New Genuine Student Requirement
The Australian Government is introducing a new Genuine Student (GS) requirement for student visa applicants. This update replaces the current Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement and applies to all Student visa applications lodged on or after March 23.
The purpose of this amendment is to clarify the assessment of a student’s intention to genuinely study in Australia and to remove the confusion about whether the student can express a desire to migrate to Australia.
For everything you need to know, view the Department of Home Affairs webpage at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1187(opens in a new tab)
New English Language Requirements
The Australian Government has made changes to English Language Requirements for Student and Temporary Graduate visas. This change applies to all visa applications lodged on or after 23 March 2024. English language requitement will be increasing to support international students to have a positive educational experience in Australia, and prepare them for the skilled workforce should they wish to apply for a graduate visa post study.
View further detail on the Department of Home Affairs webpage at https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/news-media/archive/article?itemId=1188(opens in a new tab)