More information on  Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485)

A temporary visa allows international students to live, study and work after they have finished their studies in Australia. Find below TR 485 durations for eligible applicants and courses;

• Eligible 2 Year Diploma courses: 18 months

• 2-Year Graduate Diploma course: 2 years

• Eligible Bachelor course: 2 years

• Eligible Master course: 2 years

If you study in regional area and reside in regional area while you are holding TR 485 visa, you  may be eligible to apply for an additional year of TR 485. Few major metro cities which are considered as regional area are: Adelaide, Perth, Canberra, Geelong, Bendigo etc. Not all courses are eligible for this, check out the exemptions and latest updates above and the 2 main Graduate visa streams below:

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Eligibility:

• The minimum score required for a Temporary Graduate visa is overall IELTS score of 6.5 (or equivalent PTE score), with a minimum score of 5.5 for each band. (The English test score for TR 485 eligibility is valid for 1 Year.)

• Applicants with an eligible Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate can now apply for Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485)

• Eligible Bachelor/Master degree can get 2 years of TR 485

• Applicant age must be a maximum of 35 to apply for 485 visa

• No more additional 2 years extension for the enlisted course list​​

Book for Free Phone Consultation: https://www.racc.net.au/booking-calendar/temporary-graduate-visa-tourist-600

 

​Post-Vocational Education Work stream

Applicable for international students who have graduated with:

• Have a qualification relevant to an occupation on the skilled occupation list

• Have applied for a skills assessment in your nominated occupation on the skilled occupation list

• Visa valid for 18 months

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Post-Higher Education Work stream

Applicable for international students who graduate with:

• Have held a Student visa in the last 6 months

• Have a recent degree in Bachelor/Master/Graduate Diploma/Graduate Certificate

• Visa valid for 2 years