Please note: This information is current as of 22 August 2012.
DIAC is encouraging students impacted by the changes to its general skilled migration program to consider their options for when their current visa expires. These changes were announced on 8 February 2010 and transitional arrangements were offered for people holding student visas at that time. The opportunity to apply for a Temporary Skilled Graduate visa using the former Skilled Occupation List closes at the end of 2012. Students wishing to stay in Australia should consider their intentions early as visa application processes can take time. Further information is available on the attached factsheet, which is also available at www.immi.gov.au/students/news/2010/international-students.htm
Information tools are available at www.immi.gov.au/students/8-feb-students.htm. More information about the Temporary Skilled Graduate (subclass 485) visa can be found at www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/485 or students can call the skilled migration enquiry line on 1300 364 613 for further information.
***Please note: This information is current as of 22 August 2012 if reading this, please consider that changes may have occurred with relation to the above information and its validity***
