09/04/2026
🚨 ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: New 485 Visa Rules Are Now Live! Effective 6 Feb 2026🚨 - Repost
Planning to use two or more courses to qualify for your Subclass 485 (Temporary Graduate) Visa? If so, you need to read this immediately. A critical policy change became effective on 6 Feb 2026 and it could determine whether your visa gets granted or refused. 🇦🇺
The "Mind the Gap" Rule: What’s Changed? 🤔
In the past, the timeline between finishing one course and starting another was a bit of a grey area. Not anymore. To meet the Australian Study Requirement using multiple qualifications, the government now expects a tight study schedule.
Here it is in simple terms:
If you finish Course A and move to Course B, you must start that second course in either the same academic year or the very next academic year.
What if you need a longer break? 🛑
If you have a gap longer than that, you aren’t necessarily disqualified, but there is a catch:
The break must be officially approved by your education provider.
The approval usually requires "Compassionate or Compelling" reasons
The Bottom Line: You can no longer take "unauthorized" years off between studies and expect them to count toward your 485 visa.
Are You Affected? Let’s Check! ✅
Ask yourself these three questions:
Did I complete a Diploma and then wait 2 years to start my Degree?
Is my next course starting way later than the "following academic year"?
Do I have written proof from my school for any study breaks I've taken?
If you're unsure how your specific timeline fits into this new 06 Feb policy, don't guess.
Reach out to us today and let's have a proper conversation👇
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