Australia to grant 2-year extension of post-study work rights to international higher education graduates

With effect from 1 July 2023, Australia to provide extra 2 years of post-study work rights to the international higher education graduates with eligible qualifications. Once it is implemented, the permissible work hours’ limit for international students will also increase from 40 hours to 48 hours per fortnight. Find out more

2-year extension of post-study work rights

Here are key points to note regarding this extension of post-study work rights:

• The 2-year extension of post-study work rights is offered to foreign graduates with selected degrees that are in fields of verified skill shortage.
• This extra period will give entitled international higher education graduates an extra 2 years on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485).
• The extension will add to the existing extra one to two years of work rights for eligible international students who study, live and work in regional parts of Australia.
• View the indicative list of eligible occupations in demand and the associated qualifications, which are entitled for the extension.

Increase to permissible work hours Limit from 1 July 2023

Australian Government has also declared an increase to the working hour limit for international students, from 40 to 48 hours per fortnight, once the cap is restored on 1 July 2023. 

Increased work rights for all Degree programs

Post-study work rights for foreign graduates will be increased from:

• 2 years to 4 years for select Bachelor degrees
• 3 years to 5 years for select Masters degrees
• 4 years to 6 years for all doctoral degrees.

This additional period will be added to the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for eligible graduates; or allowing a new visa application for those select students who already possess a TGV and will be looking for an extra 2 years.

The Department of Home Affairs and Department of Education release more details about eligible occupations and qualifications before July 1, 2023.

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To know more and apply for relevant visa in Australia in 2023, you may get in touch with qualified Australia Immigration Advisor 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