Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
Graduate Work stream
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
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​​​​​​​​​​Graduates impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions are now able to apply for and be granted a Temporary Graduate visa outside Australia – they must hold or have held a Student visa in the past 12 months to apply.
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​​​​​​​​​You can work in Australia
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Have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list
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You can bring your family with you
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Stay
Usually up to 18 months. Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years
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Cost
From AUD1,650
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Processing Time
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75% of applications: 5 months
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90% of applications: 6 months
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)
post-study work stream
This visa is for international students who have recently graduated with skills and qualifications that are relevant to specific occupations Australia needs. It lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily.
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​​​​​​​​​​​Graduates impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions are now able to apply for and be granted a Temporary Graduate visa outside Australia – they must hold or have held a Student visa in the past 12 months to apply.
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​​​​​​​​​​You can work in Australia
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You can bring your family with you
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You need a recent degree a CRICOS-registered course
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Stay
Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification. Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years.
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Cost
From AUD1,650
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Processing Time
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75% of applications: 6 months
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90% of applications: 12 months