Australia Will Extend Post-Study Work Rights For International Students

The Australian government will extend post-study work rights for foreign students who complete their graduation with degrees linked to workforce shortages.

Australia will increase the duration of the post-study work rights for international students by two years. International students who complete their graduation with degrees linked to workforce shortages will be given more time to find a job in Australia and utilise their skills gained while studying in the country.

However, the Australian government has not yet specified the degrees which will be selected for work-rights extensions. The details regarding degrees under this category are expected in late October when the working advisory group will submit its advice.

Important announcement from the floor of the Jobs and Skills Summit – we will increase by two years post study work rights for international students who graduate from Australian universities in areas of verified skills shortage.
— Jason Clare MP (@JasonClareMP) September 2, 2022

Currently, international students who graduate from an Australian university can travel, work, or study in the country for two to four years through the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) Post-Study Work stream. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for five years. Graduates can bring their immediate family members to stay as well.

Additional Two Years

Minister for Education Jason Clare stated that the extensions should help Australia to increase the stay rate of international students.

While the government is yet to announce the degrees included for visa extension, according to reports, nursing, engineering, and IT students will be the priority areas.

Post-study work rights for select degrees in areas of verified skill shortages will be increased as follows:

Selected undergraduate degrees will offer foreign students four-year post-study work permission. Currently, the limit is two years.
Selected postgraduate degrees will provide students with a five-years of work experience after graduation. Currently, the limit is three years.
Graduates of selected Ph.D. degrees will be able to work for up to six years in Australia. Currently, the limit is four years.

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