This temporary visa has been introduced to give overseas students who have completed two years of studying Australia and do not qualify for a permanent GSM visa the opportunity to remain in Australia for a further 18 months to gain additional skills that they need.
This visa is not subjected to any restrictions on work and study.
In order to be eligible for a Skilled Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) the person must fulfill the following criteria:
- hold, or have held within the previous 6 months, an eligible student visa
- be under 45
- have booked a medical
- have applied for an AFP check if 16 or older
- have met the 2 year study requirements within the previous 6 months
- have applied to have their skills tested in their nominated skilled occupation
- have competent English, OR vocational English where applicant who has applied to have their skills tested in a trade occupation
After you have been granted the Skilled Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) you may apply for a:
- Provisional Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Subclass 487) visa
- Permanent Skilled - Independent (subclass 885) visa
- Permanent Skilled - Sponsored (subclass 886) visa
These may be applied for during the period when the Skilled Graduate Visa is valid
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