Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
For recent graduates of an Australian qualification who want to live and work in Australia after study.
The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is usually the bridge between finishing study and a skilled migration outcome — it gives you time to gain the local work experience many skilled visa and state nomination streams look for.
Stream length depends on your qualification level and, for some graduates, the occupation you studied towards.
Who this visa is for
Broadly, you'll need to:
- Have held a student visa in the last 6 months
- Have completed a CRICOS-registered course of at least two years
- Meet the relevant skills assessment for your stream (where applicable)
- Meet age and English language requirements
A registered migration agent should confirm your specific situation before you apply.
Pathways that use this visa
Registered Nurse
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Software Engineer
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Civil Engineer
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Accountant (General)
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Electrician (General)
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Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) Teacher
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