Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) changes for Higher Education Students

The Australian Government will increase the duration of stay for some Temporary Graduate visas (subclass 485), for graduates with select Bachelor and higher level degrees by two years.

The select degrees will be in an area of skills shortage, and will be determined by a working group.

The working group will report to the Ministers for Home Affairs and Education by 28 October 2022. Keep checking this webpage for further details.

Joint media statement about 485 visa changes, see: Post-study work rights for international students to boost skills.

Removal of occupation nomination and skills assessment requirements for Temporary Graduate visa Graduate Work stream applicants

The requirement to nominate an occupation from the skilled occupation list and obtain a skills assessment has been removed for Temporary Graduate visa Graduate Work stream applications lodged between 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.

Streamlined requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia

The Australian Government is streamlining requirements for temporary visa applicants in Australia.

Our systems are being updated to reflect the new policy and your ImmiAccount should be updated soon.

Check if you still need to undertake a medical examination and chest x-ray.

Skilled migration program

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