Student to PR pathways by country of origin (2018–2023)

Pathway Completion Volume

21,500 international students successfully transitioned from a Student visa (Subclass 500) to a Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) and then on to Permanent Residency (Skilled visa) between 1 Jan 2018 and 31 Dec 2023.

Top countries leading this pathway:

India – 9,198

Nepal – 3,544

China – 2,683

Pakistan – 1,438

Sri Lanka – 692

These countries together account for over 80% of successful transitions.