International Student - working after studying in Australia

If you have recently graduated or are about to graduate from an Australian education provider, you might be eligible for the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa. Depending on your qualification, this visa allows you to stay in Australia for up to four years, to gain valuable work experience also possibly permanent migration (based on other factors).

Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa does not restrict the type or amount of work you can do. Additionally, you do not need any employer sponsorship for this visa but it is important to understand that finding a job is your responsibility.

For information on the eligibility requirements for the Temporary Graduate visa, check out the Visa Applicants tab on the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa webpage.

Get your documents ready

If you are completing your course and would like to apply for the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa, you may wish to start organising some of your documents from now, including (not limited to):

 Medical Examination (Health Check)
 National Police Check
 Skills Assessment (for the Graduate Work stream)
 Health Insurance
 English Language Test (preferably IELTS)

If these documents are ready when you apply for the visa, your application can be processed quickly. Keep in mind that some documents must be provided when you will lodge your application, otherwise your application may be refused. Not every applicant for the Temporary Graduate visa will need to provide all of these documents. Check the document checklist to make sure you have everything ready for your application before you submit it.