485 Visa Requirements – A Complete, Current Guide to the Temporary Graduate Visa (subclass 485)
By Nilesh Nandan — Australian Immigration Lawyer
Edited by Anh Le, Immigration Lawyer
When 485s go wrong, it’s almost never because someone was “unlucky.” It’s timing, documents, and stream-choice. The rules have also shifted in the last 12–18 months (age limits, English scores, and study settings), so templates that worked for your friends in 2022 can sink you in 2025. Below I set out the law and practice in plain English, flag the traps I see every week, and give you a checklist you can actually use.
What the 485 visa is (and isn’t)
The Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa lets recent international graduates remain in Australia to live, work and study for a limited period after finishing eligible study. It is not a permanent visa and — critically — you generally only get one “first” 485 in your life (a second 485 is possible only under the Second Post-Higher Education Work rules for certain regional graduates).
Streams: choose once, choose well
- Post-Vocational Education Work (PVEW): For VET graduates (associate degree, diploma, trade) with qualifications tied to an occupation Australia needs, plus a positive skills assessment aligned to that occupation.
- Post-Higher Education Work (PHEW): For degree-level graduates (bachelor, masters, PhD) from Australian institutions. No skills assessment required.
- Second Post-Higher Education Work: A regional extension for graduates who studied and live in a regional area after their first PHEW/PSW/Replacement 485. Stay length depends on location (typically 1–2 years).
Note: From 1 July 2024 the program was renamed and tightened (age caps, stay lengths, streamlined study settings, closure of the Replacement stream). Don’t rely on pre-2024 blog posts.
Core eligibility (what officers actually check)
- Age: Usually 35 or under at application, with limited exceptions (e.g., Hong Kong/BNO passport holders, some higher-degree researchers).
- English: Current graduate-visa settings at lodgement.
- Study timing: Must complete eligible qualification within six months before applying.
- Status/visa history: Must hold the right visa status leading into lodgement (student visa or bridging after student visa).
- Onshore lodgement/bridging: Apply before current visa expires → usually get a BVA. Travel requires a BVB.
- Character: Must provide an Australian Federal Police check or evidence of having applied for one.
The study requirement (the “2 academic years” rule)
You must, within six months before applying, have:
- One eligible qualification requiring at least two academic years of study; or
- Multiple qualifications that add to two academic years and result in an eligible qualification.
In practice this means “92 CRICOS weeks” across at least 16 calendar months, with strict packaging and overlap rules. Errors here are a common refusal reason.
English at lodgement
English is a time-of-application item for the 485 visa requirement. Unless passport-exempt (UK, USA, Canada, NZ, Ireland), attach a valid, accepted test result meeting current scores at lodgement. Do not assume you can upload later.
Time-of-application must-haves
These documents are mandatory on the day you apply:
- AFP National Police Check (Purpose Code 33): Evidence that you (and each family member 16+) applied for an AFP check within 12 months before lodgement.
- Health insurance: Proof of OSHC/OVHC at lodgement, maintained until decision.
- English: Upload accepted test result or qualifying passport at lodgement.
- Skills assessment (PVEW only): Positive assessment at lodgement by the relevant authority.
Stream comparison
| Requirement | PVEW (VET) | PHEW (Degrees) | Second PHEW (Regional) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible study | Associate degree, diploma, trade tied to occupation list | Bachelor, Masters, PhD from Australian institution | First 485 must be PHEW/PSW/Replacement; regional study and residence |
| Skills assessment | Yes (positive at lodgement) | No | No |
| Typical stay | Up to ~18 months | Bachelor/Masters: ~2 years; PhD: ~3 years | ~1–2 years depending on regional settings |
| Age cap (general) | Usually 35 or under (exceptions apply) | Usually 35 or under (exceptions apply) | Same as PHEW; regional rules apply |
| English | Current graduate-visa settings; valid at lodgement | Same | Same |
High-level lodgement checklist
- Stream confirmed (PVEW vs PHEW vs Second PHEW)
- Study requirement proven with award letters, transcripts, CRICOS weeks
- Completion letter date diarised — lodgement within six months
- English test ready (or passport exemption)
- AFP check lodged within 12 months prior to lodgement date, attached with Purpose Code 33
- Health insurance in place and current
- Skills assessment positive at lodgement (PVEW only)
- Understand BVA/BVB conditions before travel
Common traps for 485 visa requirements (and how I fix them)
- Late/missing AFP, English, or insurance: Must be uploaded at lodgement. I stage files carefully to avoid refusals.
- Mis-packaged courses: CRICOS packaging must add up properly; I reconcile overlaps and offshore study.
- Wrong stream: Stream depends on qualification, not marketing labels. VET grads in PHEW or degree grads in PVEW without skills assessment risk refusal.
- Skills assessment timing (PVEW): Assessments take months. We start early with the correct ANZSCO authority.
- Assuming old concessions: COVID/Replacement pathways are closed. Use current rules.
- Bridging and travel: BVA has no travel facility. Apply for BVB before leaving.
FAQs
What are the current stay lengths?
PVEW: ~18 months. PHEW: ~2 years (Bachelor/Masters), ~3 years (PhD). Second PHEW: ~1–2 years depending on regional study/residence.
Has the English test changed recently?
Yes. Use an accepted test meeting current thresholds at lodgement, or rely on a qualifying passport if exempt.
Do I need a skills assessment?
Yes, but only for PVEW (VET). It must be positive and from the correct assessing authority.
What is the “six-month rule”?
You must apply within six months of the completion letter date (not graduation ceremony).
Can I change streams after applying?
No. You must choose the correct stream before submission.
Will I get a bridging visa?
If lodged onshore before expiry, you’ll usually get a BVA. It doesn’t allow travel — apply for a BVB if you must leave.
Must I apply for an AFP check?
Yes, and application must be at least one day before you lodge the 485 visa.
Related MyVisa resources
Book a consultation with me
The 485 visa requirement is deceptively technical. One missing time-of-application item or a misread of post-2024 rules can cost you your only graduate visa. In a short consult I will:
- Confirm your correct stream
- Map your six-month window
- Verify CRICOS packaging and study requirement
- Lock in English/AFP/insurance timing
- Triage skills assessments (PVEW)
- Plan status and travel (BVA/BVB)
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— Nilesh Nandan, Lawyer Principal | MyVisa Lawyers
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Hi Sir. How do I book a consultation? Thank you
Hi Hassan,
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Hello,
My master studies have finished and I have got the completion letter. However, I did not get a chance to update my language score which is now expired already. The pressing matter is my student visa is expiring in 7 days and there is no way I can book a test and get a score. So what should I do? Some agency people told me to apply for a protection visa which will give me a time to get the language score so I can apply 485 with all the documents needed. However some say one cannot apply for temporary visa from protection visa. Which is true? Please advise. Urgently
Thank you.
Hi nilesh,
I did my bachelors in sydney and masters in Adelaide. I have done 5 years of study in 2 cricos registered course. do I still need to give an English test to prove eligibility for subclass 485?
thank you and regards,
Adam
Hi Nilesh,
I’m at aged 36, studying Master of Professional Accounting which is 2 years course and will graduate in June 2024 yet not sure when I can get the completion letter. Also, back to 2010, I already finished my first master degree but the course was only 1.5 years. According to the circumstance, will I be eligible to apply post grad work visa?
Dear PP,
Thank you for your message.
To be eligible for a Post-Study Work visa (subclass 485), one of the key requirements is that you must have completed a degree, diploma, or trade qualification of at least two academic years (92 weeks) of study in Australia. Since your current Master of Professional Accounting is a two-year course, you should meet the study requirement upon graduation in June 2024.
Regarding your previous master’s degree from 2010, since it was only 1.5 years long, it might not meet the two-year study requirement for the subclass 485 visa. However, your current two-year course should suffice.
The exact eligibility will also depend on other factors, such as when you obtain your completion letter, which typically needs to be issued within six months of applying for the 485 visa. You’ll need to ensure that all visa application requirements are met once you receive the completion letter.
If you need more detailed guidance on the timing of your application or eligibility for the 485 visa, feel free to book a chat with me here: MyVisa/appointment.
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Hey . I am a currently enrolled student. I am doing masters but it is just 18 month course (78 weeks ) . To acquire 485 Visa do I need to do another year of masters? Or I can do diploma /certificate as well ?? Also , by doing so can I get the 485 visa ?
Dear Kp,
Apologies for the delayed response, but I hope this answer helps you or others in the community.
For the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) in the Post-Study Work stream, the main requirement is that you must complete a degree, diploma, or trade qualification that meets the Australian study requirement. This means that the course must be registered on CRICOS and must be at least 92 weeks in duration (usually equivalent to two academic years).
