Steps to apply for an Australian study visa

# Studying in Australia # Introduction Australia is one of the favorite study destinations for China students. The following are the sharing steps for applying for an Australian study visa. Welcome to read the reference!

Steps to apply for an Australian study visa

First, the steps to apply for an Australian study visa

Step 1: Organize the materials.

You need to tidy up your materials first and prepare to apply for a visa.

According to the requirements of the current embassy, more comprehensive application materials need to be provided. In recent years, Australia's immigration policy is completely open to China students, and the number of China students applying to study in Australia is on the rise.

At present, there are a lot of application materials waiting in line at the International Student Trial Center of the Australian Immigration Bureau. If sufficient documents are not prepared for individual cases, the hearing officer of the Immigration Bureau is not responsible for notifying the applicants to complete the application documents, and then waiting for them to complete the application documents. In most cases, they just send a refusal letter directly. If so, the application fee will be wasted and there will be obstacles to submitting the application next time.

Step 2: Submit the materials.

Generally speaking, the more fully prepared the visa application documents, the better. Of course, not all the documents at hand can be submitted, only some important materials can be submitted. About 2-3 weeks after submitting the application, the embassy will send the letter of acceptance for visa pre-examination and the acceptance number, as well as the attached medical form.

Step 3: Wait for the embassy to issue a notice of passing the pre-assessment.

You may need to wait patiently for the embassy to issue a notice of passing the pre-assessment. Generally, it takes about 1.5-2 months. When the embassy officially issues the pre-evaluation notice, according to the requirements of the embassy, it is necessary to prepare the physical examination within 28 days, and then exchange money to pay the tuition fee.

After the school receives the tuition fee or deposit paid in advance during this period to register you, the school will issue a Confirmation of Admission (COE), and finally prepare to collect the above materials and send them to the Australian Consulate for labeling.

Second, the materials needed for studying in Australia.

1, visa fee

2. Visa application form

3. Four 2-inch passport photos with white background.

4. A copy of my household registration book and ID card.

5. Copy of passport

6. Copy of graduation certificate and notarial certificate

7. Copy of degree certificate and notarial certificate

8. Notarization of results

9. proof of reading (if reading)

10, IELTS test report

1 1, school admission notice

12, parents' income certificate

13, notarization of birth certificate

14, capital guarantee certificate

15, deposit certificate

16, physical examination report

17, other specified specific materials.

Third, the time required to study in Australia.

E-visa usually takes about 3 -6 weeks.

Electronic Visa (E-visa) is an online application operating system developed by the Australian Immigration Department to improve the efficiency of visa approval for international students. With the popularization and use of e-visa system, more and more students choose e-visa when studying in Australia. Because e-visa is relatively faster, it greatly shortens the visa review cycle. If the applicant's physical examination is successful, it does not need to be further verified by telephone survey, which usually takes about 3 -6 weeks. In fact, there is no fixed time for the e-visa processing cycle for studying in Australia. It is true that many visa applications are submitted within one month, and usually most judges can finish the trial within 1-2 months.

It takes 3-4 months for an ordinary visa, and it is normal to receive PVA in 2 months.

The Australian Immigration Bureau officially advises all applicants to submit their materials 12 weeks in advance, and the trial period is 6-8 weeks. Don't get stuck in -8 weeks, because the visa officer's work cycle should also be considered. If it happens at the peak of the trial, or the embassy conducts internal audit or investigation on the submitted materials, the visa officer is on vacation and other factors, it is very likely that the visa period will become longer and it will take more than two months or even longer.

Students who generally enroll in September are advised to apply in April; The recommendation for admission in February is 1 1 month. Leave enough time for parents to deal with emergencies.

If the visa officer encounters a vacation, changes jobs or the last thing we want is a legal holiday, then the whole application will slow down. Therefore, study abroad experts suggest that you prepare your visa materials six months in advance and submit your application three months before the start of school as soon as possible. If you take the electronic sign, if your financial situation is relatively simple and your financial sources are more complicated, it is recommended to take the universal sign.

Four. Matters needing attention in handling visa for studying in Australia

1. The applicant did not understand the specific requirements of the Immigration Bureau for visa types, which led to the applicant's failure to meet the basic requirements for submitting an application and was rejected at the PVA (Visa Pre-assessment) stage.

There are many kinds of student visas, from 570 to 574, and each type has different requirements for students' age, English, education and funds. For example, a China student studying in a middle school in New Zealand was refused a visa after being admitted to the University of Queensland because his IELTS score was only 5.5. It is generally believed that an IELTS score of 5 can be used to submit an application. In fact, the Immigration Bureau has detailed regulations on each visa category. Unfortunately, the student could not enter the University of Queensland because he did not know the relevant details and violated the basic requirements.

2. I don't know the calculation requirements of the immigration bureau for the guarantee funds, and the visa was refused because of insufficient funds.

Immigration has different specific requirements for student visas (including accompanying student visas and guardian visas), so it is impossible to calculate your own financial security by copying the experience of others or other categories. This requires calculating the amount of funds according to the specific circumstances of each case and the relevant regulations of the Immigration Bureau. Slight negligence can easily lead to insufficient funds, and sometimes credit cards are ruthlessly rejected because of obvious mistakes. For example, the visa officer clearly pointed out in the refusal letter to a student that "after calculation, your financial guarantee is insufficient, and the difference is A $5,673, so your visa application is rejected".

3. The economic guarantee certificate submitted by the applicant does not match the income, which is also an important reason why many visa applications are rejected.

