Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) is an option for international students who have recently graduated from an Australian educational institution. It lets you to live, to study and to work in Australia temporarily from 18 months to up to 4 years. It has two streams under this visa program.
Note: Students are only able to access this visa ONCE as a primary applicant.
Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) and Skilled Nominated Visa (subclass 190) allow you to stay in Australia as a permanent residence. Please check the details on Skilled Visa page.
Graduate Work Stream
It is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that closely relate to an occupation identified as being in need in the medium to long term in the Australian labour market.
This visa allows the holder to stay temporarily for 18 months.
Post Study Work Stream
It is for international students who have recently graduated with an eligible qualification from an Australian higher educational institution, regardless of their field of study. Bachelor, Master or Doctoral level study is required.
This visa allows the holder to stay in Australia temporarily for 2 to 4 years, depends on the qualification.
Eligibility
You must:
- be under 50 years of age
- hold an eligible visa
- have a recent qualification in a CRICOS-registered course
- Skills assessment for your nominated occupation which is on the Skilled Occupation List (Graduate Work Stream)
- be a higher education degree (Post-Study Work stream)
- meet health and character requirement
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meet English requirement