Since your master’s course is 78 weeks, it unfortunately does not meet the requirement on its own. You would need to complete further studies, either at the degree level or through another qualifying diploma or certificate, to fulfill the 92-week requirement for the 485 visa.
If you have any further questions or need guidance on what your next steps should be, feel free to reach out or book a chat with me here: MyVisa/appointment.
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Hi, I have lodged 485 visa and I received the health examination requirement letter with automatic reply email which says that response within 28 days. I got an advice for holding to take exam for expecting to maximize my 18m graduation visa. Can I just wait for the further request from case officer ?
Dear Erika,
Apologies for the delayed response, but I hope this information helps you or others in the community.
While it’s true that in the past some applicants have delayed taking the health examination as a way to extend their time on the temporary visa, this strategy is becoming increasingly risky. It’s seen as a somewhat cheeky and mischievous way to proceed, and could potentially backfire as immigration authorities are aware of this tactic.
If you hold off on completing the health examination, there is a chance the Department of Home Affairs might not send a further request and could make a decision on your visa without it, possibly leading to a refusal. It’s generally best to comply with the request within the given timeframe to avoid any complications in your application.
If you’d like more specific advice on how to manage this situation, feel free to reach out or book a chat with me here: MyVisa/appointment.
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Hi Nilesh,
My 485 visa has been refused in November 2021, due to i have submitted the expired PTE test and when i went to MAARA agent he also pointed that i have submitted my application before my course completion date (10 days before).So now my question is can i go offshore to lodge the 485 visa what are the chances of getting the grant please.
At the moment i am in BVA visa and AAT.
Dear Snigdha,
Apologies for the delayed response, but I hope this answer will still provide value to you or others in a similar situation.
Given your 485 visa refusal due to submitting an expired PTE test and lodging the application before your course completion date, it’s important to note that the 485 visa must be applied for **within six months of course completion**, and the application must meet all criteria at the time of lodgment.
Unfortunately, once the six-month period has passed, your options for lodging a 485 visa offshore may be limited. Generally, the six-month timeframe applies to both onshore and offshore applications, so going offshore will not typically allow you to re-lodge the application if the eligibility period has already expired.
As for your chances of success at the AAT, I recommend realistically appraising your chances. Given the errors in the initial application, it may be challenging to win the appeal unless strong mitigating factors are presented. It’s crucial to be prepared for all possible outcomes and consider alternative visa pathways if needed.
If you’d like more specific advice on your situation or would like to explore other visa options, feel free to reach out or book a chat with me here: [MyVisa/appointment](https://myvisa.com.au/appointment).
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My 485 visa was been refused last nov 2023 because my agent said she didn’t received the immigration request for additional requirements which is a new english test dated Oct 2023, I keep following up almost every month since she lodged ot last June 2023. Either she said no emailed yet or she doesn’t reply
Or call back.
What can i do now, can i re apply my 485 visa?
My Son sub class 485 visa has been rejected on the ground of English test. He had appeared & cleared the test after applying for Visa 485 , due to nona ability of centre he applied latter.
Is it compulsory for me to appeal ?
Can we reapply Visa immediately
Please advise
Hi i have completed an advanced diploma in hospitality in 17 calendar months but cricos lists this same course as 103 weeks. Do i meet the Australian Study Requirements?
Hi,
I am applying for a 485 regional extension visa and in the health insurance section it is asking me for the end date of my cover but I do not have an end date as my policy is on a monthly basis. What should I enter as the end date? It is a mandatory field so I can’t skip
Hi,
I am applying for a 485 regional extension and in the health insurance section, it is asking for the end date of my overseas visitors cover but I don’t have an end date as I pay on a monthly basis as a direct debit. It is a mandatory field and I’m not sure what to say. Please let me know.
I have a question I finished my 14 courses/ units in Australia and 2 left for masters of biotechnology. I already did Masters of science in home country and there are 2 units which are similar so, I am trying to take credit for those one. However, I am confused in if I got credit is I am eligible for TR . Because 2 courses I did online and other 12 in Australia onshore and 2 left. I have 16 courses in total and I finished 14 from them and want to take for remaining ones. Can please some on let me know that is I am eligible for TR visa 485. My visa is valid until January 2023. Please let me know
Hello,
If I complete a 200-credit (2 year/92 weeks equivalent) Master’s course but in 1.5 years (i.e. take more classes during one semester), will I still be eligible for the TR 485 visa?
Thanks!
Hi, my Subclass 485 Visa got refused as I did not follow-up with the mandated health check-up within the timeframe provided (did not see email and was unfortunately unaware of following procedures). Am I able to re-apply for the visa? Or should I apply for an appeal/review at the AAT?
Thank you very much for your post and your patience. Here are the first three (3) things that come to my mind. There may also be other important issues that arise from your particular circumstances. Please seek specific immigration law advice before taking any further steps.
1. You should certainly appeal. Assuming the middle of the other criteria, then you can expect a belated grant of the 485 Visa and this may be more advantageous to you then getting in early Grant.
2. If you are still within six months of your student Visa, expiry and course completion, then holders of a substantive Visa can make another application while they are still in Australia. Otherwise your baby necessary to go offshore and make an offshore application.
3. Money and you appetite for risk are the two factors you must consider, and deciding whether to appeal or to reapply or to do both.
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Hi
My 485 visa was refused in 2019 and the appeal as well from AAT. The reason is I mistakenly select the wrong occupation and because of that my occupation doesn’t match the assessment. My question is am I eligible for 485 replacement visa now? I am offshore. Hope to receive a reply.
Thanks
Hi
I have completed Graduate diploma in management learning (2years 104 weeks study) can I apply for 485 visa
Thank you so much
Hi Alex
Thank you very much for your post. Here are the first three (3) things that come to my mind. There may also be other important issues that arise from your particular circumstances. Please seek specific immigration law advice before taking any further steps. It could be that I have misunderstood you :).
1. You need to meet the to your study requirement, which you appear to do given the information you have provided above, but additional you must make the application for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa within six months of course completion.
2. You should also be careful to make sure that you meet the requirements for this subclass of Visa in terms of what is required on the day that you apply for the Visa.
3. the Department of Home Affairs has no discretion to waive any stipulated requirements which are specified as being necessary to be satisfied on the very day you apply. These include having an appropriate English language test completed as well as having made an application for an Australian Federal police clearance among other things.
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I have supplied a wrong kind of AFP for my 485 VISA and I just realized this…I have now supplied a correct one and uploaded.
What should I do now? Will I get refused?
Ellen
Hello! I would like to ask a question, please. Like the example you gave above, I studied 69 weeks of a diploma-level course, I was disapproved in 2 units. The school is refusing to give me the completion letter for the units that I passed, claiming that I don’t have the right because I didn’t complete 100% of the course, because of those 2 units that I disapproved of. This is correct ❔ If I only have the completion letter for the units I passed and add it to another diploma-level course I studied, at another institution, I complete the 92 weeks and manage to apply for the graduate visa. However, this school in question is making it difficult… can you guide me please ❔
I have completed certificate IV and diploma in cookery but didn’t apply for 485 visa within 6 months .And now enrolled in advanced diploma in hospitality(46week course).Can I apply for TR after completion of advanced diploma
Is there any better options
I am really not getting any information concerning this:
If someone wants to do diploma of nursing for 1.5 years (78 weeks only), how will that person get a stay back to work and apply for PR later? I can see that both PSGW and GSW both minimally require 2 years of study. Can someone explain this to me please?
Hello. I did certificate III and IV in patisserie, I finished in 2021 but I did not apply for post graduate. I currently hold 408 which expire in November. Can I re enrolled in another course(get another student visa at the end of this year) in order to apply later to the post graduate visa or I already lost my opportunity? If it is possible, which course should I take?
Thanks
Thanks for the information. I’ll be applying soon for the 485 visas. I’m wondering if can I use the IELTS results (5 years old) that I used for my student visa application. Or do I have to take a new IELTS exam?
Hi,
I’m Chinmoy, I just graduated 1 month ago and am applying for 485 visa. I had some questions regarding police check. I already have a police check for 2 countries I stayed at for more than 12 months and I have never left Australia or visited those countries after the police check, do I still need to apply for the police check for those countries again again? I have also stayed in another country till 2015, I was 17 then after which I never visited that country again, do I need to apply for a police check for it?
Thank you!
With regards,
Chinmoy
HI,
I have recently been refused of Tourist Visa subclass 500 in Australia. If I study for 2 years Master’s in Australia in the future, Will I get a 485 visa?
Will I still be able to apply for 190/491/189 in the future?
