Overview
The Australian Government is updating the Temporary Graduate visa programs starting July 1, 2024. These changes include:
Graduate Work Stream
Name
Renamed as Post-Vocational Education Work stream.
Age
Maximum age reduced to 35. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders: under 50 years of age
Academic Requirements
Holders of associate degrees, diplomas, or trade qualifications are eligible. Degree holders must apply through the Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Stay Period
Up to 18 months, or up to 5 years for Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport holders.
Post-Study Work Stream
Name
Renamed as Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Extension
‘Select degree’ 2-year extension discontinued.
Age
Maximum age reduced to 35 for applicants. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders: under 50 years of age
Stay Period
- Bachelor degree: up to 2 years
- Masters (coursework and extended): up to 2 years
- Masters (research) and doctoral degree (PhD): up to 3 years
Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders: up to 5 years.
Stay durations for Indian nationals remain unchanged:
- Bachelor degree (including honours) – up to 2 years
- Bachelor degree (with first class honours in STEM, including ICT) – up to 3 years
- Masters (coursework, extended and research) – up to 3 years
- Doctoral degrees (PhD) – up to 4 years.
Second Post-Study Work Stream
Renamed as Second Post-Higher Education Work stream.
Replacement Stream
The Replacement stream will cease.
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