What are the criteria for being a 'genuine student' as mentioned in the Australia student visa laws?

What are the criteria for being a 'genuine student' as mentioned in the Australia student visa laws?
Please I would like to know what are the specific criteria that have to be met to be considered a genuine student when applying for an Australian student visa? Please be as explanatory as possible.
Other - Australia - 2 Answers
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There has been a history of people from India to apply for a student visa to attend "hairdressing, cooking and IT" courses which are the cheapest around and never turn up - but disappear into the woodwork. The government is now checking the status of students so the colleges have to report any non-attendance of international students in their courses to the immigration department. In other words - you have to be here to study - not work.
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You need to be a genuine student - so you are here to study. Student visas in most countries (it's common in other places like the UK) require you to be there to study. Depending on the country, you may be able to work a few hours a week - ten to fifteen hours a week, However working full time is a big no-no. Alas many "students" come in to work not sturdy hence the word genuine...

I am on student visa in Australia. What is the application fee if my son apply to join me as dependant from pk?

I am on student visa in Australia. What is the application fee if my son apply to join me as dependant from pk?
I am basically from Pakistan but now adays in Australia on student visa. How much application fee will be charged if my son applies from pakistan to join me in Australia as my dependant.
Sydney - 1 Answers
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The VAC will be $540 but you must have included him on your original visa application even though he didn't come to Australia with you. If he wasn't included, he won't be able to apply now. He must be dependent on you and you must also prove that you have funds for his return airfare and an additional $8000 per year for school tuition if he's aged 5-18 and $2400 per year for his living expenses.

Am a nigerian student who will be applying for an Australia student Visa. But there is this question 42, ?

Am a nigerian student who will be applying for an Australia student Visa. But there is this question 42, ?
Am a nigerian student (Level 3 Assesment) who will be applying for an Australia student Visa Soon. But there is this question 42, which confuse me.Which is Give Expectional Reason Why You should be Grant The Student Australia Student Visa. Can Anybody Help Me out WIth The right way to Answer the Question?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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well just say that i am responcble caring hard working student from where your from.....
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WHY do you think you should be granted a student visa? You need an exceptional reason (a very very good reason) I'm certainly NOT going to tell you how to write this answer. Aussie immigrations are aware that Nigeria is a country of SCAMMERS so you have to proove that you are NOT a scammer. One more thing - Do you have the many thousands of dollars (money) required to SUPPORT yourself while you are studying in Australia? Nigeria is a very poor country. I would be very suspicious about how you got your money. You CANNOT work while you are studying and you cannot be scamming people. If you do, you get caught and jailed, if not deported.

How can I nominate my unborn baby as my dependant in my Australia student visa application?

How can I nominate my unborn baby as my dependant in my Australia student visa application?
I am 7 months pregnant lady, Now how can I nominate my unborn baby in my Australia student visa application? I can not wait for the baby to be born because my course is about to start after 3 months and visa processing time could take 3 month to reach to the decision.
Other - Australia - 3 Answers
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It can't be a dependant if its not born yet. And why are you moving country and doing a course if you're having a baby! There's always next year isn't there? you can delay the course but not the kid....
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You can't put anyone onto a visa application if they're not born yet so you will have to make your application without including him/her at this stage. Before you do that though, you should lodge an enquiry to find out the exact procedure, but you haven't told us what country you're from so I can't be any more detailed than that. Visa enquiries are always country, or in this case, assessment level specific. http://www.immi.gov.au/contacts/visa-enquiries/students-visas-outside.htm Don't forget to find out from the authorities in your own country about what should be done about a passport for the baby so that it can travel with you.
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no, you answer the questions in real time