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Subclass 485

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Temporary Graduate Visa

The Subclass 485 visa, also known as the Temporary Graduate visa, is designed for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. This visa allows you to stay in Australia temporarily to gain valuable work experience or improve your English language skills.

Key Features

Available in two streams: Graduate Work stream and Post-Study Work stream.
Allows you to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily.
Provides a pathway to permanent residency for eligible applicants.
Stream 1 - Graduate Work Stream Stream 2 - Post-Study Work Stream Stream 3 - Second Post-Study Work Stream Replacement Stream

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.

The Graduate Work stream is for international students with an eligible qualification who graduate with skills and qualifications that relate to an occupation on the skilled occupation list (SOL). This stream is valid for up to 18 months.

You must have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list

Applicants who have graduated with a Bachelor degree or higher, may wish to consider if the Post-Study Work stream visa is more appropriate for them, (noting that the Post-Study Work stream is only available for applicants whose first Student visa was granted on the basis of an application made on or after 5 November 2011)

Benefit
  • You can work in Australia.
  • You can bring your family with you.

The Post-Study Work stream is for international students who graduate with a higher education degree from an Australian education provider, regardless of their field of study. The duration of this stream depends on the highest educational qualification achieved:

Stay
  • Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification.
  • Applicants holding a select degree may be eligible for an extended 2 year stay on their visa. See Eligibility
  • If you already hold a Post-Study Work visa and are eligible for the additional 2 year stay for holding a select degree, lodge your application via ImmiAccount. Applicants holding a select degree are only eligible to be granted the extended 2 years once and further applications for the extension will be made invalid.
  • Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.
Benefit
  • You can work in Australia.
  • You can bring your family with you.

This visa is for holders of a Temporary Graduate visa (first Post-Study Work stream or Replacement stream) who graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.

Stay
  • Between 1 and 4 years depending on:
  • the regional location of the educational institution that you graduated from that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream
  • the regional area that you live in as the holder of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream, or your Temporary Graduate visa in the replacement stream
  • applicants with a select degree may be eligible for an extended 2 years on their visa. See Eligibility
  • If you already hold a Second Post-Study Work visa and are eligible for the additional 2 years with a select degree, lodge your application via ImmiAccount. Applicants with a select degree are only eligible to be granted the extended 2 years once and further applications for the extension will be made invalid.
Benefit
  • You can work in Australia.
  • You can bring your family with you.

This visa is for current and former Temporary Graduate visa holders who lost time on their original visa due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. It lets you live, work and study in Australia temporarily.

Stay
  • Usually between 18 months and 6 years.
  • You will receive the same grant period as your previous visa, with the following exceptions:
  • Post-Study Work applicants with a select degree may be eligible for an extended 2 years on their visa. See Eligibility.
  • If you already hold a Replacement Post-Study Work visa and are eligible for the additional 2 years with a select degree, lodge your application via ImmiAccount. Applicants with a select degree are only eligible to be granted the extended 2 years once and further applications for the extension will be made invalid.
  • Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.
Benefits
  • You can work in Australia
  • You can bring your family with you
  • You can include your spouse or children in your application, even if you have not previously done so

How We Can Help?

At Emigrate Lawyers, we specialise in Australian migration law and can assist you with your Subclass 485 visa application. Our experienced team can provide expert advice and guidance throughout the application process, ensuring that your application stands the best chance of success.

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For more information about the Subclass 485 visa or to discuss your eligibility, contact us today at info@emigratelawyers.com or call us on 1300 807 134.

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