Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) provides recent international graduates with the opportunity to live, work, and study in Australia on a temporary basis after completing their studies. This visa is designed to help graduates gain valuable post-study work experience, which can support future skilled migration or permanent residency applications. It has two streams: the Graduate Work Stream, intended for students with qualifications that relate to occupations on the skilled occupation list, and the Post-Study Work Stream, available to those who have completed higher education degrees from Australian institutions.
To be eligible for this visa, applicants must be under the age of 50, hold an eligible student visa, and have completed a CRICOS-registered course within the past six months. In addition, applicants must meet specific English language proficiency standards, as well as health and character requirements. The Subclass 485 visa offers a valuable post-study pathway for international students seeking to extend their stay in Australia.
Your Pathway from Study to Employment
International students in Australia can transition to skilled employment by gaining local experience and applying for graduate or skilled visas, opening pathways to points-tested migration, temporary graduate visas, and potential permanent residency opportunities after course completion.
- Gain local work experience
- Time to explore regional pathways
- Full Work Rights
- Improve your points for permanent residency
- Bring eligible family members
- Build a career in Australia