Yes.

You may be able to include your partner in your Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) application if they meet the relevant requirements. You will need to provide evidence of your relationship and supporting documents for your partner. The specific documents required depend on whether you are married or in a de facto relationship.

Our Registered Migration Agent can assess your circumstances and advise you on the documents required to include your partner in your 485 Visa application.

Eligible international students after completing their studies in Australia.

Yes.

You may be able to apply for another Australian visa while holding a Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), provided you meet the eligibility requirements for that Visa. The options available will depend on your individual circumstances and visa conditions.

Our Registered Migration Agent can assess your circumstances and help you identify the most suitable Visa pathway based on your long-term migration goals.

Post-Vocational Education Work stream: generally up to 18 months (with exceptions for certain passport holders).

Post-Higher Education Work stream: usually 2–3 years depending on qualification (with some exceptions, such as certain passport holders).

Second Post-Higher Education Work stream: an additional 1–2 years may be available for eligible regional graduates.

Post-Vocational Education Work Stream (PVEW):

Designed for international students who completed vocational education qualifications in Australia, including:

• Diploma

• Advanced Diploma

• Trade qualifications

• Associate Degree

B) Post-Higher Education Work Stream (PHEW)

Available to international students who completed higher education qualifications in Australia, including:

• Bachelor’s degree

• Bachelor Honours degree

• Master’s degree

• Doctoral degree (PhD)

The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) allows eligible international students to live, work, and study in Australia after completing their studies.

Commonly known as the 485 Visa Australia or post-study work Visa, this Visa gives graduates the opportunity to gain work experience in Australia, and potentially progress towards permanent residency pathways.

For more information about the Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), please visit the link below:

Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) Guide

If your Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) application is refused, the Department of Home Affairs will notify the reasons for the decision and advise whether you have any review rights. Your options will depend on your individual circumstances.

Our Registered Migration Agent can review your refusal decision, explain your available options, and provide guidance on the most appropriate next steps for your situation.

The Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) is a temporary Visa and does not provide permanent residency.

However, it can allow eligible graduates to gain valuable work experience and explore permanent Visa pathways if they meet the relevant requirements.

Our Registered Migration Agent can assess your circumstances, discuss your long-term migration goals, and help you identify the most suitable permanent residency pathway

While you are not required to use a Registered Migration Agent, professional guidance can help you understand the visa requirements, prepare a complete application, and avoid common mistakes that may affect the outcome of your application.

Our Registered Migration Agent can provide personalised advice based on your circumstances and guide you through each stage of the 485 Visa application process.

Book a consultation today and let our Registered Migration Agent assess your circumstances, answer your questions, and provide personalised guidance throughout your 485 Visa application.

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