Student visa conditions
As a student you must follow number of conditions on your visa. Some of the main conditions are:-You must maintain OSHC cover.You must be enrolled in a registered course.You must maintain satisfactory attendance.You must achieve satisfactory academic results.You must notify your address, any changein address within seven days to educational provider.You must notify your original educational provider about change neweducation provider within seven days of obtaining your new certificateof enrolment.There are many conditions for students according their visa categiry. You must follow all the visa condtions otherwise your visa can be cancelled and you maybe deported. See all the visa condition from DIAC website.
Visa requirements
If you want to change your course, or you want to stay longer in Australia then you must get new visa.for advice.You must ensure that your visa does not expire while you are in Australia. If youremain in Australia after your student visa expires, you may be prevented from returning forthree years.If you need help about these conditions, talk to yourinstitution or you should contact your near DIAC office.Visit the website at www.immi.gov.au to check the Conditions about Overstayers and People in Breach.
Extending your visa
If your student visa expires before you have finished your course of study,you will need to apply for a new one at your local immigration office orat the visa section at the Australian Mission or Embassy in your homecountry. Further information is available on the DIAC website at www.immi.gov.au.
Bringing family
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) classifies yourfamily as your spouse (a person you are legally married to or a personof the opposite sex who you have been living with in an exclusiverelationship for more than 12 months) and your or your spouse’s children(aged under 18 and never married). For more information, visit the DIACwebsite at www.immi.gov.au.You may bring members of your family with you to Australia provided thatyou meet certain conditions. You must show proof of your relationship.For more information visit to www.immi.gov.au
Under 18 Students
If you are under the age of 18 while studying in Australia your parentsmust nominate a guardian to be responsible for you. This person maybe a relative, family friend, homestay parent or teacher living in the samecity you are studying in who will be able to sign forms on your parents’behalf, provide advice if you need it and take an interest in your academicprogress. Your family member Student Guardian Visa to accompany you to Australia.For more information, visit www.immi.gov.au
Health Cover
You must have health cover for the length of your enrolment as part of your visa requirements.Most universities have a healthcentre on campus, and all institutions will have a first aid officer. Your OSHC will help to pay for any medical or hospital care youmay need while studying in Australia, and will contribute towards thecost of most prescription medicines and an ambulance in an emergency,OSHC does not cover dental, optical or physiotherapy. If you want to becovered for these expenses, you will need to pay for additional privatehealth insurance. See the conditons and services from your OSHC provider.