Temporary Graduate Visa SC 485 - Changes you need to know in 2022

Author: Mandeep Sidhu

  • On 18 February 2022, certain qualified Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders will have their visas extended or enlivened to 30 September 2022. Visa holders qualified for an extension will be advised straight by the Department. This arrangement encompasses such visa holders who were affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions, allowing them to enter or remain in Australia to live and work until they can apply for and be granted a replacement Temporary Graduate visa.

The Government perceives the important commitment of temporary visa holders and recognizes the disruption caused by COVID-19.??

Eligibility

  • To Be Eligible For A Temporary Graduate Visa Extension:

  • Visa holders more have held a Temporary Graduate visa on 15 December 2021

  • The current visa lapses before 30 September 2022

  • The primary visa holder has been outside Australia for any period between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021

  • The visa has not been cancelled since 15 December 2021

  • The holder has not been allowed a further substantive visa since 15 December 2021.

  • To Be Eligible For Visa Enlivening:

  • Visa holders more likely than held a Temporary Graduate visa that visa terminated between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021 inclusive

  • the primary visa holder was in Australia at the time the grant

  • the primary holder of the visa has been outside Australia for any period between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021 comprehensive

  • the visa was not terminated

  • the visa holder has not been granted a further meaningful visa.

  • The Cost

  • The visa extension is free and will happen headily. You don't have to contact the Department of Home Affairs.

  • The visa extension will incorporate relatives that were included for the nativeTemporary Graduate visa.

COVID-19Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) substitution stream visa?

  • Applications for the COVID-19 Temporary Graduate substitution stream visa open on 1 July 2022.

  • The Temporary Graduate substitution stream visa will give current and previous visa holders affected by COVID-19 travel limitations a similar length of stay as their original visa.

Rebate as of recently announced

On 19 January 2022, the Prime Minister declared that a $630 Rebate will apply towards the visa application expense for international students arriving in Australia from today and will continue over the next 8 weeks.The rebate will be done through the Department of Home Affairs with additional subtleties details being released over the next few days.

Temporary Relaxation of Work Restrictions for Student Visa Holders

On 19 January 2022, the Department reported a temporary relaxation of the 40-hour per fortnight work freedoms condition for every worldwide understudy. This additionally implies that students can now work before their course starts and work over 40 hours a fortnight in any area.

This temporary relaxation will be evaluated again in April 2022.

If you need help with creating a Visa Strategy to use your Graduate Visa 485 in the best way likely to get a permanent visa later, our Registered Migration Agents can assist you.