Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa

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Australia Temporary Graduate Visa

A Post-Study Work Permit stream or a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is made for international students who recently graduated from an Australian educational institution with a degree. The visa allows its applicants to stay and work in the country for between 4-6 years, depending upon their educational qualifications. Also, the students must apply for this work permit within six months after completing their course. The family members of the visa holders are also allowed to accompany them to Australia.

The table below shows the changes made in the Australian Government’s Jobs and Skills Summit in September 2022. These changed visa duration came into effect on July 1, 2023:

Degree	Earlier visa duration	Visa duration from July 1, 2023
Bachelor degrees	2 years	4 years
Masters degrees	3 years	5 years
Doctoral degrees	4 years	6 years

These changes in the stay duration will be applicable only for a list of occupations and qualifications, including IT/Engineering/Nursing/Medical/Teaching. Also, the students must already hold a TGV and seek an extension.

However, the ongoing changes won’t impact the eligibility to apply for the PSW Stream for graduates who have studied, worked, and lived in a regional area of Australia. These students will still get 1 -2 years of extension in addition to the above extended period.

5 Things to Know About the Temporary Graduate Visa

Stay: With the Post Study Work Permit visa; one can stay back in Australia for 4 to 6 years after completing their graduation, post-graduation, or doctorate degree.

Cost: The principal applicant will have to pay AUD 1895 for the Australia Post Study Work Permit.

Processing Time: The Post Study work visa takes three to four months to process.

Age Limit: Candidates applying for the Australia Post Study Work Permit should be below 50 years of age.

Requirements: You must hold an eligible degree from an Australian education provider and must hold a student visa.

Benefits of 485 temporary graduate visa

• Work in Australia for 4-6 years: The Australia Post Study Work Permit lets individuals work and stay in Australia for up to 6 years.
• Stay in Australia even after studies: The post-study work visa allows international students in Australia to remain in the country even after finishing their studies.
• Bring your family members with you: You can your family members with you to live in Australia by including them in your application while applying for the visa. However, the family members must meet the health and character requirements.
• Travel to and from Australia multiple times: The visa comes with numerous entries. Hence, you can travel to Australia and go out of the country as often as you want during the validity of the PR. However, the time spent outside the country will not increase the validity of the visa.
• Better quality of life: In Australia, one can get the best quality of life, including access to the healthcare system, educational institutions, etc.

Eligibility criteria of Australia Post Study Work Permit

• Must be below 50 years of age
• Must hold an Australian study visa
• Must have relevant skills and qualifications
• Must be proficient in English
• Must have studied with an Australian education provider
• Must meet the health and character requirements

Requirements

• Age: The Australia Post Study Work Permit applicants must be below 50 years of age.
• Hold an Australian study visa: Candidates applying for the post-study visa must be holding an Australian student visa.
• Relevant skills and qualifications: Applicants will have to meet the Australian study requirements. And the educational qualification must be an eligible degree like a bachelor's degree, master's (extended) degree, doctoral degree, etc.
• Proficiency in English: Students must prove their English proficiency level by providing the test results of IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE, OET, etc.
• Studied with an Australian education provider: Applicants must have graduated from an Australian education provider with a degree registered on CRICOS.
• Health and character requirements: Candidates and their family members applying for the visa must meet the Australian health and character requirements standards.

In-Demand Occupations and ANZSCO Codes for Graduate Visa 

The list of occupations has been determined based on the in-demand occupations on the Skills Priority List. The list will be monitored and reviewed annually for labor market changes and any emerging risks.

However, the changes in the occupations and qualifications list that will be made in the future will not affect the students who have already started their eligible courses, even if their courses have been removed from the list. The extension will apply to all the students who have started or finished their courses in an eligible field.

