International students who may be affected by ongoing or future travel restrictions will be able to apply for Subclass 485 visas from outside Australia during a concession period, and will be required to do so within six months of satisfying the ASR. Related: Extra 1 or 2 year Graduate visa for graduates from regional institutions
What is the Australian temporary graduate visa subclass 485?
The temporary graduate visa- subclass 485, is a migration program for students who finished their studies in Australia. You can apply for this visa if you want to continue staying in Australia after your student visa expires. This visa is temporary, but you can apply for a permanent visa after you’ve worked for a few years in Australia.
What the procedure to get visa for Australia?
Steps to apply for a work visa:
- Determine the category of work visa you are eligible for
- Ensure that you satisfy the requirements of the points-based assessment (Skillselect)
- Make sure your employer completes an online nomination/sponsorship form before you can apply for the visa
- Fill the online application form of the visa category
Do Australians require a work visa in the USA?
The United States has several different types of visas that allow for non-Americans to live and work in the US. Australian citizens are in a beneficial position because Australia and the United States have an arrangement that allows only Australian citizens to have access to the E-3 Specialty Occupation visa, allowing Australians to work in the United States.
Which visas can I work on in Australia?
Working and skilled visas
- Business Innovation and Investment (permanent) visa (subclass 888)
- Business Innovation and Investment (provisional) visa (subclass 188)
- Business Owner (subclass 890)
- Business Talent (Permanent) visa (subclass 132)
- Distinguished Talent visa (subclass 124)
- Global Talent visa (subclass 858)
- Employer Nomination Scheme (subclass 186)
Can I apply TR from overseas?
Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485) period is now 3 Years! RACC Team can help you apply directly from overseas and also from onshore. Graduate Visa (Visa 485) is a popular Visa option for International Students after graduation.
Can I apply for 485 visa while on bridging visa?
A Subclass 020 Bridging B Visa This also means that an unlawful person, or the holder of a Bridging C or E cannot submit a valid application for a Subclass 485 application. You must also submit your application within six (6) months of the date on which you last held an eligible student visa.
How long does it take to get a 485 visa in Australia?
between 2 and 4 yearsUsually between 2 and 4 years, depending on your qualification.
Can I apply 485 visa without IELTS?
Unless you have a passport from the UK, Ireland, USA, Canada or New Zealand, you must have IELTS overall Band 6 or equivalent. You must have sat for the test prior to lodging your 485 visa application otherwise your application will be refused.
Can I leave Australia while waiting for 485 visa?
Bridging Visas & Travel You must continue to comply with the Student visa conditions until the Student visa expires. Can I travel while waiting for my 485 visa? You must be in Australia at the time you apply and at the time the Department wishes to grant the 485 visa.
Why is 485 visa refused?
Some other reasons why your 485 visa could be refused are that you have failed to meet the English Language test evidence requirement at the time of application or you have failed to meet the requirement to provide evidence of your police check at the time of 485 visa application.
Can I apply for TR outside Australia?
Graduates affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions are now able to apply for and be granted a Temporary Graduate visa outside Australia – they must hold or have held an eligible Student visa.
How much does 485 visa cost?
485 visa (Post Study Work Stream): Starting from $900 + GST (additional $400 for each dependent) 485 (Graduate Work Stream- includes skills assessment): Starting from $1500 + GST (additional $400 for each dependent)
What's next after 485 visa?
How I can have my permanent resident visa from graduate visa 485? You can become a permanent resident of Australia by applying for and being granted a permanent visa that allows you to remain in Australia indefinitely. The most common permanent visas include some skilled work and family visas.
What documents do I need to apply for 485 visa?
485 Visa Document Checklist – For Post Study Work Stream ApplicantsEssential Forms. Application Form – apply online through ImmiAccount. ... Identification Documents. 2 recent passport sized photographs of each person included in the application. ... Evidence of Skills and Qualifications. ... Health and Character.
Does visa 485 require skill assessment?
Announced on 25 November 2021, significant changes will be made for Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa Graduate Work stream.
When should I apply visa 485?
