For international students who are studying in Australia and their spouse and children are in China, or for couples who are both studying in Australia and one of them is about to expire their student visa, they may face separation and various problems in the future. However, don’t worry, the Australian government provides a 500 student visa, which allows applicants to study in Australia and bring their family and spouse to Australia.
Australian spouse visa
1. What are the benefits of having a spouse accompany you to study?
- You can live in Australia with your spouse or partner, and there is no requirement to leave the country for three months on a tourist visa.
- If a spouse works while accompanying his or her child while studying, this can increase income and reduce financial pressure.
- If you have children, an immersive English environment can easily improve their language skills.
- Spouses can study for no more than three months. If they study for more than three months, they need to reapply for a student visa.
2. Who can apply for a spouse to accompany their children to study?
- The Immigration Department stipulates that any couple who meets the health and character requirements can apply.
- A partner refers to a married couple or a de facto couple who have been living together for more than 12 months.
3. When can I apply?
- Spouse's accompanying student visa can be submitted together with the main applicant's student visa.
- If one party already holds a student visa, the other party can apply to go to Australia as a spouse at any time.
4. Application fee for accompanying students: (applicable to the 2023-24 fiscal year)
- Main applicant student visa: 710 Australian dollars per person
- Secondary applicants aged 18 and above: AUD 530 per person
- Secondary applicant under 18 years old: AUD 175 per person
5. What are the financial requirements?
- The Department of Immigration may ask student visa applicants to provide evidence when they apply or when the application is processed.
- Have sufficient funds to cover your travel and that of your family members, support you and your spouse for 12 months and your tuition fees, or
- A spouse or parent willing to support you who has an income of at least AUD 62,222 per year and students accompanied by family members have an income of at least AUD 72,592 per year.
VI. Restrictions on Spouse’s Working Hours
- After courses start, student visa holders can work for 48 hours every two weeks, and spouses have the same rights.
- Student visa holders who are studying for Masters by research or doctorate (PhD) have no restrictions on working hours after the start of the course. Spouses are also not subject to working hours restrictions.
7. List of materials for applying for a 500 visa with a spouse:
- Passport, birth certificate, ID card, driver's license
- Coe and Offer of the main applicant
- Proof of health insurance for both parties
- Proof of previous name (if applicable)
- GTE statement of genuine study abroad intentions by both parties
- Proof of funds and deposits
- Proof of relationship, such as marriage certificate
8. What are the key points in applying for a dependent study visa?
- The key to success lies in the submission of completed materials and the authenticity of the relationship.
- A detailed statement should not only clearly explain the study experience and intention of both parties to go to Australia, but most importantly, explain the process of two people meeting, falling in love and getting married, as well as the difficulty of long-distance relationship during study. And dispel the immigration officer's concerns about the applicant's immigration intention.
IX. Visa risks
- Like many Australian visas, student visas and spouse accompanying students have certain risks. If you downgrade your studies, your graduate application does not match your previous academic qualifications and work experience, or you want to transfer to a student visa, or your work time exceeds the limit, DIY students should submit carefully. It is recommended that applicants for overseas student visas in Australia apply for a visa at least 6 weeks before the start of the course.
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