Applicants must generally be 35 years of age or under when they apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485).

Some exceptions may apply, including certain applicants who hold a Hong Kong or British National Overseas passport, or eligible applicants who have completed a master's degree by research or a doctoral degree.

If you are unsure whether your age affects your eligibility, speak with our Registered Migration Agent before lodging your 485 Visa application.

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To be eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) in Australia, you must generally:

• be under the age limit (unless an exemption applies)

• have recently completed an eligible qualification in Australia

• have held a Student Visa within the last 6 months

• be in Australia when you apply

• meet the requirements of the relevant 485 Visa stream

• satisfy English language, health, character and health insurance requirements.

For the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, you must also have completed an eligible associate degree, diploma or trade qualification that is closely related to an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List and, where required, obtain a positive skills assessment.

Not sure if you're still eligible? Book a consultation with our Registered Migration Agent to assess your options before your eligibility expires.

The qualification requirements for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) depend on the stream you apply for.

For the Post-Higher Education Work stream, you must have completed an eligible degree-level qualification or higher from an Australian CRICOS-registered education provider and meet the Australian study requirement. Eligible qualifications may include a Bachelor degree, Bachelor honours degree, Masters degree or Doctoral degree.

For the Post-Vocational Education Work stream, you must have completed an eligible associate degree, diploma or trade qualification that is closely related to an occupation on the relevant skilled occupation list. Depending on your nominated occupation, you may also need a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.

Before applying for a 485 Visa, it is important to confirm that your qualification meets the requirements of your chosen stream, as eligibility can vary depending on your course, occupation and individual circumstances.

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You may still be able to apply for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) after your Student Visa expires.

In many cases, applicants can apply if they held a Student Visa within the last 6 months and meet the other 485 Visa requirements. However, your eligibility may be affected by your current Visa status, when your Student Visa expired, and whether you have maintained lawful status in Australia.

Because the 485 Visa has strict application timeframes, it is important to check your eligibility before your Student Visa expires or as soon as possible after expiry.

At Turner-Rowe Migration, our Registered Migration Agent can assess your circumstances, confirm your eligibility and help you prepare your 485 Visa application.

To be eligible for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) in Australia, you must generally meet requirements relating to your age, Visa status, Australian qualification, English ability, health insurance, health and character checks, and application timing.

The main 485 Visa requirements include:

• Be under 35 years of age (*Exceptions apply)

• Be in Australia when you apply for the Visa

• Hold an eligible Visa

• Have held a Student visa in the last 6 months

• Have relevant qualifications to an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List

• Have a relevant Skills Assessment 

• Hold adequate health insurance

• Australian Federal Police check

• Meet English requirements.

The exact requirements for a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) depend on whether you apply through the Post-Higher Education Work stream or the Post-Vocational Education Work stream.

If you are unsure whether you meet the 485 Visa requirements, Turner-Rowe Migration can assess your eligibility and help you prepare your application.

Our Registered Migration Agent can assess your eligibility for the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), explain the requirements that apply to your circumstances, and provide guidance to help you prepare your application.

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