New Transfer stream for students who change provider

What has changed

Student visa holders who move to a different education provider will need to apply under a new Transfer stream. Rules to stop most 485 graduate visa applicants including family members are also planned. Dates have not been announced.

What this means for you

If you are already studying in Australia and want to move to a different college or university, the process will change once the Transfer stream starts. Until dates are announced, the current rules apply.

Graduates planning to include family on a 485 visa should also watch for the planned family-member limits. Ask us before changing provider so it doesn’t affect your visa.