Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Questionnaire

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1 Simplified Student Visa Framework (SSVF) Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) Questionnaire This questionnaire is to be completed by ALL students applying to study at APSI. In order to assist APSI to assess your application under SSVF, you are required to complete this Questionnaire and Financial Declaration. You may be contacted by our admissions staff if an interview is required. APSI Authorised Agent Company Name: Instructions: Each section must be answered clearly. It is important that your answers show that you have thought carefully about your response and that the answers are your own. APSI will NOT entertain any answers that have been copied and paste from websites or any other sources. General, unthoughtful answers may result in your application being denied. Please ensure that you read, sign and date the declaration at the bottom of the page. Your application may be denied if you fail to sign and date this document. Complete all sections and ensure that supporting (certified) documents, where required, are attached. Please write in BLOCK LETTERS using a blue or black pen if you are unable to fill this form out using a computer. Please tick where applicable. APPLICANT DETAILS SURNAME/FAMILY NAME (As per Passport) FIRST NAME(S) (As per Passport): PREVIOUS NAME(S) (As per Passport) DATE OF BIRTH: DD/MM/YYYY COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP: PACKAGED COURSES (including ELICOS) COURSE(S) COURSE START DATE (DD/MM/YY) APPLICATION FORM Have you completed APSI application form with all supporting documents certified, true and correct? Have you read and clearly understood the terms and conditions on the application form as well as the refund policy? Has the student signed and dated the application form? IMPORTANT NOTICE: If the applicant or the agent provides false and misleading information in this form which result in a visa refusal, APSI has the right to withhold the minimum deposit paid to the college. R:\Admissions\SSVF Application Procedure\SSVF GTE questionnaire and financial declaration V1.3 Dec 2016.docx Author: LG Next Review: Feb 2017 Page 1

2 GENUINE TEMPORARY ENTRANT (GTE) QUESTIONNAIRE QUESTION 1: Tell us about you and your family. Please address these questions: Are you married or single? If married, does your spouse intend to accompany you to Australia? What do your parents do? Do you have family living in Australia? If so, what do they do and what type of visa do they hold in Australia? QUESTION 2: Tell us why you have chosen to study in Australia and in Perth. Please address these questions: How will studying in Australia benefit your future? Why did you choose Perth as the city to study instead of Sydney, Melbourne or other Australian city? Have you done any research on other countries before you choose Australia as your study destination? QUESTION 3: Tell us about your living plans in Perth. Please address these questions: Do you have any relatives in Australia or in Perth? What is your plan in regards to your accommodation in Perth? How far do you need to travel from your proposed accommodation to APSI campus? 2

3 QUESTION 4: Tell us about why you chose to study with APSI. Please address these questions: Why did you choose APSI compared to other colleges in Australia? How did you find out about APSI? How can you assure APSI that you will not transfer to other provider after your visa is obtained? QUESTION 5: Tell us why you have applied for this training course. Please address these questions: How will this training course benefit your future? How is this training course related to your previous studies? If this training course is not related to your previous studies, why have you decided to change your career path? What do you know about this training course? What do you like about the training course structure? Are you aware of the full cost of this training course and all packaged courses in this offer? QUESTION 6: Tell us about your future career plans. Please address these questions: When you consider the cost of investment for studying in Australia, what will be the benefits of completing this course when you return to your country? What job do you expect to get after graduating? Do you have a job offer when you return to your home country? What is the job market like in your country at the moment? Will it be easier or harder to get a job with an Australian qualification? How much do you expect your monthly salary to be after completing your qualification in Australia? How does this compare to the salary you would receive if you did a degree in your own country? 3

4 AUSTRALIAN VISA HISTORY If you have been to Australia in the past, you must provide details of your visa history, type and sub-class of each visa you hold and all CoEs issued by other providers. Note: You must attach all CoEs from all Australian providers and your current visa grant letter and full history of student s enrolments in Australia DATE OF ARRIVAL TYPE OF VISA VISA EXPIRY DATE COE NUMBER (if applicable) NAME OF PROVIDER Are you currently on bridging visa, pending decision from MRT? If yes, please provide all details. Please provide any additional information on your current visa status 4

5 PERSONAL VISA HISTORY 1. Have you (or any of your dependants) ever been refused an entry visa to any country? If yes, please provide details and attach evidence: 2. Have you (or any of your dependants) ever been Australia before? (i.e. Tourist; Training) If yes, please provide details and attach evidence: 3. Have you (or any of their dependants) ever been issued a protection visa in any country? If yes, please provide details and attach evidence: 4. Have you been informed about your work rights while studying in Australia on a student visa? 5. Have you been informed to understand that your visa will be rejected or cancelled by the Australian Government Department of Immigration if it is found that documents supporting your application are fraudulent? 6. Have you been informed to understand that your visa application will be rejected if you do not pass the Australian Government Department of Immigration health and character checks? 7. Have you been informed to understand that your visa application will be rejected if the Australian Government Department of Immigration is not satisfied that you are a genuine student? 8. Do you understand that your visa may be cancelled by the Australian Government Department of Immigration if you do not abide by the conditions of your visa? These conditions include: that you must remain enrolled in a registered program and maintain satisfactory attendance and program progression for each study period. 5

