Temporary Graduate Visa (485)

The Temporary Graduate Visa Melbourne service by Ozmate Migration helps international students who have completed their studies in Australia stay temporarily and gain valuable work experience. The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows eligible graduates to live, work, and study in Australia after completing an eligible qualification. This visa can provide a pathway to build professional skills and explore future migration opportunities. The application process involves checking your eligibility, selecting the right visa stream, preparing required documents, and lodging a complete application with the Department of Home Affairs. At Ozmate Migration, our experienced migration consultants provide personalised guidance throughout the process, helping you understand requirements, avoid common mistakes, and submit a strong visa application with confidence.

Temporary Graduate Visa (485) Requirements

To apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Completed an Eligible Australian Qualification: You must have completed an eligible qualification from an Australian CRICOS-registered education provider and meet the Australian study requirement.
  • Age Requirement: Generally, applicants must be 35 years old or under at the time of applying. Some exceptions may apply for eligible applicants.
  • Student Visa Requirement: Applicants must have held an eligible Student Visa (Subclass 500) and meet the required timeframe after completing their studies.
  • English Language Requirement: Applicants must provide evidence of meeting the required English language requirements unless they are exempt.
  • Health and Character Requirements: Applicants must satisfy Australian health and character requirements, including health examinations and police checks where required.
  • Select the Correct Visa Stream: The Temporary Graduate Visa (485) includes different streams based on your qualification:
    1. Post-Higher Education Work Stream
    2. Post-Vocational Education Work Stream
    3. Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream

Temporary Graduate Visa (485) Application Process

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Free Eligibility Assessment

Eligibility Assessment

Our migration experts assess your qualification, visa history, and personal circumstances to confirm whether you meet the Temporary Graduate Visa (485) requirements.

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Document Review and Strategy

Document Preparation

We help you collect and prepare all required documents, including qualification evidence, academic transcripts, English test results, passport details, health insurance, and other supporting documents.

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Application Lodged and Tracked

Visa Application Lodgement

Once your application is complete, our team assists with submitting your visa application correctly and provides ongoing guidance throughout the assessment process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)?

The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows eligible international students who have completed their studies in Australia to live, work, and study temporarily while gaining valuable Australian work experience.

To be eligible, you must generally have completed an eligible Australian qualification, meet the Australian study requirement, hold or have recently held an eligible Student Visa (Subclass 500), satisfy English language requirements, and meet health and character requirements.

The length of the visa depends on the visa stream you apply under and your qualification. The Australian Government determines the visa validity based on current migration regulations

Ozmate Migration provides personalised migration advice, assesses your eligibility, assists with document preparation, ensures your application is complete, and supports you throughout the visa application process to help reduce delays and avoid common mistakes.

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