and the Ministry of the Interior confirm that students (and guardians, if necessary) hold valid visas and have completed the security review procedures.

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The Australian Border Enforcement Agency considers all those who meet the exemption conditions and informs the Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment and the Ministry of Health. States and territories will issue a weekly report summarizing the number of people approved and rejected by Australian border law enforcement agencies and submit it to the Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment and the Ministry of Health.

7. The Australian Department of Education, Skills and Employment will inform their state and territory departments of the results of the exemption application.

8. The state and territory education departments will inform the schools and the state and territory health departments, and the schools will inform the students whether they are exempt from the examination.

9. The Australian Border Enforcement Agency will provide students with exemption documents.

10. The Australian Department of Agriculture will conduct health/biosafety screening for all students and guardians at the border.

1 1. Students and guardians complete self-isolation according to national and territorial requirements 14 days (from entry).

12. state and regional health departments monitor local quarantine (from entry).

13. If the student or guardian violates the isolation requirements, the visa may be cancelled.