Onshore Temporary Graduate Visa - Subclass 485
Post-study work rights for eligible Australian graduates - stream selection and complete lodgement.
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About Onshore Temporary Graduate Visa - Subclass 485
The Subclass 485 rewards eligible graduates who completed qualifying Australian study. Streams differ by qualification level with attached work rights durations. Recent policy emphasizes lodging English abilities with application without relying on deferred upload windows where applicable - we timetable tests, confirm stream fit, organise evidence from your institution including completion letters, and articulate any regional study claims before lodgement.
Visa Validity
Temporary graduate stay - varies by qualification and rules (typically two to four years in many cases). Cannot extend subclass by repeat grant except where additional streams genuinely apply.
What's Included in Our Service
Stream Fit Assessment
Post-Higher Education Work vs Post-Vocational Education pathways.
English Scheduling
Align expiry and sitting dates with lodging rules.
Completion Evidence
Academic transcripts, completion letters and enrolment linkage.
Regional Claims
Where regional study attracts extra duration assistance.
Health & Character
HAP and AFP / overseas checks coordination guidance.
Next Pathway Notes
High-level introductions to skilled or employer-sponsored routes.
Basic Requirements
Australian Study
Met specified Australian study requirement on eligible visa.
Lodgement Window
Apply inside six months after results notification unless rule exception.
English
Valid English results submitted with lodgement when required.
Documents You'll Need
- 1Passport and previous student visa grants
- 2Completion evidence
- 3English results
- 4Australian Federal Police checks if needed
- 5Health examinations when triggered
- 6Partner documents if applying jointly
Note: We'll provide you with a detailed checklist and help you understand exactly what documents you need based on your circumstances.
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Average Processing Time: Your case manager will contact you within 24 hours after payment
Frequently Asked Questions
Does everyone get four years?
Duration depends on qualification, stream and any regional uplift - personalised calculation required.
Can I travel while bridging?
Depends on bridging subclass - clarify before departing Australia.
When should I organise skills assessments?
If migrating toward PR, aligning skills assessment timelines early helps avoid expiry gaps.