Time is of the Essence. To apply for a Temporary Graduate Subclass 485 visa, you must lodge your application within 6 months of course completion. The "completion date" is the date you are notified of your final results. Many students get confused thinking the date of graduation is the critical date.
Can I apply for another visa while on bridging visa?
Generally, if you are able to apply for a substantive visa (substantive visas are visas other than a bridging visa), there is nothing to stop you from applying for 2 visas at the same time. If you are applying for 2 visas at the same time, the Department will grant you 2 bridging visas.
What visa can I apply on bridging visa?
If you hold a 'substantive' visa (that is, any visa excluding a bridging visa, criminal justice visa or an enforcement visa), you will be granted a Subclass 010 Bridging Visa A (BVA); If you do not hold a substantive visa, you will be granted a Subclass 030 Bridging Visa C (BVC).
Can I apply for 485 visa after 6 months?
Applications for a subclass 485 visa must be made within six months of the date of course completion.
Can you work while waiting for 485 visa?
You can temporarily work and live in Australia with this visa. If you are a Temporary Graduate Visa holder who has graduated with a degree from an Australian institution located in a regional area. You can temporarily work and live in Australia with this visa.
When can an offshore visa be activated?
Offshore applicants’ visas can be activated when applicants arrive Australia. In other words, the duration of the graduate visa will not be impacted by COVID-19.
Can international students stay in Australia?
Previously, the Australian government only allowed graduates to apply for 485 graduation visa only if they were in Australia. A good news is that today, the Australian government just announced international students who are currently outside Australia can also be eligible to apply for the visa. Now international graduates of Australia can now get to stay here longer.
Is an offshore visa still valid?
Offshore applicants’ visas are still valid when they are granted their visas during the concession period. Offshore applicants’ visas are still active if their visas are granted after the concession period. Offshore applicants’ visas can be activated when applicants arrive Australia.
What is a 485 visa?
The 485 Visa is for international students under the age of 50 who have completed a CRICOS registered course.
Who is eligible for the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485)?
To be eligible to apply for the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) you must
Will I need OSHC (overseas student health cover) to support my application for a temporary graduate visa (subclass 485)?
At the time of application, if you hold a valid Student visa, you'll already be covered under an Overseas Student Health Cover policy as a condition of your Student visa requirement. You should include evidence of your existing OSHC with your visa application.
How long does it take to get a visa after a course?
Applicants should apply for this Visa within 6 months after their course ends.
What is a temporary visa in Australia?
The temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) allows you to remain in Australia to live, study or work after you have finished your studies. The visa has two streams: Graduate Work stream and Post-Study Work stream. The length of your stay will depend on which stream you apply for.
Can you get a temporary graduate visa outside Australia?
Eligible graduates affected by travel restrictions will also be able to apply for and be granted a Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa outside Australia.
Do I need to complete an English test for a temporary graduate visa (subclass 485)?
You may require evidence of your English profiency as part of your visa application. Take IELTS (The International English Language Testing System), an English language proficiency test for study, work and migration. As IDP is the co-owner of the IELTS test, you can take an IELTS test at any one of our Australian IELTS test centres .
485 Visas To Be Extended! (For some)
The Government announced yesterday they will make changes to extend the 485 visas to allow and encourage visa holders to come back to Australia as soon as possible. These changes will take effect on the 18th February next month
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How long do you have to be on a 485 visa?
You are eligible to apply for a 485 visa up to 6 months after the end of your student visa so it is important to know when your student visa will/has expired. You must also apply within 6 months of your course completion date.
When will Section 48 rules change?
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What is the S48 bar?
The Section 48 bar applies to those who have had their visa applications refused and do not hold a substantive visa. Those affected by the S48 bar must leave Australia and cannot apply for another visa whilst in Australia. Soon, this tough law will be amended to allow those affected to be apply for the following visas without having to leave Australia:Skilled Nominated 190 VisaSkilled Work Regional 491 VisaSkilled Employer Sponsored Regional 494 Visa
How long does it take to get a work stream visa?
It is very important to understand which stream you belong to and apply on the correct stream. With a turnaround time of roughly 4 months for a graduate work stream application and around 86 days for a post study work stream visa, applying on the wrong stream will waste you a considerable amount of valuable time and money.
