Hey Hurmat, let me tell you that you can change your visa status from student to employee. I am here to help you with this.
Firstly, transitioning from a student visa to a work visa in Australia requires figuring out which visa type suits you. The country offers students a variety of visa types after graduation. Here are some of the options.
1. Temporary Skilled Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
It is the most common type of visa that allows international students to stay in Australia for 18 months after graduation.
2. 442 Training and Research Visa
Another type is a training visa that allows international students to gain experience for up to two years. However, the condition is that the student must have a sponsorship from an employer.
3. Post Vocational Education Work stream
You can also apply for this visa but must have an associate degree, diploma, or trade qualification. Also, this visa is only eligible if your studies or degree is related to the profession listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
4. Post Higher Education Work Stream
Since you said you want to pursue a medical degree job, this work visa is best for you. It benefits those students having doctoral, bachelor’s or master’s degrees.
5. 886 Skilled Regional Residence Visa
If you apply for this visa after graduation, you will get permanent residency and work opportunities. The condition is that you have an employee who sponsors you.
When you decide which visa type suits you best to continue your job with a medical degree, you must fulfil certain requirements to become eligible for a visa application. These conditions are:
· You must have a valid student visa.
· You must be proficient in English and have IELTS scores of 6.0 and 6.5 for temporary graduate visas.
· For temporary graduate visas, the IELTS score must be 6.5.
· You must have enough funds (AUD$29,710)
· You must meet health insurance requirements.
· You can consult the registered migration agent or the Australian Department of Home Affairs for further guidance.
