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Visa Procedure for Australia.

VISA PROCEDURE AND GUIDE
Student numbers from Pakistan are on the increase with many applications received from people wishing to study in Australia. The increasing demand has meant that, as a general rule, applications are assessed without interview. Students are strongly urged to thoroughly prepare your application and submit all required documents. Insufficient supporting material will delay the process and may lead to refusal of the application.

Important Documentation:
1. Obtain a "Letter of Offer" from the Australian university / college - to study full time.
2. Prepare financial documents that indicate that you have the capacity to meet the cost of tuition and living expenses in Australia, cost of airfares, travel. Your financial supporters can only be yourself, your spouse, your parents or your grand parents.
3. Certified, attested copies of academic certificates, including IELTS test results.
4. Required photographs (4) and your passport.
5. Completed visa application available from the Australian High Commission, Diplomatic Enclave, Islamabad, Pakistan between the hours 09:00 - 12:00, Monday thru Thursday
6. Submit photocopies of all documents PLUS have originals if required to be submitted or shown at the time of filing an application. The originals will be returned to you.
7. Required visa fee, made payable in favour of Australian High Commission, Islamabad, via bank draft, drawn in Islamabad.
8. Medical Examination:
Once your application is assessed and decided you will receive a pre-visa approval (PVA) letter with your medical examination instructions and places to go for medical examination.
9. Pay Tuition Fees:
You may now pay your tuition fees and medical insurance premium (OSHC) to the institution in Australia.
10. The institution in Australia will send you an official "Confirmation of Enrolment" - the Australian High Commission, in Islamabad accepts faxed copies of this confirmation DIRECT to them from the Australian institution. This confirmation is required before any visa can be finalised.

Points worth noting
Visa processing times can vary. Peak periods for student visa applications are December and June of each year and you should allow 6-8 weeks, but much also depends on you. If your application is in order and you have no problems with your medical check-up, transfer the fees quickly to your school in Australia. Take into account any extra time required for you to attend orientation or travel to Australia. You may need to lodge your application well in advance during peak times.
You must study full time and attend at least 95% of your classes. Failure to attend classes or abide by your visa conditions may result in visa cancellation.
You can work up to 20 hours per week. The money you earn from this part time work is not sufficient to support you financially in Australia but is a great way to get work experience and use your English.
Your visa will be issued for the length of your study in Australia. You can apply to extend your visa in Australia should you choose to further your studies.
For further details and application forms visit the following website.
www.immi.gov.au
CONTACT DETAILS
Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Australian High Commission
Diplomatic Enclave,
Po Box 1046,
Islamabad, Pakistan
Phone: 051-282 4345
Fax: 051-282 1150

Note: This is not an official website for Australian Visa. Kindly Contact Australian High Commission for exact details.

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