Can I work in Australia on a Student (subclass 500)?

Yes, but limited to 48 hours per fortnight in most cases.

Is the Student (subclass 500) eligible for employer sponsorship?

Not directly. Sponsorship transitions usually run through skilled or 482 SID streams; check our skilled-migration guides.

Can I apply from outside Australia on a Student (subclass 500)?

Yes — this subclass can be applied for from offshore. Many employers on this page accept pre-arrival applications.

Is this a temporary or permanent visa?

Temporary — has an expiry date. Check your visa grant for the exact period.

Working in Australia from China on a Student (subclass 500)

Aarav got his 482 grant in Hyderabad on a Tuesday. By Friday he had three interviews lined up in Adelaide aged-care groups — all booked from his phone before he’d packed a bag. If you’re in China and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Student (subclass 500), this page tells you […]

Working in Australia from India on a Student (subclass 500)

Joaquín’s 408 PALM application was approved in Manila on a Wednesday. By the following Monday he’d been matched with a Mareeba mango farm and was packing for the wet season. If you’re in India and you’ve got — or are about to get — a Student (subclass 500), this page tells you exactly what work […]