The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution. It allows graduates to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily. Below is a brief overview of the visa streams:
This stream is for graduates with qualifications related to occupations on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL). It permits a stay of up to 18 months.
Designed for graduates with a degree-level qualification or higher, this stream allows a stay of 2 to 3 years, depending on the qualification.
Available for those who graduated and lived in regional Australia on their first Temporary Graduate visa. It provides an additional 1 to 2 years of stay, depending on the regional area.
Take the next step in your career with the Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485, providing graduates the opportunity to live, work, and gain professional experience in Australia.
Stay in Australia for up to 18 months (Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for up to 5 years).
Full work and study rights during your visa period.
Gain valuable work experience in your field of study to enhance your career prospects.
Freedom to travel in and out of Australia while the visa is valid.
Include eligible family members, such as a spouse or dependent children, in your application.
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Applicants must be 35 years or under, or up to 50 years if holding a Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport.
Applicants must be in Australia at the time of application, holding an eligible visa or having held a Student visa in the past 6 months. The application must be submitted within 6 months of completing a course.
Applicants must nominate an occupation from the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) and hold a qualification (associate degree, diploma, or trade) closely related to the nominated occupation. A valid or applied-for skills assessment is required.
Applicants must complete a course that meets the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement. Multiple courses can be combined if related to the nominated occupation.
Applicants must provide acceptable English test scores or hold a passport from an English-speaking country. Specific requirements apply for those with Hong Kong or British National Overseas passports.
Adequate health insurance for the duration of stay in Australia is required.
Applicants must meet health and character requirements, sign the Australian Values Statement if 18 or older, have no outstanding debts to the Australian Government, and have no prior visa cancellations or refusals.
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