Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

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The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is a temporary visa for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution.

There are two streams through which an applicant may obtain a 485 visa, the Graduate Stream and Post-Study Work Stream.

Basic Requirements

To be eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa, you must:

  • be under 50 years of age
  • meet English Language requirements
  • meet the Australian study requirement within the last six (6) months
  • hold an eligible student visa or you held a student visa within the past 6 months before your application and you now hold a qualifying visa
  • have the required health insurance
  • meet relevant health and character requirements

Graduate stream specific criteria:

In addition to the above basic requirements applicants on the Graduate Stream must:

  • nominate an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
  • lodge a skill assessment on your nominated occupation from the relevant skill assessment body
  • have a degree, diploma or trade qualification closely related to that occupation

Post-Study Work stream specific criteria:

In addition to the above basic requirements applicants on the Post-Study Work Stream must:

  • have applied for your first (ever) Australian Student visa on or after the 5th of November 2011
  • must have completed a Degree qualification or higher in any field of study

Our Services

Visa Globe migration agents will provide a full service assisting 485 visa applicants with all steps of the process, identifying the correct stream for the individual application, and navigating the complexities associated with each. We will act on your behalf with Department of Home Affairs and keep you informed of any progress.