| Groups affected by the GSM changes | Revocation of the MODL from
8 February 2010 | New SOL in effect from mid-2010 |
| Current applicants | No | No |
| Skilled—Graduate (subclass 485) visa applicants and holders as at 8 February 2010 yet to apply for a permanent or provisional GSM visa | No, provided they apply for a permanent or provisional GSM visa by 31 December 2012 | No, provided they apply for a permanent or provisional GSM visa by 31 December 2012 |
| Higher Education, Postgraduate Education and VET sector student visa holders as at 8 February 2010 | Yes | Yes, unless they apply for a Skilled—Graduate (subclass 485) visa prior to 31 December 2012. |
People who are considering applying for a GSM visa
| Yes | Yes |