Thanks,
Deepak
Hi Nilesh,
I am have completed a course in Advance Diploma in June 24 however my student visa was until June 04. So what I did to extend my stay was I applied for covid visa 408 and was granted. My issue now is I am trying to apply for my graduate visa and Im getting an error message that is preventing my application to continue.
This error was coming out from the page 4 of 20 on the application. Does it mean I am no longer eligible for this application?
Thank you for your feedback in advance!
I am writing to request for possible solutions in regards to a complicated situation that I have encountered with my current visa status/application. I have been on the subclass 500 student visa since 2016-2019 (with a 1 year extension until 2020). While I successfully graduated and was awarded with my Bachelor’s (undergraduate degree qualification), I wanted to further my study/work, hence I applied for the subclass 485 visa (Hong Kong stream, allowing 5 years of stay) on the 16th of December, 2020. I applied for the visa through a Singaporean agent called AIMS immigration. after the application, I was granted with Bridging Visa A. From then on, I have been studying a Master’s degree (postgraduate coursework) in Brisbane.
I am about to graduate my master’s degree at the end of this month. During the time I lodge my application until now, I have been trying my best to keep my communication active with the agency. Unfortunately there were a lot of issues on the part of the agencies with many agents quitting their jobs and having my case passed on to different agents again and again. As a result, this caused many barriers for me to obtain official documents about my application progress. I tried logging into ImmiAccount – immigration Australia to check on my application progress but I cannot find my application and have not been successful due to the lack of information provided by my agency. I tried telling the agent about my difficulties in logging in and checking my progress. However, they have not given me appropriate response. For this whole time, I tried to asked the agency as to whether my visa was approved, but yet again, they did not give me any reliable responses (I have some screenshots attached).
Fast forward until today, I finally got a reply from the agency, who finally informed me that my 485 visa application was actually rejected back in 5th November 2021 . The reasons for my visa application rejection, according to my agent was because the rules for applying for a 485 visa is to apply within the 6 months timeframe from my graduation. When I applied for the 485 visa however, I applied a bit earlier that my official graduation date considering the urgency – I hence asked for an earlier version of my Bachelor’s transcript, which had a date on paper earlier than my actual graduation date. This however, caused them to misinterpret that my graduation date to be earlier (falling out of the 6 months period from when my lodge my application of the 485 visa).
Due to these situations, I have a lot of concerns. My most imminent problem is that I am worried as to what will happen since I have been studying for over a year throughout my Master’s degree without a valid visa. Hence, I am writing to look for advice – do you know if there are any solutions or will it be possible if I could apply for another visa/appeal for my previous application on the grounds that I was not properly informed by my agent on my application status/progress of my visa?
Thank you very much
I’ve completed cert 3 and 4 in automotive, but now I want to pursue advance diploma in civil construction and designing, can I get 485 visa?
Hello!
I have an enquiry in regard to my eligibility to apply for the 485 visa. I am doing a Masters program that meets the study requirement. However, a few of my classmates and I did the entire first year online (due to covid in 2021) with the uncertainty of coming over we were told that it was not necessary to hold a student visa. We applied as soon as we got the green light to travel into Australia post covid (we have been here since Jan 2022 and are graduating in Dec 2022). We are confused about the eligibility due to our duration of holding the student visa being around 15 months instead of 16 months and whether this will effect our application although we have studied for 2 years.
Any advice would be great!
Thanks!
Hello, first I need to appreciate people who are helping us with their of advice one could receive. Thanks for all that.
My situation is that my degree completion date is as same as my last academic results date. The date was 3 march 22. I had to apply for TR485 , so on 4 September 22, the visa application was submitted. I have a thinking that 6 months criteria starts from the next date the completion date ie 4 march 22 and ends at 4th September 22.
Can you elaborate if this is so. Tia.
Hello! I currently hold a bachelor of science in psychology in the United States. As part of my course though, I completed a semester of study abroad at the University of Melbourne. I am currently considering a masters business course in Australia that is 1 and 1/2 years long and I was wondering whether you could advise me on whether my study abroad semester would count towards the two year study requirement for the post-study work visa.
Best Regards!
Hi. My agent lodged my 485 visa and did not informed me there is a correspondence letter that requires me to attached additional documents. My question is: I proceeded for an EOI lodgement for 491 visa, is it possible to withdraw the pending 485 application with a “received” status?
Thanks in advance
Hello,
I have already applied for a 485 visa, but wanted to know if I answered this question correctly (Has the applicant completed an eligible qualification at an eligible Australian institution in the six months before the date of the application? At the time of application back in February I answered no as I had not received my qualification (bachelors degree) from my course though I had completed the course in December. Any insight and help into this question would be greatly appreciated!
Regards,
Kendra
Kendra
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Yours is an excellent question. I suspect that you have incorrectly answered the question in your application and you should get advice in relation to how to correct this.
It is clear that you have completed the course even though a certificate or graduation ceremony has not yet completed all had not been completed at the relevant time.
On a very positive note I think you’ll be okay but you will need to take some corrective action straight away including correcting Any answer previously answered incorrectly.
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hy if i complete my 2 years study in 16 months like not prefering to take a summer break so still i am eligible for TR
Hi,
I’m Kevin, an international student doing a master of accounting degree. So far I’ve been reducing my study load, taking two units for two-semester now. I was wondering by doing that would it prevent me from applying for 485 visa? Does a student need to study 92 weeks “full-time”? or “part-time” can be considered as long as the school approved the request?
I tried to find this everywhere but couldn’t find the exact answer to it. Look forward to your reply. Thank you.
Kevin
Hi,
I’m currently studying a bachelor and going to graduate at the end of next year, which is just enough to satisfy the 92 weeks of study requirement. But when applying for 485, the waiting time might be longer then my study visa (500) which is going to expire 2 months after my graduation. So do I have to apply for another visa while waiting for the 485 or it is still legal for me to stay in Australia while waiting?
Thanks you!
Hi! with the new changes for the 485 can I get the visa with a Diploma in leadership and Management? (Cert IV and Diploma – 2 years in total) Thanks a lot!
Hi Nilesh,
I am offshore in the US, awaiting my 485 Post-study stream approval. I applied on March 29, 2022. I am confident that I have done the application correctly and it will be approval. I am seeing that its taking about 10 months for this visa to be approved. I am considering traveling to Australia on a ETA visitor visa and applying for a bridging visa A to be able to work three months after I arrive in the country. Is this risky? Is there a chance the bridging visa will be rejected and affect my 485 decision?
Thanks a lot,
Courtney
If someone had visa refusal during student visa application, should we need to mention that information during TR application??
If yes then where?
Hi i have completed my cert 3 and cert 4 in automotive for 2 years and i also had coe of diploma of automotive but that coe is cancelled as i did not go to college so now i am going to apply 485 visa so does cancellation of that coe impact my 485 visa application as its been over 28 days i have not lodged my 485
Hi,
I hope this finds you well.
My 485 visa application is under further assessment and i had to travel overseas (back home) because of my wedding. Since i was on bridging visa C i could not avail a bridging visa B.
Because i could not delay my wedding i travelled offshore while my 485 visa application is still under process.
My question is, will i be able to get my 485 visa grant while im offshore?
The department asked me for a polio certificate in April this year and i provided it and since then my application status is “further assessment” , so my second question is how long will the processing take?
Thank you heaps, in advance!
Hi Nilesh,
Firstly, you seem extremely knowledgeable and I m confident that I will get answer to my query.
My brother had done his Masters in information system and his final exams were in November 2020. He got his results in Dec 2020.
For some family reasons, he had to go to India in February 2021. His student visa was expiring on 25 March 2021. So, he applied for TR 485 on 16 March 2021. He file got recently opened and he was asked to do medical and supply letter of completion from his Uni. When he uploaded his letter of completion and medical. His visa got refused dues the completion date from Uni was 22 April 2021 and he filed his visa on 16 March 2021. He was unaware of the fact that it was incorrect because he finished his studies in December 2020. Due to Covid, his application took good 10 months to open and then got not enough scope to assess anything. We definitely need expert advise from someone like yourself regarding this. Hoping to file it again.
I m wondering what will be next step . Can we reapply for his 485?
Just because he is overseas his refusal has no review rights. Please guide the next step to this issue. All his hard work will go in vain if he will not get his TR. please help.
Thanks Nidhi
Hi Nilesh,
Firstly, you seem extremely knowledgeable and I m confident that I will get answer to my query.
My brother had done his Masters in information system and his final exams were in November 2020. He got his results in Dec 2020.
For some family reasons, he had to go to India in February 2021. His student visa was expiring on 25 March 2021. So, he applied for TR 485 on 16 March 2021. He file got recently opened and he was asked to do medical and supply letter of completion from his Uni. When he uploaded his letter of completion and medical. He visa got refused dues the completion date from Uni was 22 April 2021 and he filed his visa on 16 March 2021. He was unaware of the fact that it was incorrect because he finished his studies in December.
