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July 18, 2022 Pace Migration 485 Visa
From July 1, 2022, the Department of Home Affairs implemented significant changes for the Temporary Graduates (SC 485) visa holders – graduate stream. The most significant one is the removal of the skilled occupation list.
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This has 2 significant implications:
Until the 1st of July 2022, applicants of the 485 visa, Graduate stream (VET Graduates – Certificate III up to Advanced Diploma), had to select an eligible skilled occupation from the skilled occupation list and provide a skills assessment suitable for that occupation by a relevant assessing authority during the last three years prior to their application. In fact, prior to this, VET graduates were eligible for SC485 only if their occupations were listed on MLTSSL.
VET graduates are pleased with these modifications. VET graduates who did not qualify for SC 485 will now be able to contribute to the Australian economy with the 24-month Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa Graduate Work stream.
These amendments would encourage a broader range of graduates with degrees, diplomas, and trade qualifications that satisfy the Australian study requirement but are not currently eligible for the Subclass 485 visa in the Graduate Work stream because their related occupations are not included in the current list of specified eligible occupations, to stay and work in Australia for a longer period.
The adjustments previously mentioned are implemented in addition to the recent changes that have already been or will be made to Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders:
You can read more about these changes in this article.
If you are planning to apply for a 485 visa, contact Pace Migration & Education Consultancy. You can directly book an appointment to consult with our migration agent, who has 15 years of experience. Our consultations last for 1 hour and have a cost of $165:
Syed Rahman
Mr. Rahman is a knowledgeable professional with expertise in academia, corporate management, and migration law. He holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Australian Migration Law from ANU, an MBA in International Business from UTS, and a BBA from Baruch College. With 5 years of corporate management experience, 4 years of teaching experience in Australia, and over 15 years as a registered Migration Agent, Mr. Rahman has a strong background in helping international students and skilled migrants with Australian migration law.
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