{"id":7448,"date":"2023-02-24T15:37:40","date_gmt":"2023-02-24T10:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/?p=7448"},"modified":"2023-02-24T15:39:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-24T10:09:18","slug":"work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia\/","title":{"rendered":"Work Restrictions For Student Visa Holders In Australia"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>According to the Australian government, there will be changes in the work restrictions for student visa holders in Australia from July 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the Corona pandemic, a relaxation was given to international students on their working hour cap due to the workforce shortage.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later in January 2022, that relaxation was removed, and study visa holders (primary and secondary student visa holders) were allowed to work only 40 hours per two weeks (fortnight).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But from 1 July 2023, work restrictions for student visa holders will be changed, which we will discuss below in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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Holders In Australia<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia\/#two-year-extension-of-post-study-work-rights\" title=\"Two-Year Extension Of Post-Study Work Rights\">Two-Year Extension Of Post-Study Work Rights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia\/#why-is-the-government-changing-the-cap-on-working-hours\" title=\"Why Is The Government Changing The Cap On Working Hours?&nbsp;\">Why Is The Government Changing The Cap On Working Hours?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia\/#conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia\/#faqs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia\/#can-we-extend-post-graduate-work-permit-in-australia\" title=\"Can we extend post-graduate work permit in Australia?\">Can we extend post-graduate work permit in Australia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia\/#which-country-give-pr-easily-after-study\" title=\"Which country give PR easily after study?\">Which country give PR easily after study?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"changes-in-work-restrictions-for-student-visa-holders-in-australia\"><\/span>Changes In Work Restrictions For Student Visa Holders In Australia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>International students will be allowed to work 48 hours per fortnight (two weeks) from 1 July 2023. Currently, the working limit is 40 hours per fortnight for international students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These new changes in working hours will occur from 1 July 2023 and help students manage their expenses while studying in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These new restrictions ensure that international students can focus on their studies to get quality education, gain work experience, and contribute to solving the workforce shortage problem in Australia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There is additional information for international students that international students must still,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Maintain their course enrolment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure satisfactory course attendance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure satisfactory course progress.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To verify the details, you can see the <a href=\"https:\/\/minister.homeaffairs.gov.au\/ClareONeil\/Pages\/addressing-skills-shortages-in-key-industries-international-education-sector.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">media press release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"two-year-extension-of-post-study-work-rights\"><\/span>Two-Year Extension Of Post-Study Work Rights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There will also be an extension in the post-study working rights for international students with degrees in the workforce shortage areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From 1 July 2023, there will be a two years extension on the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for international higher education graduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Australian government has issued a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.education.gov.au\/extended-poststudy-work-rights-international-graduates\/resources\/list-occupations-and-qualifications-eligible-poststudy-work-rights-extension\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">list of occupations and qualifications<\/a> that are eligible for work rights extension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They are targeting the fields Australia requires the most. That includes,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Engineering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Agricultural Fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The work permit will be increased by two years from 1 July 2023. This will increase the post-study rights from,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>2 to 4 years for selected Bachelor&#8217;s degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3 to 5 years for selected Master&#8217;s degrees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 to 6 years for all the doctoral degrees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The graduates who have Temporary Graduate Visa on 1 July 2023 or those who apply for Temporary Graduate Visa after 1 July 2023 will be eligible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Students whose visa expires before 1 July 2023 can apply for the extension by visiting the <a href=\"https:\/\/immi.homeaffairs.gov.au\/visas\/getting-a-visa\/visa-listing\/temporary-activity-408\/australian-government-endorsed-events-covid-19\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Temporary Activity visa (subclass 408)<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"why-is-the-government-changing-the-cap-on-working-hours\"><\/span>Why Is The Government Changing The Cap On Working Hours?&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government of Australia is making some changes in working rights for student visa holders in Australia because there is a workforce shortage in Australia in some fields. To fulfill the workforce requirements Australian government makes some changes that will be applicable from 1 July 2023.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The post-study work permit will be extended by 2 years for some fields, Australia is facing a workforce shortage. For example, health, teaching, engineering, and agricultural fields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can read our other blog for information about <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/ielts-new-update-one-skill-retake-for-indian-from-march-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IELTS one skill retake<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here I have provided all the necessary information about work restrictions for student visa holders in Australia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have provided the complete information with the media release link by the Australian government to verify the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact our experts<\/a> if you need any guidance or help regarding the work restrictions for student visa holders in Australia.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our experts will guide you to the right path to help you extend your post-study work permit. Keep visiting for the latest and updated news related to study abroad, work permit, or English language exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To know about <a href=\"https:\/\/coursementor.com\/blog\/canada-immigration-approves-pte-essential-language-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">PTE essential<\/a> test &#8211; a new test approved by the Canadian government, read our other blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"faqs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677233296447\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"can-we-extend-post-graduate-work-permit-in-australia\"><\/span>Can we extend post-graduate work permit in Australia?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, international students can extend their post-graduate work permit in Australia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1677233306994\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"which-country-give-pr-easily-after-study\"><\/span>Which country give PR easily after study?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Getting a PR is easy in Canada when compared to any other country. A student can easily get a TR within 4 years of staying and a PR within 5 years.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to the Australian government, there will be changes in the work restrictions for student visa holders in Australia from July 2023. 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