I m wondering what will be next step . Can we reapply for his 485?
Just because he is overseas his refusal has no review rights. Please guide the next step to this issue. All his hard work will go in vain if he will not get his TR. please help.
Thanks Nidhi
Hi nilesh, My student visa expired in august 30 and applied for visa extension but didnt get my visa yet but my study completed in november how can i apply for tr 485.
Thanks
HI I am Danish i have recently graduated from Torrens University but my case is with Federal review division and i am holding bridging visa A. my question is someone told me that i can lodge my TR 485 visa and let immigration know that due to not getting and dates or response from them. since i finished my degree i can lodge TR Visa and withdraw my application from FRD.
please guide me
Hi “Danish”
In order to make application for subclass 485 Visa you need to meet the two year study room as well as apply within a prescribed window. If you fail to apply within that time window, your application will be refused.
As you are currently appealing a matter then it could be that you won’t be out of time. You’ll need to check this.
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Hi,
I am an offshore graduate and recently decided to apply for visa 485, how ever the earliest day of feasible English test I can book passes the deadline of application. Can I still apply for the visa with just evidence of booked test in stead of result?
I’ll be very reluctant to suggest that you make application without a suitable English language test result.
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Hello Nilesh,
I have completed my Masters from CQU university with some exemptions from previous college which was in Sydney. I am on 485 visa now, am I eligible for the second 485 visa? thanks.
Hi Suman
You must:
-be under 50 years of age
-be in Australia when you apply for this visa
-hold a Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream as the main applicant
have a recent degree in a CRICOS-registered course from an education institution based in an eligible designated regional area, that led to the grant of your first Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream
-have lived in an eligible designated regional area for at least 2 years before applying for the second Temporary Graduate visa in the post-study work stream
-have evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants when you apply
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I have lodged the 485 visa and wanted to know what they mean by ‘certified’ documents. I have submitted scanned copies of my original documents. Two primary causes of the refusal mentioned in the article do not seem to be an issue in my case. I have a valid English test score and cleared AFP checking document. If the documents need to be ‘certified’ (notary attested is what I am guessing) will the immigration department contact me regarding that and ask me to submit attested documents again? Or is there a chance of refusal?
My got my 485 visa rejection. Actually I’m overseas and lodged my visa offshore during covid, the government announced the policy that offshore students now have 12 months to lodge their visa after graduation instead 3 months now in the refusal letter they said I took too long around 8 months which does not meet the requirements and being offshore I don’t have right of merit review. Now what should I do in this case, if I re apply for student visa, will I get 485 again once rejected?
Sagar
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Hi,
So I just received refusal on my 485 visa. I’m on bridging visa (whihc I’m preusiming will expire soon now that i havent received my tr). Upon checking of my details I got to know that I actually wrote the wrong date in the date of completion section. It was supposed to be September and I for some reason wrote June.
And this is the only reason that was stated in my refusal letter.
So can stupid mistakes like these be corrected by the AAT or a new application or what is the way out?
Thank you.
I have a query.
I gave my pte 4 days ago but haven’t got results yet. So my migration agent asked me to book ielts because My pte was pending and at that I can’t book another test. So, I booked ielts and he uploaded that receipt and lodged my tr.
Now I am confused that do I need to give ielts?
Mine pte score probably will come by tomorrow and I lodged my tr with ielts receipt today.
So can we put that pte score in my application?
I have a query.
I gave my pte 4 days ago but haven’t got results yet. So my migration agent asked me to book ielts because My pte was pending and at that I can’t book another test. So, I booked ielts and he uploaded that receipt and lodged my tr.
Now I am confused that do I need to give ielts?
Mine pte score probably will come by tomorrow and I lodged my tr with ielts receipt today.
So can we put that pte score in my application?
2019-2020 diploma of early childhood
By that time I did not meet all the requirements because I got pregnant and it’s lockdown. The college did not extend or defer my course though I provide medical certificate. Last year Dec2021 I was able to complete all the requirements and got certificate this year January2022 the problem is they put the course end year 2020 even though I just met all the required requirements last year. the question is I am eligible for 485?
Camille
It is not clear from this information whether of not you meet the 2 year study rule or the 6 month rule.
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Hi NIlesh,
I am on 485 visa. My passport will expire this April. I have submitted the application for renewal but I am not sure if I will get them before my passport expires. What should be done to ensure I have no complications with regards to my visa?
Could you please clarify what you have sought a renewal for and when the current passport expires and also when your convent visa expires?
Hi Nilesh,
My 485 visa expires in March 2023. However, my passport expires in April 2022. I am hopeful to get it by End of March. If that’s the case, I know I have to file a change of details form. However, I am not sure what is the procedure if I don’t get the renewed passport before expiry.
Hi Nilesh,
I am on 485 visa. What will happen if my passport expires and I don’t have the new passport by expiry?
Hi there,
I am in the process of gathering my documents for the 485 post study work stream visa. I am from the UK but currently living in Australia.
Am I required to book a medical? And what is the process of this? Do I apply for my visa and then get my medical? Struggling to find information on this.
Thanks in advance
Aimee
Hi there.
I have a insurance gap. My student visa was expired on 15th sept and i lodge my 485 visa on sept 8 with ovsc insurance. At that time i have ohsc insurance till 28 of oct. And i took ovsc insurance from 28 oct 2021. What happen is i got mail from ovsc 28 of oct )provider saying i need transfer certificate from previous insurance provider , while providing transfer certificate i got refund amount from 15 sept 2021 since my student visa got expired on 15th of sept. So i have gap in the insurance between 15th of sept to 28 of oct. And im on bridging visa right now. Does it affect my 485 visa .
My 485 visa is refused due to English language requirement.
Hi, I applied for graduate work stream 485 visa though I am also eligible for post study work stream visa. I applied for it just 3 days back, but now I feel, I should have applied for post study work stream visa because I finished my masters in Software Engineering in Nov 2021 and got pte score 77 in Nov 2021. But someone suggested me that if I apply for graduate work stream 485 visa, I may not require to work in my field. So, I applied for it. Is it possible to change it now?
Thanks
Good day, just a kind inquiry. After lodging of 485 visa, I received the bridging visa grant, and was required to go for medical check up. My concern is what is the timeline or deadline that I should schedule the appointment for he medical check up?
Hi Nilesh,
I have completed my 2-years Masters degree in December 2019. After finishing my degree, I traveled to my home country to visit my parents and I was unable to come back ever since, which is why I couldn’t apply for the 485 visa within 6- months after the completion date.
I just realised (from your web post) that because I got credits transferred (18 units in total), I no longer meet the requirement of two years (96 credits).
Is it possible to get these credits transferred « removed » and take these courses again to complete the degree?
Or would that be too late because the degree has already been awarded?
Or is it useless as the government may not allow/take that into account?
If that method is possible, will I be able to use the new completion date ?
If that is not an option, will only taking another 3 courses (18 credits) be sufficient, or do I need to be awarded another degree (certificate for example)?
Again, will I be able to use three new competition date ?
Thank you very much
I selected the wrong 485 subclass and subsequently have had my visa refused, is it possible to appeal and explain the situation to revert the refusal?
Hi,
I applied 485 visa by my self and I am on bridging visa now, I received email from immigration department regarding medical documents. I received mail on 12 October with 90 days time period. But the earliest date available for medical is in March 2022. I still booked that date and uploaded that document in immigration portal.
My question is that should I have to inform immigration with any email or call about this also, is that okay to book medical date in march ?
I’ve completed my bachelor degree 3 years in December 2020, then I took a diploma course 1 year ending December 2021. Can I apply 485 after finish this course?
Hi Nilesh
I have been here in Australia for 8 years with student visa, would be completed my bachelor of IT in 2023 which is would be 10 years. My friend said that you cannot apply for graduate visa if you in students visa more than 10 years, is that true?
Hi Nilesh,
Hope this finds you well. I got my 485 application visa refused because I did not attach the Policheck. Is there I way I can apply once again?
Hii i applied for 485 visa and that time i submit AFP NPC receipt as an evidence. But i did not get certificate from AFP and when immigration requestion for AFP NPC then i get to know AFP can not issue that again because its more then three mongh. Now i applied for another Afp npc but the receipt check id what i submit at the time of application was different. So my enquary is what decision immigration can give. Do they consider those receipt. What are the chances of visa grant or refusal.
