As a way to support international students, the Australian government has made few key visa changes to ensure international students are not impacted by te COVID-19 pandemic, including:
◻️ International students who are unable to complete their studies within their original visa validity due to COVID-19 are able to lodge a further student visa application free of charge.
◻️ The current online studies undertaken offshore by student visa holders due to COVID-19, will be able to use that study to count towards the Australian study requirement for a post-study work visa.
◻️ Graduates who held a student visa will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa offshore if they are unable to return due to the impact of COVID-19.
◻️ Additional time will be given for candidates to provide English language results where COVID-19 has impacted the access to these services.