r/AusVisas

Hello, I’m a PhD student and I’m hoping you might be able to shed some light on my situation, as I’m honestly quite confused and worried about how the new rules affect me.

I was granted my student visa last year, and I still have around two and half years left to complete my PhD. When I originally applied for my visa, I declared my wife as my spouse/dependent, so she was disclosed in my application from the beginning. However, with the new changes and the apparent elimination of subsequent entrant applications, I’m now unsure what options are available for her to join me.

I would really appreciate any advice you may have on what the safest and most realistic pathway would be. In particular, would it be possible for me to go offshore and have my wife apply for a visa using the same CoE that I’m currently studying under, or would that be considered too risky given the recent changes?

I’m also not sure how applying for another visa works while I still hold a valid student visa. Would applying for a new visa affect or cancel my current visa in any way, or can I apply while remaining on my existing visa?

Another option I was wondering about is whether my wife could potentially come to Australia on a visitor visa (or another temporary visa) and stay with me for a period of time while I finish my PhD. Is that something that could realistically work, and are there any concerns or limitations we should be aware of with that approach?

I’m mainly trying to understand what options we have before making any decisions that could affect my current visa or my PhD.

Thank you.

hi guys , i’m actually applying for a student visa in australia and i already have a visitor visa which is valid till july 2027 but i couldn’t go visit australia as i had exams in my undergrad

i recieved offer letters from monash , deakin and la trobe for masters in biotech and i want to apply for a student visa for the feb 27 intake
i think pretty much in finalized w monash

i am an nri (NON RESIDENT INDIAN) student where my parents work in dubai and we do have assets like FDs and we own two properties back in my hometown and also one in dubai

are my chances slim for the visa cz immigration has got its new rules now ?? what do yall think

any feedback or advice is appreciated
thanks

Hi everyone,
I’m an Indian international student currently on a subclass 500 Student visa in Australia. I’m looking for advice or experiences from anyone who has studied two courses concurrently at different AQF levels.
My situation:
My Student visa was granted in November 2024 based on my Master of Information Technology (AQF Level 9).
I’m still enrolled in my original Master’s degree, which I expect to complete in November/December 2026.
My Student visa is valid until March 2027.
In July 2026, I additionally enrolled in a Certificate III in Carpentry (AQF Level 3) at a separate CRICOS-registered institution.
The Carpentry course has its own CoE and is expected to finish around July 2027.
I have not transferred from or discontinued my Master’s degree. Both courses are separate, concurrent enrolments.
I intend to apply for the subclass 485 Post-Higher Education Work stream in January 2027, based solely on my completed Master’s degree.
My questions:
Is holding two concurrent CoEs at different AQF levels permitted under Student visa condition 8202, provided I continue studying my original Master’s degree?
After completing my Master’s in December 2026, could continuing the lower-level Certificate III while my subclass 500 remains valid create any visa compliance issues?
Can I lodge my subclass 485 application while my Certificate III remains ongoing and its CoE is active?
Would I need to complete, withdraw from, or cancel my Certificate III enrolment before applying for or being granted the 485?
Has anyone been in a similar situation and successfully obtained their 485? Did the additional qualification cause any complications?
Would voluntarily withdrawing from the secondary Certificate III affect my 485 eligibility in any way?
I’m particularly interested in firsthand experiences, advice received directly from Home Affairs or registered migration agents, and any relevant official regulations.
I understand that immigration matters require professional advice, but I’d appreciate hearing from anyone who has dealt with a similar situation.
Thanks in advance!