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	<title>Australia Visa Immigration Information &#187; australian student visa</title>
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		<title>International Student Entry Requirements for Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/international-student-entry-requirements-for-australia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Nov 2010 03:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Student Visas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of schools and universities in Australia have been the desired destination of many students from various parts of the world.  Who would not when not only the country is very conducive for learning but encourages a better and healthy lifestyle as well?  The nature of Australia is very rich that the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/international-student-entry-requirements-for-australia/"></g:plusone></div><p>A lot of schools and universities in Australia have been the desired destination of many students from various parts of the world.  Who would not when not only the country is very conducive for learning but encourages a better and healthy lifestyle as well?<span id="more-2901"></span>  The nature of Australia is very rich that the country has clean air, rich in vitamin-enriched food, and has plenty of opportunities for people to do fitness exercises because of the friendly environment.</p>
<p>Due to the great number of students who are interested in studying Australia, a lot of students have been applying for an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Australian student visa</a>.  The assessment level for students applying for an Australia student visa depends on the passport country and the course or courses that the student wishes to take up.  There is also a Student visa subclass wherein the student applicant will be assessed by the main course of the study.</p>
<p>For the student visa subclass, there are a lot of options available.  This includes the English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students, otherwise known as the ELICOS, the primary or secondary school course, the vocational education and training, higher education, postgraduate research, non-award, AusAID and Defence which applies to students undertaking full-time courses of any type and are sponsored by the Australian Department of Defence, and the student guardians or those applications applied for by parents or relatives who are to stand as a guardian of a student who is studying in Australia.</p>
<p>There are various requirements that a student applicant has to meet in applying for an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=student&#038;assessment_version=0.1">Australia student visa</a>.  For one, the selected course that the applicant wishes to study should be a registered one by an Australian education institution such as a university.  It is also a must that the said course should be full time.  </p>
<p>The assessment before a student is granted a Student Visa will depend on the applicant’s Passport Nationality and the type of Student Visa which is being applied for.  These are the factors which are used to determine the applicant’s Assessment Levels which range between 1 to 5.  The said assessment levels serve to align student visa requirements to the immigration risk which are posed by applicants of a particular country studying in a particular education sector.  Assessment Level 1 represents the lowest immigration risk while Assessment Level 5 the highest.  The higher Assessment Level shows that there will be greater evidence that will be required from the applicant to support the claims for the grant of a student visa.</p>
<p>A Student Visa is a visa which is considered to be a Temporary Student Visa which will remain valid for the whole duration of the course.  After the studies have been completed, the student will be required to leave the country on the date indicated on the visa.  However, the student may still be entitled to apply for another Temporary Visa or a Permanent Residence as long as the visa is not yet expired.</p>
<p>Holders of Temporary Student Visas are required to have an Overseas Student Health Cover or the OSHC for the whole duration of the student’s stay.  This private health insurance should be paid first before the issuance of the visa and has to be renewed every year.</p>
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		<title>Student who is studying in Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/student-who-is-studying-in-australia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Oct 2010 06:41:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Student Visas]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[australian student visa]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=2808</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[A good future now equates a good university.  Researches have shown that a person who got a good education from a reputable university has a bigger chance of landing a good job.  Companies are said to be watching out for graduating students from good universities who have done well on their studies and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/student-who-is-studying-in-australia/"></g:plusone></div><p>A good future now equates a good university.  Researches have shown that a person who got a good education from a reputable university has a bigger chance of landing a good job.  Companies are said to be watching out for graduating students from good universities who have done well on their studies and offer them a chance to join their companies. <span id="more-2808"></span> </p>
<p>Student won’t have any problems about looking for a good university for there are too many to choose from.  The problem lies in one’s ability and smarts to enter one and survive there.  But then, if there is a goal that one has to achieve, then that is incentive enough to try to do the best one can to reach the certain goal.</p>
<p>In Australia, some of the best universities, also recognized globally, include Melbourne University.  Ranked 36th by the THE Times Higher Education World University Rankings in 2010, Melbourne University was ranked as the top university in Australia.  This is closely followed by the Australian National University which was ranked as the 43rd best university in the world by the same ranking body.  In Australia, it is the second most popular university and is sought by most students.  There is also the University of Sydney, the University of Adelaide, the University of Queensland, the University of South Wales, and many others that students from around the world can choose from.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Studying in Australia</a> is a good opportunity to broaden one’s horizon.  The environment is conducive for a healthy living that is also beneficial for students who are preparing for a better future.  There are also a lot of excellent training grounds that one can choose from to improve their skills as Australia has a lot of competitive companies that need skilled employees.</p>
