Visa Type: Australian Subclass 500 Student Visa

Applicant: Starting Year 10 in 2026 (currently in language preparation)

Family Situation: Immediate family is based in China; the applicant is a minor coming to Australia alone and staying with a homestay family

Timeline: Less than three months to complete the entire process, including the application, visa approval, and entry into the language program—truly a "high-pressure sprint" to the finish line!

Background: A "Countdown Project" with Only 80 Days

The student has just graduated from middle school and is preparing to enter Year 10 in Australia.
Planned school start: Early 2026 for Year 10 in a public school in Victoria, with language preparation required beforehand.
The student is young, has no immediate family in Australia, and will be staying with a homestay family for supervision.
The parents want the student to start the language course on July 28 to ensure a smooth transition into regular classes the following year.

Timeline Overview: Intensive Progression

Challenges: Why Was This Case Difficult?

Minor Coming Alone to Australia, Complex Visa Requirements
Since the child is coming alone, the school had to arrange for a homestay and provide complete guardianship documents, which are subject to strict immigration scrutiny.

Student Visa Processing Time Often Exceeds 4–6 Weeks
Especially during peak season in July, many applications face delays, making it easy to miss the start of school.

Visa Expediting Process Requires Professional Team Intervention
This included speeding up the application process through the educational institution, homestay provider, and the visa system (ImmiAccount) to increase the chances of success.

Key to Success: Efficient Coordination and Overall Control

As a licensed migration agent (MARN certified), the New Starting Point team achieved quick success through the following three strategies:

Advance Planning of Key Milestones
All forms, materials, homestay confirmation, and guardianship agreements were completed before the visa submission.

Visa Submission with Well-Prepared Materials
Documents were carefully crafted to align with immigration guidelines, fully explaining the rationale for the student coming alone and the parents' expectations.

Constant Follow-up and Professional Expedite Requests
The team submitted four expedited requests on behalf of the applicant, ensuring that the visa officer prioritized the application based on its urgency.

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