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Graduate Temporary Visa – Subclass 485

The Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 is a work visa designed for international students who have recently completed at least 2 years of study in Australia. This visa allows you to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily, helping you gain valuable work experience and potentially become eligible for Permanent Residency or Provisional Skilled Visas.

Depending on your qualification and visa stream, this visa is valid for 18 months to 4 years.

Streams of Visa Subclass 485

The visa offers two different streams based on your situation:

✅ Post-Study Work Stream (PSWV)

  • For students who applied for their first student visa on or after 5th November 2011

  • Must hold a higher education degree (Bachelor, Master, PhD) from an Australian institution

  • Introduced in March 2013

✅ Graduate Work Stream

  • For graduates with skills and qualifications closely related to an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List

  • Criteria similar to the original 485 visa prior to 2013

  • Suitable for vocational education and training (VET) sector graduates

Eligibility Criteria

  • To apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485, you must:

  • ✔ Be under 50 years of age at the time of application
    ✔ Have competent English:
    • Provide evidence via English tests (IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OET, or CAE Advanced)
    • Exempt if holding a valid passport from the USA, UK, Ireland, Canada, or New Zealand
    ✔ Have completed at least 2 years of study in Australia in the past 6 months
    • Recognized qualifications include Diploma, Trade Certificate, Bachelor’s, Graduate Diploma, Master’s, or Ph.D.
    ✔ Have held a valid student visa within 6 months prior to application
    ✔ Be in Australia at the time of visa application

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    📝 Note: This visa is not points-tested.

Visa Duration & Conditions

Family Members

You can include the following dependents in your visa application:

  • Your spouse, de facto partner, or same-sex partner

  • Your dependent children

If you already hold a 485 visa, you may apply to add family members as dependents.

Duration:

  • Graduate Work Stream: Up to 18 months

  • Post-Study Work Stream:
    • 2 years – Bachelor’s, Honours, Master’s by coursework or extended
    • 3 years – Master’s by Research
    • 4 years – Ph.D.

Conditions:

  • Unlimited work rights while the visa is valid

  • Must maintain adequate private health insurance throughout your stay

How IAS Can Help You

Let IAS (Immigration Assistance Services) make your 485 visa process simple and hassle-free. We assist with:

• Assessing your eligibility and visa stream
• Organizing all required documentation
• Lodging your application within deadlines
• Managing dependent applications
• Providing guidance on transitioning to Permanent Residency

Start Your Journey with Confidence

Book a consultation with our expert visa team today to take the next step in your Australian career and residency pathway.

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