Temporary Graduate Visas
Temporary Graduate Visa
Subclass 485
Graduate Work Stream (GWS)
Designed for international students, holders of an Australia student visa who recently graduated from a suitable course that provides the skills and qualifications relevant to occupations at the medium and long-term strategic skills list (MLTSSL). It allows applicants and their families to live, work and study in Australia for a temporarily period of 24 months from the visa grant date.
Post – Study Work Stream (PSWS)
Designed for international students, holders of an Australia student visa who recently graduated from an Australian Higher Educational Institution. Its independently of having the skills and qualifications relevant to specific occupations. It allows applicants and their families to live, work and study in Australia for a temporarily period varying between 2 to 5 years, depending on the qualification and nationality.
Second Post – Study Work Stream
This is a second visa for applicants holding a first PSWS visa who graduated from an Australian Higher Educational Institution located in a regional area. It allows applicants and their families to live, work and study in Australia for a temporarily extra period varying between 1 to 2 years, depending on regional area applicants live and also on which regional location the educational institution is situated.
Visa Requirements and some of the common basic eligibilities | GWS | 1º PSWS | 2º PSWS |
Age limit under 50 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Be a holder of a specific Australian visa | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Have the skills & qualifications relevant to specific occupations | Yes | – | – |
Hold a degree from an Australian educational institution | – | Yes | Yes |
Have competent (min.) level of English knowledge | Yes | Yes | – |
Have a suitable health insurance | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Live in a designated regional area | – | – | Yes |
Hold a 1º PSWS & any work or study undertaken in a designated regional area | – | – | Yes |
Meet health and character requirements | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Our intent is to provide you only with a general overview information of these visa subclasses and/or any other migration matter. This information may not be up to date with migration regulations and legislations as migration law is very dynamic. If you intend to apply for this visa, we strongly recommend you schedule a migration consultation to discuss any applicable factors under your specific circumstances.