Graduates in limbo: international student visa pathways after graduation briefing pack

Leaving many former graduates in limbo is in no one’s interests A growing cohort of international graduates stay in Australia and struggle, with little prospect of securing permanent residency Leaving so many international graduates in limit is in no one’s interests: • As a matter of ethics, we shouldn’t offer false hope to those unlikely to ever be able to stay permanently • There are ‘scarring’. [...] Graduates in limbo: international student visa pathways after graduation Many international graduates struggle in Australia in visa limbo • Australia offers generous post-study work rights: a growing stock of graduates are here on temporary visas • Many international graduates struggle in Australia: few work in their chosen field, many earn low incomes • Fewer international graduates transition to. [...] Graduates in limbo: international student visa pathways after graduation Many international graduates struggle in Australia in visa limbo • Australia offers generous post-study work rights: a growing stock of graduates are here on temporary visas • Many international graduates struggle in Australia: few work in their chosen field, many earn low incomes • Fewer international graduates transition to. [...] Sources: Grattan analysis; Department of Home Affairs (2023a) Offer a permanent ‘Exceptionally Talented Graduate’ visa immediately upon graduation to a limited number of outstanding students • Grant permanent residency to a small number of exceptional international students at the end of their studies • This visa should attract highly-talented students to come and study in Australia • Universities. [...] • Characteristics attracting points are: • Age: up to 30 points • English proficiency: up to 20 points Most applicants score • Work experience: up to 20 points close to full points here • Education qualification: up to 20 points • Partner skills: up to 10 points • Australian study: up to 5 points Points here often • Regional study: up to 5 points determine who gets a • Professional year: up to 5 p.