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Studying in Australia on a Subclass 163 visa
Recently I was contacted by someone who was a sub class 163 visa holder. She and her children had acquired this visa through a successful application for a subclass 163 visa application by her husband, who is the main visa holder. The family was now in Australia and the wife, let’s call her Betty was wanting to study at Tafe. To digress for people not familiar with Tafe, it is an Australian post secondary instituion offering technical and further education/vocational training. Tafes have grown in stature over the years since its formation and their quality of training is on par with university education.
Anyway, Betty wanted to study at Tafe but was wondering if as a sub class 163 visa holder she would be classed as an international student and whether the fees would be higher because of this.
I advised her that as she was the holder of a provisional sub class 163 business visa, a temporary visa in effect, she would be deemed as an international student for the purpose of Australian tertiary study. International students fees are significantly higher than domestic fees. The promotion of Australian education to overseas student is big business bringing millions of dollars of revenue to universities and colleges throughout the country. Only Australian permanent resident visa holders are entitled to pay domestic student fees to Ausralian education bodies like Tafe.
As a basic rule most provisional or temporary skilled or busiess migrant visa holders would be classified as international students if they wish to study for a post secondary qualification at an Australian college or university.
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton
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Hi,
I’m on a 163 visa and my son is here with me on the same visa category as a dependent and studying as fulltime student at TAFE collage.
I just want to know, roughly how much is he allowed to earn if he is to do a part time job and will it affect him when I apply for a permanent visa or would my son be considered as a dependent.
Please be kind enough to advise me on this matter.
Thank you
Fernando
Hello Fernando,
Under the current Migration regulations for the Business skills permanent visa categories, your son can still be included in your permanent visa application regardless of his part time work.
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton MARN 0501113
Registered Migration Agent
hi i got the subclass 163 visa. when i am searching for a part time job in australia i found this good article. anybody have good ideas on australia part time jobs please suggest or reply without failure. if you do so i am very thankful in advance.. have a great day.
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I WANT TO APPLY BUSINESS VISA OR INVESTOR VISA .IELTS IS REQURIED OR NOT
Hello,
IELTS test is not required for the business visa.
Kind regards,
Mege Dalton
Australian Migration Agent MARN 0501113
Hi,
My father has 163 visa, but only plans to move to Australia in 2 years time. If I do my studies in Australia, then start working before my parents have applied for the permenant visa will I not be included on this visa and have to leave?
You can still be included in your father’s application for a permanent business visa even if you have started working.
Hello,
Is there any restrictions for full time or part time jobs holding the 163 visa?
Because my child is looking for a job atm.
Regards,
Mark
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