Hi Nilesh,
Can I apply for 485 visa Graduate stream even if I didn’t complete my course yet? I am on my third year of nursing but I failed a subject now it pushed me back to another year to complete, which is gonna be 4 yrs by the time I finish. My visa will expire March 2022, so can I just apply for 485 instead of extending my student visa?
Hi, I’m about to apply for my 485 Visa. I have my IELTS certificate which is more than 2 years but less than 3 years. However there’s a clause in the certificate that it should be re-assessable in 2 years. But in the 485 requirement it requires the test within past 3 years. Will I be able to apply 485 with my previous IELTS certificate..?
I am a bit confused with the different narrations I have heard about work rights with bridging visas and the type of bridging visa that is granted when we are already on bridging visa A.
Actually, my student visa is expiring soon while my Ph.D. thesis is under examination. If I don’t finish my studies by the time the visa expires, I have to apply for an extension. Then, I get a bridging visa (presumably type A). If I would be conferred the degree shortly afterward and I apply for visa 485, I have heard that I get bridging visa C without work rights. However, I need a bridging visa with work rights to get a postdoctoral position which is already offered to me.
Are what I have heard correct?
Is there any solution to avoid this situation or there is no hope to work afterward in the worst-case scenario?
Given that granting visa 485 takes 8 months (for 75% of applications), it doesn’t make any sense to get a bridging visa and stay in Australia with no work rights.
Thanks in advance for the clarification.
Hi, please I would like to know if my partner overseas would need an Australian National police check even though he has not travelled to Australia before? Also can i add him as an accompanying family member to my visa 485 lodgement even though he has never held a student visa before or is best to apply for him as a subsequent entrant after my visa 485 has been granted? please advice me. Thank you
Hi Nilesh,
Completed certificate III and certificate IV in trade courses and it meet 92 weeks requirement of study. However could not apply 485 due to not having placement and skill assessment.
Later 6 months has passed after the course completion date and student visa was getting expires and had to lodge 408 visa. During bridging visa I applied for diploma and targeting to complete course before 6 months after student visa expires.
Could you please tell me if I will be eligible to apply for 485 in future with additional diploma course.
Thanks
Hi Nilesh,
Can I apply 485 visa after Advance accounting Diploma? That would be 2 years of study including cert & diploma. Thank you for your input.
Hi, I’m in the process of applying for the 485 and have lodged my visa application. I just received an email from the government saying they didn’t get my NPC when I in fact already uploaded it (selecting the right type 33 as well). I’m unsure why they’d say I haven’t submitted that file but I’m unsure how to check the reasoning behind it. Would you please assist me on what to do thank you.
Hi,
I lodge my 485 on march and due to covid processing times were slow and now they finally asking for medical.
I can get the medical done but i my passport expires first week of December.
Will that effect my application?
Hi
I would like to know if I can include my dependents spouse and children who are offshore and have never held any student visa before in my visa 485 application .
Please help me clarify this because I learnt I have to do they application as a subsequent applications after my visa 485 has been granted.
Thank you while I wait
I meant my family has never held visa 500(student visa ) before***
Hello,
Is it true that the ielts scores are now valid for 3 years?
About Exemption of English requirment for 485.
I have studied year 8 to year 12 in Sydney. Do I need IELTS to apply for the 485 visa? I have Thai passport.
Hi I just finished my master in 1 year duration (via RPL) in 2020, now I’m on covid visa 408 until 2022 Feb. I’m planning on taking another master with 1 year duration again on 2022, is it possible to meet the 2 years requirement this way, cause I had 1 year break before continuing the study again
Thanks
Hi Nilesh,
Can you tell me two things that:
1. I need to lodge my TR485 before 30 September but there is no available dates for PTE?
2. Can I add my wife as a dependant in this visa at the time of lodgement or first I only have to filed visa for me not combined, is their any criteria for this?
Can you give your comments on it
Hi Nilesh,
Is there a specific timeframe to finalise 485 application after completing medical? This application has been lodge since December and it took almost 8 months before department request for medical examination. It’s getting more concerning now as my passport is expiring in few days and I’m unable to obtain a new passport due to the interstate lockdown.
I’m worried as I’m unsure if my Bridging Visa C will automatically expire if the department fails to treat my visa application at the time of passport expiry date and also if there would be enough time to appeal decision if it’s unfavourable.
Can you advise if it’s a good decision to ring the department
Hey,
Hope you are doing well,
I just want to inquire about if someone’s subclass485 is rejected what they can d do to apply for this again?
Because if someone provided everything correctly lodge visa on time?
Is there any option to apply for MRT and get the visa again?
If we did everything correct?
Hi there,
I graduated high school in Au, then left back home and came back to pursue study. Studied 5 years altogether ever since coming back (changed courses 1x). Do I still need to submit a IELTS test for my 485 visa application?
Thanks lots!
Hello,
I’ve been desperately trying to get specific information as I’m about to lodge my visa 485. My student visa is expiring in 2 days (yes it’s last minute but the school took months to send me my Diploma and other very precious documents). I have all the documents needed…except for my birth certificate and proof of residential address.
Can I lodge now and add those documents within a few days (the time it would take for my parents to email me a copy of my birth certificate) or would it really be bad if I didn’t attach those documents at the time of the lodgement? I have all the other documents necessary (IELTS results, police check, evidence of skills assessment application, health insurance and a certified copy of my passport).
Thank you
1. I am on student visa expires on 9/9/21.
I have got my police check but in that I forgot to mention my 15 days of living address in Australia when I arrived.
And I filled that correct address in 485 visa application. Does it impacts on application or I need to apply again for clearance?
2.I had changed my university after first semester and transfer credits to CQU to CSU so which date I have to mention in my study duration. Start date from CQU or CSU completion letter date.??
Thank
Jay
If I pay montly for my OVHC insurance, what should I put down as my insurance coverage period when applying for the visa? The end period would logically be when my visa expires, but I don’t know that date beforehand and I pay the insurance monthly.
Thank you
Greetings Nilesh!
When applying for 485 visas from within AU, does the “Usual country of residence” refer to Australia or your home country?
I have been in AU on a student visa for 4 years.
The further details link on the application says “For student visas, this means your home country” but I’m not sure whether this refers to someone who already is on a student visa, or someone who is applying for a student visa.
Hie. i applied for 485 visa in march 2021. and applied for AFP before visa lodgement. and attched it as required with my application.. My visa hasnt been processed yet.. but someone is saying i applied for the wrong AFP.. ( my AFP is written immigration/citizenship ( name check only)..i selected code 33 when applying for the AFP.. i am panicking and think i will get a visa refusal.. which one is the correct AFP..will i get a rejection
Hello Nilesh,
I’ve finished my undergrad in Australia and I’m about to apply for the post-study 485 Visa, onshore (my student visa expires on the 30th of September).
The application form states that a passport that’s valid for at least 6 months is “strongly recommended”. However, my passport expires in early October. Is it necessary to renew my passport before submitting the 485 application? I’m inclined to apply using my existing passport because it’s still valid, is linked to most of my documents (like my IELTS results) and because passport renewal from another country is lengthy.
I agree. Use existing.
My ielts got expired at the time of my 485 application and I was unaware of that. Today I got an email from immigration asking to take a new test and to provide a evidence of English test prior to lodgement.
I understand you’ll be speaking with me more about your matter today. The general position is that immigration will only accept the current English language test or evidence that you have booked one in AND this evidence is provided at the time of application.
I look forward to talking more about your case when you we speak later today.
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Hello
M’y wife is offshore while am onshore . Previously l was on a student visa , then l got married overseas and returned to Australia . I wasn’t able to add my wife to my student visa because it was expiring then . I applied for a 485 visa and listed my wife as a non accompanying family member . My intention was to bring her on’subseqent entrant visa but now Dépt of Home affairs has asked me to provide her health insurance, passport and evidence of relationship. Am not sure what to do about the health insurance as l did not include her as an accompanying family member in my 485 application
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Hi Nilesh,
I have recently finished my two years trade course and currently have further two years of student visa. I am going to apply for 485 visa.
My question is, should i have to study a bachelor level course till i get my 485 to maintain study requirements or enrolling in diploma course should be fine. Please help me answering this question as im very confused. Provided i don’t want breach any viaa conditions. Thanks in advance
“Hi, I want to ask some questions about applying for a temporary resident 485 visa.
Currently, I’m holding a student visa 500, and I’m going to graduate in December. But my visa is going to expire next week.
I have gathered material for the 485 visa and one thing is that my overall band score is 5.5. It is possible to apply for the 485 visa, or will I get reject from it.
Tun
You need to have made a valid application for a further visa immediately prior to the exportation of your current visa… that should be your focus if you have not already done so.
Hi Nilesh.
