Impact of COVID-19 brings 5 Major Changes in Australia Study Visa

International students have their own significance in the Australian economy, according to government data annually around $40 billion have been contributed by the international students whereas almost 250,000 jobs are supporting. As a result after arising safely from the pandemic, the Australian government has on the move of making remarkable changes to attract a number of international students.

As an impact of COVID-19, Australian Immigration announced the relaxation for international students and declared 5 major changes in the process.

• The government has resumed issuing study visa to those candidates who have applied for Australia that means as a when the border will open, the students will have their visa in-hand and can prepare to travel.
• Due to the pandemic, if students are unable to complete their studies within original visa validity then they can lodge the further visa application free of charge.
• Students who are not in Australia and studying online due to the COVID-19 situation will be eligible to count their Australian study for a Post-Study Work visa.
• Students who have Graduated and holds a study visa and are unable to return due to the CORONA pandemic will also be eligible to apply for a Post-study work visa even from outside of Australia.
• Additional time will be given to provide English Language Results to those applicants whose exams were interrupted due to COVID-19.

In addition, previously the Government had already made some changes like giving work visa relaxation to especially those international students who are working in the health, aged & disability care sectors, and given the flexibility to students who were unable to attend the classes in person due to the pandemic. However, the previous changes were mostly targeted to the specific occupation and in-land students whereas these new changes will benefit those who are willing to study in Australia.

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