485 VISA EXTENSION

485 Visa Extension

485 Visa – Extended post-study work rights 

From 1^st July 23, extended post-study work rights for international students graduating with degrees linked to workforce shortages in Australia. 

Under the Temporary Graduate Work visa (subclass 485), the post-study ‘stay and work’ period for eligible graduates of listed qualifications will increase, as follows:  

•     Four years for Bachelor degree graduates, up from two years previously. 
•     Five years for Master’s degree graduates, up from three years previously. 
•     Six years for doctoral graduates, up from four years previously. 

Eligibility: 

•   The applicant should meet all the eligibility criteria for the Post-Study Work stream of the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), and  
• The applicant’s application is on the list of eligible qualifications @ https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2023L00916/ 

In addition, one of the following must also apply:  

•  The applicant has a 485 visa on 1 Jul 23 
•  The applicant has lodged a 485 visa before or after 1 Jul 23

For further assistance with your 485 Temporary Graduate Visa, please get in touch with the Registered Migration Agents at Better Life Migration at 0415 419 414 or visit www.betterlifemigration.com.au.  

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Source: DHA