Temporary Graduate VISA (Subclass 485) – Simplified for you!
The Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), also commonly known as graduate visa is a temporary visa that allows you to live, study and work after you have completed your study in Australia. You can also bring your family members to Australia on this visa.
The Graduate visa has two streams: Graduate work stream and Post-Study work stream.
Following table lists out the major features & key differences of each.
| Graduate Work Stream (GWS) | Post Study Work (PSW) |
| This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. | This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. |
| Length of stay: Usually upto 18 months. | Length of stay: usually between 2- 4 years depending upon your qualification. |
| Department’s Visa Application Charge: From AUD 1650 | Department’s Visa Application Charge: From AUD 1650 |
| Visa condition & Work rights: Maintain Health Insurance Full-time work right | Visa condition & Work rights: Maintain Health Insurance Full-time work right |
General Eligibility criteria for VISA Grant | |
| Age: Must be under 50 years Visa status: Must have held a student visa within the past 6 months before Graduate visa application. Not have been previously granted a subclass 485 visa as a primary visa holder Australian Study requirement: Must have met the Australian Study requirement with a minimum of 2 academic years(92 weeks) in the past 6 months before current visa application. Nominated occupation: Must have nominated an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MTSSL) and hold a positive provisional skill assessment from a relevant assessing authority.
English language: Must hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland, or prove your English proficiency. To do this, show us evidence that in the last 3 years, you achieved: IELTS – Overall of at least 6 with minimum of 5 in each section PTE – Overall of at least 50 with minimum of 36 in each part. TOEFL – Total of at least 64 with minimum of 4 for listening, 4 for reading, 14 for writing and 14 for speaking. OET – Atleast B for each part. Health Insurance: Must have appropriate adequate health insurance to cover you for your proposed stay. Health & Character requirements: Must meet the Department’s health & character requirements by undertaking a medical test and providing an Australian Federal Police check. Preferably, not have had a visa cancelled or refused. | Age: Must be under 50 years Visa status: Must have held a student visa within the past 6 months before Graduate visa application. Not have been previously granted a subclass 485 visa as a primary visa holder Australian Study requirement: Must have met the Australian Study requirement with a minimum of 2 academic years(92 weeks) in the past 6 months before current visa application. Eligible qualification: Must hold an Australian qualification at degree-level or above as a result of a recent study in Australia. For instance; Bachelor degree, Bachelors honours degree, Masters by coursework, Masters by research, doctoral degree, etc.
English language: Must hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland, or prove your English proficiency. To do this, show us evidence that in the last 3 years, you achieved: IELTS – Overall of at least 6 with minimum of 5 in each section PTE – Overall of at least 50 with minimum of 36 in each part. TOEFL – Total of at least 64 with minimum of 4 for listening, 4 for reading, 14 for writing and 14 for speaking. OET – Atleast B for each part.
Health Insurance: Must have appropriate adequate health insurance to cover you for your proposed stay. Health & Character requirements: Must meet the Department’s health & character requirements by undertaking a medical test and providing an Australian Federal Police check. Preferably, not have had a visa cancelled or refused. |
If you have any further queries regarding Graduate Work Visa subclass 485, please feel free to contact us and book a free consultation with our registered migration agent.
