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The Graduate Visa (subclass 485) is usually the cheapest and easiest work visa to apply for. This visa:
Many temporary graduate visa holders use their time on this visa to build up the skills and requirements necessary to apply for a permanent general skilled visa in Australia.
Anytime throughout the temporary graduate visa, visa holders can apply for another permanent visa.
The Post Study Work Stream is easier to apply for and lasts for amount of time. If you are eligible for this visa, it is usually the preference when compared to the Graduate Work Stream. However, to apply for this visa you must have studied at a bachelor level or higher.
The Graduate Work Stream of this visa is most suitable for applicants who did not study at a bachelor level, but still studied a course at the correct level for a job on the MLTSS list. Most trade courses would fit under this stream.
The Post Study Work Stream is easier to apply for and lasts for a longer amount of time. If you are eligible for this visa, it is usually the preference when compared to the Graduate Work Stream. However, to apply for this visa you must have studied at a bachelor level or higher.
You must have studied at a Bachelor, Masters or Doctorate Level
Please note Graduate Certificates of Diplomas often do not count for this visa.
The visa applicant applied for and was granted their student visa on or after November 5th, 2011
You do not need to have studied a course for a position on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (it doesn’t matter what course you study)
The visa duration depends on the level of study
EXCLUDED COSTS
*The fee listed above is current as of the 10th of Aug 2019 and is subject to change. Plus credit card payment fee if paying by credit card.
The Graduate Work Stream of this visa is most suitable for applicants who did not study at a bachelor level. But still studied a course that is on the MLTSSL and studied at the correct level. Most trade courses would fit under this stream.
The visa applicant must have the skills and qualifications assessed by a relevant assessing authority as suitable for the occupation that is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List
You can study a Vocational (Certificate or Diploma Course) or University Course to be eligible for this visa, as long as the course prepares you for a job that is on the MLTSSL.
We will need to show you have studied the required course to apply for the visa.
Documents you will need to provide may include:
If you have 360 hours of vocational placement you must show:
Work statements for vocational placements must:
– be on letterhead used by the RTO
– confirm the vocational placement was undertaken as a requirement of a training course
– state the exact dates, hours and location of the vocational placement
– include a detailed description of the nature and content of the work undertaken along with the machines, tools and/or equipment used
– be signed and dated by an authorised person, including the name, position and telephone contact details of the person making the statement
EXCLUDED COSTS
*The fee listed above is current as of Aug 2023 and is subject to change. Plus credit card payment fee if paying by credit card.
We have a ton of information on our site about various visa options and FAQs that answer most of our visitors’ questions, but if you’re still not sure where to start or you need a personalised step by step walkthrough, then schedule a call with one of our Registered Migration Agent.
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If you don’t find an answer to your question below, feel free to get in touch with one of our agents, they will be more than happy to share their wisdom.
No, you will not be allowed to apply for the Post Study Work Stream Graduate Visa.
You will not be eligible for the PSWS Graduate visa. However you may be eligible for a different visa to remain in Australia. It may be a good idea to contact one of our Registered Migration Agents to find out your options.
As long as you meet all the requirements (such as 2 years of study resulting in a Bachelor degree qualification), you should still be eligible for the graduate visa – post study work stream. So if you studied a Bachelor of Business, Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Economics you may still be eligible for the graduate visa.
If your visa was granted before November 5th 2011, you will not be eligible for the PSWS visa, regardless of when the course started.
If you studied a course related to a position that is on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (such as a Bachelor of Nursing, or Bachelor of Engineering) or studied the appropriate course at a vocational level – (such as a Cert III in Carpentry or a Cert III in Marine Craft Construction), you may be eligible for this visa. If you studied a course that is not related to the MLTSSL (such as a Bachelor of Business or a Bachelor of Arts), you will not be eligible.
As long as you meet the 2-year study requirement, it does not matter if there was a break in your studies. Keep in mind you will need to meet other requirements for the visa. So you can have a break in between your studies as long as you studied a related course within 6 months of applying for the visa.
Some Examples:
Yes, courses can be packaged together, provided the courses are at the appropriate qualification level and the courses are closely related to the nominated occupation. Acceptable examples provided by immigration are:
Only if you are applying for the PSWS. Otherwise, some vocational courses are relevant to the graduate workstream.
Yes, members of the family unit can be included on the visa. This includes your Spouse/De facto partner and children.
Your partner will have full working rights on the graduate visa.
The cost of study varies depending on the state you are studying in. We recommend you checking with the education authority in the state you reside.
In case of questions, feel free to reach out to one of our experienced Registered Migration Agents.
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