Changes to the Points Test are on their way and could be in place by July at the earliest or later in the year.
From the 1st of July, significant 485 visa changes will occur, including the 35-year-old age cut-off and new names for the two most popular streams.
The 485 visa durations will also change;
Stay periods will change to the following:
Bachelor degree (including honours) – up to 2 years
Masters (coursework and extended) – up to 2 years
Masters (research) and doctoral degree (PhD) – up to 3 years.
Indian Nationals have access to the following periods;
Bachelor degree (including honours) – up to 2 years
Bachelor degree (with first class honours in STEM, including ICT) – up to 3 years
Masters (coursework, extended and research) – up to 3 years
Doctoral degrees (PhD) – up to 4 years.
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The Points Test Discussion Paper can be found here;
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You can also share your thoughts with the government by filling out the Submission Form.
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