Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485

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

How do I qualify for the Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa?

To be eligible to apply for the 485 visa applicants must:

• Be under 50 years of age
• Hold a Student Visa or either a Bridging Visa A or B, following a student visa
• Have been awarded a qualification from a CRICOS registered course within the last 6 months
• Meet additional requirements specific to the applicants chosen stream

Note: Family members may also be included in the application for a 485 Visa if they are also in Australia.

How do I qualify for the Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa?

There are two different streams through which an applicant can apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa.

The Graduate Stream

This option is for International Students who hold an eligible qualification and skills which relate to an occupation in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skill List (MLTSSL).

If successful, visas in this stream are granted for 18 months from the date of the grant.

The Post-Study Work Steam

This stream is only available to students who applied for and were granted their first student visa to Australia on or after the 5th November 2011.

International students who graduate with a higher education degree from an Australian education provider, regardless of the field of study, may be eligible for this stream.

Applicants choosing this stream must also complete a successful skills assessment in their relevant occupation.

If successful, visas in this stream can be granted for up to four years from the date the visa is granted, however this depends on the applicant’s qualification.

How do I apply for a Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa?

Applicants wishing to apply for a Subclass 485 visa, as well as any other migrating family members to be included on the application, must be in Australia both at the time of application lodgement and at the time of the decision.

Applicants must also provide the following:

• Relevant police checks, within 12 months prior to lodgement
• Successful skills assessment, if applicable within 12 months prior to lodgement
• Required English language ability
• Hold sufficient health insurance

What this visa allows you to do:

This visa allows the holder to live, work and study in Australia, once the applicant has completed their studies.

Visa Charges

The government charges for visa applications can be found here.