NEW CHANGES:
The Government will recommence granting student visas in all locations lodged
outside Australia. This means when borders re-open, students will already have visas
and be able to make arrangements to travel.
International students will be able to lodge a further student visa application free of
charge, if they are unable to complete their studies within their original visa validity
due to COVID-19.
Current student visa holders studying online outside Australia due to COVID-19 will
be able to use that study to count towards the Australian study requirement for a
post-study work visa.
Graduates who held a student visa will be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa
outside Australia if they are unable to return due to COVID-19.
Additional time will be given for applicants to provide English language results where
COVID-19 has disrupted access to these services.
https://ministers.dese.gov.au/tudge/supporting-international-students-support-australian-jobs
