Visa Options

Many international students completing studies in Australia will wish to extend their stay here. There are a number of visa options that can facilitate this:

Student Visa Extension

You may wish to continue studying in Australia – in this case, you would apply for a further student subclass 500 visa whilst in Australia.Graduate

Temporary Subclass 485 Visas

Students may be eligible for graduate work visas on completion of their courses. This gives them full work rights in Australia for 18 months or more and makes it easier to accumulate more points when applying for skilled migration or opportunities to find an employer sponsor.

General Skilled Migration

International students have a number of advantages in applying for skilled migration. Points are available for studies in Australia, particularly where completing higher qualifications or studying in a regional area. In addition, having an Australian qualification makes it easier to pass skills assessment in a skilled occupation.

Company Sponsorship

you have a job offer with an Australian company, it may be possible for them to sponsor you for either temporary or permanent residence.

Partner Migration

If you have an Australian spouse, partner, or fiance, it is possible for them to sponsor you for permanent residence. Your partner would need to be an Australian permanent resident, citizen, or eligible New Zealand citizen.