Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485)

Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) Visa (Subclass 485)

Overview
This is an 18 month temporary visa for overseas students living in Australia who have recently completed an Australian qualification. This visa permits people who are currently unable to pass the points test to stay in Australia for another 18 months to gain the skills and experience they need to apply for a permanent or provisional GSM visa.

Who is eligible for a temporary graduate visa?
1.    You must be an overseas student at the time of application
2.    You have completed an Australian qualification which was at least two (2) years study duration
3.    You are unable to meet the pass mark in the points test for the Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (120 points)
4.    You are under 45 years of age
5.    You must have skills and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (‘SOL’) and have completed a Skills Assessment
•    Your nominated occupation must be a 60 point or 50 point occupation on the SOL
6.    You meet health and character requirements (see Public Interest Criteria)

How will my visa application be assessed?
You must meet the prescribed criteria for the grant of the visa. This visa is not points tested.