{"id":18795,"date":"2024-06-05T16:31:22","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T06:31:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/experteducation.com\/australia\/?p=18795"},"modified":"2024-06-05T20:55:19","modified_gmt":"2024-06-05T10:55:19","slug":"post-study-australian-visa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/experteducation.com\/australia\/post-study-australian-visa\/","title":{"rendered":"Post-Study Australian Visa Options for International Students"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve graduated from a university in Australia. You want to explore your job options or career path in Australia. But how do you identify which post-study Australian work visa is suitable for you? In this blog, we will explore the various types of work and skilled visas to help you identify the best options.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Post-Study Work Visas for International Students in Australia<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This list of Australian post-study work visas will help you learn more about what they offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Post-Study\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Work Visa<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>About the Visa<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa allows international students to live, study and work after completing their studies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa includes the following streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduate Work Stream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-Study Work Stream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Second Post-Study Work Stream<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacement Stream<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, please note that changes have been proposed to the Temporary Graduate Visa Program under the Australian government\u2019s recent Migration Strategy. These changes are intended to take effect from the1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">st<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> July 2024:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The intended changes are-\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Graduate Work Stream Visa<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be renamed to the <\/span><b>Post-Vocational Education Work Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum eligible age for these applicants will be reduced to 35 years or under as opposed to the previous under-50 years age limit. The applicants will no longer be eligible to apply for the Post-Vocational Education Work Stream due to the age reduction criterion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, the applicants may continue to stay for up to 18 months in Australia. Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport holders may stay for up to 5 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Post-Study Work Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be renamed to the <\/span><b>Post-Higher Education Work Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The maximum eligible age for these applicants will be reduced to 35 years or below compared to the previous under-50 years age limit. However, those who are Masters (Research) and Doctoral Degree (PhD) graduates, including Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders will still be eligible if they are under 50 years of age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, these applicants will not be eligible for the Post-Higher Education Work Stream due to the age reduction criterion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 2-year extension for \u2018select degree\u2019 will cease while the stay periods will change to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bachelor&#8217;s degree (including honours) \u2013 up to 2 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masters (coursework and extended) \u2013 up to 2 years<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Masters (Research) and doctoral degree (PhD) \u2013 up to 3 years<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may be able to stay for up to 5 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The stay period of Indian Nationals is slightly different and can be<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-graduate-485\/changes\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">verified here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>Second Post-Study Work Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will be renamed the <\/span><b>Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. There will be no changes applied to this stream.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Replacement Stream will cease.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subclass 888<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Business Innovation and Investment (Permanent) visa<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is meant for entrepreneurs, business owners, and investors who wish to continue their business activities in Australia. This visa is segmented into five streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 1. Business Innovation Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay permanently<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 2. Investor Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay permanently<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 3. Significant Investor Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay permanently<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 4. Premium Investor Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay permanently<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 5. Entrepreneur Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay permanently<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All the above streams allow you to stay permanently in Australia. Each stream application will cost starting from <\/span><b>AUD 3,310<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Subclass 188<\/b><\/p>\n<p><b>Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is meant for those who wish to own and manage a business in Australia. They can engage in business and investment opportunities or take on entrepreneurial activities in Australia<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is segmented into seven streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Business Innovation Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 5 years (Application cost: Starting from AUD 9,450)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Investor Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 5 years (Application cost: Starting from AUD 9,450)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Significant Investor Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 5 years (Application cost: Starting from AUD 13,860)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Business Innovation Extension Stream:<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">can stay up to 6, 7 or 8 years after the date of granting the original Business Innovation and Investment (Provisional) visa (Subclass 188) in the Business Innovation stream. (Application cost: Starting from AUD 1,135)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Significant Investor Extension Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay can be extended to up to 4 years. (Application cost: Starting from AUD 1,135)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Premium Investor Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 4 years and 3 months.<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Application cost: Starting from AUD 9,455)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Entrepreneur Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 5 years. (Application cost: Starting from AUD 6,395)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Business Owner (subclass 890)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is meant for people who own and manage a business in Australia. You can stay indefinitely once this visa is granted to you. While applying for this visa as a primary applicant, you must have a qualifying visa granted on a particular basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa costs Starting from AUD 2,810.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Global Talent visa (subclass 858)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is meant for people with an internationally recognised record of exceptional and remarkable achievement in an eligible field.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is permanent once granted and starts from AUD 4,710.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa allows skilled workers to live and work in Australia permanently. These skilled workers are nominated by their employers, making them eligible for this visa.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three streams included in this visa type:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Direct Entry Stream<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Labour Agreement Stream<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Temporary Residence Transition Stream<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The cost of applying for each stream starts at AUD 4,640.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Investor visa (subclass 891)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is for people who engage in business and investment activities in Australia. It allows the person to stay indefinitely. To apply for this visa as a primary applicant, you must have a qualifying visa granted on a specific basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa cost starts at AUD 2,810.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa allows workers to live and work in Australia permanently. These workers are granted the visa based on them holding an eligible visa and meeting a certain income requirement.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa includes two streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1. Regional Provisional Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You don\u2019t need a sponsor or nominator, hold an eligible visa for 3 years, and must have a taxable income or above the income threshold for 3 years while holding your eligible visa.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of application: Starts at AUD 475.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2. Hong Kong Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Must hold a British National (Overseas) or a Hong Kong passport; don\u2019t need a sponsor or nominator, must meet certain visa requirements and resident requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cost of application: starts at AUD 4,640.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 494)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa helps regional employers to identify labour shortages within their region. In doing so, they can sponsor skilled workers where employers can&#8217;t source an adequately skilled Australian worker.