• You must have evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself and your family members in Australia.
• You must have health insurance cover for yourself and your family members in Australia.
• You must meet the health and character requirements.
• You must have applied for or obtained an Australian Federal Police (AFP) check.
• You must not have had a visa canceled or refused while you were in Australia.
• If you are applying for the Graduate Work stream, you must also have a skills assessment for your nominated occupation and meet the Australian study requirement.
Application:
To apply for this visa, you must follow these steps:
• Create an account with the Australian immigration authorities and complete the online visa application form (157A).
• Pay the visa application fee, which is currently AU$650 (~US$438) in most cases.
• Provide the required documents, such as your passport, CoE, proof of English proficiency, evidence of sufficient funds, evidence of health insurance cover, and a statement of purpose.
• Complete your health assessment and biometrics if requested by the immigration authorities.
• Wait for the visa decision, which can take from a few weeks to several months depending on your circumstances.
• If your visa is granted, you will receive a visa grant letter that confirms your visa details and conditions. You can use the Visa Entitlement Verification Online (VEVO) service to check your visa status and entitlements.
