Graduate Temporary Visa (Subclass 485) – FAQs | Visa Aid Australia
The Graduate Temporary Visa (Subclass 485) allows international graduates to stay in Australia after completing their studies. Below are the most common questions answered clearly by Visa Aid experts.
What are the Subclass 485 visa streams?
Subclass 485 has two main streams:
Graduate Work Stream
Post-Study Work Stream
Post-Study Work Stream:
The Post-Study Work Stream is for international graduates who completed a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral degree in Australia. This stream allows graduates to gain Australian work experience and build PR pathways.
How do I meet the requirements for the Graduate Work Stream?
To qualify for the Graduate Work Stream, you must:
Nominate an occupation from the MLTSSL
Hold a suitable qualification
Complete a skills assessment
Meet English language requirements
Apply within 6 months of course completion
How do I become eligible for a Post Study Work Stream, or PSWV?
To be eligible for the Post-Study Work Stream, applicants must have completed at least two academic years of study in Australia at Bachelor, Master’s, or Doctoral level.
What is the duration of validity for a temporary graduate visa?
Bachelor: up to 2 years
Master by coursework: up to 3 years
Master by research: up to 3 years
Doctorate: up to 4 years
Eligible qualifications
Your qualification must be closely related to your nominated occupation and meet Australian study requirements.
Skills Assessment
Some occupations require a formal skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority before applying for Subclass 485.
On the department’s website, you may find contact information for the assessing authorities.
- Before submitting your application, you must make an application to the appropriate assessing authority to get a good skills evaluation.
- If “medical practitioner” is your nominated occupation, proof of your full medical registration is acceptable in lieu of a skills assessment. More details regarding the general skilled migration program’s medical practitioner immigration are available.
- Even if you are currently registered to practise nursing in an Australian state or territory, you must receive a skills assessment from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) if nursing is your nominated occupation.
A skills assessment is only good for the number of years it says it’s good for, or until the date it expires, whichever comes first.
Requirements for the Graduate Work Stream
for international students who graduate with the necessary abilities and qualifications for a job on the list of qualifying skilled vocations and who hold an appropriate qualification. This stream’s visas are valid for 18 months after being issued.
Key requirements include:
CRICOS registered qualification
English language test
Valid OSHC
Police clearance
Health examination
Skills Assessment
- Before submitting your application, you must make an application to the appropriate assessing authority to get a good skills evaluation.
- .Even if you are currently registered to practise nursing in an Australian state or territory, you must receive a skills assessment from the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC) if nursing is your nominated occupation.
How Visa Aid Helps
Visa Aid provides complete support for Subclass 485 applications including eligibility checks, document preparation, skills assessment guidance, and visa submission.