I booked an IELTS test on 21st August but it got extended till 5th September due to COVID lockdown in Melbourne. My student visa expires 30th August, and I’m applying for visa 485 post graduate stream. I know the immigration allows flexible timeframe for submitting english tests as it said here
https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/student-and-temporary-graduate-visas
My question is how/where do I submit my evidence of IELTS booking confirmation on my Immi account?
Thank you
You should take screenshots of the necessary efforts you have made in relation to booking in for test and attach this to your application in the account at the time of making the application.
Hello Nilesh,
I have a question regarding the applicant’s status when applying for 485 during this unusable time. I am wondering if we need to apply before our student visa ends? I will graduate in December 2021 and my student visa ends in March. Do I need to apply before March or can I apply later than that?
Also, from my understanding, the visa validity period is calculated from the date of the visa holder lands in Australia. Does that mean if Australia reopens its border in August 2022 but I enter Australia in Jan 2023, would my visa validity be calculated from Jan 2023 or August 2022?
Your advice is highly appreciated.
Best,
Rose
Great questions. At the time of making an application you’ll need to look what concessions are available because of covid-19 to make the application from offshore.
In relation to any onshore application, you should make this whilst you hold a substantive visa in Australia and be sure to make this application within six months of course completion.
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Just for my information. I want to know that when we apply for 485 visa after our study in australia do we need to submit documents of our work experience from our country that we submitted during student visa along with other documents.
Not necessarily.
But if you are specifically asked to provide this material as part of an integrity-checking process than you will need to provide that material.
If you’re concerned about any regularity in relation to any material which you may be required to provide to the department then you should get some advice from an immigration lawyer in relation to how to prepare for that event as the consequences of that occurring are very very serious.
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HI Nilesh,
I have an IELTS score which I had done in Jan 2019 with 6.5 and i have now completed my Masters , can i produce the same score for my 485 visa application as my student visa will expire now .
What if we can’t get desired course in ielts for TR any second option.
Thanks 🙏🏻
HI. I applied for my 485 visa on 30 Jan 2021 and I booked my IELTS on 31 Jan 2021 as it got late in the night and after 12 am the date changed I got my desired band and provided the evidence of my score band on 23 February 2021. I have received an email from immigration to provide the booking date of English test prior to lodgment of application. What should I do now as my booking is 1 day later to the lodgment?
Unfortunately this presents a serious problem for you and you should get specific advice as there is a real risk that the application you have made is not capable of being approved. Please book in a consultation with me if you require this advice.
Hi Nilesh,
Hope this finds you well.
I have just graduated with a degree and working through the 485 visa application.
The length of my degree course was 1.5 years since I got credit points transferred from the previous three years of study doing my Cert IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma (so in total, 4.5 years of study in Australia without a break).
How do I fill out page 16 of the visa application given that is my background?
Furthermore, the first question on that page asks about educational qualifications obtained from institutions outside of Australia. I’ve only got a year 12 equivalent which doesn’t seem to be an option to select, and leaving it open is not allowed. Any advice on what to select there?
Thank you very much for your help.
Much appreciated
DeDe
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Hi Nilesh
I am about to submit my application for my 485 visa. I have one query. I transferred from Unimelb to Vu with credit transfer. So when inputing higher education i have for Vu and Unimelb. But Unimelb was only a half semester. Should i input information for Unimelb?
Yes.
Hi,
I have a query. So my student visa subclass 500 will expire on 30th of July. And my IELTS score test date will expire(complete 3 years) on the 28th of July. So, do I need to take another IELTS test before 30th July or can I simply apply for my 485 before 28th July ?
Will my IELTS score be considered valid if I apply for 485 before 28th July despite having student visa till 30th July?
Another thing, I can’t take IELTS exam this month I guess coz my passport is in the embassy for getting renewed.
Please suggest me a solution.
You will be ok provided you lodge before your test is 3 years old.
I had applied for a student visa extension on 24 Dec 2020, but my bridging visa decision is pending till now, but my course has finished on Feb 2021, and i have a certificate of completion and all transcripts as well as English requirement and apf check but. Now, I still didn’t get a decision for my bridging visa but I want to apply for a 485, but I heard that they(immigration) only allows you to apply 485 before six months from your substantive visa i.e. six months from 24 Dec 2020. which was last week. Are there any requirements like that, I thought I had to apply for a 485 visa after the course completion date which in my case is 21 Feb 2021?
Hello
I am Saiteja, I completed my masters on 18/12/2020 from a university in Melbourne and I am living in Perth from the past 1 year before completion of my masters.I lodged my TR-485 on 10/06/2020 without course completion certificate,because of the lockdown in Melbourne and Perth as well I have not collected my documents and I requested to provide softcopies which I got it on 16/06/2021.I submitted my soft copies to the immigration after a week of lodgement of 485 which is 16/06/2021.the course completion date on the document is 18/12/2020 which I submitted to the immigration at the lodgement.
Sir,I lodged my tr-485 without my course completion certificate which is a basic requirement .What are the chances of getting a positive decision of my 485 application,please help me every day am dying inside about my Tr application 🙏.
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Hi Nilesh,
First thank you for taking the time to answer our queries. I have submitted the 485 visa application after completing 2 CRICOS courses (72 weeks each total) in 20 months in AUS, yet since I transferred from overseas, I got multiple credit exemptions and studied only 12 subjects here.
My question is I have uploaded my completion letters but not my transcript for the application (completion letter for Masters 1 shows 2 trimesters studied in Australia for 1.5 year course) and Masters 2 shows 3 trimesters in Australia rest credits transferred.
Q. Should I upload my transcript as well??
(it shows many courses transfers so I was thinking better to avoid it and just show completion letters since it’s not asked)
Thank you so much!
Hi Rahul
It makes sense to upload these transcripts.
Please book in with me using the link below.
Thank you for contacting me.
Regards,
Nilesh Nandan.
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Hi, I submitted my 485 Post Graduate Study work visa last year (August 2020), I regularly check my immi account and provide all the details. There have been no further communication regarding my visa processing status for months now (since they asked for police check for the second time in Feb 2021, I guess it expires after certain time). How long should I wait without getting worried??
Hello, my student visa expired in April and I’m on the bridging visa A now. I have finished my final exams and waiting for the results. My student visa extension was not granted yet.. I am planning to apply for the temporary graduate visa as soon as possible.
My issue is the ” MUST HOLD A STUDENT VISA WITHIN LAST 6 MONTHS ” rule. Will this rule affect my TR visa ?
Will you help me to figure this out ?
Is it true that from now on the immigration accepts IELTS that has been taken up to 3 years ago?
Hi…
i have applied for a student visa renewal on Aug 2020 and now i am in bridiging visa A. I am going to finish my studies in July 2021 and through this whole period i was in bridging visa. When i check the Immi account it’s showing that the visa is in processing stage. Can i apply for 485 visa under this condition….?
Hi
Is it accepted and considered to apply for a subclass visa 485 if someone has a PTE score for the language requirement with a minimum of 36 scores in each band in case of not 50 overall scores?
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Hi, I’m currently with student visa (500) and just finished studying Master of Business Administration. My visa expire next month, I would like to apply for the 485 visa. However, I haven’t meet the requirements for the English test. Could I apply for the covid 19 visa while I can get the score needed for Ielts? or it will be an issue?
Thank you
Diana Cardenas
Hi nilesh, i have lodged my 485 visa last year October 30th,2020. When I applied i have submitted all the documents except my English score and police check, i have submitted the just booking confirmation only by that time, and i took the exam on the same date which I submitted to the immigration but the problem is I couldn’t reach the mim score i got only 47 . Today i have received an email from immigration about the PTE score and police check , the gave me 28 days time to submit the documents, and they have mentioned this( WE ARE REQUESTING EVIDENCE OF YOUR INITIAL BOOKING OF YOUR ENGLISH TEST AND THE TEST EXAM). my police check is done but i have to give my PTE exam again, i am taking the exam in coming june 16th . Could you please suggest me the best thing to do. Thank you
Anu
You I like to to have a very big problem given the circumstances you explained above.
I suggest you book in a consultation with me to discuss this further.
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Hi Nilesh,
What If i completed my Master of Engineering (2 years, on time with good score) and then decided to do 1 year of MBA (I got RPL credits for half of my units). Will I be able to lodge the 485 Visa after finishing the MBA ? or The 2 years condition only apply to most recent course completion?
Regards,
Ankit
Hi, my friend finished the conversion nursing degree for 1 year then she studied and graduated diploma in leadership and management. Will that be sufficient to apply 485?
