CANBERRA – The government of Australia would be fast-tracking student visa processing utilizing two of the freshly developed tools, it emerged on Friday.
The international students would benefit from ‘Visa Finder’ and ‘Document Checklist Tool’ which are intended to reduce application errors, improve document accuracy, and speed up visa processing times.
The Department of Home Affairs announced the launch of the tools and officials say the update is part of the government’s commitment to improving efficiency and transparency within the immigration system.
As per the details, the Visa Finder Tool assists international students and travellers to determine which visa type suits their purpose of visit.
By providing basic details—such as your purpose of travel, country of citizenship, and intended duration of stay—you’ll receive a tailored list of visa options suited to your situation.
This feature is particularly helpful for students who may be uncertain whether the Student visa (subclass 500) is the right choice, or if alternative pathways like the Training visa or Graduate visa are more appropriate after completing their studies.
Meanwhile, the Document Checklist Tool guides international students in determining the precise documents required for their Student visa (subclass 500) application. Rather than relying on guesswork, consultants or outdated sources, applicants are now provided with customized checklists generated from key details.
The tools are now available on the Department’s website and are expected to benefit a wide range of applicants, including students, skilled workers, and other foreign nationals seeking to enter Australia.
Interestingly, at one end the government is trying to fast-track the student visa issuance process while on the other hand, the ruling regime has pledged to increase the student visa fees from the current A$1600 to A$2000 if they win the elections; there have been multiple reforms regarding the student visa issuance in recent months which tightened the rules regarding the issuance of visas to international students.
