Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) - Graduate Work stream

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) – Graduate Work stream, you must meet the following requirements:

• Be under 50 years of age
• Hold an eligible visa
• Have held a student visa in the last 6 months
• Have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list (Note: not required for applications lodged between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023)
• Have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation on the skilled occupation list (Note: not required for applications lodged between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023)
• Provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants
• Provide evidence you have applied for an Australian Federal Police check
• Provide evidence of the required level of English proficiency
• Meet the Australian study requirement
• Have skills and qualifications that Australia needs (nominate 1 occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, have a relevant degree, diploma, or trade qualification, and have your skills assessed by a relevant assessing authority)
• Have adequate health insurance
• Meet the health and character requirements
• Sign the Australian values statement
• Have no debt to the Australian government
• Not have had a visa cancelled or a previous application refused in Australia

Application Process

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Note: If you have previously been granted a subclass 485 or a subclass 476 visa as a primary visa holder, you are not eligible for this visa.