As many of you following Australia’s visa and migration policies will know, since borders reopened Australia has introduced a range of concessions and exemptions for numerous temporary visa categories,encouraging international graduates to return to Australia,to help address Australia’s labour shortage.

For Australian graduates, the most direct benefit is the previously announced extension to the Subclass 485 visa validity period — and more recently, the widely discussed485 Repalcement Visa.

, liveworkand accumulate points formigration,at least 2 extra yearsof opportunity!

485 Replacement → A Pathway to PR!

If you lost time on your Subclass 485 visa during the pandemic due to Australia’s border closures

– Those who originally obtained a 485 on completion of a bachelor’s degree have the opportunity to receivea brand-new full 2 years

– Those who originally obtained a 485 on completion of a master’s degree,upgraded from 2 years to 3 years

– Those who held the older TR 485,upgraded from 1.5 years to 2 years

– No English test required!Bring your spouse along!

But hold on —the 485 Replacement doesn’t guarantee a direct pathway to PR, does it?

True — most people applying for the 485 Replacement to return to Australiaaren’t simply looking for a short-term ‘experience pass’; they want to plan for permanent residency.After all, people are only willing to put in the effort if there’s security in the long run.

So, is there a solution thattakes advantage of the current 485 benefits while also giving you a stronger chance of securing PR?

Absolutely!

Because those applying for the 485 Replacement may face the followingchallenges:

That’s why we’re recommending pathways that

require noEnglish score battle+require nopoints battle!

Lower upfront requirementsfewer+ preparation timeshort!

Priority invitations —stable+ ‘low-competition’ fields —fewer competitors!

Queensland Small Business Owner (SBO)

Northern Territory MINT Programme

First of all, Queensland’s small business programme does not accept applicants holding a student visa —it only accepts applicants holding a Subclass 485 visa, which meansthe policy itself has already filtered out a large pool of potential competitors for you!

Programme advantages:

– Low points requirement:Your own points on the EOI need only reach50 pointsto be eligible(no points or occupation comparison required)

– Low English requirement:IELTS 4×6orequivalent PTE or other language test result

–Wide range of occupations:accepts occupations on the Department of Home Affairs occupation listall occupationswith a correspondingskills assessment

– Entry-level business requirements:The primary requirement isin a regional area of Queensland(includingouter Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, and Cairnsand other popular areas)to fully purchase an established business valued atAUD $100,000 or moreof an existing business(not a start-up or family business), and operate it for at least 6 months with at least one employee who is a PR holder or Australian citizen

Suitable for:

The state governmentdoes not require applicants to have extensive business experience, and most small business types are accepted,making it an excellent option forinternational graduates with some budget who want to try their hand at running a business!

Since the start of the new financial year, the Northern Territory MINT programme — previously exclusive to offshore applicants — has not only further relaxed its requirementsbut has also opened an onshore graduate stream, signalling a major expansion!

However, applicantsmust hold a Subclass 485 with at least 13 months of remaining validity at the time of application — yet another‘485-favouring’great programme!

For a detailed introduction, refer to this article:

NT MINT Programme Significantly Expanded for New Financial Year! All Skilled Migration Occupations Eligible, Including Finance, IT, Engineering, and Marketing — International Graduates May Also Have a Chance!

Programme advantages:

–One-step permanent residency:Subclass 190 Skilled Nominated visa — no points battle. We have hadmany applicants with bare scores of 60 points(reaching 65 with the 5-point state nomination bonus)successfully granted

– Short timeframe:the majority of applicantsreceive their visa within 1.5–2 years(state government processing is fast; most time is spent waiting for federal grant)

– Stable invitations, no waiting required:continuously open — once eligible, you can receive an invitation

– Wide range of occupations:any occupation on the Department of Home Affairs occupation list is eligible

Suitable for:

– Those whose age or documentationmeans they are about to lose points and need to secure PR quicklythese applicants

–Those at a disadvantage in the points competition but firmly committed to making the movethese applicants

– Those who wantto settle in the short termin a traditional migration destination, or wanting their children to receive overseas education sooner

Quick!

If your major is business-related: apply toTorrens University‘s programmeMBA Business courses and degreeup to 6 exemptions possible: graduate in just 2 semesters after exemptions,allowing you to meet Subclass 485 visa requirements in as little as 6 months.

Affordable!

Low tuition fees: with 6 course exemptions,tuition is only $20,000+!

Scholarships available too:the base scholarship is 20% of tuition fees; the Brisbane campus scholarship can reach 30% — with 6 course exemptionsminimum tuition from just $14,000+!

Flexible!

Multiple intake dates: in addition to the standardFebruary, June, and September intakeseach year, you can also choose the 3-, 7-, and 11-month intakesvia the express pathway.

What other schools are available?

In addition to Torrens University’s campuses in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide, you can also chooseTop Education,which equally allows you to apply for a Subclass 485 after graduating in six months — your fast-track ticket to PR!

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