These are some of the common visa options for skilled workers, but there may be other visas that suit your situation better. You can use the visa finder tool to explore more visa options or consult a registered migration agent for professional advice.
Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) guide
Here is a guide to get a Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) in Australia:
• The Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) is a visa that allows international students who have completed a course of study in Australia to stay and work in Australia for up to four years, depending on the type of course and the visa stream they apply for.
• There are two streams of this visa: the Post-Study Work stream and the Graduate Work stream. The Post-Study Work stream is for students who have graduated with a higher education degree from an Australian education provider, regardless of their field of study. The Graduate Work stream is for students who have graduated with a qualification that is related to an occupation on the skilled occupation list.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for this visa, you must meet the following requirements:
• You must be under 50 years of age.
• You must hold or have held a student visa in the past six months.
• You must have a valid passport.
• You must have a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) from your Australian education provider that shows you have completed a course of study in Australia.
• You must have evidence of your English language proficiency, such as an IELTS or TOEFL test result, unless you are exempt.
