Temporary Graduate Visa — Subclass 485
Temporary visa for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution.
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution to remain in Australia temporarily to gain work experience. There are multiple streams including the Graduate Work stream, the Post-Study Work stream, and the Replacement stream — each with different eligibility criteria and visa durations.
What we do for you
- Stream selection guidance (Graduate Work vs Post-Study Work vs Replacement)
- Australian study requirement verification
- English language requirement assessment
- Skills assessment for Graduate Work stream applicants
- Visa duration maximisation strategy
- Pathway planning to skilled migration or employer sponsorship
Eligibility requirements
- Completed an eligible Australian qualification in the last 6 months
- Met the Australian study requirement (minimum 2 academic years)
- Competent English (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent in each band)
- Under 50 years of age at time of application
- Held a student visa in the last 6 months
- Meet health and character requirements
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