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A Temporary Graduate visa can be refused where the Australian study requirement is not met. Learn how course duration, CRICOS study and completion timing can matter.
A 485 refusal can arise from English evidence that was taken too late, expired, below the required score or not accepted for Australian visa purposes.
A Subclass 485 application can fail if the required AFP police check evidence was not in place when the application was made. Learn what clause 485.213 requires and what to examine after refusal.
A relationship breakdown after a Subclass 485 grant can affect notification obligations and future visa options for a secondary applicant.
The 485 Visa Requirements Temporary Graduate Visa rules matter for international students who want to stay in Australia after completing their studies. This visa can allow eligible graduates to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily after finishing an Australian qualification. However, the 485 visa does not suit every graduate automatically. Instead, you must meet the correct stream requirements, lodge within the required timeframe, hold the right visa status, provide English evidence, maintain health insurance, and submit strong documents. Therefore, before you apply, you should confirm your stream and eligibility carefully. At Emigrate Lawyers, we assist international graduates with Temporary
The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa fee increased from 1 July 2026, creating another financial challenge for international graduates who want to stay in Australia after completing their studies. The Temporary Graduate visa remains one of the most important post-study visa options for international students. It can allow eligible graduates to live, work and study in Australia temporarily after completing a qualifying Australian qualification. However, the latest fee increase means graduates must plan more carefully before lodging. The Department of Home Affairs confirms that visa costs can change and that the amount payable depends on when the Department receives the
The Temporary Graduate visa (485 visa) extension eligibility rules determine whether international graduates in Australia can stay longer after their Temporary Graduate visa expires. This extension mainly benefits graduates in high-demand fields and regional study pathways. Moreover, recent policy updates have reshaped how long graduates can stay in Australia, especially for those holding qualifications in areas like healthcare, engineering, IT, and education. Therefore, understanding eligibility is essential if you want to plan your long-term stay and career pathway in Australia. 485 Visa Extension Eligibility Overview The Australian Government has introduced extended stay periods for certain graduates under the 485 visa
Applying for a Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) in 2026 requires using the current post-1 July 2024 framework. This page was originally published as a 2025 application guide and has now been updated so readers are not directed to the former Graduate Work/Post-Study Work structure. Updated 26 September 2026. Step 1: identify the correct current 485 stream The current framework includes: Post-Vocational Education Work stream — generally for eligible graduates relying on an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification connected with an eligible nominated occupation; Post-Higher Education Work stream — generally for eligible graduates relying on degree-level or higher Australian
The Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) can be unforgiving because several eligibility and evidence requirements are tied to particular dates. The safest approach is to identify the correct current stream first and work backwards from the legal requirements. Updated 26 September 2026. The current stream names are Post-Vocational Education Work, Post-Higher Education Work and, where applicable, Second Post-Higher Education Work. Older Graduate Work and Post-Study Work terminology is historical. Mistake 1: relying on the old under-50 age rule The general age framework changed from 1 July 2024. Most applicants now need to be 35 years or under when the relevant
