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Temporary Graduate Visa Australia (Subclass 485 Visa)

The temporary work visa is for those international students who have successfully completed a minimum of two years of study in or outside of Australia. The duration of this visa can range from 18 to 48 months, depending on the qualification and region of the study. This visa has three streams: Graduate Work Stream, Post Study Work Stream, and Skilled Recognized Graduate Stream. An average of 75% of the applications are processed in 11 months. You may be granted a 5-year visa if you are an eligible British national or Hong Kong passport holder.

SC 485 - Post Study Work Stream or Graduate Work Stream

These visas are for those international students who have recently completed their studies in Australia. These visas allow you to remain in Australia after you have finished your study. On these visas, you can live, work and study in Australia.
Post Study Work Stream
Graduate Work Stream
Graduate Work Stream

To be able to get this visa, you must:

Skilled Recognized Graduate Visa

To be able to get this visa, you must:

You may not be granted this visa if you have had a visa cancellation or application refusal while you were in Australia.

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You will not be granted this visa if you have ever held this or SC 485 visa in past as a primary applicant.

Popular Universities

The University of New South Wales, Sydney (CRICOS Code 00098G)

The University of Queensland, Brisbane (CRICOS Code 00025B)

Monash University, Melbourne (CRICOS Code 00008C)

The University of Adelaide, Adelaide (CRICOS Code 00123M)

The University of Newcastle, Newcastle (CRICOS Code 00109J)

Macquarie University, Sydney (CRICOS Code 00002J)

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FAQs

There are a number of visas being provided by the Government of Australia as listed on the Department of Home Affairs website, however, all visas are not the same, as each visa comes with a set of conditions attached to it. Choosing the right visa that leads to permanent residency, and allows dependents, work, and healthcare rights is the key. It is quite possible that you are applying for a visa that won’t get you too far. Therefore, it is always best to seek the advice of an expert. Speak with us today to find out the visa for you!

You can apply for an Australian visa either through an online application or via a paper application. These days, online application is more practical for storing and accessing your information. However, a few nations (or visa sorts) may not be qualified for the online application and in those cases, a paper application through an embassy should be submitted. For each kind of application, there are particular guidelines you have to follow while applying for the visa. Here are the steps that you need to follow in order to apply for an online visa:

  1. Create an online account
  2. Select the visa type
  3. Fill in the Australian visa form
  4. Attach the required documents
  5. Pay the application fee
  6. Submit the application
  7. Wait for the outcome

In order to save time and effort and avoid rejection, we always recommend applying through our Registered Migration Agents.

Book a FREE 30-minute consultation with one of our migration agents to discuss the process further.

The following documents are generally submitted with your visa application for Australia:

  1. Passport
  2. Australian Visa Form
  3. Paid Visa Fee
  4. National Identity Card
  5. Police Certificate
  6. Family Certificates
  7. Evidence of Financial Capacity
  8. Health Insurance Certificate
  9. Evidence of Temporary/Permanent Stay

A permanent visa allows you to remain in Australia indefinitely. If you want to apply for permanent residency, there are a number of requirements you need to meet. You can make an application on humanitarian grounds, as a migrant, or as part of a family unit. For more information about how to become a permanent resident speak with one of our registered migration agents today!

In order to ensure genuine skills needs and help businesses continue to grow, the Department of Home Affairs of Australia regularly reviews and updates the Skilled Occupation List. This is mainly comprised of Short-Term Skilled Occupation List, Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List and Regional Occupation List. The latest skills list can be found on the Department of Home Affairs website.

If you plan to live in Australia for the long term and want to migrate, then choosing a regional area for your studies would be a wise decision as it comes with numerous benefits, including a lower cost of living, a laidback lifestyle, the fact that you could get extra points towards permanent residency and a possible opportunity of getting a post-graduate visa for up to 4 years.