There are three streams:
Key Benefits:
Applicants must meet specific requirements to qualify for any 485 stream:
Applicants should prepare the following documents to avoid delays or refusals:
| Item | Amount / Details |
|---|---|
| Base Application Charge | AUD 2,300 |
| Additional Applicant (18+) | AUD 1,150 |
| Additional Applicant (<18) | AUD 580 |
| Processing Time | TProcessing time varies, typically several months depending on caseload and completeness. |
You can include family in your 485 application:
There are three streams: Post‑Vocational Education Work, Post‑Higher Education Work, and Second Post‑Higher Education Work (regional).
Stay ranges from 18 months to 4 years depending on qualification and stream. HK/BNO holders may stay longer.
Yes, you must apply within 6 months of course completion and last holding a Student visa.
No, only in‑person centre‑based tests are valid.
Yes, they can be included or added later through subsequent entrant applications.
Missed deadlines, expired English tests, missing AFP receipts, no OVHC, and wrong stream selection.
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Disclaimer
The information on this page is for general guidance only and does not guarantee visa approval. All visa applications are subject to the discretion of the Australian Department of Home Affairs. For personalized guidance, please contact a registered migration agent at Visa Advisor.
