485 Visa Extension – Based on select qualifications.

Are you currently on a 485 visa in the post-study stream that was granted before 1st July 2023?

485 Temporary Graduate visas (post-study work stream) lodged from 1 July 2023 were to be given automatic extension of two years. This means:

• Select Bachelors degrees extend from two years to four years.
• Select Masters degrees extend from three years to five years 
• All Doctoral degrees extend from four years to six years.

If it was not automatically applied then you still may be able to request this extension before it expires this year – read more here.

Select Bachelors and Masters degrees include qualifications related to healthcare, IT, engineering, and medicine. You can review the 485 extenntio list of specific qualifications for more details on select qualifications and their corresponding CRICOS course code.

Contact us for a free eligibility consultation.

Disclaimer: The above information is a general guide and not professional immigration advice. Be aware that immigration laws and regulations can change swiftly, potentially rendering some or all of the information outdated. Thus, before using the information above, we recommend checking the current laws through assistance from a migration agent or the Department of Home Affairs website.