<p>If you are interested in acquiring an Australian education, you are making a sound decision.  Check out what these universities have to offer and see if they suit your plans in life.  There will be many requirements that you have to meet before you can enroll and one of these your <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Australia student visa</a>.</p>
<p>National Visas has been providing visa and immigration advice for years.  With a good reputation and outstanding services, it has helped numbers of people receive their visas.  National Visas has seasoned immigration and visa experts who will assist you all throughout the process to ensure that you will get your visa the fastest time possible.</p>
<p>There are many types of Student Visas available for students aspiring for a degree in an Australian university.  To find out the type of visa that suits your purpose, you can try the Free Online Assessment offered by National Visas.  This will help you determine your eligibility for the visa that you are applying for without having to go to the embassy.  In minutes, you can get the results and if you are eligible, you can get the application form and accomplish it right away.  You can also submit the accomplished form online.</p>
<p>Secure your future by getting a better education in Australia and secure your Student Visa with the help of National Visas.</p>
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		<title>Quality education upon studying in Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/quality-education-upon-studying-in-australia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:08:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=2530</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The land down under is quite an extremely hot destination for the students of the overseas countries. From the recent data that Australian Government has released 14.7$ billion in 2009 for given that the exceedingly refined communications to schools and a variety of educational institutions. The government of this country is extremely enthusiastic to make [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/quality-education-upon-studying-in-australia/"></g:plusone></div><p>The land down under is quite an extremely hot destination for the students of the overseas countries. From the recent data that Australian Government has released 14.7$ billion in 2009 for given that the exceedingly refined communications to schools and a variety of educational institutions.<span id="more-2530"></span> The government of this country is extremely enthusiastic to make available world class learning systems to the potential generations. The students who are in search of admission to the schools or colleges of Australia have got to apply and get hold of a student visas. <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Studying in Australia</a> allow you to keep on in the land down under as a provisional tenant according to your course period. A student who are interested in <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=student&#038;assessment_version=0.1">study in Australia</a> must be already and now an applicant of a student visa that will establish his eligibility in terms of personal, financial and educational substances. The ability to have enough money when it comes to their Airfares, tuition fees, accommodation, capability to hold up the dependent family members in the course of the studies etc are incorporated in the economic eligibly of the candidate.</p>
<p>The skill in English language is one of the most important necessities for the students who submit an application for the Australian student visa. If English is your second language you be supposed to pass IELTS test for the visa reason. Your preceding history of immigration with Australia is a significant constituent in the appraisal. The candidates have got to outdo the medical examination as stated by the course of action of the DIAC. The students are supposed to get hold of a medical assurance beneath Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) program previous to presenting the visa application. You can discuss with immigration and visa specialists for carrying out your eligibility consideration to make your mind up the eligibility to be relevant for the <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Australia student visa</a>. Student visa can be issued under seven subclasses-Independent ELICOS,Schools sector, Vocational education and training (VET) sector, Higher education sector, Masters and Doctorate sector, Non-award foundation studies/other sector, and AusAID or Defense sponsored sector.</p>
<p>National Visas offer the best services that people might have ask. If you stumble upon this site you can browse the services that certainly will be very helpful and useful. People can choose from tourist visa, student visa, travel visa, visitor and work visa whichever they suppose to process. So for your immigration to Australia and if you want to apply for these Visas you might want to check this site first to get enough information before gathering all your requirements. It will be a good idea especially if this is your first time to travel in different country.</p>
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		<title>The academic environment while studying in Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/the-academic-environment-while-studying-in-australia/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 08:52:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=2308</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[More and more students from across the globe are migrating to the land down under to take their chances to enroll with their high quality universities and learn the high quality education. Australian student visa percentage grows more and more as students tend to decide and choose the Australia as their learning grounds. But who [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/the-academic-environment-while-studying-in-australia/"></g:plusone></div><p>More and more students from across the globe are migrating to the land down under to take their chances to enroll with their high quality universities and learn the high quality education.<span id="more-2308"></span> Australian student visa percentage grows more and more as students tend to decide and choose the Australia as their learning grounds. But who wouldn&#8217;t? Australia becomes the most popular not only as a tourist spots but also with their high quality universities. </p>
