Temporary Graduate (485) Visa
There are two streams for subclass 485 visa
The Graduate Work Stream (Subclass 485) visa is tailored for international students who have recently completed their studies at an Australian educational institution.
It offers a temporary opportunity for eligible graduates to reside, study, and work in Australia, serving as a valuable stepping stone to gain practical work experience and further enhance their skills post-education. A key prerequisite for this visa is the successful completion of a diploma program lasting a minimum of two years. The duration of the visa can range from 18 months to four years, contingent upon the applicant’s circumstances and eligibility.
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To be eligible, you must
- Be under 50 years of age
- Be in Australia at the time of application and decision
- Hold an eligible visa
- Meet the Australian study requirement (completion of eligible course in the last 6 months)
- Meet the English language requirement
- Meet health and character requirements
- Must have appropriate health insurance
- Graduate Work stream – This is for international students with an eligible qualification, who graduate with skills and qualifications that relate to an occupation on an eligible skilled occupation list called MLTSSL. The visa in this stream is granted for 18 months from the date of grant.
- Post-Study Work (PSW) stream – This is for international students who graduate with a higher education degree from an Australian education provider, regardless of their field of study. This stream is only available to students who applied for, and were granted, their first student visa to Australia on or after 5 November 2011. A visa in this stream can be granted for up to four years, depending on the visa applicant’s qualification.
This is a temporary visa. It lets you and any family members who have also been granted this visa to
- Stay in Australia temporarily with full travel, work and study rights
- Bring your family members
- Apply for permanent visas on meeting requirements
Note : Please Book a Consultation for an initial assessment and find out if you are eligible for an Australian visa and let us guide you towards your Australian migration goal.
FAQs
If a student graduates from an Australian CRICOS registered course, they can stay, work and study in Australia for up to five years, depending on their qualifications and stream. It is also a pathway to other visas or permanent residency in Australia.
The validity of a visa 485 depends on the stream you have applied for and can range from 18 months to 4 years.
Visa 485 can cost AUD1,680 and may take a processing time of 10 to 12 months for the graduate work stream and 10 to 11 months for the post-study work stream.
- Two to four years for Bachelor’s degree graduates under the Post-Study Work stream, depending on your study level and qualification
- five years for Master’s degree graduates under the Post-Study Work stream
- six years for Doctoral graduates under the Post-Study Work stream
- up to 24 months for graduates under the Graduate Work stream
- five years for Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport holders on their first Temporary Graduate visa under either stream
Yes, you can include your partner, child or partner’s child in your visa application as dependent family members. They must meet the same visa requirements as you and pay the same visa application fee. They can also work and study in Australia, subject to some restrictions.
