Everything you need to know about the 485 visa, processing time, eligibility & estimated fees in Australia.
Are you an international student who wants to stay in Australia after graduation? If so, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485). This visa allows you to live, study, and work in Australia.
The 485 visa is a great way to gain valuable work experience in Australia, giving you the ability to work full-time or part-time. It can also provide a pathway to other visas, such Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189) or Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190). It can also be a stepping stone to permanent residency. IDP can help you understand the benefits of the 485 visa and the application process. We can also provide guidance on preparing the necessary documentation and identifying potential job opportunities.
With IDP’s support, you can make the most of your post-study experience in Australia and potentially secure a pathway to permanent residency. Contact us today to learn more.
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The visa has 3 streams:
The length of your stay and cost of the visa will depend on which stream you apply for.
The Australian Government has announced changes to the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) for Higher Education students, which will result in an extension of stay for eligible graduates by two years.
The extension will apply to graduates who hold select Bachelor and higher-level degrees in areas of skills shortage, as determined by a working group. The specific degrees and the effective date of these changes have not yet been disclosed. We will provide more information about these changes as it becomes available. Some additional notes can be found here regarding PSW extensions for selected degrees:
More information around post-study work rights visas can be found here. *Disclaimer: This information is correct as of the release of this announcement on February 20, 2023, and is subject to change, speak to our migration agents to get the latest information. Explore top courses for international students in Australia
To be eligible to apply for the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) you must:
You may require evidence of your English proficiency as part of your visa application. Take IELTS (The International English Language Testing System), an English language proficiency test for study, work and migration. The department accepts both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. As IDP is the co-owner of the IELTS test, you can take an IELTS test at any one of our Australian IELTS test centres
At the time of application, if you hold a valid Student visa, you’ll already be covered under an Overseas Student Health Cover policy as a condition of your Student visa requirement. It is recommended to have your Overseas Visitors Health Cover (OVHC) start on the day your student visa expires and submit evidence of your OVHC when you apply for a 485 visa.
Applications can be made online at the Department of Home Affairs. Have all you documents ready to complete the application and payment to ensure you visa application is valid.
The cost of applying for the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) varies for each type. The processing time will depend on your work stream. The estimated processing time for all student visas can be viewed here.
The Department of Home Affairs has a complete checklist list of everything you will require when applying for the visa. We recommend that you read this information and contact us for assistance with your application.
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