<p>A lost of students want and enjoy to study in Australia because of its high-class education and of course the friendly and laid back environment. The environment helps a lot them to focus on their studies and relax after hand, with the soothing beaches and hospitable locals made them feel at home. </p>
<p>Form the fact that Australian degrees, diplomas and other awards are documented all-inclusive. Australian universities are well-known for outstanding amenities offered at reasonable prices in a secure and welcoming environment. Australian high class universities look ahead to students to aggressively contribute in the learning process. </p>
<p>The Australian Education System has three segments: primary education, secondary education and tertiary education. Tertiary education itself has two components: Universities (Higher Education) and TAFE (Technical and Further education). TAFE is a government renowned system of vocational education and training. It is known as the most important provider of the skills required by the Australian work force. The TAFE year runs from February to December.</p>
<p>Students who are interested in studying in Australia can apply for an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Australian student visa</a> now to licensed immigration visa services. However if you want to study while working in Australia you can apply for Australian working visa also and look for a job that will help you financially with your studies expenses. In a way after you graduated there are thousands of competitive job opportunities and professions that awaits you. </p>
<p>National Visas offer the best services that people might have ask. If you stumble upon this site you can browse the services that certainly will be very helpful and useful. People can choose from <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=student&#038;assessment_version=0.1">student visa</a> <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/visitor/visitorvisas.htm">tourist visa, travel visa, visitor</a> and <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">work visa</a> whichever they suppose to process. So for your <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/">immigration to Australia</a> and if you want to apply for these Visas you might want to check this site first to get enough information before gathering all your requirements. It will be a good idea especially if this is your first time to travel in different country.</p>
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		<title>What to do upon applying Student Visa?</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/what-to-do-upon-applying-student-visa/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:05:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Student Visas]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=1703</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You finally decided to study in Australia and leave your hometown for a greater future in your studies. However, you need to know and follow all the conditions leading for you student visa applications.
Visa requirements Student visa conditions The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is the Australian Government department which supervises the whole thing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/what-to-do-upon-applying-student-visa/"></g:plusone></div><p>You finally decided to <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">study in Australia</a> and leave your hometown for a greater future in your studies. However, you need to know and follow all the conditions leading for you student visa applications.<span id="more-1703"></span></p>
<p>Visa requirements Student visa conditions The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) is the Australian Government department which supervises the whole thing relating to your student visa. Student applicants&#8217; just make sure to meet the conditions of their visa. There may also be particular conditions for students on scholarships. Make sure to comply, or else your visa may be cancelled and you maybe deported.</p>
<p>Non-compliance means that a visa conditions are set out in the letter of endorsement you receive with your visa or on your visa label. It is important that you are familiar with these conditions and follow them. As you don&#8217;t want to break the rules and conditions and might cause your visa cancellation and you may be required to leave Australia. You may also be prohibited from returning to Australia for three years after your visa is cancelled.</p>
<p>Contact the DIAC for advices for some arrangements if your circumstances change and you want to change your course or provider, or you wish to stay longer. It is also significant that you make certain your visa does not expire while you are in Australia. If you remain in Australia for more than 28 days after your <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/visarequirements.htm">student visa</a> expires without obtaining a new one, you may be prevented from returning for three years. If you need help understanding any of these conditions contact DIAC. Extending your visa if your student visa expires before you have finished your course of study, you will need to apply for a new one at your local immigration office or at the visa section at the Australian Mission or Embassy in your home country.</p>
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If you want to know more about applying for students visa visits National Visas that offer the best services that people might have ask. If you stumble upon this site you can browse the services that certainly will be very helpful and useful. People can choose from <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/visitor/visitorvisas.htm">tourist visa, travel visa, visitor</a> and <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">work visa</a> whichever they suppose to process. So if you want to apply for these Visas you might want to check this site first to get enough information before gathering all your requirements. It will be a good idea especially if this is your first time to travel in different country.</p>
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		<title>Australia Immigration Information</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/immigration-visas/australia-immigration-information/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 05:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Immigration Visas]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It seems that Australia is becoming the number one not only the tourists spots but also thousands of people across the country emigrates, study and want to work in the land down under. Indeed, even the Australians are coming back to their homeland as they think that the economy here is becoming successful. 
