Subclass 485

Temporary Graduate Visa

Post-study work pathway

For recent Australian graduates planning work rights, timing, evidence and next migration steps after study.

Duration

18 months to 4 years (varies by qualification and regional studies)

Visa Charge

From $1,945 AUD

Application Location

Must apply Onshore (within 6 months of course completion)

Pathway Overview

A temporary visa for international students who have completed their studies in Australia. It allows you to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily after completing your course, helping you gain valuable local work experience.

Pathway Key Benefits

Full work and study rights in Australia

Bring immediate family members

Gaining Australian work experience to qualify for employer sponsorship or skilled points subclass pathways

Extra regional study stream extends visa duration by 1-2 years

Eligibility Checklist

Please review the mandatory eligibility criteria determined by the Department of Home Affairs.

Be under 50 years of age (note: policy caps apply for post-vocational streams)

Hold an eligible student visa or have held one recently

Meet the Australian Study Requirement (completed registered CRICOS course of at least 2 academic years)

Meet English language test requirements (e.g. IELTS 6.5 or equivalent)

Hold adequate health cover (OVHC)

Application Steps

Stage 1

Receive official Completion Letter and academic transcripts from your university

Stage 2

Secure Overseas Visitor Health Cover (OVHC) policy

Stage 3

Lodge the Subclass 485 visa application within 6 months of course completion date

Stage 4

Undergo police checks and submit application

Stage 5

Receive visa grant and transition to graduate work rights

Secure Portal

Lodge Advisory Inquiry

Send your profile details directly to our migration team. Your inquiry will be logged directly into our administrative database for consultation planning.

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Temporary Graduate Visa pathway planning

Graduate future planning

Subclass 485 Roadmap

Course completion, timing, English, health cover and future pathway planning organised clearly.