Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study, and work in Australia temporarily. Usually, you can stay between 1 and 4 years (Usually up to 18 months), depending on your qualifications.
Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years. You can't stay in Australia longer by extending this visa.
Benefits of Subclass 485
Travel in Australia during your stay
Work and study In Australia during your stay
You can bring your family with you
Graduate Work Stream
If you have recently graduated from a course relating to an occupation where there is a skill shortage in Australia. This visa allows international students to live, work and study in Australia.
You can work and stay in Australia for up to 18 months.
Hold a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list.
Bring your family to Australia.
Processing time is approximately 4 months.
Post-Study Work Stream
If you have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. You can work and live in Australia with this visa.
Work and Stay between 2 and 4 years in Australia, based on your qualification
Hold a recent degree from a CRICOS-registered course
Bring your family to Australia
Processing time is approximately 4 months
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) Visa Eligibility
Must have completed a course with an Australian institution
Must satisfy the English language requirements in the form of IELTS, Pearson Tests, or Occupational English Test
Meet Australian Health conditions
Skills assessment would also be required for the applicant on the graduate workstream, but not the post-study workstream.
Is 485 a migration visa?
No, the 485 visa is a temporary graduate work visa and it will give you working rights to gain onshore work experience. The 485 visas, will also let you live or study in Australia. With each visa type, there are specific requirements for you to meet to be eligible to apply.
As there's no one-size-fits-all solution, we recommend that you book an appointment to speak to one of our migration agents to understand which visa may suit you.
How to Apply for Subclass 485?
Applications can be made online at the Department of Home Affairs. Have all your documents ready to complete the application and payment to ensure your visa application is valid.
Estimated fees and processing time
The cost of applying for the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) starts from AUD $1500.00. The processing time will depend on your workstream.
How Triple I Business can help?
Triple I Business offers an array of services designed to take the stress and confusion out of the process of applying for a visa in Australia. Whether you prefer to manage your own application and just need some friendly advice or whether you need comprehensive migration advice and application assistance.
Triple I Business has the right level of help for you. Whatever your situation is, we can help.
