Temporary Graduate
Visa Subclass 485 (Post-Vocational Education Work Stream)
The Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 (Post-Vocational Stream) allows students who have recently graduated with qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs live, work and study in Australia temporarily. With this visa you can work in Australia and bring your family with you.
Eligibility
You might be eligible for the Temporary Graduate 485 Visa if you:
- are younger than 35 years of age
- hold an eligible visa
- have held a student visa in the past 6 months
- have a recent qualification from a CRICOS registered course
- hold a qualification that is relevant to your nominated occupation on the skilled occupation list
- meet the Temporary Graduate visa study requirement with an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification
- meet the English language requirement.
Length of Visa
Up to 18 months. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay up to 5 years.
Temporary Graduate
Visa Subclass 485 (Post-Higher Education Work Stream)
The Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 (Post-Higher Education Stream) allows students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution to live, work and study in Australia temporarily. With this visa you can work in Australia and bring your family with you.
Eligibility
You might be eligible for the Temporary Graduate 485 Visa if you:
- are younger than 35 years of age
- hold an eligible visa
- have held a student visa in the past 6 months
- have a recent qualification from a CRICOS registered course
- hold a qualification that is relevant to your nominated occupation on the skilled occupation list
- meet the English language requirement.
Length of Visa
Usually between 2-3 years depending on your qualification. Hong Kong and British National Overseas passport holders may stay for 5 years.
Temporary Graduate
Visa Subclass 485 (Second Post-Higher Education Work Stream)
The Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 (Post-Higher Education Stream) allows students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. It lets you live, work and study in Australia temporarily. With this visa you can work in Australia and bring your family with you.
Eligibility
You might be eligible for the Temporary Graduate 485 Visa if you:
- are younger than 35 years of age
- hold an eligible visa
- have held a student visa in the past 6 months
- have a recent qualification from a CRICOS registered course
- hold a qualification that is relevant to your nominated occupation on the skilled occupation list
- meet the English language requirement.
Length of Visa
Between 1 and 2 years depending on:
- the regional location of the educational institution that you graduated from that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa
- the regional area that you live in as the holder of your Temporary Graduate visa in the Post-Higher Education Work, Post-Study Work or Replacement stream.
Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)
Visa Subclass 491
A visa for skilled people nominated by a state or territory government to live and work in regional Australia.
Eligibility
You must:
- be nominated to apply by a state or territory government agency, or an eligible relative must sponsor you
- have an occupation on a relevant skilled occupation list
- have a suitable skills assessment for the occupation
- be invited to apply
- satisfy the points test
Length of Visa
5 years