Studying in Australia is a demanding choice for many Nepali students. While seeking an international education, it is obvious that students seek international exposure as well. Australia PSW (Post Study Work) visa will help students to get those exposure in Australia.
What is a PSW (Post Study Work) visa in Australia?
Post study work is the term for the work opportunity for limited years that any international student gets after completing their study in Australia. It is the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) Post-Study Work Stream and lets you live and work in Australia temporarily. In recent times the Australian Government has increased the post study work time upto 6 years. The 6 years term is specially for PHD scholars in regional areas. Temporary graduate visas are usually for 2 to 4 years for Nepali students.
Who can apply for Australia PSW?
Anyone who has just completed their course in Australia can apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) Post-Study Work Stream. However, students need to comply with some criteria. These criteria are;
- Students should apply for Australia PSW within six month of course completion.
- Students should complete their course with CRICOS register courses.
- Students should be below 50 years of age.
- English language assessment such as IELTS and PTE is required.
- Students need to have health insurance facilities.
Australia PSW changes in recent times.
In recent times after COVID 19, the Australian Government has made few changes regarding the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream to support international students for working exposure. With the changes they have made a few more years available to work after finishing their studies in Australia. According to new rules students can get a maximum of 6 years of PSW in Australia. The following tables shows the exact years
| Courses and cities | Post Study Work Periods |
|---|---|
| Vet courses in all cities including regional areas | Up to 2 years |
| Higher Education (Bachelor’s degree) in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne | 2 years |
| Higher Education (Bachelor’s degree) in Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Canberra Newcastle/Lake Macquarie, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong/Illawarra, Geelong | 3 years |
| Higher Education (Bachelor’s degree) in all other regional areas | 4 years |
| Master’s degree in Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne | 3 years |
| Master’s degree in Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Canberra, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong/Illawarra, Geelong | 4 years |
| Master’s degree in All other regional areas | 5 years |
While the PHD course will have 4 years in major cities, 5 years in Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Canberra, Newcastle/Lake Macquarie, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Wollongong/Illawarra, Geelong etc and 6 years in other regional areas.
Benefits of PSW in Australia
Temporary graduate visa or post study work visa in Australia is a great chance to understand the working culture in Australia. This will open up the career doors. PSW in Australia will open up a career path even if you return to Nepal or at many other international levels. This is also a great chance to find an exciting career in Australia. With the subclass 485 visa any international student can live and work in Australia temporarily. This visa will also allow you to accompany your immediate family members in Australia. However, this visa can only allow you to stay and work in Australia and does not guarantee employment thus students should find employment on their own efforts.
How to apply and how long does it take?
You can simply apply through the immi account. If you do not have it, you can always register there. Start as early as possible when you are confirmed that your course has been completed. Collect all the documents and apply attaching the documents and paying the visa fee. Documents you require are;
- Certificate of course completion
- IELTS or PTE Score card.
- AFP check (This is the Australian Federal Police check) and can apply AFP online
- Proof of health insurance
After attaching all the documents and paying the visa fee, visa outcome will be notified within 4 to 6 months.
Conclusion
It is always better to seek education in Australia and come back to the home country and contribute to its economy. Getting exposure in the working environment in Australia will make you stand out in the competition in the home country while applying for the job. Finally, when you complete your studies, it is your obvious choice to seek employment in your home country or abroad.
We at Opal education; can guide you depending on your scenario, subject of studies and scope of your course. Please contact us for further counseling regarding study in Australia.
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