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Confirm eligible 485 stream and application timing window.
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Temporary Graduate
Visa (Subclass 485)
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) supports eligible international graduates to remain in Australia after study, gain local experience, and prepare next migration pathways. Real Migration and Education helps with stream selection, timing control, document quality, and compliant lodgement strategy.
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Subclass 485
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Temporary Graduate Visa
(Subclass 485) Overview
This Subclass 485 guide targets high-intent searches such as post-study visa Australia, temporary graduate visa 485, 485 stream eligibility, and 485 to PR planning. It follows the same complete 189-style structure with overview tabs, process modules, refusal risk controls, and pathway-focused FAQs.
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Eligibility Criteria for Subclass 485
Subclass 485 is a temporary post-study pathway for eligible international graduates. Stream rules, timing windows, and documentary requirements change over time, so stream-fit and date control are critical.
- - Hold an eligible Australian qualification from a CRICOS-registered course meeting current duration and study settings.
- - Apply within the permitted period after course completion and maintain valid visa status at lodgement where required.
- - Meet age, English, health insurance, health, and character requirements for the stream in force at lodgement.
- - Provide identity and relationship evidence for all included family members with consistent declarations.
- - Comply with migration law and any stream-specific conditions in your visa grant.
Application process for Subclass 485
Real Migration and Education manages graduate visa pathways with structured evidence checks, timing control, and decision-ready lodgement quality.
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Audit completion records and Australian study requirement evidence.
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Prepare English, insurance, health, and character documents.
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Lodge a consistency-checked application through ImmiAccount.
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Respond to requests and map next migration steps before visa expiry.
Indicative timeline module
- Pre-lodgement: stream-fit, completion date, and evidence quality review.
- Lodgement stage: assessment timelines vary by caseload and file completeness.
- Post-grant: condition compliance and future pathway planning before expiry.
Cost planning module
Government visa charges, English tests, health examinations, police clearances, translations, and supporting evidence costs all affect your budget. We map expected costs before lodgement.
Compliance module
We align each graduate application with migration legislation and policy in force at lodgement and decision. That includes stream-fit evidence, timeline control, declaration consistency, and visa condition planning after grant.
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Why clients trust our Subclass 485 graduate workflow
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Evidence Zones
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Study + compliance clusters
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Stream to post-grant plan
Next Step Readiness
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Skilled or employer pathways
Document checklist module
- Passport and identity records for all applicants.
- Completion letter, transcripts, and qualification documentation.
- Australian study requirement evidence and timeline proof.
- English results or exemption records, plus health insurance evidence.
- Health and character documentation requested for decision.
Common refusal risk module
- Applying outside the permitted completion-to-lodgement window.
- Incorrect stream selection or weak study requirement evidence.
- English or insurance evidence not valid at decision time.
- Inconsistent dates across forms, transcripts, and declarations.
Our process module: how we manage your 485 case
01. Stream and timeline check
We confirm stream fit, eligibility dates, and critical timing before lodgement.
02. Evidence architecture
Structured study, qualification, identity, and compliance evidence aligned to policy.
03. Lodgement quality gate
Form consistency checks, upload quality, and request-response planning.
04. Grant and next-step strategy
Post-grant condition guidance and pathway planning to skilled or employer options.
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Contact UsFrequently asked questions (Subclass 485)
How long can Subclass 485 last?
Duration depends on stream settings and policy in force. We check current settings before lodgement planning.
Can I include my partner on 485?
Eligible dependants can usually be included with full relationship, health, and character evidence.
Does 485 lead directly to permanent residency?
485 is temporary. Many applicants use it to build eligibility for separate skilled or employer-sponsored permanent pathways.
Do I need a skills assessment for 485?
Typically not for 485 itself, but skills assessments are often relevant for later skilled pathways.
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When should I apply after course completion?
Timing windows are strict and stream-dependent. We verify your exact eligibility dates before lodgement.
Can I work full-time on 485?
Work rights depend on your grant conditions and stream profile. Always follow your grant notice.
What is the Australian study requirement?
It is a legally defined study threshold under migration settings. Evidence must match the definition in force at application time.
Can 485 help with employer sponsorship later?
Yes, many clients use 485 time to build role history and compliance records before applying for employer-sponsored pathways if eligible.
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