Inaccurate or untrue materials are the main reasons for refusing visas. Even some applicants with good conditions, because of their inexperience in preparing materials or the poor level of intermediaries they choose, make materials that fully meet the requirements into seemingly false materials, causing irreparable losses to the applicants. Usually, the difficulty of applying again will be greatly increased, and the situation will be so serious that the applicant will lose the opportunity to study in Australia forever.

4. Because the investigation procedures and methods of the Immigration Bureau are not clear, it is misleading and the visa is refused.

There is such a case. Usually, after PVA is passed and students pay tuition fees, the Immigration Bureau investigates the source of income of the fund guarantor and refuses to issue a visa after confirming that the materials are untrue. For students, this is the last thing they want to face, because students spend a lot of money and energy, but they are ruthlessly hit when they want to get a visa. Most of these situations happen because the intermediary does not understand the methods and processes of the Immigration Bureau, thinking that students will be fine after paying tuition fees, which will ruin their future.

Further reading: What should I bring to study in Australia?

I. Personal documents

Be sure to bring all your identification documents. As freshmen, you will face all kinds of tests. First of all, you need to show your own documents, mainly passports and visas. You should also take your ticket with you before you leave the airport. You also need to bring the school admission ticket.

When applying for admission, you still need to show the original application materials, which can be carried directly in the suitcase; Similarly, everyone's identity card in their own country needs to be brought and kept so that it can be presented directly when they return home.

Two. Cash of funds

After arriving, there are many places to spend money. What you can prepare in advance is cash and bank cards. In Australia, they have their own currency, the Australian dollar, and need to make an appointment with the bank in advance. Everyone can exchange Australian dollars worth about 20 thousand yuan.

In order to cope with the possible large expenditure, it is also necessary to prepare UnionPay cards. Generally, it is more appropriate to choose a parent's supplementary card, because parents directly deposit money in the card, so as long as they don't withdraw cash, there will be no high handling fee.

Third, daily necessities

Basic supplies include medicines, mainly gastrointestinal medicines and cold medicines, and you can bring one or two boxes. There is also the preparation of clothes, mainly everyone's personal clothes, and the clothes they changed after they arrived. Basically two or three sets are enough.

Bedding can also be prepared, because you need to live in it on the day of arranging accommodation. If you have your own three-piece suit, you can use it directly. Similarly, there are toiletries, so it will be more convenient to bring travel clothes.

Fourth, electronic products.

Mobile phones, computers and other daily necessities, as well as daily necessities such as rice cookers, can be brought directly. These are things that will be used frequently. You can also bring your own habits when preparing, which will be more conducive to your life adaptation.

The other is the plug that converts the power supply. Domestic plugs and foreign sockets should be considered in this part. You can do your homework in advance, bring more spare ones, and the sockets can be ready, so you don't need to spend extra time buying and selling.

Australian study guide.

I. Work qualifications

If you want to do a legal part-time job in Australia, you need to wait until the formal study begins before you can apply, that is, you can start working with your student status, and only students studying in full-time universities are eligible.

You also need to go to the relevant institutions to get your own work permit. You need to bring student identification and your passport to fill out the form and submit the application. The staff will review and confirm the qualifications before issuing the permit, and then you can start applying for a job.

Second, the time limit.

In order to ensure that students have enough time to study, the government has imposed strict restrictions on students taking part-time jobs every week. During the study period, they can work up to 20 hours a week, including unpaid voluntary work, but there is no limit on holidays.

Once students are found to be doing illegal jobs or working overtime, if they are strict, their visas will be cancelled directly, and everyone will be repatriated to China, which will affect the normal study abroad arrangements, so everyone must balance their study and work hours.

Third, wage income.

Part-time students are guaranteed a minimum wage. According to the development of different cities, the minimum hourly wage 15-25 Australian dollars. If you find that the salary is too low when signing the contract, or the salary is not enough when paying the salary, you can complain.

In addition, every income of everyone needs to be taxed according to the standard, which requires everyone to get a good tax card before formal work, and then make a tax declaration around July every year, so that it will be more convenient to apply for tax refund in the future.

Fourth, common part-time jobs.

Including two types, it is not very professional, and it is always in great demand. The work is not very hard, but the salary is not bad, which is the choice of most international students.

One is the service industry, working in shops, restaurants, gas stations and other places, the basic salary is not high, but there is a chance to get tips; The other is language-related translation, tour guide, tutor and other jobs, with high salary and free time.

Further Reading: Accommodation for Studying in Australia

1, campus dormitory

In fact, most schools in Australia have student dormitories. These dorms are for international students or students who live far away from home. It is convenient to live in the school and close to the classroom. In terms of facilities, these dormitories are basically furniture and the like, and safety can also reassure students. Living in the dormitory for a week is about 200-500 Australian dollars.

2. Host family

This is also a way of accommodation chosen by many students, which is very suitable for those students who have just arrived in Australia, are unfamiliar with it, or are younger. Living in a host family can not only really feel the Australian way of life, but also help you improve your language. So this kind of accommodation is a good choice. If you live in a host family, it is generally 200-300 Australian dollars a week, and the students' meals are all included.

3, off-campus rental

There are generally two forms of renting a house. One is to rent a student apartment, but share it with your friends, which is also a common way of life for international students. Renting a house by yourself can not only exercise independence, but also cost less, and you can choose a room with your own style.

Just sharing a house with others still needs to consider more, such as the landlord, price and so on. Understand the rules of life, so that you can know what to prepare. If there is unfair treatment in the process of renting, you can find the school office in charge of accommodation and communicate with the staff. The general school will contact the relevant departments of the community to solve it.

In terms of cost, if you live in a single room, it is generally 220-300 Australian dollars a week, and a double room is about 300-350 Australian dollars.