The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is designed for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution. It allows you to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily to gain practical experience related to your field of study.
Key Benefits
- • Gain valuable work experience in Australia after completing your studies.
- • Opportunity to study additional courses to enhance your skills.
- • Eligible family members can accompany you on this visa.
- • Potential pathway to permanent residency through skilled migration.
Eligibility
- • Recently graduated from an Australian institution with specific qualifications.
- • Meet health and character requirements.
- • English language proficiency may be required.
- • You must apply within a specified timeframe after graduation.
Common Pathways
- • Graduates in specific fields, such as engineering, IT, healthcare, and more, often choose this visa.
- • The Graduate Work stream is suitable for those with qualifications and skills related to occupations on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL).
- • The Post-Study Work stream is for recent graduates who have completed a higher education degree.
Duration and Validity
The duration varies based on the stream: Graduate Work stream: Up to 18 months. Post-Study Work stream: 2 to 4 years based on qualifications.
Application Process Overview
- • Check your eligibility and choose the appropriate stream.
- • Gather necessary documents, including academic transcripts and English language test results.
- • Apply for the visa online, providing all required information.
- • Pay the application fee and biometrics (if needed).
- • Attend a health examination, if required.
- • Wait for your visa to be processed (processing times vary).
- • Once approved, you can live, work, and study in Australia as per the visa conditions.
For detailed information on the Visa, including eligibility criteria, application procedures, and more, please contact us or visit us at our nearest office.
Related Visas
Australian Visa Types
- Studying and training visas
- Partner Visas
- Child Visas
- Parent Visas
- Carer Visas
- Visitor Visas
- Temporary Graduate Visa
- Working and skilled visas