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa includes three streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 1. Employer-Sponsored Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 5 years. (Application cost: starts at AUD 4,640)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 2. Labour Agreement Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 5 years. (Application cost: starts at AUD 4,640)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 3. Subsequent Entrant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 5 years. (Application cost: starts at AUD 4,640)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is meant for invited workers, eligible British National (Overseas )passport holders, and Hong Kong passport holders with the necessary skills to live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa includes three streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a01. Points Tested Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay permanently. (Application cost: starts at AUD 4,640)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02. Hong Kong:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay permanently. (Application cost: starts at AUD 4,640)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190)\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is meant for skilled workers who are nominated to live and work in Australia indefinitely as permanent residents.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa starts from AUD 4,640.<\/span><b>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Skilled Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 489)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Skilled workers are allowed to live and work in regional Australia on this visa. They are allowed to bring their family members along with them if they wish to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa has three streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Invited Pathway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 4 years. (Application cost: Starting from AUD 4,640) (Please note that this <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stream is closed to new applications.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Extended Stay Pathway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 4 years. (Application cost: starting from AUD 415)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Subsequent Entry Pathway:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the family member can stay until the visa period ends. (Application cost: Starting from AUD 4,640)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Skilled Regional visa (subclass 887)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is for people who have lived and worked in particular regions in Australia while holding a previous, eligible visa. By applying for this visa, the primary applicant can stay permanently in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa application costs starting from AUD 465.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a visa for skilled people who have been nominated by a territory or state government. Once granted, this visa will allow them to live and work in regional Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa has two streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa \u2013 Main applicant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 5 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa \u2013 Subsequent entrant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> family member can stay until the duration validity ends on the visa.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa application cost for each stream starts from AUD 4,640.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State or Territory Sponsored Business Owner visa (subclass 892)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is for people who own and conduct business in Australia, allowing them to stay indefinitely. The person must have a qualifying visa granted on a particular basis to apply for this visa as a primary applicant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa application cost starts from AUD 2,810.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>State or Territory Sponsored Investor visa (subclass 893)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a permanent resident visa applicable to subclass State\/Territory Sponsored Investor (Provisional) visa (subclass 165) holders. This visa is also applicable to those who have held a designated investment starting from AUD 750,000 for 4 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa allows the applicant to stay permanently in Australia, and can later apply for Australian citizenship, if eligible.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa application cost starts from AUD 2,810.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa enables the applicant to perform specific types of work for a short duration.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa is categorized in the following ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1. Australian Government Endorsed Events:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 4 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 2. Special Program:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 12 months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 3. Religious Work:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 2 years.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 4. Entertainment Activities<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: can stay up to 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 5. Superyacht Crew:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 12 months.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 6. Exchange Arrangements:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 7. Domestic Work for Executives:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 8. Research Activities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9. Invited Participant:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 10. Sporting Activities:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay up to 2 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The application cost for each visa type starts at AUD 405.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Temporary Work (International Relations) visa (subclass 403)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a temporary visa granted to applicants required to work in special circumstances that can help improve Australia\u2019s international relations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa includes five streams:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Government Agreement Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay based on the time specific in the visa (usually up to 2 years). (Application cost: starts at AUD 355)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Foreign Government Agency Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay based on the time specific in the visa (usually up to 4 years). (Application cost: starts at AUD 355)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Domestic Worker (Consular or Diplomatic) Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the first visa is valid for up to 12 months. A further visa is granted based on the length of the employer\u2019s posting in Australia. Can stay based on the time specific in the visa. (Application cost: starts at AUD 355)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Privileges and Immunities Stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Can stay based on the time specific in the visa. (Application cost: Free)<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pacific Australia Labour Mobility stream:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can stay based on the time specific in the visa (usually up to 4 years). (Application cost: starts at AUD 355)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist) visa (subclass 400)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The visa lets you do short-term, highly specialised work in Australia. It is a temporary visa suitable for applicants who have specialised skills, experience, and knowledge that is not typically available in Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa application starts at AUD 405.<\/span><b>\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Bridging Visa, A \u2013 BVA &#8211; (subclass 010)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This visa allows the applicant to stay in Australia after their current substantive visa ceases. The applicant must have applied in Australia, before their existing substantive visa expires, for a substantive visa that can be granted in Australia.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some visas that can be applied in Australia; however, they cannot be granted in Australia. In such cases, the applicant cannot be granted a Bridging A visa. An example is subclass 143 (Parent visa)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Cost of this visa: No charge as of now.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Working in Australia and creating a career path for yourself can prove beneficial for a bright future. If you need to understand which post-study visa options suit you, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experteducation.com\/australia\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reach out to us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at Expert Education.<\/span><\/p>\n<h5><b>FAQs<\/b><\/h5>\n<h6><b>Is it possible to bring family members to Australia on a post-study visa?<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This depends on the type of visa you hold as an international student. The immigration policies are subject to change, so we advise you to check with our immigration experts at Expert Education to know more.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h6><b>Can I extend my stay in Australia for further studies after completing my initial program?<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, you could extend your stay in Australia after completing your initial study program but this depends on the current visa you hold. Other factors must also be considered including the type of course you wish to pursue and the educational institution where you plan to study.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h6><b>How can post-study work experience requirements affect my visa options?<\/b><\/h6>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This can affect your visa options based on factors like the duration of the post-study work visa, the stream duration, the level of studies (degree) you complete, and meeting the skills shortage occupation list, among other related factors.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You\u2019ve graduated from a university in Australia. You want to explore your job options or career path in Australia. 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