New 485 visa and Post-study Work Stream
The Subclass 485 visa is not renamed the Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa, and it has two streams:
Graduate Work Stream
- Will remain similar to the previous Subclass 485 visa arrangements.
Post-Study Work Stream
- Only available to those who applied for their first Student visas after the introduction of the Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirement on 5 November 2011. People who applied for Student visas prior to 5 November 2011 will have to use the Graduate Work Stream if eligible;
- Must have completed an Australian qualification with six months before applying for the Post-Study Work Stream visa.
Visa validity
- Doctoral graduates: Four years
- Masters by research: Four years
- Bachelor and Masters by coursework: Two years
The Subclass 485 visa can only be held once, meaning current 485 visa holders cannot access the Post-Study Work stream. All current Subclass 485 visa holders will have work and study rights.