1. How to e-lodge full and complete student visa applications
Student Visas
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
How to e-lodge full and complete student visa applications
Correct as at 11 February 2010

2. Getting a Student Visa Applying for a Student Visa
Did you know the quickest and easiest way to apply for a Student Visa is online?
What do you need to apply online?
Your new CoE
Credit card or BPAY® payment facilities
Your current passport

3. Advantages of eLodgement
Why lodge online?
Access to VEVO and QAS page
Online attachment facility
Guaranteed faster processing
All the information you need for your student visa in one place!

4. complete applications = guaranteed faster visa assessment!
How do I apply?
Steps:
Go to the DIAC website at
Determine your Assessment Level using form 1219i
Read through the eligibility and obligations information
Download your Application Checklist and gather the necessary evidence before lodging your new application
Proceed to make an online application for your visa
complete applications = guaranteed faster visa assessment!

5. What evidence will I need?
Assessment Level 1:
A new CoE
OSHC
Passport
Medicals
Other as required

6. What evidence will I need?
Assessment Level 2:
A new CoE
OSHC
Passport
Medicals
Funds
Other as required

7. What evidence will I need?
Assessment Level 3 & 4:
A new CoE
OSHC
Passport
Medicals
Funds
English
Year 11/12 Equivalency
Other as required

8. Financial Requirement
How much will I be required to demonstrate?
Assessment Level 2 – 12 months of living costs
Assessment Level 3 – 24 months of living costs
Assessment Level 4 – 36 months of living costs

9. Savings History Do I need to demonstrate savings history?
If you are a continuing student and have completed more than 75% of your principle course, NO.
YES:
If you are from an Assessment Level 3 country = 3 months savings history immediately prior to date of lodgement
If you are from an Assessment Level 4 country = 6 months savings history immediately prior to date of lodgement
We base our assessment on the minimum balance held during this period of savings history
For more information on acceptable sponsors see the DIAC website at 4/financial.htm

10. Savings History How do DIAC calculate savings history?
The period DIAC assess is the 3/6 months immediately prior to the date you lodge your new application
e.g. On the 01/01/2010 you lodge an application with DIAC for a new student visa. You will therefore need to demonstrate the required amount of AUD$X has been held for the period between:
AL3 = 01/10/2009 to the 01/01/2010
AL4 = 01/07/2009 to the 01/01/2010
Note: This amount must be the minimum account balance for the entire savings history period! If the balance of the account falls below the required amount it will not demonstrate savings history.

11. English Language Proficiency
Can I use my previous IELTS results?
If your previous IELTS test was completed less than 24 months before the date you lodge, YES
If your previous IELTS test was completed more than 24 months before the date you lodge you will need to resit an IELTS test
You must book the next available test and attach the receipt for your booking to your online application
Once you receive your results after 13 days you will need to scan and attach to your online application

12. Year 11 / 12 Equivalency How can I prove Year 11 / 12 equivalency?
If you have completed Year 11 / 12 overseas or in Australia; or
If you have previously completed a Certificate IV or higher in Australia
You will be required to attach evidence of your previous studies to your online application, such as certificates and academic transcripts.

13. Guaranteed Priority Processing
To guarantee priority processing you must:
Download the relevant checklist and collect the required documentation before you lodge
Ensure you complete the online application by answering all the questions
Ensure that you attach the required documents at time of lodgement
Complete your medicals and IELTS test (if applicable) in advance
Apply before the expiry of your current visa
Ensure you record a current address and check this account for any further requests from DIAC

14. Immigration Website Start your application by accessing the DIAC

15. Australian Values Statement

16. Lodging an eVisa application

17. Need more information? Student information: www.immi.gov.au/students
General enquiries: (9am - 4pm AEST, Mon - Fri)
DIAC WA Office: Level 3
Wellington Central
836 Wellington Street
PERTH
Opening Hours: Monday – Friday
9am – 4pm