Subclass 485
Australian 485 Visa Application Guide: Common Mistakes to Avoid
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
Kerusha Kharel
