[HOT] Extend Visa 485 duration for critical industry sectors
The Visa 485, also known as the Temporary Graduate Visa, is a type of temporary visa granted to graduates from accredited Australian educational institutions. Recently, the Department of Education has announced a list of industry groups eligible for an extension of the Visa 485 duration after graduation.
To meet the labor shortages in certain industries in Australia, the duration of Visa 485 for graduates in these fields will be extended as follows:
– Bachelor’s degree: from 2 to 4 years.
– Master’s degree: from 3 to 5 years.
– Doctorate/Research degree (PhD): from 4 to 6 years.
Before July 1, 2023, the Department of Education will release a more comprehensive list of eligible courses.
List of priority occupations
1. High-demand occupations with severe labour shortages
Geotechnical Engineer
Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
Petroleum Engineer
Metallurgist
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
Midwife
Nurse Practitioner
Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
Registered Nurse (Community Health)
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
Registered Nurse (Medical)
Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
Registered Nurse (Surgical)
Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
Registered Nurses nec
Systems Analyst
Multimedia Specialist
Web Developer
Analyst Programmer
Developer Programmer
Software Engineer
Software Tester
Penetration Tester
Software and Applications Programmers nec
Database Administrator
Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
Cyber Security Analyst
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
Computer Network and Systems Engineer
Network Administrator
Network Analyst
ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
ICT Systems Test Engineer
2. Occupations with moderate labour shortages
Apiarist
Construction Project Manager
Project Builder
Engineering Manager
Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
Chemical Engineer
Materials Engineer
Civil Engineer
Quantity Surveyor
Structural Engineer
Transport Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Environmental Engineer
Engineering Professionals nec
Agricultural Consultant
Agricultural Research Scientist
Agronomist
Food Technologist
Veterinarian
Primary School Teacher
Secondary School Teacher
Special Needs Teacher
Teacher of the hearing-impaired
Teacher of the Sight Impaired
Special Education Teachers nec
Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher
Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
Medical Radiation Therapist
Sonographer
Optometrist
Hospital Pharmacist
Retail Pharmacist
Orthotist or Prosthetist
Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
Dentist
Occupational Therapist
Physiotherapist
Podiatrist
Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist
General Practitioner
Resident Medical Officer
Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
Cardiologist
Clinical Haematologist
Medical Oncologist
Endocrinologist
Gastroenterologist
Intensive Care Specialist
Neurologist
Paediatrician
Renal Medicine Specialist
Rheumatologist
Thoracic Medicine Specialist
Specialist Physicians nec
Psychiatrist
Surgeon (General)
Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Neurosurgeon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Otorhinolaryngologist
Paediatric Surgeon
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Urologist
Vascular Surgeon
Dermatologist
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
Ophthalmologist
Pathologist
Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
Medical Practitioners nec
Nurse Researcher
ICT Business Analyst
Cyber Security Engineer
DevOps Engineer
Clinical Psychologist
Educational Psychologist
Organisational Psychologist
Psychologists nec
Dental Hygienist
List of priority industry groups
1. Medical and Nursing
1.1. Medical Professionals industry group
Bachelor of Psychological Science
Bachelor of Psychological Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science
Bachelor of Applied Science (Diagnostic Radiography)
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Radiation Science (Medical Imaging)
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Radiography and Medical Imaging (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Imaging (Honours)
Bachelor of Medical Science Bachelor of Medical Studies
Bachelor of Clinical Sciences/Doctor of Medicine
Master of Speech Pathology
Master of Clinical Psychology
Master of Diagnostic Radiography
Master of Applied Behaviour Analysis
Master of Applied Psychology
Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care
Master of Audiology Studies
Master of Research (Medicine and Health Sciences)
Master of Clinical Embryology
Master of Philosophy (Medicine and Health)
Master of Business Psychology
Master of Psychology
Master of Professional Psychology
Master of Counselling and Psychotherapy
1.2. Nursing and Medical Technicians Industries Group
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Nursing Science: Graduate Entry
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Health and Community Services
Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Public Health
Bachelor of Applied Public Health
Bachelor of Nursing – Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health Advanced
Master of Nursing Practice
Master of Nursing
Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration)
Master of Nursing International
Master of Laboratory Medicine
Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)
Master of Global Public Health
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Master of Health Science
Masters of Public Health Extension
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Biomedical and Health Science
Master of Nutrition and Population Health
Master of Health and Human Services Management
Master of Health Management
Master of Nursing Studies
Master of Dietetics
Master of Nursing (Professional Studies)
2. Professional Health
2.1. Dentistry Industry Group
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Dental Health Science
Bachelor of Dental Science
Bachelor of Oral Health
Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)
Bachelor of Dental Technology
Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)
Master of Dentistry
Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
Master of Clinical Dentistry
2.2. Nursing and Medical Technicians Industries Group
Bachelor of Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Nursing)
Bachelor of Nursing (Pre-Registration)
Bachelor of Health Science
Bachelor of Nursing Science
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing (Enrolled Nurses)
Bachelor of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Bachelor of Health Science (Clinical Nutrition)
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Nursing Science: Graduate Entry
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Health and Community Services
Bachelor of Health and Medical Sciences
Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies)
Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science
Bachelor of Public Health
Bachelor of Applied Public Health
Bachelor of Nursing – Enrolled Nurse to Registered Nurse Pathway
Bachelor of Dermal Sciences
Master of Public Health
Master of Public Health Advanced
Master of Nursing Practice
Master of Nursing
Master of Nursing Practice (Pre-registration)
Master of Nursing International
Master of Laboratory Medicine
Master of Nursing Practice (Preregistration)
Master of Global Public Health
Master of Nursing (Graduate Entry)
Master of Health Science
Masters of Public Health Extension
Master of Nursing Science
Master of Biomedical and Health Science
Master of Nutrition and Population Health
Master of Health and Human Services Management
Master of Health Management
Master of Nursing Studies
Master of Dietetics
Master of Nursing (Professional Studies)
3. Professional Health
3.1. Dentistry Industry Group
Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Dental Surgery
Bachelor of Dental Health Science
Bachelor of Dental Science
Bachelor of Oral Health
Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy
Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy and Hygiene)
Bachelor of Dental Technology
Bachelor of Dental Technology/Bachelor of Dental Prosthetics
Bachelor of Dental Hygiene
Bachelor of Science (Oral Health Therapy)
Master of Dentistry
Master of Dental Public and Primary Health
Master of Clinical Dentistry
3.2. Veterinarian Industry Group
Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Advanced Studies (Animal and Veterinary Bioscience)
Bachelor of Veterinary Technology
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Biosciences
Bachelor of Veterinary Science
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience
Bachelor of Veterinary Nursing
Bachelor of Science (Animal Health Major)
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Master of Philosophy (Veterinary Science)
Master of Tropical Veterinary Science
Along with many other attractive industry groups such as Diagnostic, Allied Health, Teaching, Engineering, ICT, and Agriculture.
To check if your study program or field of study qualifies for immigration to Australia, don’t hesitate to contact SET right here in the CHATBOX or reach out via the hotline at 0909 809 115 for further consultation!
