Graduate Temporary 485 Visa

This visa is an 18 month visa available to international students who have completed 2 years of study in Australia and have full work rights.

Australian Study Requirements:

You must complete a course or series of courses in Australia which take at least 2 academic years.
can count studies at the diploma level or higher, also Certificate III courses in trade occupation, including diplomas, advanced diplomas, bachelor degrees, graduate diplomas, masters, and PhDs
studies need to be “closely related” to your nominated occupation
The studies must be registered on CRICOS and the total registered study period must be at least 92 weeks
overseas studies may count when calculating the 92 week requirement
can count more than one course
can have a break in between studies and still meet the 2 year study requirement

Skills Assessment

Need a positive skills assessment in your nominated occupation. The skills assessment must be lodged prior to the 485 visa application, but need not be completed at lodgement.

English Language Requirements

Hold a passport from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or New Zealand; or
IELTS(Academic or General Training): overall average of 6 and at least 5 in each band; or
Occupational English Test(OET): B Pass in each band; or
Pearson(PTE Academic): overall average of 50 with at least 36 in each band; or
TOEFL iBT(Internet Based Test): total score of 64, with at least 4 in Listening and Reading, and at least 14 in Writing and Speaking; or
Cambridge (CAE): 169 overall average with at least 154 in each band.

Time Limits

You must apply for your 485 visa within 6 months of completion of your Australian studies. You must either hold a student visa when you apply, or to have held a student visa within the last 6 months.

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