The temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) allows you to remain in Australia to live, study or work after you have finished your studies. The visa has two streams: Graduate Work stream and Post-Study Work stream. The length of your stay will depend on which stream you apply for. A temporary graduate visa will allow the scholars to live and work after they have finished their course in Australia. These 485 visas apply only to Australia, and the length of your stay even after your studies will depend upon the course you have taken. All the suitability requirements for the post-work-study visa that is a provisional graduate visa will be compensated or relaxed if you have enrolled yourself with Australian education
Temporary Graduate Visa
In this particular article, we will discuss all the things that you should know about the 485 visa, eligibility criteria, process to apply, etc.
On the visa, you can apply to bring your family members that depend on the visa. When students complete their graduation then they stay for 18 months on this visa. Students can work full time with this visa. Students may require proof of English proficiency test as part of the visa.
Graduate Work Stream:
Those who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications, this visa is applicable for them. You can stay, live and work temporarily in Australia on the basis of this Visa. Now the Covid-19 situations are under control so graduates can apply for this visa and can bring your family with you.
You can stay upto 18 months. Hong Kong visa holders can stay for 5 years.
This particular visa is known as a Temporary graduate visa will allow the students to live and work after they have completed their course in Australia. This 485 visa applies only to Australia, and the length of your stay even after the studies will depend upon the course you have taken. Temporary graduate visa is distributed into 2 streams:
- Graduate workstream
- Post-study workstream
Latest Visa Update.
All the eligibility requirements for the post-work-study visa that is a temporary graduate visa will be compensated or relaxed if you have enrolled yourself with Australian education providers and guidelines affected due to Covid-19.
Under these arrangements, guidelines for a visa are:
- You will be counted under the Australian education providers by the mode of online study due to Covid-19. ( existing or new student both)
- Students whose study was affected due to travel restrictions imposed on everyone because of the Covid-19 will be eligible for a Temporary Graduate visa and shall be granted the same.
- In case, you are unable to give the proficiency test due to covid-19, you should be given additional time for completing it. Also, extra time would be given for the biometrics process.
Eligibility criteria
If you want to apply for a temporary graduate visa then you must be:
- Should not be above 50 years of age
- Hold an eligible visa for Australia
- Should meet all the requirements of the course
- have a recent qualification in a CRICOS-registered course
Is giving an English proficiency test mandatory to get a 485 Visa?
Yes, It is the most important process while you are applying for this visa. They will ask you for English proficiency test scores. Take IELTS (The International English Language Testing System), which is the most famous English proficiency test for study, work, and migration.
Is OSHC (overseas student health cover) compulsory to support my application for a Temporary Graduate visa?
OSHC is an acronym which is used for overseas student health cover and when you’re applying for the application at the time of your application process, OSHC has already been covered under the application. Only at the time when you’re applying to a temporary graduate visa you have to show OSHC documents as evidence for the same.
You will be contacted by the Department of home affairs and there you have to submit evidence that you’ve taken medical policy under 485 visa.
Application Procedure for the temporary graduate visa.
You can also apply via online mode, it can be made in the department of home affairs. All you have to do is to submit all the necessary documents along with the application and payment so that you can ensure that the visa process is complete.
What are the estimated fees and processing time?
The starting cost of applying for the visa starts from a minimum of AUD 1500 and processing time will depend on the course and the workstream you will choose. You can check the visa status from the official website of the Australian government.
Official website- https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485
Checklist for applying for a temporary graduate visa.
The Department of home affairs https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485
Has the proper list of things that you need to take care of while applying for the visa.
Highlights
| Minimum age – below 50 years of age | Post -work visa – International students |
| Stay- up to 18 months | Stay
Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification. Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years. |
| Cost- AUD 1,650 | Cost
From AUD1,650 |
| Processing time- 75% of applications: 6 months
90% of applications: 7 months |
Processing Time
75% of applications: 3 months 90% of applications: 5 months |
Temporary graduate visa 485 FAQs
- What is a temporary graduate visa?
A temporary graduate visa will allow the students to live and work after they have completed their course in Australia. This 485 visa applies only to Australia, and the length of your stay even after the studies will depend upon the course you have taken. Temporary graduate visa is distributed into 2 streams:
- Graduate workstream
- Post-study workstream
- How can I check my visa application status?
To check the updates and visa status, you have to visit the official website of the Australian government. The link is here https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485.
- How can I check if one is available for the visa or not?
- One should have completed the course from any recognized Australian institution
- You have to provide proficiency in English test scores, for example, IELTS scores
- Check all the Australian health conditions
- What is the total cost for applying for 485 visas?
The visa cost is AUD 1,650.
Q. Does the temporary graduate visa 485 also require a Police verification?
A. Yes, candidates must have to submit a police verification. Without this you can’t access the visa.
Q. Is the 485 is a Migration Visa?
A. No, it’s not a Migration Visa. It is the visa which gives you working rights, studies or live in Australia. Before go through any proceedings please read all the instructions of using it.
