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Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa Period Extend to 3 years for Master by Coursework (previously was 2 years), and

Extended to 2 Years for VET courses (previously was 18 months)

  • Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa Period Extend to 3 years for Master by Coursework (previously was 2 years), and

  • Extended to 2 Years for VET courses (previously was 18 months)

Firstly, this is applicable for the applicants whose TR 485 Visa has not been lodged or granted yet.

Replacement Visa

The COVID-19 replacement stream is a replacement for the initial Temporary Graduate visa. It is only available for Temporary Graduate visa holders impacted by the Australian travel restrictions. This means, people who could not stay in Australia for the full period allowed by their previous Temporary Graduate visa.

The replacement Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa will recognise the commitment made by international students to Australia. It will acknowledge the disruption to plans that COVID-19 and the associated travel restrictions caused.

Clarification and announcement is made for Visa holders whose Visa following under the certain time frame: 

Eligibility for a Temporary Graduate visa extension

  • visa holders must have held a Temporary Graduate visa on 15 December 2021

  • the current visa expires before 30 September 2022

  • the primary visa holder was in Australia at time of the visa grant

  • the primary visa holder has been outside Australia for any period between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021 (inclusive)

  • the visa has not been cancelled since 15 December 2021

  • the holder has not been granted a further substantive visa since 15 December 2021.

To be eligible for visa enlivening

  • visa holders must have held a Temporary Graduate visa that visa expired between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021 inclusive

  • the primary visa holder was in Australia at time of grant

  • the primary holder of the visa has been outside Australia for any period between 1 February 2020 and 14 December 2021 inclusive

  • the visa was not cancelled

**These changes support the return to Australia of temporary graduates as soon as possible, ahead of further planned changes on 1 July 2022 that will provide a further visa extension option to former graduatesThe department is still determining details on the application requirements. It is likely that applicants will need to supply some supporting documents to apply for this visa stream.

TR Visa grant for 3 Years

Success Story!
Our client received TR Visa grant for 3 Years today!

Timeline

  • Course: Master of Business and Project Management

  • Completion: 7 May 2021

  • TR Visa lodged: 26 July 2021

  • TR Visa Grant: 25 November 2021

  • TR Visa Expiry Date: 25 November 2024

*This applies to people who are still under a bridging visa for a temporary graduate visa (TR) or planning to apply for TR.

 

*For people who are already on TR, whether this new rule applies is not finalised yet. Please check out our website, Facebook and LinkedIn pages for the latest updates.

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TR Visa grant for 2 Years

Our client received TR Visa grant for 2 Years for Graduate Work Stream!

Timeline

  • Course: Diploma of Early Childhood Education and Care

  • Completion: 18 Dec 2020

  • TR Visa lodged: 12 March 2021

  • TR Visa Grant: 03 December 2021

  • TR Visa Expiry Date: 03 December 2024

*This applies to people who are still under a bridging visa for a temporary graduate visa (TR) or planning to apply for TR.

 

*For people who are already on TR, whether this new rule applies is not finalised yet. Please check out our website, Facebook and LinkedIn pages for the latest updates.

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RACC Team can help you apply directly from overseas and also from onshore.
Book your FREE Consultation directly with our Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485) team via this link:

www.racc.net.au/bookings-checkout/tr-485-visa-covid-visa-tourist-visa/book
 

This Graduate Visa (Visa 485) is a popular Visa option for International Students after graduation.

Temporary Graduate Visa two streams

Graduate Workstream

www.racc.net.au/graduate-work-stream

Applicable for international students who have graduated with skills and qualifications that relate to an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List released by the Department of Home Affairs. 

A visa granted in this stream will be (usually) valid for 18 months.

Post-Study Workstream

www.racc.net.au/post-study-work-stream

Applicable for international students who graduate with an eligible qualification, and have applied for and were granted their first Student Visa to Australia on or after 5 November 2011.

A visa​ granted in this stream will be valid for two to four years, depending on the visa applicant's qualification.

(To see which work stream suits your circumstance, their requirements, checklists, and fees, please visit Graduate Work Stream  and Post-Study Work Stream

Up to 4 Years of Temporary Graduate Visa

You may now be eligible for up to 4 Years of Temporary Graduate Visa (TR 485) if you have studied in a Regional Area of Australia (Regional places include places like Geelong, Bendigo, Ballarat, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, and many more..)

Read more on Extra Years of Temporary Graduate Visa
www.racc.net.au/extra-years-temporary-graduate-visa

PR Grant

Small careless mistakes may result in visa rejection. Book a FREE consultation with Registered Migration Agents will help you get the visa without any headaches.

Why RACC?

  • 15 years of experience

  • Prepare for your application to the Immigration

  • Preparation of Police Check

  • Arrange for new Insurance

  • Advice on Medical Checkup

  • Don't let small careless mistake resulting in a Visa rejection

  • You can also apply from outside Australia

  • 4.9 out of 5 customer satisfaction

  • Our Team speak multiple languages

  • English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesia, Malay, Bangla, Tagalog, Vietnamese, etc...

  • Registered Migration Agents

  • (MARN1572961, MARN1172003)

Find out the requirement and eligibility to apply for Temporary Graduate Visa.

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