Graduate Temporary visa 485

The Temporary Graduate visa 485 allows recent graduates to live and work in Australia and comprises two streams: Graduate work stream and Post-study work stream.

Eligibility criteria for Primary applicant:

Graduate Work stream

• For overseas students who graduate with Australian qualifications that are closely related to an occupation on the MLTSSL
• Positive skills assessment  required at time of application
• Application must be made within the 6 months from the completion date of a minimum 2 academic year (92 weeks) course in Australia
• Visa is granted for 18 months
• No need to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) or receive an invitation to make a valid visa application
• Meet health and character requirements

Post-Study Work stream

• For overseas students who graduate with a CRICOS registered  degree in Australia
• Available for overseas students who applied for and were granted their first ever student visa on or after 5 November 2011
• Positive skills assessment  required at time of application
• Studied at least at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Level 7 - Bachelor degree or above
• Application must be made within the 6 months from the completion date of a minimum 2 academic year (92 weeks) course in Australia
• Visa granted for 2 years for a Bachelor degree and Masters by course work, for 3 years for Masters by research or for 4 years for a Doctorate.
• No need to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) or receive an invitation to make a valid visa application
• Meet health and character requirements