Student Visas Australia

Temporary Graduate Visa – Subclass

Temporary Graduate Visa Australia subclass 485 can be defined as a category of visas that allows foreign students in Australia to study for a period of time. This type of visa is usually applied for by international students with the intention of eventually finding work and studying.

Basic Eligibility
There are many different types of work visas available, each with its own requirements and restrictions.
Graduate Work Stream 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.

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Post Study Work Stream 485
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.

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Second Post Study Work Stream 485
This visa is for holders of a Temporary Graduate visa (first Post-Study Work stream or Replacement stream) who graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.

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Replacement Stream 485
This visa is for current and former Temporary Graduate visa holders who lost time on their original visa due to COVID-19 travel restrictions. It lets you live, work and study in Australia temporarily.

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How long you can stay
Stream Qualification Length of stay
Graduate Work Any 18 months*
Post-Study Work Bachelor Degree 2 years
Post-Study Work Honours Degree 2 years
Post-Study Work Masters Degree 3 years
Post-Study Work Doctoral Degree 4 years
Hong Kong (HKSAR) or British National Overseas (BNO) 5 years
*The stay period has been temporarily increased from 18 months to 2 years for visas granted from 1 December 2021. Applicants should check the current period that applies when they lodge their application.
If you have any queries related to Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 Australia or want to get Visa Advice you can book consultancy and contact our team at +61 2 8678 5756 (Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 6:30 PM). You can also book a face–to–face appointment and one of our migration consultants will assess your eligibility to apply for the visa.
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