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Student Visa

• 500 Visa (Student)
• 590 Visa (Parents/Guardian)

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Student Visa (Subclass 500) was the primary visa for international students wishing to study in Australia. It allows eligible students to undertake full-time education and training in Australia. However, please note that immigration policies and visa subclasses can change over time, so it's essential to check the latest information on the official website of the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Here are some key points about the Student Visa (Subclass 500):

1. Eligibility: To be eligible for a Student Visa (Subclass 500), you typically need to have received a confirmation of enrollment (COE) from a registered Australian educational institution, have the financial capacity to cover your tuition fees and living expenses, meet health and character requirements, and have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
   
2. Course of Study: You must be enrolled in a registered course of study in Australia. The visa allows you to study at various levels, including primary, secondary, tertiary, vocational education, and English language courses.
   
3. Work Rights: Student Visa holders generally have limited work rights. You can work up to 48 hours per fortnight (part-time) during the academic session and full-time during scheduled breaks, such as semester breaks.
   
4. Duration: The duration of your Student Visa will depend on the length of your course. It usually allows you to stay in Australia for the duration of your course, plus some additional time to prepare for departure or apply for another visa.
   
5. Family Members: In some cases, you can include family members (spouse and dependent children) in your visa application.
   
6. Visa Conditions: Student Visas come with certain conditions, such as maintaining satisfactory course progress and attendance. Failure to meet these conditions can lead to visa cancellation.
   
7. Health Insurance: You are required to have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of your stay in Australia. This covers medical expenses and is a condition of your visa.
   

The Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) was designed for individuals who intended to provide care and support to international students studying in Australia, particularly those who were under the age of 18.
Key points about the Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) included:

1. Purpose: This visa was for individuals who wanted to accompany and provide care for international students studying in Australia, particularly minors. It allowed the visa holder to assist with the student's welfare, accommodation, and other support needs.
   
2. Eligibility: To be eligible for a Student Guardian Visa, you typically needed to be a parent, legal guardian, or relative of the student. You also needed to demonstrate your ability to provide adequate financial support and accommodation arrangements for the student.
   
3. Duration: The duration of the visa was usually aligned with the length of the student's course of study.
   
4. Work Rights: Holders of the Student Guardian Visa (Subclass 590) generally had limited work rights. However, this visa was primarily intended for the purpose of providing care and support to the student rather than for the visa holder's employment.
   

After Student Visa

• 485 Visa (Graduate Work Stream)
• 485 Visa (Post-Study Work Stream)
• 485 Visa (Second Post-Study Work Stream)
• PR Pathway

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The 485 Visa (Graduate Work Stream) is a temporary visa in Australia that allows international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily. 
Here are the key details about the 485 Visa (Graduate Work Stream):

1. Eligibility: To be eligible for the Graduate Work Stream of the 485 Visa, you must have completed specific qualifications in Australia, typically a trade qualification, diploma, bachelor's degree, or higher degree, in a field that is related to an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). You must also meet other eligibility criteria, including age requirements, English language proficiency, and health and character requirements.
   
2. Duration: The visa is granted for a specific period, typically 18 months from the date of grant. However, the duration may vary depending on your specific circumstances and qualifications.
   
3. Work Rights: While holding a 485 Visa (Graduate Work Stream), you are allowed to work in Australia. You can work full-time, part-time, or casual, depending on your preference. There is no restriction on the type of work or location.
   
4. Study: You can also use this visa to study in Australia, although it is primarily intended for recent graduates to gain work experience.
   
5. Health Insurance: You must have adequate health insurance in Australia for the duration of your stay. This is typically provided through Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
   
6. Pathway to Permanent Residency: The Graduate Work Stream of the 485 Visa is not a direct pathway to permanent residency. However, it can provide valuable work experience in Australia, which can be beneficial if you plan to apply for permanent residency through other skilled migration pathways.
   

The 485 Visa (Post-Study Work Stream) is a temporary visa in Australia designed for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. This visa allows eligible graduates to remain in Australia temporarily to gain work experience, travel, and live in the country after completing their studies. 
Here are the key details about the 485 Visa (Post-Study Work Stream):

1. Eligibility: To be eligible for the Post-Study Work Stream of the 485 Visa, you typically need to have completed a higher education degree (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral degree) in Australia. The specific requirements may vary based on the level of your qualification and the date you were granted your first student visa.
   
2. Duration: The duration of the visa depends on the highest educational qualification you have completed in Australia:bachelor degree (including honours) - 2 years
   
   • bachelor degree (including honours) in select degree - 4 years
   • masters by research and masters by coursework - 3 years
   • masters by research and masters by coursework in select degree - 5 years
   • masters (extended) - 3 years
   • masters (extended) in select degree - 5 years
   • doctoral degree - 6 years
   • Hong Kong and BNO passport holders who successfully complete a bachelor, masters or doctoral degree - 5 years
3. Work Rights: Holders of the 485 Visa (Post-Study Work Stream) have full work rights in Australia during their visa validity period. You can work in any occupation and location in Australia.
   
4. Study: You can use this visa to undertake further studies in Australia if you wish, although its primary purpose is to allow graduates to gain work experience.
   
5. Health Insurance: You must have adequate health insurance in Australia for the duration of your stay. This is typically provided through Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
   
6. Pathway to Permanent Residency: While the 485 Visa (Post-Study Work Stream) is not a direct pathway to permanent residency, it provides valuable work experience in Australia, which can be beneficial if you plan to apply for permanent residency through other skilled migration pathways.
   

Stay between 1 and 4 years depending on:

• the regional location of the educational institution that you graduated from that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream
• the regional area that you live in as the holder of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream, or your Temporary Graduate visa in the replacement stream
• applicants with a select degree may be eligible for an extended 2 years on their visa. See Eligibility
• If you already hold a Second Post-Study Work visa and are eligible for the additional 2 years with a select degree, lodge your application via ImmiAccount. Applicants with a select degree are only eligible to be granted the extended 2 years once and further applications for the extension will be made invalid.

Here are some common PR pathways from a 485 visa:

1. Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189): This is a points-based visa for skilled workers who are not sponsored by an employer, family member, or a state or territory government. To apply for this visa, you typically need to have a relevant occupation on the skilled occupation list and meet the points test requirements. Work experience gained while on a 485 visa may contribute to your points.
   
2. Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190): This is a state or territory-sponsored visa for skilled workers who are nominated by an Australian state or territory government. You need to have an occupation on the relevant state or territory's skilled occupation list and meet their specific nomination requirements.
   
3. Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 491): This visa is for skilled workers who are nominated by a state or territory government or sponsored by an eligible relative to live and work in regional Australia. This pathway can lead to permanent residency through the Skilled Regional (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 191) after meeting certain criteria.
   
4. Employer-Sponsored Visas: If you have an Australian employer willing to sponsor you, you may be eligible for an employer-sponsored PR visa, such as the Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) visa (Subclass 186) or the Temporary Skill Shortage (TSS) visa (Subclass 482), which can lead to PR under certain conditions.
   
5. Family-Sponsored Visas: If you have eligible family members in Australia who are willing to sponsor you, you may explore family-sponsored PR pathways, such as the Contributory Parent Visa (Subclass 143) or the Partner Visa (Subclass 820/801 or Subclass 309/100).
   
6. Business and Investor Visas: If you have the required business or investment skills and meet specific criteria, you can consider business and investor visa options that lead to PR, such as the Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) Visa (Subclass 888).
   
7. Distinguished Talent Visa (Subclass 124/858): If you have outstanding achievements in a specific field, you may be eligible for a Distinguished Talent Visa, which can lead to PR.
   

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