Student Visa Subclass 500 — Application & Lodgement Assistance in Australia

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Student Visa Subclass 500 — Application & Lodgement Assistance

The Student Visa (Subclass 500) is the visa that allows international students to live, study, and in most cases work in Australia while enrolled in a registered CRICOS course. It is one of the most commonly lodged visas in Australia — and one of the most frequently refused due to documentation errors, Genuine Student (GS) concerns, or financial evidence issues.

OnePoint's registered migration agents ensure your application is thorough, compliant, and compelling.

 

Who Needs a Student Visa?

  • Offshore applicants planning to study in Australia for the first time
  • Onshore applicants extending their current student visa to continue or commence a new course
  • Onshore applicants on another visa (e.g., Working Holiday, Visitor) who wish to commence study
  • Student visa holders who need to update their visa following a change of course or institution

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A: Processing times vary considerably depending on your country of passport, the completeness of your application, and current DHA workloads. Median processing times have ranged from four to twelve weeks in recent years, though some applications are processed faster or take longer. OnePoint submits fully prepared applications to minimise the risk of delays caused by requests for additional information.

A: The Genuine Student requirement replaced the former Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) criterion in late 2024. It requires applicants to demonstrate that their primary purpose for entering or remaining in Australia is to study. DHA assesses this based on your study plans, career intentions, ties to your home country, immigration history, and the credibility of your explanation. OnePoint helps you prepare a clear, honest, and well-structured Genuine Student statement.

A: Yes — your spouse or de facto partner and dependent children can apply for dependent visas to accompany you. Your partner may be eligible to work in Australia, depending on your course level. Children can attend Australian primary or secondary school. OnePoint manages family inclusion as part of your overall Student Visa lodgement.

A: As of 2023, the previous 40-hour-per-fortnight work limitation was removed and international students can work unlimited hours during their study period, with certain conditions. However, this position is subject to policy updates and course-specific restrictions. OnePoint will brief you on your current work entitlements at the time of your visa grant and notify you of any subsequent policy changes.

A: Failing to maintain satisfactory academic progress or having your enrolment cancelled can trigger a DHA notification from your institution under the ESOS Act. In serious cases, this can lead to visa cancellation. OnePoint advises students on their rights under the ESOS complaints and appeals process, and in appropriate cases can refer matters to the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART).

This FAQ is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or migration advice. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult a registered migration agent at OnePoint Education & Migration Services.

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