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SUBCLASS 500 Updates

SiRen1991SiRen1991 CebuPosts: 33Member
edited July 2016 in Study and Training Visa
Hey everyone!

I hope I'm not the only one who's new to the current visa change.

I lodged my application last July 1 since June30 was the last day for filing Subclass 573. My documents were ready but VFS closed early and the DIBP won't be receiving new applications for 573 anymore. Our agent, IDP, was just as perplexed since the change was relayed on June 30, so stressed kaming lahat. We tried our best to lodge on July 1 for the new visa subclass and we did.

I did my own research and these are what I found out:
- Under the new subclass, all student applicants must lodge online via the ImmiAccount.
- The requirements have been reduced (or increased). These depend on the result of the assessment based on your country of citizenship and the school/uni enrolled in. For more info: https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/500-
- Payment has to be made by credit card. I requested a refund from the unused manager's check since online na ang lodging.
- They intend to "finalize 75% of complete student visa applications within one month".
- This might mean (hopefully) na mas mabilis na sya since the report from December 2015 stated na 75% of applications outside Australia "are finalised within 14-90 days."

I attached the necessary documents and paid for the visa online on July 1, 2016.
The results from my medical exams were received by DIBP on July 7, 2016. I tracked this on eMedical Client by typing my last name and HAP ID.
All I can do now is wait and hope for the best.

Hopefully, the results will be faster. Based on my readings on the SVP 573 applications, the visas were granted 14 days after the medicals. Hopefully, I'll get results soon. The waiting game is the challenge.

Please post your timeline and experiences under the new Subclass 500. Let's wish each other the best.
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  • kjjarinakjjarina Cebu City
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2016
    Hello po, ano course mo?
    May agent ka din?
    Thanks
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    edited July 2016
    @kjjarina Master's ang kinuha ko. Swerte at tinanggap ng University. I only consulted with IDP pero actually you can just apply for the visa online on your own. :)

    Check this link to know what documents ang irerequire sayo based on your school/uni and your country.
    https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/500-

    I think if good ang reputation ng education provider, meaning hindi kaduda duda, then lesser documentary requirements.
  • kjjarinakjjarina Cebu City
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2016
    @SiRen1991 cebu ka din pala. Ako din. Hahaha unsaun pagkita
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    Iopen lang nang link then find the Documents Checklist. You simply click on the name of the school plus country of citizenship. Mogawas ra ang required documents list for your visa application. :)
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    @kjjarina naka lodge na kag imohang application?
  • kjjarinakjjarina Cebu City
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2016
    Nakita kona
  • kjjarinakjjarina Cebu City
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2016
    @SiRen1991 uu pwedi add tika fb?
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    @kjjarina Ok lang nimo if PM lang ta? Wala man gud ko gaadd ug bisag kinsa sa FB. Haha naa man gud natabo before so iwas iwas sa ko karon haha
    Ass ka na university? Naa na ka CoE?
  • kjjarinakjjarina Cebu City
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2016
    @SiRen1991 ahh dri lng? Hahaha sahay man gd d mabantayan ba haha. Kuan uu nana .. but wapa man daw nalodge akoa ana ako agent
  • leelouleelou Quezon City
    Posts: 109Member
    Joined: Mar 26, 2015
    hi @SiRen1991 what did you submit? a bank certificate or a 3-month bank statement?
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    @leelou I only submitted a notarized financial declaration for my visa. I also attached the CoE from the University. Yun lang. According to the documentary list, di na kailangan ng application ko yung proof of funds and financial ability.
  • leelouleelou Quezon City
    Posts: 109Member
    Joined: Mar 26, 2015
    @SiRen1991 thanks. Good luck and God bless :)
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    @leelou Thank you!
  • aranayadaranayad Queensland
    Posts: 459Member
    Joined: Jun 17, 2016
    Hi @SiRen1991 under subclass 573 svp din ako last assessment ko ask ko lang po if what is your course and your uni?? Kasi may nabanggit something about sa level ng school mo kung hihingan ka ng financial requirement regardless of your country of origin under 500

    Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake

    July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
    September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
    September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
    October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
    October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
    October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
    October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
    October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
    October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
    Waiting for COE
    October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
    October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
    October 26, 2018 - Grant

    Thank you Lord!

