Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Turn your Australian study into your next opportunity.

A Temporary Graduate visa can help eligible recent graduates stay, work and build experience in Australia. We’ll help you understand the pathway, prepare a complete application and plan what comes next.

Recent graduate exploring professional opportunities in Melbourne

Your next visa decision deserves a clear plan.

Post-study pathway

A practical pathway after graduation

The Temporary Graduate visa is designed for eligible international students who have recently completed an Australian qualification. Requirements, streams and visa conditions can vary, so the right advice begins with your individual circumstances.

Stay and work

Continue living and working in Australia after eligible study.

Tailored guidance

Understand the stream and timeframe that may suit your qualification.

Plan ahead

Use your time strategically while you consider longer-term visa options.

Before you apply

What we’ll review with you

Before you apply, we can help clarify the key details that may affect your options.

Your study history

Your Australian qualification, course duration and completion date.

Your visa timing

Your current visa status and when you need to lodge an application.

English and health requirements

The documents and evidence that may be needed for your visa stream.

Your future plans

Whether skilled migration, employer sponsorship or another pathway may follow.

A considered approach

Guidance at every stage

01

Understand your options

We discuss your qualification, timing and goals in a focused consultation.

02

Prepare your application

We help you identify the documents and information needed for a well-prepared application.

03

Lodge with confidence

We guide you through the application process and your next steps after lodgement.

Talk to an expert

Make your next move a considered one.

Book a consultation to discuss the Temporary Graduate visa and the pathway that could follow.

Book a consultation