Data On Pathways From Student Visa (subclass 500) To Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) To Permanent Residency For The Period Of 2018-2023; Conversion Rates From Student Visa To Temporary…

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Between January 2018 and December 2023, 21,500 Student visa (subclass 500) holders progressed to permanent residency via Temporary Graduate visas (subclass 485), out of nearly 98,000 who applied for the temporary graduate pathway—representing a conversion rate of approximately 22%. India dominated the pathway with 9,198 successful progressions, followed by Nepal (3,544) and China (2,683). Together, the top three source countries accounted for over 15,400 of the total 21,500 permanent residency grants. The data demonstrates the significant role of the subclass 500-485-skilled permanent residency pipeline in Australian migration, with South Asian nationals comprising the majority of successful conversions to permanent status.