Policy updates on post-study work rights, PR pathways, and immigration rule changes affecting international students.
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The Australian Government has amended the eligibility criteria for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), raising the maximum age limit from 45 to 50 years. The change, effective March 2026, opens post-study work opportunities in Australia to a significantly larger pool of international graduates.
The Irish Government has confirmed that the Third Level Graduate Scheme stay-back provision will now be available to all graduates of Level 8 (honours bachelor's) and above qualifications from Irish HEIs, including those from Technological Universities. Previously, the 24-month stay was restricted to master's and PhD graduates.
France has updated its Passeport Talent (Talent Passport) immigration category, extending the duration of the initial permit from 2 to 4 years for non-EU graduates of French grandes écoles and universities who secure employment in their field. The change significantly improves France's competitiveness as a post-study destination.