Temporary Graduate Visa (485)

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Temporary Graduate Visa (485)

The Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) is a visa designed for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. It allows these graduates to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily after completing their studies.

There are two streams under the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485):

Graduate Work Stream: This stream is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that relate to occupations on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). It allows graduates to stay in Australia for up to 18 months.

Post-Study Work Stream: This stream is for international students who have recently graduated with a higher education degree from an Australian institution. The duration of this visa stream depends on the highest educational qualification obtained:

  • Bachelor’s degree: Allows for a stay of up to two years.
  • Master’s by coursework degree: Allows for a stay of up to three years.
  • Master’s by research degree: Allows for a stay of up to four years.
  • Doctoral degree: Allows for a stay of up to four years.

Eligibility Criteria:

To be eligible, applicants must have completed their studies in Australia in the last six months and meet other specific requirements for the stream they are applying for.

Health and Character Requirements: Applicants must meet certain health and character requirements. This may involve undergoing health examinations and providing police clearance certificates.

English Language Proficiency: Depending on the level of education and the stream applied for, applicants might need to provide evidence of their English language proficiency.

Application Process: Applicants can apply for this visa within six months of the date of their course completion or graduation. They need to submit their applications online and provide required documents to support their eligibility.

Work and Study Rights: This visa allows graduates to work, study, or travel in Australia. The work rights granted are unrestricted, allowing graduates to work in any occupation for any employer.

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