Q: When should I apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)?

Graduate Work stream Start your application as soon as your education provider has confirmed you have successfully completed your course. Post Study Work stream Begin your application as soon as your education provider has confirmed you have successfully completed your course. Remember to apply for this visa within 6 months of the official date of completion. Second Post Study Work stream Apply soon after you have resided for at least 2 years in a designated regional area and while you still hold a Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream. You must be in Australia to apply for this visa.

Q: How do I apply for this visa?

You must apply for this visa online. Apply online Create or login to ImmiAccount Attach documents Pay the visa application charge Submit your application - you must pay for you and your family members or your application will not be valid

Question 1

When should I apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)?

Accepted Answer

Graduate Work stream
Start your application as soon as your education provider has confirmed you have successfully completed your course.

Post Study Work stream

Begin your application as soon as your education provider has confirmed you have successfully completed your course. Remember to apply for this visa within 6 months of the official date of completion.

Second Post Study Work stream

Apply soon after you have resided for at least 2 years in a designated regional area and while you still hold a Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream. You must be in Australia to apply for this visa.

Question 2

Do I need to complete an English test for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)?

Accepted Answer

You may require evidence of your English proficiency as part of your visa application. To prove your English proficiency, you must provide your English language test results. Applicants must have undertaken an English test in the 3 years before they apply for this visa.
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Question 3

Do I need OSHC (overseas student health cover) to support my application for a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)?

Accepted Answer

If you hold a valid Student visa at the time of your application, you'll already be covered under an Overseas Student Health Cover policy as a condition of your Student visa requirement. In cases like this, include evidence of your existing OSHC with your visa application.
Nevertheless, you'll still need to get a 485 visa health insurance before your application and set the date for your policy to start. The OVHC should start on the day that your student visa expires.

For example, if your Student visa expires during the 485 visa processing period and you are issued with a bridging visa, your OSHC policy will also expire. Before the expiry of your Student visa and OSHC policy, you must get a new health insurance policy that complies with the minimum level of health insurance for 485 visa holders. Once your 485 visa application is granted you must have and maintain adequate health insurance for your entire stay in Australia.

Question 4

Is the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) a migration visa?

Accepted Answer

No, the visa is a Temporary Graduate visa and it will give you working rights to gain onshore work experience. It will also let you live or study in Australia. With each visa type there are specific requirements for you to meet to be eligible to apply. As there's no one-size-fits-all solution, we recommend that you book an appointment to speak your migration agent to understand which visa may suit you.

Question 5

My visa was previously cancelled so will it affect my current application?

Accepted Answer

You might not be eligible for this visa if you have had a visa cancelled or refused while you were in Australia. Check if visa cancellation affects your eligibility.

Question 6

How will my health be accessed as part of the visa application process?

Accepted Answer

Australia has one of the best health standards in the world. To maintain these standards, most visa applicants must meet minimum health standards before they are granted a visa.
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Question 7

Can I work full time on the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)?

Accepted Answer

If you are holding 485 Temporary Graduate visa, you have full time work rights for the duration of your visa. If you want to continue to stay in Australia after your visa expires, you will need to apply for a new visa for a different subclass.

Question 8

Do all applicants require a police check?

Accepted Answer

Yes, primary applicants and all dependants on the visa who are over 16 years old, need to submit a police check.

Question 9

How do I apply for this visa?

Accepted Answer

You must apply for this visa online.
Apply online

Create or login to ImmiAccount

Attach documents

Pay the visa application charge

Submit your application - you must pay for you and your family members or your application will not be valid

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