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Do you need a 485 visa to get a 485 visa?
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How long can you stay in Australia with a 485 visa?
It’s a temporary visa that allows students to stay for more than 18 months in Australia. However, the 485 visa requirements are applicants who hold a Hong Kong passport can stay for 5 years in Australia.
How to Get Australian PR with Subclass 485?
After completing your studies in Australia and receiving the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485), you may apply for permanent residency in Australia. After completing 485 visa requirements, you can make your way to permanent residency in Australia.
How long do you have to work to get a TSS visa?
You can be eligible for the TSS visa (subclass 482) if you’ve worked in a nominated occupation in Australia for at least two years. You can fulfil this work requirement through the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485) and obtain the TSS visa 482 later.
How old do you have to be to get a subclass 485?
Applicants must be under 50 years of age to apply for the subclass 485.
What is a temporary graduate visa?
A Temporary Graduate Visa allows international students to live, study and work in Australia. International students must have completed their course program from an Australian institution to apply for visa 485. They should have completed at least two years of study in Australia to apply for the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485).
What degree do international students need?
International students must have graduated with a degree that is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Course for Overseas Students ( CRICOS ).
Do you have to apply for a skills assessment on the Skilled Occupation List?
Applicants must have applied for a skills assessment in their selected occupation on the Skilled Occupation List.
What is a TR visa?
TR visa or SC 485 visa is the temporary graduate visa which allows foreign students to live, study and work in Australia upon completing their studies. It has two streams: Graduate Work Stream and Post-Study Work Stream. Students are generally given between 18 months and up to 4 years to stay in Australia. The duration of the stay will depend on the course of study.
How old do you have to be to get a graduate work stream?
Graduate work stream eligibility. You must be under 50 years of age. You must meet the Australian study requirement that is your course is registered with CRICOS, and the course must be for at least 92 weeks. The qualification must be related to an occupation that is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List.
Is the visa for graduating after 16/11/2019?
The visa has been announced, but the legislation / criteria has not been published. It has commonly been deduced what they mean is that it is only for people who graduated after 16/11/2019 (the date of announcement) this would work as the commencement date was two years in the future ruling out.
Can you make decisions based on a visa?
You cannot make any decisions based on this visa as the visa has only been announced we do not know the criteria or even if it will be implemented (but it 99% will be)
Is the Morrison government changing the visa?
Morrison government is expected to introduce new changes to the temporary graduate visa SC 485. Under the recent proposal being considered by the Morrison government, international students may be granted work rights after graduating despite studying online in their home countries.
Why Are These Changes significant?
- The Graduate visa previously required all applicants to: 1. be inside Australia at the time they lodged their visa application; 2. hold an eligible Student visa (or have held an eligible Student visa in the 6 months prior to application); and 3. have completed the Australian study requirement in the 6 months prior to applying for the Graduate 485 v...
What Are The Changes?
- The changes amended the legislative criteria to apply for a Graduate visa for affected individuals, including: 1. adding the ability to apply for a Graduate visa while outsideAustralia during a “concession period”; 2. removing the requirement to hold or have held a Student visa in the 6 months prior to applying for the Graduate visa for individuals who apply from outside Australia; …
What Is The “Concession Period”?
- The initial concession period begins from 1 February 2020 and ends on a date determined by the Minister in a legislative instrument. There is currently no such instrument.
Can I Travel to Australia / How Long Will My Visa Be Granted for?
- Presently, even if the Graduate visa is granted to you, you will still need to apply for a travel exemption to be able to travel to Australia. You can read about these exemptions here. Interestingly the explanatory memorandum that accompanied these legislative changes indicated that these concessions were made “in anticipation of the easing of travel restrictions”. There is n…
When Do These Changes Take Effect?
- The changes took effect from 19 September 2020, and the relevant immigration forms have been updated to reflect this.
Can We Help?
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Conclusion
- This is a welcome reprieve for many former international students who feared losing eligibility for visa pathways. Please feel free to contact us by email at [email protected] phone +61 3 9016 0484 if you have further comments or queries.