Taken from StudyPerth
Today the Australian Government announced that they are making a number of changes to student visa arrangements to ensure Australia remains a priority destination for international students as we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic. 🌏
These five visa changes will ensure international students are not worse off due to the coronavirus pandemic and that Australia remains competitive with other countries.
The changes include:
– The Government will grant student visas in all locations lodged outside Australia, so that when borders re-open, students will be able to make travel arrangements
– International students will be able to lodge a further student visa application free of charge, if they are unable to complete their studies within their original visa conditions due to COVID-19
– Current student visa holders studying outside Australia will be able to use that study to count towards the Australian study requirement for a post-study work visa
– Graduates who held a student visa will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa outside Australia if they are unable to return due to COVID-19
– Additional time will be given for applicants to provide English language results where COVID-19 has disrupted access to these services
More information: https://bit.ly/3eKz6GO