학생비자 및 유학후 신청하는 졸업비자의 영어성적이 2024년 3월 23일 부터 요구조건이 상향된다고 합니다. 부수적으로 졸업비자를 신청하는 분의 경우 영어성적 유효기간도 3년에서 1년으로 줄어듬에 유의해야 합니다. 아래 자료는 이민법무사 협회 (MIA)에서 이민법무사들에게 제공되는 내용으로 물맑은 호주를 방문해 주시는 고객님들과 함께 공유합니다. 

Student visas (sc 500): (학생비자를 신청할 경우)

• The minimum test score for the for the English proficiency requirement increases from International English language Testing System (IELTS) 5.5. to 6.0 (or equivalent)
• The minimum score to undertake a packaged English Language Intenstive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) course increases from IELTS 4.5 to 5.0 (or equivalent)
• Students undertaking recognised university foundation or pathway programs that deliver reputable English language training require a score of IELTS 5.5. (or equivalent) these recognised courses will be listed on the Department’s website.
• For students studying English only through ELICOS, there will be no change

Temporary Graduate visas (졸업비자를 신청할 분들의 경우)

• The minimum score required increases from IELTS 6.0 to 6.5 (or equivalent) with a minimum score of 5.5 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening)
• Passport holders from Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) are not required to meet this increases minimum English language requirement. The settings for this cohort remains at IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent), with a minimum score of 5.0 for each component of the test (reading, writing, speaking and listening)
• The test validity window for all Temporary Graduate visa applications decreases from three years to one year. Applicants must provide evidence that they have completed an English language test no more than one year immediately before the date of the visa application. 

Despite the document stating that these changes commence on 23 March 2024, there are currently no legislative instruments released on the Federal Register of Legislation that bring these changes into effect. Members are advised to monitor the Federal Register for these instruments. The MIA will keep members informed once the instruments are released.

Last update: 2024년 3월 21일

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