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The Student visa (subclass 500) allows you to remain in Australia for the purpose of full-time study at an educational institution, in line with your enrolment.
With this visa you can:
After studying in Australia, you might become eligible for Post Study Work Visa (subclass 485).There are 2 streams for this visa:
1. Graduate Stream – this is for international students who have recently graduated with qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
2. Post Study Work Stream- you can apply in this stream if you have finished a degree course in Australia. The table below provides detailed information on how many years of post
Qualification | Duration of Post-Study Work Visa | Study & Work Location | Additional PSW for Regional Study and Work* | Additional PSW for Skills Priority List** | Total max PSW possible |
Bachelors Degree | 2 years | Category 1 : Sydney, Melbourne & Brisbane | – | 2 years | 4 years |
Masters Degree | 3 years | – | 2 years | 5 years | |
Doctoral Degree | 4 years | – | 2 years | 6 years | |
Bachelors Degree | 2 years | Category 2 | 1 year | 2 years | 5 years |
Masters Degree | 3 years | 1 year | 2 years | 6 years | |
Doctoral Degree | 4 years | 1 year | 2 years | 7 years | |
Bachelors Degree | 2 years | Category 3 | 2 years | 2 years | 6 years |
Masters Degree | 3 years | 2 years | 2 years | 7 years | |
Doctoral Degree | 4 years | 2 years | 2 years | 8 years |
To learn more about the Australian Partner Visa and how you can apply, submit the Enquiry Form and our team will get in touch with you.
*You may be eligible to apply for a second Post Study Work stream visa. To do this you must live, work, and/or study in a regional area while holding your first post-study work visa. That visa must have been granted on the basis of a degree or higher from an Australian institution located in a regional area.
** From 1st July 2023, the Government is addressing skills shortages by extending post-study work rights for international students who have graduated from an Australian higher education provider with specific degrees. The list of CRICOS courses that are eligible for a 2-year extension is shared by Govt and can be found here.
*** Australia is categorized into 3 main categories:
To check which city is in which category- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list/regional-postcodes
Moreover, secure your future with expert guidance on any visas with the help of the Knm Migration Advisors. Contact Us Today.
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