Post-Higher Education Work Stream

This stream is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It lets you live, work, and study in Australia temporarily.

Stay Duration:

  • Bachelor’s degree: up to 2 years
  • Master’s degree: up to 3 years
  • Doctoral degree: up to 4 years
  • Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders may stay for up to 5 years

Note: The stay periods have been updated to reflect changes effective from 1 July 2024.

Graduate Work Stream

This stream is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications relevant to specific occupations needed in Australia. It lets you live, study, and work in Australia temporarily.

Stay Duration:

  • Up to 18 months
  • Hong Kong and BNO passport holders may stay for up to 5 years

Note: The stay period for this stream has been adjusted to 18 months as of 1 July 2024.

Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream

This stream is for Temporary Graduate visa holders who have completed a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. It lets you live, work, and study in Australia temporarily. Immigration and citizenship Website, Immigration and citizenship Website

Stay Duration:

  • Between 1 and 2 years, depending on the regional location of the educational institution and the applicant’s continued residence in a regional area

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Note: This stream is available to graduates who have studied and lived in designated regional areas of Australia.

How We Can Help

As Registered Migration Agents, we provide:

  • Eligibility assessment
  • Document preparation and visa lodgement
  • Post-visa support and pathways to permanent residency

Book a Consultation today and let us assist you in navigating your post-study opportunities in Australia.

For more detailed information, please visit the Department of Home Affairs – Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) page.

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