Temporary Graduate Visa allows students who have recently completed degree, diploma or trade qualification in Australia, to temporarily work in Australia.
Graduate Work Stream
Graduate work visa is valid for 18 months and to qualify, students:
- Must meet Australian study requirements;
- Nominate an occupation on relevant skill shortage list that closely relates to that qualification;
- Have skills assessment for the nominated occupation; and
- Meet all of the policy requirements.
Post-Study Work Stream
Work visa under post-study work visa stream is valid for 2 years to 4 years (Bachelor and Masters by Coursework 2 years, Masters by Research 3 years, Doctoral 4 years) and students:
- Should have recently completed Bachelor Degree, Masters or Doctoral Degree;
- Must meet Australian study requirements; and
- Must meet all of the policy requirements.
Skilled - Recognised Graduate Visa
Skilled recognised graduate visa is valid for 18 months and to qualify students must:
- Have completed eligible Engineering qualification from a recognised institution in the past two years;
- Be Aged 30 years or under;
- Not have previously held this visa or Temporary Graduate Work Visa; and
- Meet all of the policy requirements.
