Nepali dek: विद्यार्थी काम सीमा, ग्रेजुएट वर्क, प्वाइन्ट्स र MARA सम्बन्धी शान्त चेकलिस्ट। कानूनी सल्लाह होइन।
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Many Nepali students in Australia plan a path from study into work. Rules change, and “graduate work” is not the same as permanent residency. This companion is a calm facts checklist only not legal advice and not a guarantee of any visa outcome.
Checklist: five things to verify
- Student work caps (while you hold a student visa): Confirm your current subclass 500 work-hour limits for term time and holiday periods on the Department of Home Affairs site. Caps can differ by course level and course dates. Keep payslips and timesheets; overworking is a common compliance risk.
- Temporary Graduate / post-study work ≠ PR: A Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) or similar post-study work permission lets many graduates work for a limited period. It is temporary. It does not automatically become permanent residency. PR usually needs a separate skilled / employer / partner pathway with its own points, nomination, or sponsorship rules.
- Points and occupation lists :Skilled pathways often use a points test plus an occupation on a current skilled list. Check whether your intended occupation (ANZSCO) is listed, whether you need a skills assessment, and what English / age / experience scores you can claim. Lists and points tables change , use the current official tables, not old social posts.
- MARA red flags:Only take immigration advice from a registered migration agent (MARA) or an Australian lawyer where required. Red flags: anyone who guarantees PR, asks you to hide work history or course changes, demands large cash “processing fees” outside a proper invoice, or pressures you to sign blank forms. Verify an agent on the official MARA register.
- Paperwork to keep ready :Passport bio page, visa grant notices, CoE / enrolment letters, transcripts, payslips, tax / TFN records, skills-assessment outcomes (if any), English test results, and a clear timeline of study and work. Keep digital + paper copies; you’ll need them for any future visa or skills step.
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Not legal advice. Rules and lists change, so always confirm on official Department of Home Affairs and MARA sites.
