How should I apply for the Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) visa in Australia?
Apply for the Subclass 485 online through ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website. Gather your documents, select subclass 485 and the correct stream, fill in the form, upload files, pay the fee, complete any requested health exam, submit, note your Transaction Reference Number and track the status.
You apply for the Subclass 485 online through ImmiAccount after graduating from an Australian university. The process runs from document collection to paying the fee, submitting and tracking your application, with a skills assessment only for the Post-Vocational stream.
Application Steps
| Step | What you do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create an ImmiAccount on the Department of Home Affairs website if you do not already have one from your student visa |
| 2 | Gather all required documents |
| 3 | Complete the skills assessment, only for the Post-Vocational stream |
| 4 | Log in and select subclass 485 and the correct stream |
| 5 | Fill out the online form with personal, education and travel details |
| 6 | Upload documents in the required format, per size limits |
| 7 | Pay the application fee online |
| 8 | Complete health examinations if requested through a panel physician |
| 9 | Submit and note your Transaction Reference Number (TRN) |
| 10 | Track status in ImmiAccount and respond promptly to requests |
Documents You Typically Need
- Passport
- Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE)
- Academic transcripts or degree certificate
- Evidence of the Australian Study Requirement
- English test scores
- OSHC or health insurance proof
- Police clearance certificate (PCC)
- Health exam records
My Advice
Build your document folder before you log in, so you can upload everything in one go. The application fee has been revised more than once, so check the exact amount on the official page before paying.
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