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Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)

A pathway for recent international graduates to stay on in Australia, gain local work experience, and plan their next move.

Overview

Turn your Australian qualification into Australian work experience

The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) lets eligible international students remain in Australia after finishing a recognised course, so they can work locally and, in many cases, bring eligible family members along. There are three separate streams depending on your qualification level and where you studied, each with a different length of stay, and once you apply for one, you can't switch to another, so getting the right stream from the start really matters.

We check which stream actually fits your qualification and visa history, confirm your study requirement is met, and prepare a complete application before your eligibility window closes.

Who this pathway is for

  • Recent graduates of an Australian degree, diploma, associate degree or trade qualification.
  • International students who held a student visa recently and are within the eligible age range.
  • Graduates of a regional campus who may qualify for an additional stay period.
  • Anyone unsure which of the three graduate streams applies to their situation. .

Key facts

Visa subclass485
StreamsPost-Vocational Education Work, Post-Higher Education Work, and Second Post-Higher Education Work (for eligible regional graduates).
Typical stayRoughly 18 months up to 3 years, depending on stream, qualification and campus location.
Work rightsfull work rights, with eligible family members able to be included.
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What's included

How we handle it for you

01

Stream and eligibility check

Confirming which of the three streams matches your qualification and visa history before you commit to one.

02

Study requirement review

Making sure your course and provider meet the current criteria.

02

Document preparation

Organising evidence of your qualification.

03

Visa history and identity

Application lodgement, filed correctly the first time; family applications, partner and child visas prepared alongside yours where eligible.

04

Next steps planning

So this visa fits into your longer-term goals rather than being a dead end.

Our Process

From first conversation to decision

01

Initial consultation

We review your qualification and timeline.

02

Stream and document preparation

Lodgement of your application.

03

Document preparation & lodgement

We prepare your evidence brief and lodge the application on your behalf.

04

Decision & next steps

Once granted, we brief you on your visa conditions and what happens next.

Recently graduated and want to stay in Australia?