Home Affairs announced flexibility with the arrangements pertaining subclass 485 visa.
As part of the response to COVID 19 Pandemic, the Department have changed the requirements for a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa for those who have been impacted by COVID-19:
- online study undertaken outside Australia as a result of COVID-19 travel restrictions will count towards the Australian Study Requirement for existing and new student visa holders
This change is available now.
- graduates affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions will be able to apply for and be granted a Temporary Graduate visa outside Australia (where they have met all the requirements).
This change is not available yet, however, the change is expected to be implemented in the near future.
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/student-visa
In addition to the above, the Department of Home Affairs confirmed flexible arrangements for providing English language test results for the purpose of this visa.
As many would be aware, evidence of English is time of application criteria. Where it is not possible for a student to complete English language test, the Department will accept the test results post lodgement.
Where you or your client have made an appointment for one or more of these services, which is more than 28 days into the future, you may attach your booking confirmation in ImmiAccount.