Visa Related Questions:

• Type of Visa they are currently holding (Visa subclass)
  • If holding a temporary visa - they can submit application, but they can only apply for the student visa three months prior to the start date. SSVF may be required from the admissions team.
  • From 1 July 2024, Temporary Graduate, Visitor and Maritime Crew visa holders will be unable to apply for a Student visa while in Australia. In addition to existing visas from which it is already not possible to apply for a Student visa onshore, the complete list of visa holders that will be unable to apply for a Student visa onshore are:
    • Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate)
    • Subclass 600 (Visitor)
    • Subclass 601 (Electronic Travel Authority)
    • Subclass 602 (Medical Treatment)
    • Subclass 651 (eVisitor)
    • Subclass 771 (Transit)
    • Subclass 988 (Maritime Crew)
    • Subclass 995 (Diplomatic Temporary) – primary visa holders only
    • Subclass 403 (Temporary Work) International Relations)) – Domestic Worker (Diplomatic or Consular) stream
    • Subclass 426 (Domestic Worker (Temporary) – Diplomatic or Consular)
    • News page (homeaffairs.gov.au)
  • No further stay condition 8503 - onshore prospect/applicant with this condition must return home to apply for a Student Visa offshore.
    • Type of visas that may have 8503 conditions imposed: Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) (Subclass 400), Visitor Visa subclass 600, Tourist Visa (subclass 676).

Q. I am in my final semester in my current study program, but my graduation will be held after the program start date at RMIT. What document can I provide to show that I am qualified to graduate?

A. Completion Letter/Statement of Academic Completion. This document is generally used for visa applications, but prospects can use this document to apply prior to their Graduation Ceremony.