Achieve success with 485 Temporary Graduate

Main Eligibility

Achieve IELTS overall score of 6, and a minimum component score of 5 (or similar scores from other English tests)
Adequate arrangements for health insurance

> Graduate Work Stream

Satisfy the Australian Study Requirement in the period of 6 months immediately before the day the application was made
The degree, diploma or trade qualification is closely related to the nominated skilled occupation
Have a successfull skills assessment

> Post-Study Work Stream

Have an Australian Bachelors degree or higher
Satisfy the Australian Study Requirement in the period of 6 months immediately before the day the application was made

Main Conditions

Must maintain adequate arrangements for Health Insurance

Did you know?

You cannot apply for this visa more than once
The date used to calculate the start of the 6 months for the Australian Study Requirement is when the results of your final exams or notice of completion of the course were available or published
You must be physically in Australia for minimum of 16 months while studying to qualify for the Australian Study Requirement

Additional Information

Stay	Graduate Work stream Usually up to 18 months. Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years Post-Study Work Stream Usually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification. Hong Kong passport holders may stay for 5 years.
Cost	AUD1,650 for primary applicant AUD825 for additional applicant over 18 years AUD415 for additional applicant under 18 years
Processing Time	Graduate Work Stream 75% of applications: 5 months 90% of applications: 6 months Post-Study Work stream 75% of applications: 57 days 90% of applications: 6 months

Health Requirement

You and your family members may be required to take a health examinations to meet the health requirement to show that you are free from any disease or condition that is:

a significant healthcare and community service cost to the Australian community
likely to limit the access of Australian citizens and permanent residents to healthcare and community services that are in short supply by placing demand on those services.

Your health examination will include the standard medical examination. Additional tests (such as TB Screen test, chest x-ray, and HIV test) will be required by different age groups. In some circumstances, you may be required to take additional tests such as: hepatitis B and C test, syphilis test, HIV test, and tests that address your specific health risks.

Character Requirement

You must be of good character and pass the character test. There are a number of circumstances where you may not pass the character test. For example, if you have a substantial criminal record. A substantial criminal record means if you have been:

sentenced to death or imprisonment for life
sentenced to a term of imprisonment of 12 months or more
sentenced to two or more terms of imprisonment (even if served concurrently) where the total is 12 months or more
found by a court to not be fit to plead in relation to an offence but found to have committed the offence and detained in a facility or institution

You may be required to obtain one or more documents to prove your character, such as: a police certificate, Form 80, character statutory declaration, military certificate, or a letter of good conduct from an employer.

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Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485)