A step-by-step guide to applying for the 485 Temporary Graduate visa: eligibility, documents, police checks, and when to apply before your student visa ends. Book a consult.
To apply for the 485 Temporary Graduate visa, you generally confirm you meet the eligibility rules, gather your documents including your qualification, English test, health insurance, and police checks, then lodge the application online through your ImmiAccount while you hold an eligible visa and are in Australia. Timing matters: you must apply before your current student visa expires and within a set period of completing your studies. Getting a health check and police clearances organised early is the part people leave too late. Once lodged, you’re usually granted a bridging visa so you can stay lawfully while the application is decided.
This guide is general information to help you get your bearings. Migration and citizenship rules — and especially fees and processing times — change often, so the smartest next step is a quick, honest read on your own situation. Our registered migration agent and qualified education consultant work under one roof, so your visa and study plans line up.
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