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Skilled Graduate Subclass 485

The Skilled - Graduate visa is an 18-month temporary visa available to international students who have completed 2 years of study in Austrlaia. The information below relates to the new subclass 485 visa to be introduced on 1 September 2007.

Visa Criteria

The main criteria for the Skilled - Graduate visa are as follows:

Age: The main applicant must be under 45 at the date of lodgement.
Occupation: Evidence that a skills assessment has been lodged must be provided at lodgement for offshore applicants.
English: The main applicant must have at least:
  • Competent English: in most cases
  • Vocational English: if nominating a trade occupation Family members aged 18 or over must show at least Functional English, otherwise they may need to pay the English Education Charge.

Evidence of threshold English, or that an IELTS test has been booked, must be provided at date of lodgement.

Study in Australia: You must have studied in Australia for 2 years to meet the requirements for this visa.
Points Test: The Skilled-Graduate visa is not points-tested.

Duration and Conditions

Results in an 18-month visa with full work and study rights in Australia.

How do I apply?

All applications for general skilled migration must be lodged at the Adelaide Skilled Processing Centre in Australia. For a Skilled-Graduate visa, you must be in Australia both at time of lodgement and time of grant.

If you would like us to check your likely eligibility for skilled migration or if you would like us to assist you with your application, please send us an email inquiry. We will then provide you with a comprehensive preliminary assessment of your likely eligibility for skilled migration, and can discuss with you the best way to proceed with your application.
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