Milestone	Dead-Stop Date	Why It Matters
University Application	March 15, 2026	Universities need 2–4 weeks to issue offers.
CoE Issuance	April 10, 2026	You cannot lodge a visa without a CoE.
Visa Lodgement	April 30, 2026	The Safety Zone. Lodging in April avoids the massive May/June rush.
Biometrics/Medical	May 7, 2026	Must be done within 5–10 days of lodgement to stay in the queue.
Visa Grant	Late June 2026	Leaves 2 weeks for flight booking and packing.

Milestone	Dead-Stop Date	Why It Matters
University Application	March 15, 2026	Universities need 2–4 weeks to issue offers.
CoE Issuance	April 10, 2026	You cannot lodge a visa without a CoE.
Visa Lodgement	April 30, 2026	The Safety Zone. Lodging in April avoids the massive May/June rush.
Biometrics/Medical	May 7, 2026	Must be done within 5–10 days of lodgement to stay in the queue.
Visa Grant	Late June 2026	Leaves 2 weeks for flight booking and packing.

Milestone	Dead-Stop Date	Why It Matters
University Application	March 15, 2026	Universities need 2–4 weeks to issue offers.
CoE Issuance	April 10, 2026	You cannot lodge a visa without a CoE.
Visa Lodgement	April 30, 2026	The Safety Zone. Lodging in April avoids the massive May/June rush.
Biometrics/Medical	May 7, 2026	Must be done within 5–10 days of lodgement to stay in the queue.
Visa Grant	Late June 2026	Leaves 2 weeks for flight booking and packing.

Milestone	Dead-Stop Date	Why It Matters
University Application	March 15, 2026	Universities need 2–4 weeks to issue offers.
CoE Issuance	April 10, 2026	You cannot lodge a visa without a CoE.
Visa Lodgement	April 30, 2026	The Safety Zone. Lodging in April avoids the massive May/June rush.
Biometrics/Medical	May 7, 2026	Must be done within 5–10 days of lodgement to stay in the queue.
Visa Grant	Late June 2026	Leaves 2 weeks for flight booking and packing.