Everything you need to know about Student Visas and Student Visa Cancellations (subclasses 500 & 590) - September 2024

This 100 page comprehensive document, "Everything you need to know about Student Visas and Student Visa Cancellations (subclasses 500 & 590)," offers an in-depth guide on the intricacies of Australian student visa regulations and processes, current as of September 2024. It is tailored to Registered Migration Agents (RMAs) and lawyers and covers the following key areas:

1. Student Visa Program Overview: Background, recent developments, and government objectives for international education in Australia, including insights into government policies from 2011 to 2025.

2. Detailed Visa Requirements: In-depth analysis of the Student Visa (subclass 500) and the Student Guardian Visa (subclass 590), with explanations of application processes, criteria, and conditions for both primary and secondary applicants.

3. Student Visa Conditions: Comprehensive coverage of work, health insurance, financial capacity, and study conditions, including recent changes such as the increased work hours cap.

4. Visa Cancellations: Information on different visa cancellation powers, including circumstances for cancellation, how to handle visa refusals, and appeals.

5. Ministerial Directions: Guidance on genuine temporary entrant (GTE) and genuine student (GS) assessments.

6. Case Studies and Annexures: Real-life case studies, legislative instruments, and examples, providing practical insights into the visa system.

This document is a valuable resource for RMAs and lawyers, providing essential updates, policy interpretations, and guidance on navigating student visa applications and cancellations in Australia.6. Case Studies and Annexures: Real-life case studies, legislative instruments, and examples, providing practical insights into the visa system.