TEMPORARY GRADUATE VISA (SUBCLASS 485)
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Temporary Graduate Visa
A Temporary Graduate Visa (often referred to as Subclass 485 in Australia) allows international students to stay in the country temporarily after completing their studies to live, work, or gain practical experience in their field of study. It is especially common in countries like Australia, designed to help students transition into the workforce.
Key Features
Duration: The visa usually lasts between 18 months to 3 years, depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the visa stream chosen.
Visa Streams
- Graduate Work Stream: For international students who have recently graduated in vocational sector with skills and qualifications related to occupations in demand. Valid for up to 18 months.
- Post-Study Work Stream: For graduates of a Bachelor Degree, Master Degree, Master by Research or Doctoral Degree. Valid for 2–3 years, depending on the level of the qualification and passport of the country.
Work Rights
Visa holders are allowed to work full-time during their stay. This visa offers a pathway to gain work experience, which can be valuable for future permanent residency applications.
Eligibility
- Completed an eligible qualification from a recognized institution.
- Qualification must be register for 92 weeks on CRICOS
- Meet the English language requirements.
- Must be between 18 to 35 Years of age
- Must meet health and character requirements
Benefits
- Opportunity to gain relevant work experience.
- Time to explore pathways to permanent residency.
- Full work rights, enabling visa holders to improve employability in their field.
- This visa helps graduates bridge the gap between education and full-time employment, offering practical experience in the host country.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with qualifications relevant to specific occupations needed in Australia. It allows you to live, study, and work in Australia temporarily.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
This visa is for Temporary Graduates holding a Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Study Work,
or Replacement visa with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. It
allows you to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
This visa is for recent international graduates from Australian institutions, allowing them to live, work, and study in Australia temporarily.
