MIGRATION & EDUCATION GUIDANCE
Student visa subclass 500 assistance
Considering study in Australia involves an education decision and, where required, a separate Student visa subclass 500 process. A course or provider choice does not decide the visa outcome, and each stage should be considered using current information and the person’s circumstances.
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Separate the study and visa stages
Course research and the education application belong to the study stage. The subclass 500 application is a distinct visa stage controlled by Home Affairs, so progress with a provider should not be treated as a visa decision.
Organise the individual visa context
KITES may assist with organising the study-purpose, personal and document questions relevant to a Student visa matter. The service scope must be confirmed for the person, and no course admission or visa result can be assured.
Use current information for each step
Clarify the proposed study, check information from the selected education provider and review current Home Affairs subclass 500 guidance before acting. Evidence and explanations need to reflect the actual circumstances rather than a fixed formula.
Home Affairs makes the visa decision
This page provides general information and does not establish admission, visa eligibility or an outcome. Education providers control their own admission decisions, while Home Affairs controls the subclass 500 decision.