English language requirements for student visas can be met up to time of decision according to 2 MRT decisions, even though DIAC requires applicants to meet the requirements prior to application.
DIAC is misinterpreting the provision which allows students to apply for a further student visa within 28 days after becoming illegal. If that 28th day falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Public Holiday then the writer asserts the applicant has until the next business day to apply for the next student visa
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As is often the case, the MRT takes a robust view in favour of a genuine student in interpreting the complex student visa regulations. In this case it has taken a broad view of the meaning of the phrase 'substantial part of a course'.
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As is often the case, the MRT takes a robust view in favour of the student in interpreting the complex......................
Students often fail to do the basic things needed to meet student visa criteria. Fortunately in migration law, a visa application is still valid ...
There is a general easing of the assessment levels across the board with only few exceptions. Among the key changes is China improving from 4 ...
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Take care with students lodging applications after their student visa expires. Many are not aware that a student is given only one chance to apply for a further student visa while not holding a visa....
Here are the changes to student visa assessment levels made by Cwth of Aust Gazette.......
Students will get the right to work first up without having to apply for a new student visa in order to get permission to work, but the right is postponed until the student starts the course. ...
