I claimed points for regional study, but I studied almost 10...

Ok, so I am good then. I just worry about this every now and then, especially after the recent post in the whatsapp group about a refusal.

I am assuming you studied in a regional area as it was defined at the time of study, and there are no other complications.

Probably best to discuss this carefully with your agent, instead of risking refusal.

I have no idea what was regional at the time. Hence my concern about what's not mentioned as well. I don't have an agent. Is it worth contacting home affairs?

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/regional-migration/eligible-regional-areas

In this page, they've only explicitly mentioned the new rules don't apply for 489 visa

Below that for 189 and 190, nothing is mentioned

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-provisional-489/regional-and-low-population-growth-metropolitan-areas

Same language here that it applies only to 489

Section 16.1 of Schedule 6D might help, looks promising. https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/foi/files/2020/fa-200601127-document-released.pdf

that was helpful, thank you. I actually did 2 courses, adding up to 4 academic years. I travelled back to India for at least a couple of months every year. Does that pose a concern? I see there's some allowance to travel within Australia outside a designated regional area, but not much on international travel.

Also, since it was so long ago, my bank account was closed and doesn't have any statements. I got an FOI letter from the bank that I held an account with them for the duration of my stay. I also attached my university ID card with the local transport card on the back, and several other proofs like physical orders to my address, letters etc. I hope this is sufficient.