Post Study Work Permit in Australia

Australia is an immensely popular study-abroad destination among international students. It is mainly because Australian universities provide top-quality education to international students and they are valued and recognized around the world. It can help you in gaining work experience from the leading companies in the world. After pursuing your studies you can apply for a work permit and continue your learning experience. Recently, the Australian govt has extended the post-study work permit for students pursuing a bachelor’s and master’s programme from 2 to 4 years and 3 to 5 years respectively. In this blog, we have discussed post-study work permits in Australia.

Why Work in Australia?

The following are the major reasons why many students wish to obtain a post-study work permit in Australia:

• It offers multiple job opportunities in a variety of sectors.
• It provides many social benefits like free healthcare.
• The lifestyle of Australia is what everyone wants with its laid-back lifestyle and vibrant environment.
• Australia has a multicultural society that hosts different ranges of ethnicities and cultures.
• Australia ranks 2nd in the Global Child safety index with a low crime rate and welcome. environment making it one of the safest countries in the world.

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Types of Post-Study Work Permits

There are two types of post-study work permits. The temporary graduate visa has two categories the graduate work stream and the post-study work stream.

Graduate Work Stream

A Graduate Work Stream is for international students who have completed their Australian Study Requirements and have eligible qualifications and skills related to the professions listed on the Skills Occupation List (SOL). It is generally for students who apply for Vocational Education and Training qualification and one of the TAFE institutes. The validity of this visa is 18 months.

Post Study Work Stream

Post study work stream is for those international students who have completed their Australian study requirements and have obtained either a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree from a recognised Australian university. This is only for students who have applied for and obtained their Australian visa on or after 5 November 2011. The tenure depends on the type of degree you hold.

Australian Work Permit Visa Process

The following are the steps to apply for the Australian work permit visa process:

• Begin by determining the category of your work visa and eligibility. 
• Be sure to meet all the requirements of the point-based assessment.
• Ensure that your employer completes an online sponsorship/nomination form before moving ahead with your visa application.
• Fill out the online form for your visa category.
• Mention the required information accurately and attach the supporting documents.
• Pay the visa application processing fee.
• Proof of your English Language Proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL).
• Educational and employment documents.
• Health Insurance.

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Australian Work Permit Visa Fees

The visa application may differ from time to time. The following is the visa fee for the given categories:

Visa Category	Type of Applicant	Current Visa Fee	In INR
Subclass 189	Main Applicant  Applicants above 18 yrs Applicants below 18 yrs	AUD 4115 AUD 2055 AUD 1030	2.17 Lakhs 1.08 Lakhs 54,496
Subclass 190	Main Applicant  Applicants above 18 yrs Applicants below 18 yrs	AUD 4115 AUD 2060 AUD 1030	2.17 Lakhs 1.08 Lakhs 54,496
Subclass 491	Main Applicant  Applicants above 18 yrs Applicants below 18 yrs	AUD 4115 AUD 2060 AUD 1030	2.17 Lakhs 1.08 Lakhs 54,496

FAQs

So, we hope that this blog has provided you with the relevant information on how to obtain a work permit after studying in Australia. And if you pursue any course in Australia or any other study abroad destination, contact Leverage Edu for full assistance. You can also call us at 1800572000 and book a free session today!