Temporary Graduate Visa
Gain Work Experience After Graduation
Check your eligibility today and let our Registered Migration Agent guide you throughout your Graduate Visa application.
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Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485)
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Temporary Graduate Visa
The Visa 485 helps some graduates obtain work
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PVEW Visa Stream
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PHEW Visa Stream
Designed for graduates who have completed higher education degrees, including a Bachelor’s degree,
Master’s degree, or Doctoral (PhD) degree.
How It Works
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During the consultation, our Registered Migration Agent will assess your eligibility, explain the full Visa process, required evidence, outline all associated costs, and address any questions or concerns you may have.
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Both parties will sign our Service Agreement and Form 956, which gives us permission to represent you in your Temporary Graduate Visa application.
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You provide the essential information, we organise and prepare the application.
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Your application is carefully reviewed by you, and by our Migration Agent before it is submitted to the Government.
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Receive ongoing support after lodgement, including updates on your Visa processing time and assistance with post-lodgement requirements.
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We will receive the decision and promptly notify you of the outcome.
Our Migration Agent Helps You!
Applying for a Graduate Visa can be complex, with strict document requirements and immigration eligibility changing regularly.
Our Registered Migration Agent can help you:
Understand Eligibility Requirements
Documentation Support
Avoid Application Mistakes
Respond to Government Requests
Improve the Application’s Quality
Our guidance will help simplify the process and reduce unnecessary delays.
Contact us today and apply for your Graduate Visa with confidence.
Graduate Visa FAQs
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Post-Higher Education stream current processing times (guide only):
50% of applications are processed within 30 days
90% of applications are processed within 68 days
Post-Vocational Education stream current processing times (guide only):
50% of applications are processed within 37 days
90% of applications are processed within 4 months
Processing times vary depending on application volumes and individual circumstances.
Incomplete applications or missing documents can lead to delays.
Applicants should refer to the latest processing information from the Department of Home Affairs Processing Times.
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The cost of a Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) application depends on the number of applicants included in the application.
Visa Cost:
From AUD $5,750.00
*Visa costs do not include our fees.
Additional costs may include:
English language tests
Health examinations
Police checks
Health insurance
Migration agent fees
Applicants can estimate government fees using the Visa Pricing Estimator
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To be eligible, you generally need to be 35 years old or younger, have completed an eligible CRICOS-registered qualification, held a Student Visa within the last six months, meet English language requirements, and apply for the correct 485 Visa stream.
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Yes.
The Temporary Graduate Visa allows you to live, work and study in Australia.
There are generally no restrictions on the number of hours you can work, making it a popular option for graduates seeking Australian work experience.
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The 485 Visa does not provide permanent residency directly. However, it can help you build Australian work experience, improve your eligibility for skilled migration pathways, and potentially qualify for Employer Sponsored or permanent Skilled Visas in the future