Hi Nilesh,
I was hoping you can help me with a question. I am planning to apply for a 485 – graduate stream. I am on a bridging visa A waiting for my student visa to be approved. I have gone ahead and attended all my classes whilst waiting and it has been a year that I am on a bridging visa. I am certain that the course I am completing meets the 2 year requirement. When I finish my course, can apply for a 485 straight from a bridging visa A? The immi website seem to mention that I should have held a student visa in the past 6 months before lodging a 485 application.
Hi Nilesh , i already lodge my 485 visa but now i got to know my DOB in police check wrong , what can i do in this situation???
Wow! This is potentially very serious because of strict and forgiving 485 criteria and the operation of pic 4020.
You need to get the right police check done and uploaded ASAP and incorrect answers corrected in earlier submitted information.
You should also consider other steps now in the event you’ll get a refusal later.
Let me know how things work out here.
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HI,
May I ask, I have finished my pastry cert 3 and 4 accompanied with diploma and advanced diploma of hospitality management may of 2020, then i didn’t get my ielts result to lodge my applicant for 485.
So in that case i have to reapply student visa 500 to valid my stay in Australia, So with the new student i applied Cookery cert 3 and 4 so its like a year of study but do i still eligible for 485 visa since my advanced diploma have time that more that 6month that. Because I remember I was adviced to long 485 within 6month after the time diploma had finished
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HI, I go an urgent question. Is the Ielts test valid for 3 years if I want to apply for the 485 visa. ?
Thank you!
Hi I came over from England I studied as an enrolled nurse the course was 90 weeks but I failed a subject taking me to 97 weeks of study I applied for the 485 visa and was refused on the grounds that I did not meet the education requirements I have appealed the decision I have a job as nurse but I am worried I will not win my case I can’t leave Australia die to COVID do you have any advise I am I likely to win my appeal ?
Hi, I’m currently on a student visa and transitioning to the 485 graduate visa. My course is completed, so just wanted to know that will my bridging visa have the same work rights as my existing student visa (20 hr) or will it be unlimited?
Hi, am an international student doing masters and am at last semester. I wrote pte exam on April 2019. It got expired on april 2021 . Can i apply 485 visa using this pte test report or else to take a new test? Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Kind regards
Is it possible to lodge my 485 visa without having the result of PSA ??
Hi Nilesh,
I graduated post masteral degree (coursework) last November 4. I overlook the expiration date of my student visa, it expired last March 15, 2021. I only noticed it on March 17. I was told to apply for another student visa to remain lawful. I enrolled in a one year diploma course and now on a bridging visa C. I worry that I will miss the 6 months window after the completion to apply for visa 485. If I continue my study for another year of another course. Can I combine my Masteral and Diploma as a result of 3 years course? Thank you so much.
Hi, i have a question, i had my student visa until 30/08/2020 but due to needing an additional semester i applied for another student visa and i was granted bridging visa c while the application is being processed. They asked me for medical examination and i booked as earliest i could find which was 11/01/2021 but by this time i already graduated so i withdrew my student visa application ( it was still on process) and Lodge 485 visa application while being on bridging visa A. (I met all the requirements). So my question is that okay i Lodged 485 visa application while on bridging visa.
Thanks
Hi am Obie, am applying for my 485 visa today but my high commission have not sent in my new passport i have tried reaching them but it seems they are not ready yet. Can i proceed with my old passport. Urgent reply sir.
Yes. Try it!
You’ve got nothing to lose.
(I’m assuming you meet all of the other requirements of getting a valid application in for a 485 as well as the application criteria required at the time of application and at the time of decision).
If you would like me to make the 485 visa application for you then please do let me know.
Best regards
Nilesh Nandan
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Hi. I’m an international student. I have intermitted my studies from 2020 T2 to 2021 T1 due to covid-19, then applied for visa and enrolled in the university hoping that I’ll get my visa before the starting date. University started on March and currently I’m studying online and still didn’t get my visa. Will this delay effect on applying Post study working visa as it requires 92 weeks of study requirement. Is there any way of covering the missing time period? Should I continue or apply for intermission again? Looking forward to hearing from you
Thanks in advance
Hi my name is Biren
My wife is a nursing student in Darwin, she just finished her study.
And
I have confusion which should I chose
1) 485- TR graduate visa- graduate work stream
2) 485 – TR graduate visa – post-study work stream or
3) 485- TR graduate visa – pOst-study work stream extension
Can you please help me.
Thanks.
Get your options assessed properly if your are serious. This link might assist:
MyVisa.com au/7-day
Hi, I am applying for my Visa 485. I booked my PTE test on 20th March 2021 but my visa is expiring on 12th March 2021. I completed application on Immi account but there is no option to upload PTE exam result later. Please guide me upload my result on my application. Thank you.
Thank you for contacting me.
Reg 485.212 requires the Applicant to achieve satisfactory English results specified in the relevant instrument before the time of application.
This means you need to achieve the PTE results before the time of lodging your application.
Given you have booked an exam to be undertaken after lodging your visa application, your 485 visa application should be refused according to the Regulations.
However, the MIA and the immigration website both have suggested a concession applies if COVID-19 has disrupted access to services.
The concession suggests that you may still meet this time of application criteria if you provide evidence that you were unable to book a test where the testing centre is closed, and you subsequently sat that exam and passed it to the required level.
We note this concession is at odds with Migration Regulations 485.212. Immigration policy here appears to be one step ahead of the law.
Should you wish to get specific advice about your circumstances from me, you can book in a consultation with me here.
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Regards
Nilesh Nandan
Immigration Lawyer
MyVisa®
Hi Nilesh,
Please I need your advice..
I am an international student and have recently graduated my “2 years” course. However, when I checked on CRICOS the course duration was 89 weeks (only 3 weeks short from the 92 weeks requirement).
Does this mean that I am not eligible to apply for the 485 – Temporary Graduate Visa?
Hoping to hear from you soon… Please help!
You’ll need to make sure that you meet the 2-year rule!
If your own calculation is correct than you have a problem which you need to get some advice about quickly …as you suffer the risk of being refused any application you make for a subclass 485 graduate skilled temporary visa.
Hi, I have completed MIT in 2020. Now i have to apply for TR. As i have completed masters so which 484 visa is there for me.
Graduate work stream or post study work stream?
One more question, i appeared in ielts exam on 7 April 2018 and expiring on april 2021. But i am going to apply for my TR before 15 March 2021. Is my IELTS test valid ?
I recommend that you get your 485 matter assessed for eligibility in a formal way if you are serious.
Hi, I am currently in the process of applying for 485 but the application is not moving forward.. I had a previous refusal due to re-entry ban and therefore was refused a student visa but I departed within time… and did not do anything illegal. However I am back in Australia and completed my masters so now applying for TR… what are the options since immi account is not letting me proceed with the application due to the previous refusal??? Please help
Thank you for bringing this question to me in this forum.
I am surprised that you are not able to proceed further in the immiaccount if in fact you hold a substantive visa and there has not been any visa cancellation action in relation to your most recent entry and stay in Australia.
I would contact for departments to understand why you are not able to see further in your immiaccount.
There appears to be more to your story then has been disclosed above. Before contacting the department yourself you may wish to get some advice and discuss your immigration history in more detail with an immigration lawyer.
Hi Nilesh my name is Mallika I’m applying for 485 and when I do so it asks me for my insurance end date while my insurance is open ended. Please help. Thank you!!
Hi Nilesh I have a question if you can answer.
My course is going to be finished in July so i wanna to ask when is a deadline to apply for 485 visa??? I’m currently stuck outside of Australia so are there any reliefs when applying for this type of Visa such as lodging the visa application later when i will get exemption or when borders will be opened?what if i will be granted my 485visa but i still cannot come back to Australia?what’s my options in this case?
Looking forward to hearing from you
Thanks in advance
Simona
Hi, I am on a Post study 485 visa in Melbourne. This visa is due to expire on 12 April 2021. Can I apply for an extension under the Covit 19 Concession because I was affected by the Lockdown and economic downturn in Melbourne.? I managed to get a job 2 months ago. What other visa can i apply to extend my stay. Thank you
I have dome masters in mechanical engg and after my studies i applied for 485 but i applied for graduate work study instead of post work study and they have granted me 18 months tr on 16 feb 2021. I was unaware about this fact at the time of lodging my visa. Technically I am eligible for post work study, what should i do to get 2 years post study work instead of graduate work study?
Hey
I am a postgraduate student in Australia. I am currently perusing last semester of my degree course. I need to apply for 485 visa after this. I have my score card of IELTS with 6.5 bands. Its date is 28 july 2018 so can I apply with that, I will be applying my visa before the end of june 2021.
Will the Ielts score be valid?
Do they consider it valid for 3 years?
I know if we want to take admission they only consider it valid for two years. Is it same when we apply for 485 or its 3 years.
