Eligibility
To be considered for the Subclass 500 visa, one must:
Acceptance in a course:
Accepted into a registered course of study in Australia.
English language requirement:
Meet the English language requirement.
Meet the financial requirement:
Meet the financial capacity standard as required.
Meet the health requirement.
Meet the character requirement:
Meet the character requirement.
Benefits
The Subclass 500 visa offers a range of benefits that will include:
Study in Australia:
Study in Australia during the whole course period.
Limited work:
Work rights limited to a maximum of 20 hours a week in Australia.
Multiple entries:
Multiple entries into Australia during the valid period of the visa.
Family members:
Family members may be brought along to Australia as dependents.
Application Process
The Sub-class 500 visa has many benefits, inclusive of:
Studying in Australia:
It allows one to study in Australia for the duration of the course.
Right to work:
Limited working rights in Australia(20 hours per week).
Multiple entries:
Grants multiple entries during the life of a visa to Australia.
Bringing family with dependents:
Allows the family to be moved along as dependents.
Application Process
The application may involve the following steps during the processing for the Subclass 500 visa:
Submit an application:
This will involve the submission of an application for a Subclass 500 visa through the online mode.
Provide for documentation:
This further provides for documentation that includes proof of identity, English language proficiency, and financial capacity.
Make payment:
Payment of the visa processing fees is also to be made.
Waiting for the result:
This includes waiting for visa processing.
Timeline
Generally stated, processing times for the Sub-class 500 visa will vary on the complexity of the application and how quickly the applicant can provide any requested information. However, a simple indication of a timeline is:
Submission of application: 2-4 weeks
Processing of application: 4-8 weeks
Contact Us
Contact us to schedule a consultation and let us help you with your Student 500 application.
Email: info@picsaustralia.com
Phone: +61 468 444 000
Address: 16 Crestmont Terrace,Craigieburn VIC 3064, Australia.