Reduction of certain Student visa assessment levels from 24 March 2012
Student visa assessment levels for 29 countries, for certain Student visa subclasses, will be reduced from 24 March 2012. Student visa applications for these countries and visa subclasses lodged on or after 24 March 2012 will be subject to these new assessment levels.
These changes will lower the minimum evidentiary requirements needed for the grant of a Student visa for the selected countries and education sectors.
See: Reduction of Certain Student Visa Assessment Levels
The following countries and Student visa subclasses will be affected by the assessment level decreases which will take effect on 24 March 2012.
Mauritius Subclass 571 – Schools AL1
Seychelles Subclass 571 – Schools AL1
Seychelles Subclass 572 – VET AL1
Seychelles Subclass 575 – Non–Award AL1
All AL1 student visa applicants are eligible for an e-Student visa for which they can apply directly on the internet 'http://www.immi.gov.au/e_visa/students.htm'.