International Student Visa Australia News
. The student visa for Australia did not change for the year 2020 and it is the same as last year. The measures will be temporary and will continue for as long as needed.
Support for international students and graduates. Australia remains a high quality and welcoming destination for international students. Figures obtained by NCA NewsWire reveal the Australian Border Force Commissioner has granted 1050 foreign nationals an exemption from Australias international travel ban since the start of August.
The Department of Home Affairs will resume visa grants for student visa applications lodged outside Australia where all requirements are met.
Previously New South Wales NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian announced that the state is pausing its pilot plan to facilitate international students return to Australia while the state remains in lockdown. The Government has announced a range of visa measures to support students. Student visa holders are required to enrol in at least 50 points in each half-year period or have an approved Reduced Study Load. Student visa holders studying online outside Australia due to COVID-19 will be able to use that study to count towards the Australian study requirement for a post-study work visa.
