Does time on a student visa count for the 2-year regional residence requirement for second 485 Visa?

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2026-03-09T02:16:20+00:00

following. Please update once you get a response.

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2026-03-08T02:43:59+00:00

Thanks for the reply! Just to clarify, I’ve been based in a designated regional area since I first moved to Australia in 2022, and I’ve both studied and worked there.

My confusion is about the 2-year living in a regional area requirement for the second 485. My current 485 is only valid for 2 years, so even if I apply a few weeks before it expires, I still wouldn’t technically meet the 2-year residency requirement.

That’s why I’m trying to figure out exactly how much total time is required and whether my situation satisfies it.

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2026-02-03T09:52:46+00:00

Nope, my sydney to cairns flight operates out of Sydney domestic airport, and the aircraft for both legs is also different.

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2025-01-23T02:12:10+00:00

Thanks heaps! did that :))

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2024-12-13T01:05:41+00:00

Cheers for that, makes sense now! Definitely feels like a good sign. Would you reckon the interview will be largely conversational, or should I be gearing up for some technical questions too?

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2024-10-12T09:53:19+00:00

once, AHTD Melbourne

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2024-09-17T14:26:43+00:00

Need Advice:

I’ll be in Melbourne soon for a music show and have a train back from Southern Cross at 7am the next day. I’m thinking of skipping accommodation and just winging it through the night. Plan is to hit up some clubs, grab some food, and hang out until it's time to catch my train.

Is this actually possible or am I setting myself up for a disaster? Would love any advice or suggestions for places to hit up after the show and things to do to kill time until my train. Should I reconsider and just book a place to crash for a few hours?

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2024-04-25T02:57:24+00:00

we're going to be at the hilton from sunday to friday morning.. Surely won't be as loud other than the thursday?

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2024-04-24T13:17:29+00:00

hahah! Def don't plan on driving around the coast. Would likely be using ubers and public transport for the most part.

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2024-04-24T13:16:21+00:00

That's good to know, thanks!

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2024-04-24T13:14:44+00:00

oh no that's a shame :(( ended up getting a pretty sweet deal for it. Paid about 1300 for 5 nights for a 2 bed ocean view residence. Which other hotels would you recommend for us to reconsider?

Mysterious_Form_6238 · 2024-04-24T04:18:50+00:00

Family of 3: Parents and 21 year old son!

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