​subclass 500 (student) Visa Procedural Instruction And Ministerial Direction No. 69, Dated 29 June 2023 ​

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This procedural instruction (VM-3680), approved 29 June 2023, governs processing of Subclass 500 (Student) visas under the Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF). The 97-page document outlines application validity requirements, assessment criteria, and stakeholder responsibilities across the Department of Home Affairs, Department of Education, and Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade/Defence. Key sections address Schedule 1 lodgement arrangements, visa application charges, location requirements, and evidence of enrolment; Schedule 2 primary criteria including genuine applicant assessment, English language proficiency, financial capacity, health insurance, and public interest criteria; and secondary criteria for accompanying family members. The instruction establishes education provider monitoring, CRICOS registration protocols, and complaint handling procedures. Visa grant determinations specify location, period, and applicable conditions. The document is owned by the Assistant Secretary, Temporary Visas, with technical