2,600 Aussies [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/immigration-visas/australia-immigration-information/"></g:plusone></div><p>It seems that Australia is becoming the number one not only the tourists spots but also thousands of people across the country emigrates, study and want to work in the land down under. Indeed, even the Australians are coming back to their homeland as they think that the economy here is becoming successful. <span id="more-1616"></span></p>
<p>2,600 Aussies are returning home to live in Australia each and every month on average, according to the Australian government&#8217;s figures.  These are successful and professional migrants who had been living and working abroad in the UK, America and Singapore for example, and who have found that increasingly, things are looking bleak overseas.</p>
<p>As the financial services industry in the UK is making greater numbers of individuals redundant for example, and industries like tourism and construction around the world are cutting back on staff, so affected Australians are deciding that now is the right time to return to their roots. What&#8217;s more, those who have not yet been directly affected but who&#8217;re seeing the way economies are going in places like Great Britain, are deciding that now could well be the right time to get out before the going gets any tougher.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/">Australian Immigration</a> Information have increase the percentage of people from different part of the world, seeking for help and information in regards with travelling, working, <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">studying in Australia</a>.</p>
<p>So if you&#8217;re thinking that living and <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">working in Australia</a> could be the right decisions for you and your family, research the right visa type to apply for. You can ask help with this information from the right immigration and be sure to fill all the form and requirements needed. From the grammar up to the scratch on your visa applications, make sure that it is all correct and neatly presented. In so doing this you will have a big chance on approving your Australian visa application.</p>
<p>NationalVisas.com.au provides assistance for your Australia visa application and visa services. Get your any visa for Australia processed very quickly through online! Find advice now for an Australian Immigration.</p>
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		<title>Student Visa: Extending Your Stay</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:46:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re one of the thousands of international students who left your home country to study abroad in Australia, then by now, you probably know a lot about the country and enjoyed its sights and sounds. Aside from the time you spent in your Australian university, college or school, there is a bigger and brighter [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/student-visa-extending-your-stay/"></g:plusone></div><p>If you&#8217;re one of the thousands of international students who left your home country to <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">study abroad in Australia</a>, then by now, you probably know a lot about the country and enjoyed its sights and sounds. Aside from the time you spent in your <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/study/index.htm">Australian university, college or school</a>, there is a bigger and brighter world outside the walls of your education provider. <span id="more-1100"></span></p>
<p>Some students opt to extend their say beyond the eligibility of their <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/">Australian visa</a>. There are hundreds of reasons to do this and some legal ways to stay in the country. This is especially true if you do not have a &#8220;No Further Stay&#8221; condition on your Australia visa.</p>
<p>Some of the more common reason for extending your stay while on a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/visarequirements.htm">student visa</a> is to continue your studies. Others in the higher education sector need to extend to have their PhD thesis assessed. If this is the case, then all that you need to do is to apply for a new student visa. There are different Australian visa options available for students. There are visas for English Language Intensive <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS)</a>, primary or secondary school, vocational education and training, higher education, postgraduate research, non-award, AusAID and Defence and visas for Student Guardians.</p>
<p>You may also want to extend your stay to attend your graduation ceremony or simply to have a holiday. For this, you need to apply for an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/visitor/visitorvisas.htm">Australian tourist visa or a visitors visa</a>. Others choose to extend their stay in Australia to work. This requires a <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/working/workingholidayvisas.htm">workers visa</a>. There&#8217;s a special type of visa that mixes both business and leisure and this is the working holiday visa. This allows you to stay in Australia to spend the holidays, at the same time allowing you to take on temporary work that lets you earn enough to pay for you vacation.</p>
