Additional Post-Study Work Rights for Indian students

Based on commitment made under the Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement Indian students will continue to get the duration of the Post Study Work Visa.

Australia introduced new set of measures for international students in recently announced Migration Strategy including changes to Temporary Graduate visas (TGV). Graduate visas are available to former student visa holders and provides full work rights; allowing international students to gain work experience in Australia.

While Australia has always offered great post-study work benefits to international students, the authorities have announced yet another update offering extended work rights to up to 6 years for prospective Indian students looking forward to studying in Australia. This is a great opportunity for all Indian students who are planning to study in this welcoming country and those who are already pursuing their studies in Australia

Study in top ranked Australian Universities/institutions and take a step towards global career opportunities with extended post study work rights offered under subclass 485

Important Updates:

Duration:

• Major Cities: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane

• Cities and major regional centers: Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Canberra, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie Wollongong/Illawarra, Geelong, Hobart

• Regional centers and other regional areas: All other locations**

Other Important Changes Announced:

• The maximum eligible age for a TGV will be reduced to 35

• TGV streams will be re-named as ‘Post-higher Education Work’ and ‘Post-Vocational Education Work’ streams

• TGV processing times for the ‘Post-Higher Education Work Stream’ will be backed by a 21-day service standard

• The work experience requirement for a Temporary Skills Shortage visa (and future Skills in Demand visa) will be changed to give TGV holders more opportunity to move on to a skilled visa. Proposed reforms to the points test will also give graduates working in skilled jobs faster pathways to permanent residency.

What is 485 post-study work visa?

It’s a great opportunity to stay back and work in Australia for a longer duration! This new post study work stream visa, offered by the Australian Government enables you to study, live, and work in the designated regional areas of the country, for up to six years. This is a great update as now you can plan for your career in a better manner, having a wider range of areas accessible to study and work, besides a longer duration of post study work visa validity.

Who can apply?

As an international student, if you wish to work in Australia upon the completion of your studies for a longer duration (up to six years), then this is for you. Good news is that this visa allows you complete study and work rights, besides allowing the freedom to travel to and from Australia as long as it is valid.

You should know

• Your field of specialisation will not be a determining factor as this post-study work visa doesn’t have an occupations list. But ensure you are studying at the right levels

• You should have a degree from a CRICOS-registered course

• Skills assessment isn’t requisite to apply for this visa

• You need to fulfil the English language proficiency requirements

The post study work visa can open doors to an exciting career in Australia. This means, more options, more exposure, and yes, more employability.

Australia’s regional cities are a great place to study, work and live – offering a highly attractive combination of a world-class university education and a great lifestyle. While Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney are already popular, the equally important cities like Perth, Adelaide, Gold Coast, Canberra now become more attractive to international students. This may be creating a sustainable balance and more opportunities for everyone and also that education and employment opportunities that are available across Australia are taken up by students rather than competing in a concentrated space. There are economic opportunities that are all around the country and the new policy will advantage the international students in many ways.

Get informed, speak to us to find out all the benefits about studying and living regionally:

• Enjoy face-to-face consultation with our experienced expert about entry requirements and application process for courses in regional Australia

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