ANZSCO code	Occupation title
233212	Geotechnical Engineer
233611	Mining Engineer (excluding Petroleum)
233612	Petroleum Engineer
234912	Metallurgist
241111	Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
254111	Midwife
254411	Nurse Practitioner
254412	Registered Nurse (Aged Care)
254413	Registered Nurse (Child and Family Health)
254414	Registered Nurse (Community Health)
254415	Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency)
254416	Registered Nurse (Developmental Disability)
254417	Registered Nurse (Disability and Rehabilitation)
254418	Registered Nurse (Medical)
254421	Registered Nurse (Medical Practice)
254422	Registered Nurse (Mental Health)
254423	Registered Nurse (Perioperative)
254424	Registered Nurse (Surgical)
254425	Registered Nurse (Paediatrics)
254499	Registered Nurses nec
261112	Systems Analyst
261211	Multimedia Specialist
261212	Web Developer
261311	Analyst Programmer
261312	Developer Programmer
261313	Software Engineer
261314	Software Tester
261317	Penetration Tester
261399	Software and Applications Programmers nec
262111	Database Administrator
262114	Cyber Governance Risk and Compliance Specialist
262115	Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist
262116	Cyber Security Analyst
262117	Cyber Security Architect
262118	Cyber Security Operations Coordinator
263111	Computer Network and Systems Engineer
263112	Network Administrator
263113	Network Analyst
263211	ICT Quality Assurance Engineer
263213	ICT Systems Test Engineer
121311	Apiarist
133111	Construction Project Manager
133112	Project Builder
133211	Engineering Manager
225411	Sales Representative (Industrial Products)
233111	Chemical Engineer
233112	Materials Engineer
233211	Civil Engineer
233213	Quantity Surveyor
233214	Structural Engineer
233215	Transport Engineer
233311	Electrical Engineer
233915	Environmental Engineer
233999	Engineering Professionals nec
234111	Agricultural Consultant
234114	Agricultural Research Scientist
234115	Agronomist
234212	Food Technologist
234711	Veterinarian
241213	Primary School Teacher
241411	Secondary School Teacher
241511	Special Needs Teacher
241512	Teacher of the Hearing Impaired
241513	Teacher of the Sight Impaired
241599	Special Education Teachers nec
242211	Vocational Education Teacher / Polytechnic Teacher
251211	Medical Diagnostic Radiographer
251212	Medical Radiation Therapist
251214	Sonographer
251411	Optometrist
251511	Hospital Pharmacist
251513	Retail Pharmacist
251912	Orthotist or Prosthetist
251999	Health Diagnostic and Promotion Professionals nec
252312	Dentist
252411	Occupational Therapist
252511	Physiotherapist
252611	Podiatrist
252712	Speech Pathologist / Speech Language Therapist
253111	General Practitioner
253112	Resident Medical Officer
253311	Specialist Physician (General Medicine)
253312	Cardiologist
253313	Clinical Haematologist
253314	Medical Oncologist
253315	Endocrinologist
253316	Gastroenterologist
253317	Intensive Care Specialist
253318	Neurologist
253321	Paediatrician
253322	Renal Medicine Specialist
253323	Rheumatologist
253324	Thoracic Medicine Specialist
253399	Specialist Physicians nec
253411	Psychiatrist
253511	Surgeon (General)
253512	Cardiothoracic Surgeon
253513	Neurosurgeon
253514	Orthopaedic Surgeon
253515	Otorhinolaryngologist
253516	Paediatric Surgeon
253517	Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
253518	Urologist
253521	Vascular Surgeon
253911	Dermatologist
253912	Emergency Medicine Specialist
253913	Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
253914	Ophthalmologist
253915	Pathologist
253917	Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist
253999	Medical Practitioners nec
254212	Nurse Researcher
261111	ICT Business Analyst
261315	Cyber Security Engineer
261316	Devops Engineer
272311	Clinical Psychologist
272312	Educational Psychologist
272313	Organisational Psychologist
272399	Psychologists nec
411211	Dental Hygienist
411214	Dental Therapist

 

Steps to apply for Australia Post Study Work Permit?

STEP 1: Check the eligibility requirements

STEP 2: English Proficiency Test

STEP 3: Get your skill assessment done

STEP 4: Register your Expression of Interest

STEP 5: Get your Invitation to Apply (ITA)

STEP 6: Apply to the visa

STEP 7: Get your Australia Post Study Work Permit

Processing Time of Australia PSWP

The processing time for the Post Study work visa is between three to four months. But, the processing time may vary depending on whether the applicants have submitted their applications correctly.

Processing Fee for Australia PSWP

The cost of the Subclass 485 temporary graduate visa Australia is AUD 1895 for the principal applicant. If the applicants bring their family members, they must also pay the same application fee. Some additional costs include biometrics, health check-ups, and police certificates.

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