To get work opportunities, you can get a post-study work visa in Australia. In this article, we’ll show you how to get a post-study work visa in Australia after completing your studies.
Prepare Your Documents
Once you’ve completed your course, begin planning to apply for the post-study work visa. You can only apply for this visa within six months of your course completion.
You must hold a valid passport to apply for this visa. Moreover, you have to check the conditions of your current visa. You can’t apply for the visa online if it has a “no further stay” condition. It’s best to visit the official website of the Department of Home Affairs in Australia to find out how to waive this condition.
To apply for a post-study work visa, you may have to take medical examinations. If the process gets a little too complicated for you, you can seek help from an education agent in Australia.
After you’ve made sure that you have all the required documents ready, you can proceed to apply online.
Steps in Applying for the Post-Study Work Visa Online
Applying for the post-study work visa is done online (unless you have a “no further stay” condition in your current visa).
Remember to provide accurate information. The Australian government has every right to refuse your application if you provided untrue information.
Here are the general steps in applying for the post-study work visa:
- Create and log in to your ImmiAccount
- Attach all required documents
- Pay visa application fees
- Submit application
Note that you must attach the following information to your application:
- Proof of course completion
- Proof of English Proficiency test
- Proof of application for an AFP Check (applicants aged 16 and over)
- Proof of student health insurance
What to Expect After Submitting an Application?
Upon submitting your application, you may be asked to provide additional documents. Remember to check your ImmiAccount regularly. Only through there, you’ll see if you must give additional information.
The Department of Home Affairs can’t give you any status updates. The usual processing time for an application is eight to nine months. If it’s within this period, don’t contact them for any updates.
A key thing to remember is that you have to be in Australia when the Department of Home Affairs makes its decision. Make sure to let them know if you’re leaving the country while they process your application.
If you happen to make a mistake in your application, let it be known immediately. You would have to complete Form 1023, which is a notification of incorrect answers.
Result of Your Post-Study Work Visa Application
If your application was refused, you’ll receive an email containing the necessary details. These include why your application was denied and if you have the right to have the decision reviewed.
If your application was approved, you’ll receive an email containing the following details:
- Visa conditions
- Visa grant date
- Visa grant number
Knowing how to get a post-study work visa is essential to secure a job after completing your course. Check out more related content about working and studying in Australia at MSM Unify.
