TR 485
Post Study Work stream
About this visa
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Post-Study Work Stream (PSW) Visa allows international students to stay, study, and work with full work rights in Australia for 2 to 4 years. For Hong Kong visa holders, this visa lasts up to 5 years. All PSW visa holders can bring immediate family members to stay with you in Australia.
The visa can only be applied within 6 months after you complete your course. It usually takes no more than 5 months for the government to process your application.
To be eligible for applying for this visa, you have to finish a CRICOS-registered course and meet specific English language, health, and character criteria listed below.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
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You are under 50 years of age
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You are holding a valid student visa
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You must be in Australia, but not in immigration clearance when your application is lodged and if granted
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AUSTRALIAN STUDY REQUIREMENTS
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Your degree/diploma/trade qualification CRICOS-registered course took at least 2 academic years
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You were physically in Australia to take the course for at least 16 months
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Your course was taught in English
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All course requirements were met within the past 6 months
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SKILLS ASSESSMENT
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You must nominate 1 occupation on the Skilled Occupation List when applying and you cannot change the occupation after you apply
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Your degree, diploma, or qualification have to be closely related to that occupation
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You have to provide a valid assessment result that proves your skills suitable for that occupation, from a relevant assessing authority; or provide evidence at least you applied for a skills assessment.
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ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
If you are not holding a passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland, within the last 3 years, you have to achieve:
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PTE (Pearson Test of English Academic):
At least 50 overall with a minimum score of 36 for each band;
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System):
Both Academic and General Training module are accepted
At least 6.0 overall with a minimum score of 5.0 for each band;
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TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test):
At least 64 overall with a minimum score of 4 for Listening, 4 for Reading, 14 for Writing and 14 for Speaking section;
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OET (Occupation English Test):
At least B for each of the 4 sections; Or
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Cambridge C1 Advanced test:
At least 169 overall with a minimum score of 154 in each part.
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HEALTH INSURANCE
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You are required to obtain adequate health insurance rather than the Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) to cover your healthcare costs during your next stay in Australia;
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If you are still on a student visa by the time you send your 485 visa application, your current OSHC is acceptable; but you may be contacted by the Department of Home Affairs to ask you to get a non-OSHC.
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HEALTH EXAMINATIONS
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Generally, you need to take health exams when applying for a 485 visa. You have to check if you are required to get them.
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If you already had health exams within the last 12 months, you might not need to take them again.
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POLICE CHECK
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You will have to apply for and pass the National Police Check of the Australian Federal Police
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FEE
AUD $1895*
*subject to change based on Government fees
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Promotion: TR Visa Application Service fee for $490+GST only from 1 August 2020 till 31st August 2020.
**This is the special price due to COVID19.**

CONSULTATION
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ASSESSMENT
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PREPARATION
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APPLICATION
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