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Temporary Graduate
Visa (Subclass 485)
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows eligible international graduates to remain in Australia after completing their studies. It provides valuable work rights, enables graduates to gain Australian work experience, and may support future skilled migration or employer-sponsored permanent residency pathways.
Our Australian registered migration agents assist graduates with eligibility assessments, Australian study requirement reviews, visa applications, compliance advice, and long-term migration planning.
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Post-Study
Work Rights
Subclass 485
PR Pathway
Temporary Graduate Visa
(Subclass 485) Overview
The Subclass 485 visa enables eligible international students who have completed qualifying studies in Australia to temporarily remain, live, work, and gain professional experience.
The visa helps graduates build Australian work experience while exploring skilled migration, employer sponsorship, or permanent residency opportunities.
Depending on eligibility, applicants may apply under:
- - Post Higher Education Work Stream
- - Graduate Work Stream
- - Second Post Higher Education Work Stream (where applicable)
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Eligibility Criteria for Visa 485
Applicants generally need:
- - Completion of eligible Australian studies
- - A valid eligible visa at the time of application
- - Required English language proficiency
- - Health insurance where applicable
- - Health and character clearance
- - Compliance with Australian study requirements
- - Meet stream-specific eligibility criteria
Who Can Apply for Subclass 485
Eligible international graduates with qualifying Australian study, compliant evidence, valid timing, and the correct stream profile may pursue Subclass 485 after course completion.
Queensland Graduate Visa Support
Graduates across Queensland and Australia can plan post-study work rights, compliance, and onward migration pathways with structured 485 application support.
Application process
Application Process for Subclass 485
We manage this pathway in a structured way, from eligibility assessment to visa grant, with compliance checks at every stage.
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Australian study requirement review
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English language assessment
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Gather supporting documents
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Health insurance review
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Visa application lodgement
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Department assessment
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Visa grant
Australian Study Requirement
English Language
Health Insurance
Visa Lodgement
Department Assessment
Planning and compliance
Subclass 485 Planning and Compliance Guidance
Plan timelines, costs, and evidence consistency before lodgement to reduce avoidable delays and refusal risks.
Indicative Timeline
- Qualification completion
- Document preparation
- Health examination where required
- Visa application assessment and Department processing
Cost Planning
- - Visa application charges
- - English testing where required
- - Health examinations
- - Police clearances
- - Health insurance
- - Professional migration assistance
Compliance Module
- - Australian study requirement review
- - English language compliance
- - Document verification
- - Visa condition guidance
- - Department communication
Trust and delivery
Why Graduates Trust Our Subclass 485 Visa Services
Graduate visa specialists
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Subclass 485 delivery focus
Application review stages
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Structured evidence checkpoints
Compliance checkpoints
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Study, English, and insurance review
Australian migration compliance
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Gov source aligned strategy
Documents
Graduate Visa Checklist
- Passport
- Completion letter
- Academic transcript
- Australian qualification evidence
- English language test results where applicable
- Health insurance
- Police clearance
- Identity documents
- Relationship evidence for dependants
Risk review
Common Refusal Risks for Subclass 485 Applications
- Applying outside the permitted completion-to-lodgement window
- Incorrect stream selection or weak Australian study requirement evidence
- English or health insurance evidence not valid at decision time
- Inconsistent dates across forms, transcripts, and declarations
- Lodgement while not holding a valid eligible visa where required
- Incomplete dependant relationship or identity documentation
Our approach
Our Process: How We Manage Your 485 Visa Case
Step 1: Eligibility diagnosis
Stream-fit review with completion dates, study requirement checks, and timing window analysis.
Step 2: Evidence architecture
We structure qualification, insurance, English, and dependant documentation for consistent lodgement.
Step 3: Compliance review
Australian study requirement, English validity, and declaration consistency checks before lodgement.
Step 4: Lodgement and pathway planning
Decision-ready lodgement support and post-grant PR pathway planning before visa expiry.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
What is the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)?
The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows eligible international graduates to remain in Australia after completing qualifying studies, with work rights under the granted stream and conditions.
Who is eligible for a 485 visa in Australia?
Eligibility generally depends on completing eligible Australian studies, holding a valid eligible visa at application, meeting English, health, character, and stream-specific requirements in force at lodgement.
What are the Subclass 485 visa streams?
Depending on eligibility, applicants may apply under the Post Higher Education Work stream, Graduate Work stream, or Second Post Higher Education Work stream where applicable.
Does the 485 visa lead to permanent residency?
Subclass 485 is temporary. Many graduates use it to build Australian work experience and strengthen future skilled or employer-sponsored permanent residency pathways.
Can I include my partner and children on a 485 application?
Eligible dependants may generally be included with identity, health, character, and relationship evidence that meets current requirements.
What is the Australian study requirement for Subclass 485?
It is a legally defined study threshold under migration settings. Your completion records and qualification evidence must match the requirement in force at application time.
Can offshore applicants apply for Subclass 485?
Most 485 pathways are designed for graduates who completed eligible studies in Australia. Stream settings and eligibility should be confirmed before lodgement planning.
How can a migration agent help with a 485 visa application?
Registered migration agents can assess stream-fit, review Australian study evidence, coordinate timing, and prepare a consistent, decision-ready application.
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Ready to Start Your Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Strategy?
Get professional guidance from Australian registered migration agents for post-study work rights, stream eligibility, Australian study requirement reviews, and long-term PR planning.
Questions? Call +61 414 996 546 or email info@realmigration.com.au.