Graduate Temporary 485 Visa
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The Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa is work visa for international students who have completed 2 years of study in Australia. It can last from between 18 months and 4 years depending on your situation.
It is a good way to extend your stay in Australia to improve your chances of becoming eligible for a permanent or provisional skilled visa. The primary applicant must be in Australia when they make their application for a 485 visa, and must have held an eligible student visa within the 6 month period prior to lodgement. |
Two Eligibility Streams for the Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa: | Post Study Work Stream: commonly referred to as the Post Study Work Visa (PSWV). This eligibility stream was introduced in March 2013 for students applying for their first student visa after 5 November 2011 |
The Graduate Work Stream: criteria are similar to the 485 Graduate Skilled visa as it was prior to March 2013 | |
COMMON CRITERIA
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There are a number of criteria which are common to both the PSWV (Post Study Work) stream and the Graduate Work Stream:
Ø Age: The main applicant must be under 50 at the date of lodgment. Ø English: The main applicant must demonstrate their English language ability, either through holding certain types of passport or by undertaking an English test.Evidence of threshold English must be provided at date of lodgement Ø Study in Australia: You must meet the 2 year study requirement and have completed qualifications within six months of applying for the visa. Ø Point Test: The Temporary Graduate subclass 485 visa is not points-tested. |
INCLUDING FAMILY MEMBERS
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You can include the following types of family members in your application:
If you already hold a 485 visa, you can apply for family members to join you in Australia on 485 visas. |
DURATION AND CONDITIONS
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Duration of the 485 visa will depend on your circumstances. Gradate Work stream visas are valid for 18 months from the date of grant of the application.
Duration of the PSW depends on which qualification has been completed in Australia as follows:
Whilst on a 485 visa, you have unrestricted work rights in Australia. You must maintain private health insurance whilst on a skilled graduate visa. A list of the major providers is at 485 Visa Insurance |
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR 485 VISAS
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The new English requirements for both the Post Study Work Stream and Graduate Work Stream are as follows:
This represents a significant lowering of the English language requirement and will be a great relief to applicants who have struggled to meet the minimum score required in each band. |
A couple of Important Points to note:
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Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)-DoHA Fees
Application | $1,535 |
Additional applicant Charge | $765 |
Additional applicant Charge -18 | $385 |
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