Temporary Graduate Visa

Temporary Graduate Visa

A temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work after you have finished your studies. It can have a duration from 18 months to 48 months depending on the eligibility. It is a great option for students who would like to extend their stay in Australia after their studies. It also helps those who are seeking to stay in Australia permanently – either through General Skilled Migration or employer sponsorship.

It has two streams:

1) Graduate Work stream
2) Post-study Work Stream

Graduate Work stream

Benefits of this Visa

  • This visa lets you.
  • Live, study and work in Australia temporarily after you have finished your studies.
  • Bring your immediate family members stay with you.
  • Get some time to find options for permanent residence options.

Fee

  • The visa costs AUD1,535 for the primary visa applicant.
  • There is also a charge for each family member who applies for the visa with you.
  • Additional charges may apply for skill assessment, health assessment or character assessment.

General Eligibility Criteria

  • You must be under 50 years of age.
  • You must hold an eligible visa and have to be in Australia at the time of application and decision.
  • You must have met Australian study requirement in the past 6 months before applying for this visa. You should have been awarded a degree, diploma or a trade qualification. The qualification should be CRICOS-registered course of duration of two academic years of study ( 92 weeks) with at least 16 calender months presence in Australia.
  • The qualification must be closely related to an occupation on Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
  • The applicant must be passport-holder of certain countries or must have an overall competent level of English language with no component less than sufficient English.
  • The qualification must be assessed by a relevant assessing authority as having skills suitable for that occupation.

Process to apply for the visa

Check Your Occupation

Check your occupation in the skilled occupation.

Point Eligibility

Check if you make 65 points to lodge in EOI.

Lodge EOI

Submit EOI and wait to be invited.

Visa Application

Once invited lodge an application and provide required document within 60days.

Wait

Wait for the visa outcome.