<p>Finally, there are some students who want to extend their stay and become permanent residents in Australia. To do this, one must apply to become a permanent resident under the General Skilled Migration program.</p>
<p><strong>About National Visas:</strong></p>
<p>Let your situation professionally assessed. <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/services/videoconsultation.htm">Consult with us, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone, video chat, email, fax or in person</a>.</p>
<p>See more <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/visarequirements.htm">student visa requirements</a>.</p>
<p>Take an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=student&#038;assessment_version=0.1">Australian student visa assessment</a> now.</p>
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		<title>Student Visa Assessment Levels</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 02:40:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=1084</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re planning to study abroad in Australia, there is a wide selection of Australian colleges and universities available to you. The country&#8217;s student visa program has grown significantly over the last year. Over 278,000 student visas were granted in the program year 2007 to 2008, which shows a 21 percent growth from the previous [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/student-visa-assessment-levels/"></g:plusone></div><p>If you&#8217;re planning to study abroad in Australia, there is a wide selection of <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/study/index.htm">Australian colleges and universities</a> available to you. The country&#8217;s student visa program has grown significantly over the last year. Over 278,000 student visas were granted in the program year 2007 to 2008, which shows a 21 percent growth from the previous year. International students from over 190 countries applied to Australia schools during that period.<span id="more-1084"></span></p>
<p>The Assessment Level (ALs) makes this process easier to manage for the Australian government. Assessment Level works as an objective measure of immigration risk. There are five levels for <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Australian student visas</a>. Assessment Level 1 represents the lowest immigration risk while Assessment Level 5 is the highest. Those belonging to the higher Assessment Levels are required to produce more evidence to support their intent when applying for a student visa.</p>
<p>Assessment Levels are based on countries and education sectors. The, in turn, is based on the group&#8217;s compliance to their visa conditions and other indicators of immigration risk from the previous year.</p>
<p>So, if you want to go to an Australian university or college to take up a bachelor degree by coursework that means you belong to the higher education category. You need to match your education sector to the current passport you are holding to be able to determine your Assessment Level. For 1219i shows the current Assessment Levels for all countries and all education sectors. As there is a periodic review of ALs, the Assessment Level that applies to you is also based on the date when you lodged your application for a student visa.  For countries that are not currently listed on Form 1219i, this will generally fall under Assessment Level 3.</p>
<p>For students who intend on bringing family members with them, the family members will have the same Assessment Level as the student visa holder.</p>
<p><strong>About National Visas:</strong></p>
<p>Let your situation professionally assessed. <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/services/videoconsultation.htm">Consult with us, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone, video chat, email, fax or in person</a>.</p>
<p>See more <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/visarequirements.htm">student visa requirements</a>.</p>
<p>Take an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=student&amp;assessment_version=0.1">Australian student visa assessment</a> now.</p>
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		<title>Australian Student Visa: Education Providers</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:29:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/?p=1078</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For any person applying for an Australian Student Visa, the education provider plays a big role in acquiring and maintaining the visa status. Visa applicants must present the letter of offer from an Australian school, college or university as part of their application.
