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This visa enables international students to reside, pursue education, and engage in employment opportunities upon the completion of their academic programs. Two Streams of Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

A. Graduate Work Stream Visa

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study, and work in Australia temporarily.

  • Stay period: Up to 18 months
  • Processing Time: 3 to 4 Months

What is the Australian study requirement for Graduate Work Stream Visa?

Within the six months preceding your visa application, you must satisfy the Australian study requirement. This entails obtaining at least one degree, diploma, or trade qualification, and meeting the following criteria:

  • Your course was registered under CRICOS.
  • You successfully fulfilled all the requirements of your course.
  • Your studies were conducted in English.
  • The duration of your course involved a minimum of two academic years (92 weeks) of study.
  • Your course completion in Australia occurred over a period of not less than 16 calendar months.
  • You held an Australian visa that authorized you to pursue studies.

What you can do when you have this visa

Typically, you can remain in Australia for 18 months after obtaining the visa, allowing you the flexibility to travel, work, or study within the country during your stay. It is imperative that you independently secure your own employment while holding this visa.

B. Post-Study Work stream

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.

Stay: Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification

What is the Australian study requirement for Post Study Work Stream Visa?

Possess a qualifying degree-level or higher qualification.

The Post-study Work stream of the subclass 485 visa caters to international students holding eligible qualifications, irrespective of their field of study. Additionally, you must have fulfilled the Australian study requirement in the preceding six months.

Eligible qualifications encompass:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Bachelor's (honours) degree
  • Bachelor's (with first-class honours) degree in STEM and ICT for eligible Indian passport holders
  • Master's by coursework degree
  • Extended Master's degree
  • Master's by research degree
  • Doctoral degree.

What you can do when you have this visa

  • Engage in employment in Australia.
  • Bring your family members along.
  • To be eligible for the Post Study Work stream, you must possess a recent degree from a CRICOS-registered course. Additionally, applicants with specific degrees may qualify for extended visa durations as follows:
  • Two years to four years for selected bachelor's degrees.
  • Two years to three years for selected bachelor degrees with first-class honors in STEM and ICT.
  • Three years to five years for selected master's degrees.
  • Four years to six years for PhDs.

This visa enables international students to reside, pursue education, and engage in employment opportunities upon the completion of their academic programs. Two Streams of Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

  • Graduate Work stream
  • Post Study Work Stream

A. Graduate Work Stream Visa

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study, and work in Australia temporarily.

  • Stay period: Up to 18 months
  • Processing Time: 3 to 4 Months

What is the Australian study requirement for Graduate Work Stream Visa?

Within the six months preceding your visa application, you must satisfy the Australian study requirement. This entails obtaining at least one degree, diploma, or trade qualification, and meeting the following criteria:

  • Your course was registered under CRICOS.
  • You successfully fulfilled all the requirements of your course.
  • Your studies were conducted in English.
  • The duration of your course involved a minimum of two academic years (92 weeks) of study.
  • Your course completion in Australia occurred over a period of not less than 16 calendar months.
  • You held an Australian visa that authorized you to pursue studies.

What you can do when you have this visa

Typically, you can remain in Australia for 18 months after obtaining the visa, allowing you the flexibility to travel, work, or study within the country during your stay. It is imperative that you independently secure your own employment while holding this visa.

B. Post-Study Work stream

This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with a degree from an Australian institution. It lets you live, work and study in Australia, temporarily.

Stay: Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification

What is the Australian study requirement for Post Study Work Stream Visa?

Possess a qualifying degree-level or higher qualification.

The Post-study Work stream of the subclass 485 visa caters to international students holding eligible qualifications, irrespective of their field of study. Additionally, you must have fulfilled the Australian study requirement in the preceding six months.

Eligible qualifications encompass:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Bachelor's (honours) degree
  • Bachelor's (with first-class honours) degree in STEM and ICT for eligible Indian passport holders
  • Master's by coursework degree
  • Extended Master's degree
  • Master's by research degree
  • Doctoral degree.

What you can do when you have this visa

  • Engage in employment in Australia.
  • Bring your family members along.
  • To be eligible for the Post Study Work stream, you must possess a recent degree from a CRICOS-registered course. Additionally, applicants with specific degrees may qualify for extended visa durations as follows:
  • Two years to four years for selected bachelor's degrees.
  • Two years to three years for selected bachelor degrees with first-class honors in STEM and ICT.
  • Three years to five years for selected master's degrees.
  • Four years to six years for PhDs.

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