International Students to Permanent Residency.

Can International Students get Permanent Residency in Australia.

Even though International students in Australia have to confirm that they have no intention to remain in Australia after their courses finish, about 16 per cent of the students go on to become permanent residents (PR) in Australia.

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2 Years extra for Post Study Visa

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
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Student Visa Work restrictions from July 2023.

Student Visa Work restrictions from July 2023.

Work restrictions for international students will be re-introduced from 1 July 2023.

Instead of student visa holders hours being capped at the previous limit of 40 hours per fortnight, this limit will be increased to a cap of 48 hours per fortnight from … Read the rest

Subclass 500 Student Visa Median Processing Times November 2022.

Processing Priority and Median Times for Subclass 500 Student Visa in November 2022.

Subclass 500 Student Visa: Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector

  • Student visa applications from applicants outside Australia are being prioritised and processing times for this cohort are faster.
    In November 2022, for applications where the client is outside
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Subclass 500 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector Visa Processing Times November 2022

Subclass 500 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector visa processing times in November 2022.

The median average processing time for Subclass 500 Foreign Affairs or Defence Sector visas, that were finalised in November 2022, was 14 Days.

  • 25% took under 7 Days
  • 25% took between 7 Days and 14 Days
  • 25%
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Subclass 500 Postgraduate Research Sector Visa Processing Times November 2022

Subclass 500 Postgraduate Research Sector visa processing times in November 2022.

The median average processing time for Subclass 500 Postgraduate Research Sector visas, that were finalised in November 2022, was 88 Days.

  • 25% took under 22 Days
  • 25% took between 22 Days and 88 Days
  • 25% took between 88 Days
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Subclass 500 Higher Education Sector Visa Processing Times November 2022

Subclass 500 Higher Education Sector visa processing times in November 2022.

The median average processing time for Subclass 500 Higher Education Sector visas, that were finalised in November 2022, was 29 Days.

  • 25% took under 11 Days
  • 25% took between 11 Days and 29 Days
  • 25% took between 29 Days
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Subclass 500 Schools Sector Visa Processing Times November 2022

Subclass 500 Schools Sector visa processing times in November 2022.

The median average processing time for Subclass 500 Schools Sector visas, that were finalised in November 2022, was 20 Days.

  • 25% took under 14 Days
  • 25% took between 14 Days and 20 Days
  • 25% took between 20 Days and 37
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Subclass 500 Vocational Education and Training Sector Visa Processing Times November 2022

Subclass 500 Vocational Education and Training Sector visa processing times in November 2022.

The median average processing time for Subclass 500 Vocational Education and Training Sector visas, that were finalised in November 2022, was 3 Months.

  • 25% took under 32 Days
  • 25% took between 32 Days and 3 Months
  • 25%
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