Genuine Student (GS) requirement

What is the GS requirement?

You must be genuine about studying and understand that study is your main reason for applying. Home Affairs says future intentions such as a later permanent residence application do not count against you under GS. Earlier applications were assessed under Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE).

What does the form ask?

• your circumstances: family, community, work and money
• why this course and provider, and what you know about studying and living in Australia
• how the course will benefit you
• anything else relevant
• a separate question if you have held a Student visa or apply onshore from a non-student visa

Answers are limited to 150 words each and must be in English. Upload supporting documents in ImmiAccount.

What evidence helps?

Home Affairs lists previous study records, your Australian study history and reasons for changing course, current employment, ties to your home country, economic circumstances (such as 12 months of employment before lodging and tax or bank records) and reasons if unrest or military service is an incentive to leave.

How is it assessed?

By your circumstances, immigration history, compliance with visa conditions, plans in Australia and the value of the course. For minors, a parent's, guardian's or spouse's intentions are considered.

Tips

To explain why this course, provider and location fit your background, show genuinely available funds, disclose your full immigration history, and keep every statement consistent.