Study in AustraliaSTUDENT VISAS

IELTS results must be sent with visa application

IELTS test conducted not more than 24 months before date of application

IELTS score is considered as at date of application, subsequent scores cannot be considered.

IELTS results are always verified online by the visa office.

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

Assessment Levels (ALs) AL1(low risk)-AL5(extremely high-risk) Risk methodology and statistical trends

determine Als L4 for Bachelor/Masters/PG AL4 for VET/Diploma/A Diploma/N Diploma

Assessment Levels for IndiaAssessment Levels for India

Types of Student VisaTypes of Student Visa

570 Independent ELICOS 571 Schools 572 Vocational Education & Training 573 Higher Education 574 Postgraduate Research 575 Non-Award 576 AusAID/Defence 580 Student Guardian

Acceptable StudiesAcceptable Studies

Study must be full-time in a course registered for international students on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)

Evidence of enrolment Confirmation of Enrolment (fee paid) Letter of offer

Students can apply for visa to cover several courses (“packaging”)

Visa Application Fee

The DIAC visa application fee is Rs.18,500/-

Students can either choose to lodge student visas applications via E-visa system ( with agents) or paper lodgment at VFS office in their city

Forms and other procedures can be downloaded from www.ausgovindia.com

Medicals TB Screening and X Ray certificate requirement has to be submitted

Visa Requirements

Schedule 5A of Migration Regulations requires that all students have funds from an acceptable source that are sufficient to meet the following expenses : (i) course fees; (ii) living costs; medical insurance(iii) travel costs

Period for which these funds must be shown: Subclass 571/574 - the entire period of study Subclasses 570, 573, 575 - the first 36 months of study Subclass 572 - the entire course or the first 36 months of study

The Migration Regulations require applicants to have these funds in their possession from the past 6 months.

Financial Capacity

AUD$12,000 per 12 month period

Living Costs

If an applicant is accompanied by spouse and/or dependents :

Spouse - add AUD$4200 for each 12 month period.

1st child - add further AUD$2400 (living costs) + AUD$8000 (schooling) for any child turning 5years of age for each 12 month period.

Additional children – AUD$1800 (living costs)+ AUD$8000 (schooling) for each 12 month period

These costs apply even if spouse/children are not accompanying the student to Australia

Spouse/children must be declared in the application

Financial Capacity

Acceptable Individual The Schedule 5A definition of ‘Acceptable source of funds’ for

Assessment Level 4 states that funds must be from an ‘acceptable individual’.

‘Acceptable individuals’ are limited to one or more of the following:

(a) the applicant;(b) the applicant’s spouse;(c) the applicant’s parents;(d) the applicant’s grandparents;(e) the applicant’s brothers and sisters.(f) an uncle or an aunt who is an Australian citizen, an Australian permanent

resident or an eligible New Zealand citizen and is usually resident in Australia.

Financial Capacity

Acceptable Evidence of FundsEvidence of funds for the entire period of study; and

Must be fully sanctioned; granted ‘in-principle’ letters are not acceptable.

Details of guarantor, collateral security and owner thereof should appear on the loan letter. These must be acceptable individuals/declared financial supporters.

For a loan other than an education loan, letter from the bank to be provided stating the name of the applicant and that loan can be used for his/her education purpose.

If loan is secured against a recently created Financial Deposit (FD)- source of FD is required.

If a loan is not fully disbursed then we will assess the capacity of the financial supporter(s)( should be a acceptable individual) to repay the loan.

Financial Capacity

Must be fully sanctioned; granted ‘in-principle’ letters are not acceptable.

Details of guarantor, collateral security and owner thereof should appear on the loan letter. These must be acceptable individuals/declared financial supporters.

For a loan other than an education loan, letter from the bank to be provided stating the name of the applicant and that loan can be used for his/her education purpose.

If loan is secured against a recently created Financial Deposit (FD)- source of FD is required.

If a loan is not fully disbursed then we will assess the capacity of the financial supporter(s)( should be a acceptable individual) to repay the loan.

Acceptable Evidence of FundsEducation Loans

Financial Capacity

Joint accounts are acceptable if account holders are ‘acceptable individuals’.

Each account holder must agree in writing to the use of the funds by way of affidavits

Family tree should be provided, including details of account holders to be shown.

Evidence of relationship to the applicant should be provided (eg. passport, birth, marriage or education certificates).

Acceptable Evidence Joint Accounts

Financial Capacity

Acceptable Evidence Other Sources

Overseas Funds No need to transfer funds to India

All funds assessed on their merits

If in doubt about the institution contact AHC

English translations should be provided.

Post office monthly income schemes (MIS) Must be at least one year old

Financial Capacity

Acceptable Evidence Other Sources

Provident Funds: GPF acceptable IF annual statement is provided with letter from

employer stating permissible withdrawal for education purposes. GPF/CPF/ PF of only applicant’s parents is acceptable

Withdrawal limits for Public Provident Funds: Loan up to 25% of balance at the end of the first financial year from

3rd to 6th year. If held 6+ years, 50% of balance held at the end of the 4th year

preceding the year in which the amount is withdrawn. If held 15+ years, current balance amount Letter from bank stating amount that can be withdrawn.

Financial Capacity

Evidence of Income Income from salary

Income tax returns for the last 3 yrs Salary statement, Form 16 from employer

Agricultural income Ownership of land; and Income statement from regional / competent authority

Retirement income Pension details from the employer Recent bank statements showing credit of pension

Financial Capacity

Evidence of Income (continued) Business income

Business registration/partnership deed/Memorandum of Association Company’s recent itemized bank statements Income Tax returns of the company

Rental income Proof of Ownership of property Lease deed Bank statements showing receipt of rent Income tax returns

Please note IT returns play a important role in this

Unacceptable Funds

Kisan and Krishi Credit Cards – The visa office DO NOT accept.

These are issued for agricultural purposes, not international education.

Credit cards are not an acceptable source of funds.

LIC / Mutual Bonds / Tax Saving Bonds not acceptable

Loans or Deposits from NABARD / Agricultural Sector Banks not accepted

Processing - Visa Office

Applications should be lodged at the AHC at least 12 weeks prior to course commencement date

The commencement of the course is the date orientation starts. Applications should not be lodged after course has commenced, with extension letters from the University.

We require 8-12 weeks to process an application

Make sure the application is complete - do not rely on the visa office to advise you of missing documentation - you risk Refusal.

Current processing times E-visas - Adelaide 7 weeks; New Delhi 8 weeks

FRAUD

Applicants found to have used fraudulent means to obtain or apply for a visa will NOT be treated sympathetically

Under the code of conduct Agents have a responsibility to report fraud when it comes to attention.

More Information

www.ausgovindia.com www.studyinaustralia.com www.immi.gov.au

Students are welcome to visit our office and meet one of our friendly staff who will explain and assist you with all issues relating to Study in Australia

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