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Study, Work & Settle In Australia

The Australia Graduate Temporary (Subclass 485) Visa is a temporary permit for students who have held a student visa in the last 6 months. Unlike other migration visas to Australia, the Graduate Work Visa has a simpler process to quickly assess applicants since most of them have already spent significant time in Australia. Y-Axis can help you take advantage of your Australian education by assisting you with your Graduate Work Visa application. Our teams are well versed with all aspects of this visa and can help you create an application package with the highest chances of success.

Australia Graduate Temporary Visa Program Details:

The Graduate Temporary Visa is a temporary visa awarded to students that allows successful applicants to live and work in Australia for up 18 months to 4 years. Temporarily increased to 24 months for visas granted from 1 December 2021. There are two major types of visas issued under this program:
-choose the one most appropriate for them. These subclasses are:

Graduate Work Visa – For students who have held a student visa the last 6 months before applying for this visa and have applied for skill assessment in the nominated occupation on the Skilled Occupations List
Graduate Post-Study Visa – For students who have competed for a bachelor’s degree or higher. This visa looks primary at your educational credentials and does not require your occupation to be listed on the Skilled Occupations List

Under both these visa types you can live and work anywhere in Australia with your family, the study in Australia and travel in and out of Australia as long as your visa is valid. The visa duration typically lasts between 18 months to 4 years. Temporarily increased to 24 months for visas granted from 1 December 2021

Eligibility For Australia Skilled Migration Program:

The Australia Graduate Temporary (Subclass 485) Visa is focused on assessing the educational credentials of students. It is designed to retain talent in Australia and is a great route to settle permanently in Australia. The key eligibility criteria are:

Your age (should be between 18-50 years of age)
Australian educational credentials
Details of the 2 years or more spent studying in Australia
Your English language skills
Whether your occupation is on the Skilled Occupations List
Your work experience
Health and character assessment

Visa Fees:

Visa Category	Type of applicant	Fee Effective from 1st July 22	Current Visa fee
Subclass 189	Main Applicant	AUD 4240	AUD 4115
	Applicant above 18 yrs	AUD 2160	AUD 2055
	Applicant below 18 yrs	AUD 1060	AUD 1030
Subclass 190	Main Applicant	AUD 4240	AUD 4115
	Applicant above 18 yrs	AUD 2120	AUD 2060
	Applicant below 18 yrs	AUD 1060	AUD 1030
Subclass 491	Main Applicant	AUD 4240	AUD 4115
	Applicant above 18 yrs	AUD 2120	AUD 2060
	Applicant below 18 yrs	AUD 1060	AUD 1030

How Y-Axis Can Help?

Y-Axis has filed thousands of applications for Australian immigration and has one of the world’s best Australia immigration departments. We can offer end-to-end assistance with:

Complete Migration Processing & Application Processing
Guidance from Registered Migration Agent (RMA) in our Melbourne officeApplication
Forms, Documentation & Petition Filing
Assistance with Medicals
Assistance with migration petition & representation if required
Updates & Follow-up with the Consulate
Visa Interview Preparation – if required
Job Search Assistance (charges extra)

Reach out to us and discover how we can help you work in Australia after graduation.

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FAQ

What is a Temporary Graduate Visa?

The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa is for overseas students who have graduated recently from an education institution in Australia. It permits you to work, study, and live in Australia upon completion of your studies. Students can access this Visa only once as a primary applicant.

When can I apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa?

You must lodge your Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa application within six months of completion of your course.

How much is Graduate Visa in Australia?

The application cost for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa for Australia begins from AUD 1,730.

How do you get a Graduate Visa for Australia?

The applicants of Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa for Australia must fulfil the below requirements:

You must be a student transitioning from Subclass 500 Visa in the last 6 months
You must possess an eligible Australia Visa during the processing time, for example, Bridging B, Bridging A, or a substantive Visa
You must possess adequate health cover for your Visa duration
You must have graduated successfully from a Doctorate/Masters degree that is registered on the CRICOS – Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Course for Overseas Students
Your qualification must either correspond to an occupation of the Work Stream SOL or be a higher education degree (Work Stream Post-study)
You must be below 50 years of age
You must fulfil the requirements for the English language
You must have enrolled in the approved course for minimum 92 weeks/2 academic years
The approved course must have English as a language of instruction and must be completed in not less than 16 calendar months
You must file the Visa application within 6 months of completion of your course
You must fulfil the character and health requirements outlined by the Immigration Department in Australia

• It may also be required to take accreditation from the Industry body associated with your qualifications/skills

How do I apply for a Graduate Visa?

You can apply online with the required documents to the Department of Home Affairs in Australia. All the documents must be ready along with the Visa application fee for ensuring that your application is valid.

How long does a Temporary Graduate visa take to get process?

The temporary graduate visa varies depending on the stream. For Graduate Work Stream, it takes 10 to 12 months; for the Post Study Work Stream, it takes 9 to 11 months to process an application.

For how long a Graduate Temporary Visa Australia is valid?

One can stay in Australia for between 2 and 4 years with a graduate temporary visa. The period of stay is based on your qualification.

Is a Graduate Temporary Visa Australia extendable?

The Graduate Temporary Visa can be extendable by applying for a second Post Study Work stream visa.

What is the age limit for applying for the 485 visa?

One must be between 18-50 years of age before applying for a 485 visa.

Can one bring their family members to Australia on a temporary graduate visa?

Yes, one can bring family members to Australia with a temporary graduate visa. However, they must be your close relatives like your children, spouse, grandchildren, or partner.