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Overview

The Subclass 485 visa, also known as the Temporary Graduate visa (Post-Study Work stream), allows international students to stay in Australia for 2 to 4 years after completing their studies. This visa permits you to travel, work, and study in Australia. However, you must find your own employment as the government does not arrange jobs for visa holders.

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485类别签证，也被称为临时毕业生签证（毕业后工作类别），允许国际学生在完成学业后留在澳大利亚2到4年。该签证允许你在澳大利亚旅行、工作和学习。但是，你必须自己找工作，政府不为签证持有人安排工作。

Costs

Visa Fee:

  • Main applicant: AUD 1,895.00
  • Additional costs for health checks, police certificates, and biometrics.
  • Use the Visa Pricing Estimator for a detailed cost calculation.

Duration of Stay Based on Qualification for Subclass 485 Visa (Post-Study Work Stream)

  • Bachelor Degree (including honours): 2 years
  • Bachelor Degree (First Class Honours) in STEM (for Indian passport holders): 3 years
  • Bachelor Degree (including honours) in Select Degree: 4 years
  • Masters by Research and Coursework: 3 years
  • Masters by Research and Coursework in Select Degree: 5 years
  • Masters (Extended): 3 years
  • Masters (Extended) in Select Degree: 5 years
  • Doctoral Degree: 6 years
  • Hong Kong and BNO Passport Holders with Bachelor, Masters, or Doctoral Degree: 5 years

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持有学士学位的（包括荣誉学位）: 2 年
持有STEM一等荣誉学士学位的印度护照持有人: 3 年
持有指定学位的学士学位（包括荣誉学位）: 4 年
研究型硕士和授课型硕士: 3 年
持有指定学位的研究型硕士和授课型硕士: 5 年
延伸型硕士: 3 年
持有指定学位的延伸型硕士: 5 年
博士学位: 6 年
持有学士、硕士或博士学位的香港和BNO护照持有人: 5 年

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485 Visa Application Document Checklist

Category

Documents Required

Identity Documents

Passport: Pages showing your photo, personal details, and issue/expiry dates.
National Identity Card (if applicable).
Proof of Change of Name (if applicable):
  - Marriage or divorce certificate.
  - Change of name documents from an Australian Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages, or the relevant overseas authority.
  - Documents showing other names you have been known by.

Study Documents

Completion Letter from your education provider, stating:
  - Date the course started.
  - Date you completed the course.
  - Your education provider's CRICOS code.
Certified Copy of Course Transcripts.
Details of Credits Applied to Your Course (if applicable).

English Language Requirement

Valid Passport (if you are a citizen of):
  - United Kingdom
  - United States of America
  - Canada
  - New Zealand
  - Republic of Ireland
OR
English Test Scores (within 12 months before applying):
  - IELTS: Overall score of at least 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each part.
  - TOEFL iBT (if taken on or before 25 July 2023): Total score of at least 83 with minimum scores of 7 (listening), 8 (reading), 18 (writing), and 16 (speaking).
  - PTE Academic: Overall score of at least 57 with minimum scores of 43 (listening), 48 (reading), 42 (speaking), and 51 (writing).
  - OET: At least B in each part.
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall at least 176 with minimum scores of 162 in each part.
For British National (BNO) or Hong Kong Passport Holders:
  - IELTS: Overall score of at least 6 with a minimum of 5 in each part.
  - TOEFL iBT (if taken on or before 25 July 2023): Total score of at least 64 with minimum scores of 4 (listening), 4 (reading), 14 (writing), and 14 (speaking).
  - PTE Academic: Overall score of at least 50 with minimum scores of 36 in each part.
  - OET: At least B in each part.
  - Cambridge C1 Advanced: Overall at least 169 with minimum scores of 154 in each part.

Health Insurance Documents

Proof of Health Insurance:
  - Signed letter from a health insurance provider.
  - Medicare card or proof of enrollment with Medicare.
  - Evidence of health insurance coverage.