  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    Hi everyone! Just wanted to share that I successfully received my Subclass 500 visa today.
    I wish you all the best of luck.
    I'll post my timeline soon.
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    @aranayad I'm enrolled at UniMelb Masters of International Relations.
    No financial requirement but I still uploaded my notarized financial declaration and IELTS result.
    I wish you the best!
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    April 15 - Application sent to Uni
    June 25 - received letter of offer
    June 27 - paid tuition fee deposit and OSHC
    June 29 - Received eCoE
    June 30 - Medical Exam (P6000 for X-ray, urinalysis and checkup)
    July 1 - Lodged visa application under Subclass 500
    July 8 - received medical clearance
    July 12 - Visa Grant

    I wish you all the best of luck!!

    Spreading the good vibes!
  • vvilladolid1990vvilladolid1990 Cebu
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Jul 11, 2016
    Hi @SiRen1991, congrats!! About saimo financial declaration, needed jud nga dako kau sulod saimo accounts? like millions? haha. I'm still waiting for my application results sa Central Queensland Uni.
  • kjjarinakjjarina Cebu City
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2016
    @vvilladolid1990 hi. Ano course mo?
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    @vvilladolid1990 I didn't show any amount. I just submitted a notarized declaration that I am capable of funding my studies. Statement lang jud sya. First, you have to check the Documentary Checklist on the Subclass 500 link. It will show there if you still need financial evidence. It my case, it wasn't necessary but I still submitted one in my online application.
  • mizlreesemizlreese Adelaide
    Posts: 49Member
    Joined: Apr 01, 2016
    @SiRen1991 who is your agent
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    @mizlreese I applied by IDP but even they had no idea how to deal with the new Subclass kasi nga bago so I had to read off a lot of DIBP's articles and processed the immiAccount application on my own.
  • SiRen1991SiRen1991 Cebu
    Posts: 33Member
    Joined: Jul 08, 2016
    @mizlreese Actually assisted by my brother since I had work when he lodged it. Pwede kasi ma save so I could log in and check the answers and documents provided. We finished it in a day.
  • vvilladolid1990vvilladolid1990 Cebu
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Jul 11, 2016
    edited July 2016
    @kjjarina graduate diploma of project management. Ikaw? Sa cqu sad ka?

    @SiRen1991 ay mau unta ma ing ana amo.a sad. Well anyways, im still working sa akong ielts. Hahaha. Mao sa akong e worry.
  • aranayadaranayad Queensland
    Posts: 459Member
    Joined: Jun 17, 2016
    Hi @vvilladolid1990 sa CQU po kayo? san pong campus? Based po dun sa checklist need natin mag present ng financial requirements.

    Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake

    July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
    September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
    September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
    October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
    October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
    October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
    October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
    October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
    October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
    Waiting for COE
    October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
    October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
    October 26, 2018 - Grant

    Thank you Lord!

  • kjjarinakjjarina Cebu City
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2016
    helllo pooo visa grant na po ako 2 days lang :D
    God Bless Everyone!!!
  • kjjarinakjjarina Cebu City
    Posts: 59Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2016
    subclass 500 din po ako
    ung medical ko pag july 4 pa pero natagalan ung lodge ng visa ko kaya yun
    lodge pag 11 grant 13 :D
    pag monday lng tapos na grant ngaun wednesday :D
  • aranayadaranayad Queensland
    Posts: 459Member
    Joined: Jun 17, 2016
    @kjjarina WOW ang bilis! Congrats po!

    Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake

    July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
    September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
    September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
    October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
    October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
    October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
    October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
    October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
    October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
    Waiting for COE
    October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
    October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
    October 26, 2018 - Grant

    Thank you Lord!

  • justredjustred Laguna
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Apr 24, 2015
    wow @kjjarina.. ang bilis nakaka inspire haha anung course and school mo?
  • dinozordinozor Cebu City
    Posts: 285Member
    Joined: Oct 11, 2015
    @kjjarina bachelor kayo o certificate o diploma?
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