Temporary Graduate Visa - Post-Vocational Education Work Stream (subclass 485)
Embassy required
- Processing time
- 3 to 6 months
- Fee
- AUD $2,300
- Validity
- 18 months
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For international students who have completed a diploma or trade qualification in Australia with an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List. Must apply within 6 months of completing course. Must be under 35 years of age. Requires a positive skills assessment.
Eligibility
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Nationality
Open to all nationalities who have studied in Australia
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Age
Must be under 35 years of age
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Employment
Must have an occupation on the MLTSSL and a positive skills assessment
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Police clearance
Countries required: All countries lived in for 12+ months in last 10 years; Validity months: 12
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: No; Must be translated: No
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Skills assessment
Assessing authority: Relevant assessing authority for nominated occupation; Occupation list: Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
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Health exam
Panel physician required: Yes; Validity months: 12
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Language test score
Accepted tests: IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, CAE, OET; Minimum score: IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum 5.5 in each component
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Private health insurance
Coverage territory: Australia; Minimum coverage: Adequate health insurance
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain skills assessment, gather completion letter, transcripts, English test results
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Online application
Apply online through ImmiAccount while in Australia
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Fee payment
Pay AUD $2,300 visa application charge
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Processing wait
Wait 3-6 months for processing