HOW TO LODGE A STUDENT VISA APPLICATION IN 4 EASY STEPS

1. Visit the web site of the Department of Immigration at www.immi.gov.au the only complete and up-to-date web site on studying in Australia
   Click on ‘Studying in Australia’ and read through all sections carefully
   
   
2. Select your course of study and provider from www.student2australia.com.
   
   
3. Contact info@arriveaustralia.com.au to establish whether you are in fact eligible for permanent residence now so that your application for permanent residence can be processed while you are studying in Australia.
   
   
4. Choose an agent in your country with an excellent reputation to guide you through the student visa application process or lodge your application electronically

FOLLOWING THESE USEFUL TIPS can prevent you from having your student visa cancelled.

• Lodge your visa application for permission to work as soon as you arrive in Australia. Note the work conditions on your visa for yourself and your accompanying family members and the restrictions as to the number of hours you can work while your course is in session and during
  
  
• Apply for a tax file number to work in Australia. Contact the Australian Tax Office (ATO) website at www.ato.gov.au
  
  
• Look for paid employment of 20 hours a week in a skilled occupation on the list of skilled occupations (for which you are qualified); Ensure you work no more or less than 20 hours a week while your course is in session, you may work full time while your course is not in session. This will contribute 5 points to any skilled application you lodge on completion of course requirements
  
  
• Make sure you understand the conditions on your visa and abide by them. Contact us on info@arriveaustralia.com.au if you need the conditions explained.
  
  
• Remain enrolled until you have completed your course. Failure to remain enrolled may result in mandatory cancellation of your visa
  
  
• Your course attendance must be regular and considered satisfactory by the course provider
  
  
• Maintain adequate health insurance (Overseas Student Health Cover)
  
  
• Check the conditions on your visa if you are considering changing course provider Even if you are permitted to do this, you may need approval to change course from your current course provider
  
  
• Failure to remain enrolled may result in cancellation of your visa.