Temporary Graduate Visa – Sub class 485

The Temporary Graduate Visa, Subclass 485, is a visa that allows international students who have completed their studies in Australia to stay and work in the country temporarily. This visa is divided into two streams: the Graduate Work stream and the Post-Study Work stream.

The characteristics of this visa include the ability to work and study in Australia, live in Australia for a temporary period, and travel in and out of Australia during the validity of the visa.

To be eligible for the Graduate Work stream, applicants must have completed a degree, diploma, or trade qualification in a skilled occupation listed on the skilled occupation list. To be eligible for the Post-Study Work stream, applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, or doctoral degree from an Australian educational institution.

To comply with the visa, students must maintain their health insurance, adhere to the visa conditions, and not work outside the allowed number of hours.

With this visa, students have the right to work full-time in any occupation while in Australia, as long as it’s within the scope of their visa conditions. Additionally, students may be eligible for certain tax benefits, depending on their individual circumstances.

Overall, the Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 provides international students who have completed their studies in Australia with the opportunity to work in Australia for a temporary period and gain valuable work experience before returning to their home country or exploring other options to extend their stay in Australia.