More opportunities for international student graduates

The Victorian Government is expanding pathways for international student graduates to access the Skilled Work Regional visa (subclass 491).

Key features of this initiative include:

• In 2024-25, the Victorian Government will reserve at least 500 subclass 491 visa nomination places (at least 25 per cent of Victoria’s allocation) for international student graduates of Victorian educational institutions.

• Graduates currently living and working in Melbourne will also now be able to submit a Registration of Interest for subclass 491 visa nomination - creating a pathway to relocate to regional Victoria.

These new pathways provide more opportunities for international graduates to build their careers in regional Victoria and contribute to and strengthen regional communities.

For more information visit Skilled Work Regional (subclass 491) visa.