Thursday, 25 January 2018

What is Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) Visa


This specifically designed visa subclass is for the recently graduated international students who have obtained their bachelor’s degree from a recognized Australian educational institution. The Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 Visa, allows you to live, study and work in Australia. It is a temporary visa, which an applicant may avail after completion of his/her studies.
There are two main streams linked with this visa category.
1.     Work Stream for Graduates
The international students can apply for this particular stream after graduated under skills and qualifications from an Australian institute. The graduation and skills must relate to any of the occupations, which are suitable for the Australian labor market needs.
2.     Post-Study Work Stream
This stream is for those international students who have availed their degree in an eligible qualification through an educational institution recognized in Australia. The field of study is not relevant for Post-Study Work stream.
The main applicant, as well as any other person mentioned in the application, should be in Australia while applying for subclass 485 visa.
Eligiblity
After Knowing what is subclass 485, let’s have a look at the eligibility criteria.
  • The person applying should be under 50 years of age
  • Must have been living in Australia with a valid visa
  • Recently completed his/her studies in a CRICOS-registered course
  • Should fulfill additional requirements laid down by the relevant stream
Validity of Subclass 485 Visa
The length of stay or validity of this visa subclass depends on the type of stream you have chosen. The family members who have joined you after approval of visa, the validity period of their visa will be similar to that awarded to you.
Graduate Work Stream
The validity period for this stream of subclass 485 Visa is 18 months, which starts from the date when it was granted.
Post-Study Work Stream
The visa under post-study work stream is valid for two to four years. The validity of this stream may increase with reference to the qualification you have obtained in Australia.
  • Your visa is valid for two years if you have availed your Bachelor Degree, Bachelor Degree with Honors, Masters by Coursework Degree or Masters (extended) Degree
  • The valid of your visa is three years in case of Masters by Research Degree
  • You may live in Australia for four years after obtaining Doctoral Degree
Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) Visa is another way to get Immigration to Australia. If you are from Pakistan and has completed your graduate degree in Australia then this option is open for you to stay more time in Australia and move for PR.

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