Character Documents

Australian Federal Police Check:
  - Complete disclosure National Police Certificate issued within 12 months before applying.
  - Forms:
    - Form 80 – Personal particulars for character assessment.
    - Form 1221 – Additional personal particulars information.
If requested, you may also need to provide:
  - Overseas Police Certificates: From every country, including your home country, where you spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years since turning 16.
  - Military Service Records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces.

 If requested, you may also need to provide:

    • Overseas Police Certificates: From every country, including your home country, where you spent 12 months or more in the last 10 years since turning 16. 海外警察证明：包括你的祖国在内的所有国家中，自16岁以来你曾居住12个月或更长时间的国家。
    • Military Service Records or discharge papers if you served in the armed forces.
    • You must hold a qualification specified by the Minister.
    • The qualification must be from a specified Australian educational institution.
    • Complete your study within 6 months before applying for the visa. 在申请签证前6个月内完成学业.
    • If affected by COVID-19 travel restrictions (1 February 2020 - 19 September 2020), complete your study within 12 months before applying.
  • Regional and Designated Regional Areas:
    • Live, work, and study in a regional or designated regional area for at least 2 years.
    • Declare an intention to continue living, working, and studying in these areas.

Family Members:

    • Can include family members in your application if they are in Australia.
    • Family members must meet health and character requirements.
    • After visa grant, family members can apply as subsequent entrants.

Common Mistakes to Avoid for the Subclass 485 Visa (Post-Study Work Stream):

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1. Incomplete or Inaccurate Application Forms

Double-check all the information you provide in your visa application to ensure accuracy and completeness.

  1. Missing or Insufficient Documentation:
  • Ensure you include all required documents, such as identity proof, academic transcripts, English proficiency evidence, health insurance proof, and character certificates.
  • Missing documents can delay processing or lead to application refusal.
  1. Not Meeting the Australian Study Requirement:
  • Make sure your studies meet the Australian study requirement, completed within the specified timeframe (6 or 12 months before applying).
  1. Incorrect English Language Test Scores:
  • Verify that your English test scores meet the required minimums and that the test was taken within the specified period before applying.
  1. Health Insurance Issues:
  • Provide proof of adequate health insurance coverage in Australia. Ensure the insurance is valid and meets the required standards.
  1. Not Applying Within the Allowed Timeframe:
  • Apply for the visa within the allowed period after completing your studies to meet the Australian study requirement.
  1. Failure to Obtain Police Checks:
  • Ensure you have applied for and provided a complete disclosure National Police Certificate from the Australian Federal Police and, if applicable, overseas police certificates.
  1. Errors in Providing Personal Details:
  • Double-check your personal details, such as your name, passport number, and contact information, to avoid discrepancies.
  1. Not Declaring Changes in Circumstances:
  • If there are any changes in your circumstances after you submit your application, such as a change of address or employment status, inform the Department of Home Affairs promptly.
  1. Ignoring Visa Conditions:
  • Be aware of and comply with all visa conditions and Australian laws during your stay.
  1. Not Including All Family Members in the Application:
  • Ensure you include all eligible family members in your application and meet their health and character requirements.
  1. Failure to Pay the Correct Visa Application Charge:
  • Make sure you pay the correct visa application charge to avoid delays or refusal of your application.
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请务必仔细检查您的签证申请信息，确保准确无误。确保提供所有必需文件，如身份证明、学术成绩单、英语水平证明、健康保险证明和品行证明。缺少文件可能会延迟处理或导致申请被拒。确保您的学习符合澳大利亚的学习要求，并在规定时间内完成（申请前6个月或12个月内）。确保您的英语考试成绩达到最低要求，并且考试是在申请前的规定时间内进行的。

Optimize your visa application process by avoiding these common mistakes: incomplete forms, missing documents, unmet study requirements, incorrect English test scores, health insurance issues, late applications, missing police checks, errors in personal details, unreported changes in circumstances, ignoring visa conditions, excluding family members, and incorrect visa charges.

By following this guide, international graduates can navigate the 485 visa application process with confidence. For more detailed steps and additional information, visit the official website. Stay informed, stay prepared, and good luck with your visa application!

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