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