6 FINANCIAL DECLARATION 1. Have you provided information about fees and living costs in Australia and do you understand your obligation to maintain sufficient funds to pay OSHC, all tuition fees, associated study costs and all living and travel expenses (transport, food, utilities, rent etc.) for yourself and any dependants for the entire duration of your stay in Australia? 2. Do you understand that APSI and/or authorised partner institution will not pay you tuition fees or living expenses if you are unable to fund your stay in Australia and that APSI may cancel your enrolment and ecoe which will change your student visa status? 3. Have you been informed to understand that earning from part-time work or placement can only to be used to supplement your living costs and must not be the primary source of income FINANCIAL SUPPORT DETAILS A. COURSE FEES (subject to change) Number of Offer Letters/COEs: Course Name and Total Course Fee Required Tuition Fee Payment for Visa Purposes (AUD) (1 Year Fees) Required Tuition Fee Payment in Equivalent Local Currency Use for current exchange rates Course 1 Course 2 Course 3 Total Tuition Fee Cost B. LIVING EXPENSES (subject to change) Amount per year in AUD Living cost for applicant $19, Living cost for spouse $6, Living cost for child 1 $2, School cost (if 5-17 years of age) $8, Living cost for child 2 $2, School cost (if 5-17 years of age) $8, Total Living Expenses Please indicate YES or NO Total in Local Currency Equivalent 6

7 C. TRAVEL COSTS Amount per year in AUD Travel cost for applicant $2, Travel cost for spouse $2, Travel cost for child 1 $1, Travel cost for child 2 $1, Total Travel Expenses Please indicate YES or NO Total in Local Currency Equivalent FUNDS REQUIRED Total funds (A+B+C) Minus pre-paid tuition fee, if relevant Total funds required AUD Local Currency EDUCATION LOAN (If any) Have you obtained an Education Loan from your local banks? Type of Loan Secured or Unsecured Bank Name Amount of Loan Collateral Security and Holder of Security Name of all Loan Guarantors Relationship of Guarantors to Applicant Loan Duration & Monthly Repayments (EMI) MONEY DEPOSIT IN LOCAL BANKS Types of Funds Name of Bank Account Number The Applicant or the Sponsor's Name & Relationship Status Amount of Funds Shown TOTAL FUNDS SHOWN AUD: Local Currency: 7

8 THE APPLICANT OR THE SPONSORS ANNUAL INCOME Sponsor's Name and Relationship Job Title Source of Income (Self Employed or Company Name) Annual Income (Local Currency) Annual Income (AUD) TOTAL INCOME SHOWN NOTE: You must attach copies of all bank statements and proof of income if requested by APSI Admissions Manager STUDENT DECLARATION I declare that I have assessed the applicant as a Genuine Temporary Entrant and a Genuine Student as defined by the Australian Government Department of Immigration.I declare that I have sufficient fund/resources to support my studies in Australia. I am genuine in making this application and have every intention of completing all programs listed in the application. NAME OF APPLICANT: SIGNATURE: DATE: DD/MM/YYYY NAME OF AGENT (IF APPLICABLE) SIGNATURE: DATE: DD/MM/YYYY 8

9 DOCUMENT CHECKLIST Please make sure you have every box ticked off for timely processing of the application: Complete APSI application form either online or in hard copy go to click on ENROL NOW, International students Please make sure the student s address is provided, not just the agent s address Scanned copy of the Bio-data page of the main applicant s passport, and every dependent who is included in the application. Details of all academic studies in the past, including High School graduation certificate, Diploma or university degree transcripts. If the document is not written in English, please provide a certified English Language Translation. Any evidence of English language proficiency such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge or Pearson English Test results. If the student does not have any official English test results, please provide APSI test result notification or arrange a time for an interview at APSI campus CV or Resume of the applicant if the applicant is over 20 years old. SSVF GTE Questionnaire and Financial Declaration If applicable proof that the student has access to sufficient funds to support themselves throughout their studies Details of any past applications with other Australian institutions and If student is onshore, all CoEs issued by other Australian institutions Please note APSI cannot issue any offer letter without the above documents. You are reminded that you CANNOT use APSI offer letter to apply for a visa. CoE will only be issued if the following documents are in place: Evidence of minimum payment receipt from the bank Signed Student Agreement which is attached to the offer letter. All documents must be ed to info@apsi.edu.au APSI OFFICE USE ONLY APSI ASSESSMENT Approved Further supporting documents required. (Please specify documents needed) Not Approved (If not approved, please provide reasons) APSI Admissions Manager: Date: DD/MM/YYYY 9