An extra 2 years for some subclass 485 Visa holders.
From 1 July 2023, Post-study work rights for international graduates will be increased from:
- two years to four years for select Bachelor degrees.
- three years to five years for select Masters degrees.
- four years to six years for all doctoral degrees.
This extension will be added to the Temporary Graduate visa (TVG) (subclass 485) for eligible graduates; or, enabling a new visa application for those select students who already hold a TGV and will be seeking an additional two years.
This will commence on 1 July 2023.
Eligible international students whose TGV will expire between 1 September 2022 and 1 July 2023, as well as TGV holders who remained in Australia contributing to the economy during the COVID-19, pandemic, will be able to access a two-year Pandemic event (subclass 408). For details, see the
Home Affairs subclass 408 website.
International students and graduates should check their eligibility on the Home Affairs subclass 485 website.
Lodgement for visa applications will commence on 1 July 2023, subject to appropriate regulations being put in place.