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Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485)

Apply for your 485 Temporary Graduate visa

Turn your Australian qualification into 2–4 years of full work rights. A registered migration agent gets your subclass 485 lodged correctly, on time and stress-free.

Registered (MARA) migration agentsTransparent fixed fees100% online — apply from anywhereHonest advice, no outcome guarantees

Get your free assessment

Free & no obligation. Takes 60 seconds.

Step 1 of 2 · your situation

By continuing you agree we may contact you about your enquiry. VisaChief is a technology-enabled platform; advice is provided by registered migration agents.

Where should we send your assessment?

A registered migration agent will review your case and get back to you.

Step 2 of 2 · your details

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Why students choose VisaChief

Lodged within the deadline

You must apply within 6 months of course completion — we make sure you never miss it.

Right stream, max duration

Post-Higher-Education or Post-Vocational — we claim the longest stay your qualification allows.

PR mapped from day one

Your 485 is a bridge, not a destination. We plan your points and PR pathway now.

Everything handled

AFP check, health insurance, English and skills assessment — organised for you.

How it works

Free eligibility check

We confirm your stream, duration and deadline.

We prepare everything

Documents, insurance, English and skills assessment — done for you.

Lodge and plan PR

We lodge your 485 and map the fastest route to permanent residence.

Frequently asked questions

How long does the 485 visa last?

Between 2 and 4 years depending on your qualification and stream (and longer for some regional study). We claim the maximum you're entitled to.

What's the deadline to apply for a 485?

You must apply within 6 months of your course completion date. We build your file early so nothing is rushed.

Do I need a skills assessment for the 485?

The Post-Vocational Education Work stream requires a skills assessment; the Post-Higher-Education Work stream generally doesn't. We confirm which applies to you.

Can the 485 lead to PR?

Yes — it's the main bridge from study to skilled PR (189/190/491). We map your points strategy from the start.

Ready to take the next step?

Free assessment by a registered migration agent. Honest advice, transparent fixed fees, 100% online.

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