[darkknight2099]

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485 visa holders who have been unable to travel to Australia because of covid will be able to apply for a replacement visa. Applies to all visas that expired on or after 1 Feb 2020. Will affect estimated 31,000 people. Expecting formal announcement soon.
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[natasha.joseph]

It's officially announced. Main points for visa holders:

• · Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders who have been unable to travel to Australia as a result of COVID-19 international border restrictions will be able to apply for a replacement visa. This will allow current and former Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders whose visas expired on or after 1 February 2020 to re-apply for a new subclass 485 visa of the same duration as their original visa.
• · Additionally, the Morrison Government will increase the length of stay on the Temporary Graduate visa from two to three years for Masters by coursework graduates, matching that of Masters by reseach graduates. Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector graduates will also receive a two year Temporary Graduate visa.
• · The new visa settings will also extend existing measures for students and temporary graduates to recognise time spent offshore studying online to count towards qualifying for a temporary graduate visa.

 

[Rudy1226]

It's officially announced. Main points for visa holders:

• · Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders who have been unable to travel to Australia as a result of COVID-19 international border restrictions will be able to apply for a replacement visa. This will allow current and former Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders whose visas expired on or after 1 February 2020 to re-apply for a new subclass 485 visa of the same duration as their original visa.
• · Additionally, the Morrison Government will increase the length of stay on the Temporary Graduate visa from two to three years for Masters by coursework graduates, matching that of Masters by reseach graduates. Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector graduates will also receive a two year Temporary Graduate visa.
• · The new visa settings will also extend existing measures for students and temporary graduates to recognise time spent offshore studying online to count towards qualifying for a temporary graduate visa.

Hi, if my 485 VISA was expired after 1 February 2020 but I was in Australia, I'm I able to apply for this replacement VISA?

 

[ups23]

hey where does it say about the 3 years duration for masters? does it apply for all current 485 visas as well?

It's officially announced. Main points for visa holders:

• · Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders who have been unable to travel to Australia as a result of COVID-19 international border restrictions will be able to apply for a replacement visa. This will allow current and former Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders whose visas expired on or after 1 February 2020 to re-apply for a new subclass 485 visa of the same duration as their original visa.
• · Additionally, the Morrison Government will increase the length of stay on the Temporary Graduate visa from two to three years for Masters by coursework graduates, matching that of Masters by reseach graduates. Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector graduates will also receive a two year Temporary Graduate visa.
• · The new visa settings will also extend existing measures for students and temporary graduates to recognise time spent offshore studying online to count towards qualifying for a temporary graduate visa.

 

[natasha.joseph]

This is the press release issued by Immigration Minister: https://ministers.dese.gov.au/tudge...l-education-sector-and-international-students

 

[natasha.joseph]

More info here in this press release issued by Immigration Minister about easing of rules for 482, 457 visa holders. Australia will also extend visas for skilled regional holders (489, 491, 494) -- Visa changes to support the reopening of Australia and our economic recovery

 

[andrew111]

More info here in this press release issued by Immigration Minister about easing of rules for 482, 457 visa holders. Australia will also extend visas for skilled regional holders (489, 491, 494) -- Visa changes to support the reopening of Australia and our economic recovery

hey natasha. what about a masters by coursework grad who is currently on 485 visa that expires in a year or so

 

[Chazza9492]

Hi, if my 485 VISA was expired after 1 February 2020 but I was in Australia, I'm I able to apply for this replacement VISA?

I have the same question, it seems like it’s targeted to those who couldn’t use their 485 visas being stranded abroad? Any opinions guys?

 

[cat_190nsw]

I have the same question, it seems like it’s targeted to those who couldn’t use their 485 visas being stranded abroad? Any opinions guys?

I wonder the same! Has either of you gotten any clarity on this?