Will I have to appear for that again.
Please guide me.
As we know there has been changes in PTE equivalent to IELTS according to new updated score PTE 46 is equal to IELTS 6. So In this case if someone have got PTE 49 can they apply for 485?
Hi Nalish hope you are doi g well. I’m currently live in Melbourne and i apply my 485 visa. i want to add my spouse and child also, but problem is my spouse dependent visa reject 1st time. Can she apply 485 visa?
Hi Nilesh,
I’ve been asked to upload my Overseas Police Clearance (already have an AFP done) for the 485 visa (student visa expiring on March). Is this a document that I can add after lodging my visa?! I might also get my course transcripts only on March (already have the completion certificate) and don’t wanna delay the lodgement.
Hi nilesh,
This is Rochana I would like to know that how long does Pte valid for to apply for 485 visa mine is expired on 17 January 2021. Can I still apply from that one.
Thanks in advance
Hi Nilesh,
Please help!
I finished my Master since August and i still not pass with the ielts test. I got overall 5.5 so it means so closed, so i can use this score to log in 485 visa.
thanks in advance.
Dear Nilesh Sir,
Hope you are doing well. My question is i have done master of professional accounting in Sydney. I started this course in March 2019, did 2 semester from Federation university and then completed other two semester from MIT institute. I got my completion letter on 6th November 2020 whereas my student visa is expiring in May 2021. So is it Ok if lodge 485 visa in April end or May first week.
Kindly advise.
Thanks & Regards,
Arpit
Hi Nilesh
I am to apply for my TR on March 2021 and my ielts expires on 21st April 2021. I just wanted to know whether I have to take another ielts test or not? Thank you in advance
Hi Nilesh,
PLEASE HELP!!
I finished MIT and got my completion letter on 13 November 2020. My student visa is expiring in March 2021.
Is it a problem if I apply for 485 (TR) after 2 months of getting the completion letter.
Please suggest🙏
Yes. I can’t see why not? When else would you apply for the 485? Have I missed something?
Hi Nilesh
I am to apply for my TR on March 2021 and my ielts expires on 21st April 2021. I just wanted to know whether I have to take another ielts test or not? Thank you in advance
I was on student visa studying as enrolled nurse I then applied for 485 visa and was refused so have appealed with AAt I have been working as an enrolled nurse since March in aged care and offered permanent position and my brother has agreed to sponsor me on 491 visa but I have 48 bar want are my options as I’m unable to travel back to uk with COVID and if I I was to travel back could I apply straight away for a different visa ?
Hi Nitesh, I am on 485 visa and it will be finished Aug 2021 and I have completed Master of NURSING International from University of Woolongong in July 2019. I am living in NEWCASTLE for last 4 years. Could to guide me am I able to extend my 485 visa one more year or it just for students who are finishing stidy this year or next year those living or studying in regional area.
I am very thankful for this act.
Kind regards
Harmanpreet Kaur
Hi Nilesh, I am applying for the 485 visa offshore as part of the covid 19 concession. I was just wondering for the health insurance, is it okay for the start date to be 2 months from now? I am still in my home country and the estimated time for the visa to be processed is about 2 months.
Hi Nilesh, I am applying for a 485 visa, I was just wondering if it is classified as a migration visor or a visitor visor (I am filling out form 1221 question 34) thank you
Hi Nilesh,
i am currently a bachelor student in Melbourne. I want to apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485). I have IELTS result that meets the minimum score requirement, but it was issued on APRIL 2017. Will this IELTS test be a problem if I apply in December 2020 or January 2021
I am an international student in Melbourne; used 5 years to gain success in my PhD studies and the certificate just received. I need to apply for a post study visa as my student visa expires in December, but three issues:
1. booked last month for the IELTS test, but because of stage 4 restrictions, I don’t even know when the date will be rescheduled;
2. I am very worried, can I receive the English exemption for the 5 years study?; and
3. as time is not on my side, can I apply without the English but show the English booking?
NB:
– Insurance ready
-AFP certificate ready
– PhD Testamur ready
* the main problem is whether for studying in Australia for 5 years, the English requirement can be waved
There are exemptions and relaxations of the rules in place because of covid-19 complications.
You should get some specific advice about what is exempted and what is not exempted.
You might also be able to lodge a visitor visa for a very short period of time whilst you can get your ducks in a row. This is a last ditch option but I have used it successfully recently.
I strongly recommend you get advice about your specific circumstances from a qualified practitioner.
I hope this helps.
I am an international student in Melbourne; used 5 years to gain success in my PhD studies and the certificate just received. I need to apply for a post study visa as my student visa expires in December, but three issues:
1. booked last month for the IELTS test, but because of stage 4 restrictions, I don’t even know when the date will be rescheduled;
2. I am very worried, can I receive the English exemption for the 5 years study?; and
3. as time is not on my side, can I apply without the English but show the English booking?
NB:
– Insurance ready
-AFP certificate ready
– PhD Testamur ready
* the main problem is whether for studying in Australia, the English requirement will be waved
Hi,
My current student visa is expiring on the 17th Sept and as per visa 485 requirement, I need a valid english requirement from IELTS, PTE, etc. But due to the lockdown held in Victoria, I was only able to get hold of the PTE test date on the 24th. Can I lodge my application and provide my test results after which probably would be at the end of the month assuming that the results comes after 3 days of the test date.
Hello. I am planning on applying to the Post-Graduate work stream visa 485. I recently graduated in a CRICOS registered college in Australia. I meet all the requirements to apply for the visa. And given the new regulations, I am able to apply to the 485 visa from where I am currently (Peru). As I said, I meet the requirements for applying visa 485, but when I scheduled the TOEFL iBT in a test center, it was cancelled and it is only available in my location as the Toefl IBT Special Home Edition. As I am on a time limit, because I have only until October 2020 to be eligible to apply for the 485 visa, I took the exam and was planning on submitting those results to my application. My question is that if I submit my application with this exam’s results it will likely be accepted. And in case those results are not accepted, am I going to be denied the visa or I am going to be given a chance to take another exam, probably when the COVID-19 outbreak has mitigated and test centres reopen? My main concern is not to lose the 1650AUD I will invest in my visa application. I am currently in Peru. My visa 500 expired 30 June 2020, but I am still within the 6 month limit until October 2020 to apply to my PSWS 485 visa.
Hi Nilesh ! My query is i have finished my studies in 10 jan 2020 and aftr that i went to USA and unable to return to Australia due to covid. My student visa expired on 15 march and my 6 mnths are over already so as new guidelines by govt regarding post study work. Am i eligible for 485 visa??
Hi Nilesh,hope you are doing great,i applied for 485 visa by myseld which application came as invalid as i applied couple of hours later after my visa expiry.
now i am on bridging visa C and have applied for E visa as well as visitor visa to stay till covid restriction gets over,So my question is what if my visitor visa is not issued,i do not want to go to pretection visa,what other options do i have now to get TR back again.my 28 days of becoming student has also passed
So i just need a light on my matter,what will happen next,are yoy able handle my matter without going on protection visa please.Your help will be appreciated
Thanks
Hi Nilesh, I lodged 485 visa application last month, but have only attached the evidence now, can the visa still be granted? Thankyou
Thank you Nilesh for responding. I am on Bridging A visa now and cannot withdraw and relodge my 485 application since more than 6 months have passed from my course completion date. Is there possibility that I can apply for student visa again while awaiting decision on my 485 application?
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I appeared in Ielts after lodging the application for 485 visa on 31st January 2020 but Not yet received a response from the department. I know it’s going to be refused. What options am I left with? Someone please help me as I am in big touble 🙁
Yes, unfortunately your subclass 485 visa application is likely to be refused because of 485.212 of the Migration Regulations. This rule applies to things that must be done (test result held) at the time of the application.
Solution: If you still hold a substantive visa, and you are still within the 6-month period since you completed your course, you may be able to withdraw and re-lodge a fresh subclass 485 visa application.
Feel free to book a 10 minute chat if you’d like to discuss: https://myvisa.com.au/book/
My name is Bikram singh And my visa sub class is 485 and i applied my wife visa on 4th December 2019 and I already send requested documents and it is still taking time . I just want to know How long it will take for visa
I can understand how frustrating this must be for you both to be waiting until the 485 dependent partner visa is granted.
I would have expected that the decision would already have been made in relation to your application by now.
You have little choice but to simply wait and make sure that you properly monitor the contact details which you have provided to the department.
Here is a link to where you can check processing times published by the department. Unfortunately this tool is only of limited use. At best it is a guess!
PLEASE DO LET ME KNOW HOW LONG IT ULTIMATELY TOOK YOU TO GET THE VISA GRANT.