Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485)
Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485)
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is a temporary visa that allows international students to live, study, and work in Australia after completing their studies. This visa provides an excellent opportunity for graduates to gain valuable work experience and explore permanent residency pathways.
Benefits of the Subclass 485 Visa
- Work full-time in Australia during the visa duration.
- Live and study in Australia.
- Gain valuable work experience to apply for permanent residency pathways.
- Holders of the Second Post-Study Work Stream can extend their stay in regional areas.
Visa Subclass
- Post-Higher Education Work stream
- Post-Vocational Education Work stream
- Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
- Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190)
- Skilled Regional visa (Subclass 887)
- Distinguished Talent visa (Subclass 124)
- National Innovation visa (Subclass 858)
- Skilled Work Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 491)
- Permanent Residence (Skilled Regional) visa (subclass 191)
Visa Streams
The Subclass 485 Visa is available under different streams, catering to different types of graduates:
- Graduate Work Stream – For students with qualifications in occupations listed in Australia’s skilled occupation list.
- Post-Study Work Stream – For graduates with higher education degrees from an Australian institution.
- Second Post-Study Work Stream – For visa holders who have completed studies in designated regional areas.
Basic Eligibility
To be eligible for the Subclass 485 Visa, you must:
- Be 35 years or under at the time of application (exceptions apply).
- Hold an eligible visa.
- Have held a Student Visa in the last 6 months.
- Have a recent qualification from a CRICOS-registered course.
- Apply for an eligible stream (stream selection is final after application submission).
- Attach all required evidence when submitting your application.
How We Can Help
At AK Migration & Visa Services, we assist graduates in navigating the Subclass 485 Visa process with:
- Expert consultation to determine the est visa stream.
- Document preparation and verification.
- Ensuring compliance with visa conditions to avoid unnecessary delays.
Contact us today for a consultation and let us help you navigate the Australian skilled migration process with confidence!
Disclaimer: This content is for general information purposes only and does not constitute immigration advice. Due to frequent changes in migration law, the accuracy of this information cannot be guaranteed. For the latest updates, please refer to the official Australian Government website.