485 Post-Study Work stream

Australia's 485 visa (Temporary Graduate Visa) is mainly divided into two categories:

• ①Graduate Work Stream

  For students whose majors are on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL). SOL: The Skilled Occupation List is a list published by the Australian government that lists the skilled jobs needed in Australia.

  Application Requirements

  • 1.Completed studies in Australia for at least 2 years;

  • 2.Your major of study must be on the SOL list;

  • 3.You must have obtained a vocational assessment related to your field of study and have been confirmed by the assessment body that your academic qualifications and skills meet the requirements for that occupation;

  • 4.Meet English proficiency requirements, such as passing IELTS, TOEFL, PTE or other English test;

  • 5.Under 50 years of age at the time of application (updated to 35 years in the latest policy);

  • 6.meet health and character requirements;

  • 7.You need to hold or have held a qualifying student visa in the 6 months before submitting your application.

• ② Post-Study Work stream

  For students who have completed certain higher education degrees in Australia.

  Application Requirements

  • 1.Completed any of the following degrees in Australia: Bachelor, Master or PhD;

  • 2.There is no specific occupation list or skills assessment requirement;

  • 3.Meet the English proficiency requirements;

  • 4.Under 50 years of age at the time of application (updated to 35 years in the latest policy);

  • 5.meet health and character requirements;

  • 6.Applicants must have completed a minimum of 2 years of study in a CRICOS registered course;

  • 7.You need to hold or have held a qualifying student visa in the 6 months before submitting your application.