As a registered education provider for international students on an Australia student visa, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/australian-student-visa-education-providers/"></g:plusone></div><p>For any person applying for an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">Australian Student Visa</a>, the education provider plays a big role in acquiring and maintaining the visa status. <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/study/index.htm">Visa applicants must present the letter of offer from an Australian school, college or university as part of their application</a>.<span id="more-1078"></span></p>
<p>As a registered education provider for international students on an Australia student visa, the letter of offer provided must contain specific data to support the visa application. If these are not present, it may delay processing of the Australian student visa application. As such, the letter of offer must contain information on tuition fee costs &#8211; including the amount for the entire course. This is calculated by aggregating the highest estimate per semester. It should also show the course duration detailing items such as start dates, end dates and the length of the course. This should also include CRISCOS codes such as the code of the education provider and the course. All other specific conditions (such as a conditional offer of a place) must also be included in the letter of offer.</p>
<p>It is also the responsibility of the educational provider to monitor and report breaches of attendance and course progress. This is reported visa the Provider Registration and International Student Management System (PRISMS). The Australian student visa may be revoked if the student does not achieve satisfactory attendance or maintain satisfactory course progress. Any course withdrawal should also be properly reported to immigration authorities.</p>
<p>Some educational providers, such as boarding schools, provide care arrangements for students less than 18 years old. If this is the case, the educational provider must provide a signed statement confirming the period for arrangements for the student&#8217;s welfare, accommodation and support. The period nominated must match at least the duration of stated in the student&#8217;s Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) plus seven days or until the student turns 18. Any changes in the education provider&#8217;s care arrangement for Australia Student Visa holders under 18 years of age must also be reported via PRISMS.</p>
<p><strong>About National Visas:</strong></p>
<p>Let your situation professionally assessed. <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/services/videoconsultation.htm">Consult with us, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone, video chat, email, fax or in person</a>.</p>
<p>See more <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/visarequirements.htm">student visa requirements</a>.</p>
<p>Take an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=student&amp;assessment_version=0.1">Australian student visa assessment</a> now.</p>
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		<title>Australian University: Your First Campus Visit</title>
		<link>http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/australian-university-your-first-campus-visit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2009 03:24:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>dylann</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Studying in an Australian university or college is an exciting experience. If you have the opportunity to go to Australia before you select your future school, you should try visiting different campuses. Doing so would let you know if the university really is a fit for you.
The best time to visit the campus is when [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div name="googleone_share_1" style="position:relative;z-index:5;clear:left; float: left; margin-right: 10px; margin-top:10px;"><g:plusone size="tall" count="1" href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/blog/student-visas/australian-university-your-first-campus-visit/"></g:plusone></div><p><a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/study/index.htm">Studying in an Australian university or college</a> is an exciting experience. If you have the opportunity to go to Australia before you select your future school, you should try visiting different campuses. Doing so would let you know if the university really is a fit for you.<span id="more-945"></span></p>
<p>The best time to visit the campus is when <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/studentvisas.htm">study courses in Australia</a> are in session. Go in the middle of the day or late in the morning. Try to talk to some students to see how much they like it there. Some would even allow you to sit in a class and talk to faculty members. To make the experience as memorable as possible, you can even take your own photos of the Australian university.</p>
<p>Here are some questions you should ask when visiting Australian universities:</p>
<ul>
<li> What kind of academic and extracurricular facilities do they have? How large is the library? Are the labs up-to-date?</li>
</ul>
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<li> What kind of support services do they have (ie counseling, tutoring, career planning, etc.)?</li>
</ul>
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<li> How big is the campus?</li>
</ul>
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<li> Are there residential accommodation or places where you can live close to the school?</li>
</ul>
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<li> Are there clubs, organizations, fraternities or sororities you can join?</li>
</ul>
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<li> Does it feel safe inside the campus and in the surrounding areas?</li>
</ul>
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<li> What kind of professors do they have?</li>
</ul>
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<li> What kind of teaching techniques to the professors employ?</li>
</ul>
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<li> Do the students generally look happy?</li>
</ul>
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<li> Is the school accredited?</li>
</ul>
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<li> What are the most popular academic programs offered?</li>
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<li> Can I afford the tuition?</li>
</ul>
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<li> Are there scholarships, deferred payments, financial aids offered?</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li> Are there jobs available on-campus?</li>
</ul>
<p>Finally, you need to ask yourself: Is this really the Australian university I want to study in?</p>
<p><strong>About National Visas:</strong></p>
<p>Let your situation professionally assessed. <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/services/videoconsultation.htm">Consult with us, please do not hesitate to contact us via telephone, video chat, email, fax or in person</a>.</p>
<p>See more <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/student/visarequirements.htm">student visa requirements</a>.</p>
<p>Take an <a href="http://www.nationalvisas.com.au/assess/index.php?assessment_type=student&amp;assessment_version=0.1">Australian student visa assessment</a> now.</p>
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