Recent Changes made to the Student Visa Programme
The simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF), the new application process for students’ visas for the 2016-2017 has now come out. Those students who want to study in Australia , it could never be easier than it has become now. Changes in Student Visa Programme The changes state that it doesn’t affect those who are currently enrolled in Australia. However, family members of those currently studying in Australia will have to apply for the student visa (subclass 500) as well according to the recent amendments made. Another consequential change that has been made that student under visa subclass 500 has to maintain enrollment at the same level or higher AQF unless they are undertaking a doctoral degree (AQF10) and transfer to a master’s degree (AQF9). The new framework has changed the system which has replaced the current Streamlined Visa Processing (SVP) and Assessment Level arrangements. Essentials for Immigration In order to meet the requirements according to the