Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485– Introductory Guide

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Par A Graduate Work Stream

Graduate Work Stream Introduction

Graduate work stream is a temporary visa particularly for international graduate who have completed skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations in Australia needs.

This visa enables you to stay up to 18 months and within that period, you can live, study and work in Australia and you can include your family member in your application.

Graduate Work Stream Eligibility

To be eligible to apply for this visa, you must be

– Under 50 years of age
– Either the main holder of a current student visa / within the past 6 months before your application and currently on BVA or BVB / held a student visa in the past 6 months before your application and currently on a substantive visa / your student visa was cancelled but in the past 28 days the Tribunal has notified you to set aside the decision or substitute the Minister’s decision
– Not previously granted a Subclass 485 or 476 as a primary visa holder
– Satisfy the Australian study requirement
- In the past 6 months before you applied this visa, you are awarded at least one degree, diploma or trade qualification that was a CRICOS-registered course, completed all course requirement, in English for at least 2 academic years, you were physically in Australia for at least 16 calendar months to complete the study.
– You must have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list, https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list
– Have a degree, diploma or trade qualification related to that occupation and assessed by the assessing authority
– Meet the English requirement (proficiency) unless you are a citizen of UK, Canada, NZ, US or the republic of Ireland
– Health insurance
– Meet the health requirement
– Meet the character requirement
– Not have had a visa cancelled or previous application refused
– Sign the Australian value statement

There is one condition attached to this visa.

Condition 8501
Maintain adequate health insurance

Graduate Work Stream Checklist

Identity document such as current passport, ID card etc
Study document such as completion letter, Academic transcripts, English language test result if applicable
Skills assessment documents
Health Insurance documents such as letter from health insurance provider, Medicare
Character documents such as Police check up to 12 months before you apply, Form80,1221
Partner documents such as your partner’s identity documents, character documents, documents about other family members, marriage certificate, de facto relationship
For dependant under 18 years old documents such as birth certificates or family book, adoption paper if applicable, consent – From 1229 form anyone who has a legal right to decide where the child lives and is not coming to Australia with the child.
For dependents over 18 years old documents such as identity documents, relationships documents, character documents, proof of relationship, Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over, financial dependency – bank statement, money transfer and rent receipts, or report from a qualified medical practitioner that states they are dependent on you or your partner due to total or partial.

Graduate Work Stream Application Process

Step 1: Gradated from a CRICOS-registered course

Step 2: Gather your documents

Step 3: Lodge your document online via ImmiAccount or by paper using Form 1409 Application for a Temporary Graduate Visa

Step 4: Visa outcome

Graduate Work Stream Cost

The cost of this visa is from AUD 1945. Other costs including charge for each family member in your application may applies.（Update date：2024.07）

Graduate Work Stream Processing Time

50% of applications: 6 Months
90% of applications: 8 Months

（Update date：2024.07）

Graduate Work Stream Frequently Asked Question

Do I have to inform the Department if I want to travel after I apply?
Yes, you could have to inform the department if you want to travel during the proceeding time.

Part B. Post-Study Work Stream

Post-Study Work Stream Introduction

This is a temporary visa for international students who have graduated with a degree from an Australian institution to live, work and study in Australia for 2-4 years. You can include members of family unit in your application when you apply.

Post-Study Work Stream Eligibility

In order to meet your eligibility, you must satisfy the following requirements.

Under 50 years of age
You are a currently student visa or have previously granted your first student visa within 6 months and
- now have a BVA or BVB granted on the basis of valid application for a visa or
- now hold a substantive visa or
- the Tribunal has notified you of a decision to set aside and substitute the Minister’s decision not to revoke the cancellation.
Meet the Australian study requirement
Eligible qualification at degree-level or above
Have studied with an Australian education provider who is registered on CRICOS
Evidence of English proficiency in the last 3 years, unless you hold a valid passport from UK, the United States of America, Canada, NZ or Republic of Ireland
Have adequate health insurance
Meet the health requirement
Meet our character requirement
Sign the Australian values statement
Have no debt to the Australian Government
Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused

Condition
8501 – Maintain adequate health insurance

Post-Study Work Stream Checklist

Identity documents such as passport
Study documents such as completion letter, academic transcripts
English language test result if necessary
Health insurance documents
Character documents, such as Police check, Form 80, Form 1221
Partner documents such as partner’s identity documents, character documents and documents about other family members, marriage certificate, or de facto relationship
Dependents under 18 documents such as birth certificate or family book and Form 1229 consent form to grant an Australian visa to a child under the age of 18 years and statutory declaration
Dependants over 18 documents:
- Birth certificate
- Identity documents
- Character documents
- Proof of relationship with the dependant such as a birth certificate
- Form 47a Details of a child or other dependent family member aged 18 years or over
- Proof of financial dependency such as bank statements, money transfer and rent receipts
- A report from a qualified medical practitioner for child who aged 23 and is dependent on you or your partner due to the total or partial loss od their bodily or mental functions

Post-Study Work Stream Application Process

Step 1: Ensure you are entitled to apply for this visa.

Step 2: Collect all the required documents

Step 3: Lodge your application online via ImmiAccount or by paper using Form 1409 Application for a Temporary Graduate Visa

Step 5: Visa outcome.

Post-Study Work Stream Cost

The visa costs AUD 1945for the main applicant. Other changes map applies for each family member in your application and subsequent entrants may pay the full visa application charge.（Update date：2024.07）

Post-Study Work Stream Processing Time

50% of applications: 3 Months
90% of applications: 5 Months