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When you have completed your program, you may decide to stay in Australia for further study, for a holiday, to attend a graduation ceremony or for work and depending on your circumstances, you may need to apply for a different kind of visa.
For detailed information or to discuss your specific case please contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).
Visa Expiry Date
The length of your current student visa, for the program you are completing, depends on the length of the electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) you used to apply for your student visa:
Early Completion
If you have fast-tracked your course and completed a month or more earlier than scheduled, your student visa will be valid for 28 days after your final results are released.
Make sure you know the date your student visa expires as you must apply for a new visa before your current visa expires.
If you have condition 8534 or 8535 No Further Stay on your student visa, you will not be able to remain in Australia after that visa expires, except in very limited circumstances. Please contact DIAC for more information.
Further Study
If you apply for a new program at CQUniversity or any other institution, you must accept your offer. Then get a new Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE) issued, and apply for another student visa before your current visa expires.
Please make sure you allow enough time (minimum 4 weeks) to submit your application and undertake your medical examination and x-rays (if required).
Attending a Graduation Ceremony
If you wish to stay in Australia until the next available graduation you can apply for a visitor visa. Visitor visas are available for 'short stays' (up to 3 months) and 'long stays' (3-6 months). You will need to provide evidence of financial ability to support yourself during your stay, and confirmation you have completed your studies at CQUniversity.
You can request for a Statement of Completion letter for the purpose of your visa application from CQUniversity Student Administration office any time after your official final results have been released and your degree has been conferred.
The Student Administration Office can also provide you with invitation letter for your family members or friends to attend your graduation ceremony. You can submit your request online by completing the Student Administration Request for Action form at http://content.cqu.edu.au/FCWViewer/view.do?page=12282.
Please visit DIAC for more information on applying for a visitor visa.
Taking a Holiday
After you’ve finished your studies, you might choose to spend some time travelling around Australia before you return home. If your student visa is due to expire before you plan to finish travelling, you should apply for a visitor visa (see 'Attending a Graduation Ceremony' above). For information on applying for a visitor visa see DIAC.
Working in Australia
If you have a Permission to Work (condition 8105) on your student visa, this allows you to work unlimited hours after the end of the official examination period, up until your student visa expires, or is no longer valid.
Please note: Visitor visas do not include work rights.
General Skilled Migration
If you decide to apply for General Skilled Migration, you must read the detailed information on the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) website for the most up-to-date information.
www.immi.gov.au/students/students-gsm
www.immi.gov.au/media/fact-sheets
Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
Ph: 131 881 (general enquiry)
Ph: 1300 364 613 (for GSM enquiry)
Web: www.immi.gov.au
Migration agent: www.mara.gov.au
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