Visa Extension. 2 destinations.
Already in country and need to stay? Australia and the UK have well-defined routes to extend or switch your visa from within the country — Graduate route, FLR(M), 485 Temporary Graduate. The window to apply is tight; missing it forces a reset.
Australia
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate, partner & employer-sponsored switches
Most common Pakistani extension paths: Student → Subclass 485 (Graduate) → 482 (sponsored) or 189/190 PR. Window after course completion is critical.
- Processing
- 4–8 months (485)
- Govt fee
- AUD $2,235 (485)
United Kingdom
FLR(M) family · FLR(IR) student switch · Skilled Worker extension
Most-asked Pakistani extensions: Spouse visa 2.5-year extension (FLR(M)), Student switch to Skilled Worker, Graduate route 2-year stay-back.
- Processing
- 8 weeks (standard) / 5 working days (priority)
- Govt fee
- Varies — £1,048 (FLR(M)) up to £1,500+ (Skilled Worker extension)
A points score or eligibility check is the starting line, not the finish.
Our 45-minute consultation turns the result into a real action plan — which route fits, what to fix in the next 90 days, and the realistic timeline.
