Extend Your Student Visa Without Any Trouble With Us
Is your student visa about to expire and you are worried about where to get help? Global Migration & Education Solutions is here for you. A student visa extension is a process that allows international students to continue their studies in Australia beyond the expiration date of their current student visa. It is important to note that it is a new application in its own right but is generally termed as a student visa extension.
It’s important to note that the visa lodgement process should be done well before your current visa expires to avoid any interruption in your study. You should check with your institution for the specific process and document requirements for a student visa extension. Reach out to us now for your application!
When Do I need Student Visa Extension Australia?
You should apply for a student visa extension in Australia when you are nearing the end of your current student visa and need more time to complete your course of study. It’s important to apply for a student visa extension well before your current visa expires (generally 90 days before visa expiry), to avoid any interruption in your studies and to allow enough time for the visa extension process.
Here are a few specific instances when you may need to apply for a student visa extension:
- Longer course than Visa validity: If your course of study is longer than the validity of your current student visa
- More Time For Academic Requirement: If you are close to completing your course, but need more time to meet academic requirements.
- Pursue additional opportunities: If you have been offered an opportunity to participate in a research project, internship, or work placement, you may apply for Visa extension
If you want to work part-time: Students on a student visa are allowed to work part-time
Step By Step Process of Student Extension Visa in Australia
The process of applying for a student visa extension in Australia can vary depending on your specific circumstances and must apply for it before the current one expires, the general steps are:
- Check your eligibility:
Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria for a student visa extension, such as being enrolled in a full-time course that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS).
- Gather required documents:
Prepare all the required documents for the student visa extension application, such as your passport, proof of enrolment, academic transcripts, health insurance, financials etc.
- Lodge the application:
Submit your student visa extension application
- Processing takes time:
Once the application is lodged, you will need to wait for a decision from the Department of Home Affairs.
- Receive the visa:
If your application is approved, you will receive your student visa extension in the form of an electronic visa grant notice.
- Meet visa conditions:
Once you have your student visa extension, you must meet the conditions of your visa