Australia has announced Two-Year extension of post-study work rights on Visa Subclass 485

Post-study work rights extension

The international students in Australia will get Post-study work rights extension up to 2 additional years. Here are key points related to the same.

• From 1 July 2023, Foreign higher education graduates in Australia with eligible qualifications will get additional 2 years of post-study work rights. 

• Post-study work rights for selected degrees in areas of verified skills shortages will be increased from: 

• Two years to four years for select Bachelor’s degrees.
• Three years to five years for select Master’s degrees.
• Four years to six years for all Doctoral qualifications (PhDs) 

• To make this extension applicable, lists of occupations in demand and related qualifications were developed via a mapping process accepted by Jobs and Skills Australia and the Department of Education, Australia. 

• Click here to see the Indicative List of occupations and qualifications eligible for post-study work rights extension 

• A complete list mapped to CRICOS course codes will be released by the Department of Education before enactment on 1 July 2023. The students will need to refer to the complete list, when released, to confirm the eligibility of their particular course at their provider. 

• The extension adds to the existing additional 1 to 2 years of work rights for eligible foreign students who study, live and work in regional parts of Australia. 

Duration of TGV Post-Study Work Stream

(Comprise TGV extended & Regional) by degree type

Degree type	If eligible for a TGV only	Eligible for TGV (extended):	If also eligible for the Second Post-Study Work Stream (regional) 1-year Regional Category 2 2 years Regional Category 3
Bachelor (including Honours)	2 years	4 years (2+2)	5 years (depending on Regional Category: up to 6)
Masters (Research and Coursework)	3 years	5 years (3+2)	6 years (depending on Regional Category: up to 7)
PhD	4 years	6 years (4+2)	7 years (depending on Regional Category: up to 8)

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Part -time working hour limit increased

The DHA has also announced an increase to the part -time working hour limit for the foreign students in Australia, from 40 hours per fortnight to 48 hours per fortnight, from 1 July 2023.

Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)- Second Post-Study Work stream

This particular visa is for holders of a Temporary Graduate visa (first Post-Study Work stream or Replacement stream) who graduated with an Australian degree from an educational institution located in a regional area.

It allows you to live, work and study in Australia, temporarily for 1 to 2 years depending on the regional area you and your institution is located.

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To know further details and apply for relevant visa in Australia this year, you may get in touch with Australia migration expert at Visas Avenue on Toll-Free No. 78-18-000-777 or you can drop us an e-mail at info@visasavenue.com.

- Rajneesh Kumar