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I was granted a limited visa rather than a student visa. Can I change this to another visa?
No. The limited visa carries more restrictions than other visas and you’re not able to apply for other types of visas while you’re here. Find out more about
limited visas
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Page Last Updated: 02 Dec 2011
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