Question: What Is 485 Visa?

The temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) allows you to remain in Australia to live, study or work after you have finished your studies. The visa has two streams: Graduate Work stream and Post-Study Work stream. The length of your stay will depend on which stream you apply for.

Is visa 485 a permanent resident?

It is a permanent residence visa for skilled workers who have a nominating employer. The Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) allows Australian employers to nominate skilled foreign employees to work in Australia on a subclass 186 permanent residence visa.

How long is 485 visa for?

Length of stay Subclass 485 visas granted under the Post-study work stream are valid for between 18 months and 4 years, depending on the applicant’s qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or taught master’s degree – 2 years.

Is 485 visa a skilled visa?

The Graduate Skilled Visa (subclass 485) provides international students with the ability to temporarily live and work in Australia after completion of their Australian studies.

Can I study on 485 visa?

The temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) allows you to remain in Australia to live, study or work after you have finished your studies. The visa has two streams: Graduate Work stream and Post-Study Work stream.

How much does 485 visa cost?

Visa fees for 485: $1,650 for the main applicant, $825 for a partner (and any child over 18) and $415 for each child under 18 years of age. Visa fees for 476: $405 for the main applicant, $200 for a partner (and any child over 18) and $100 for each child under 18 years of age.

Is I-485 a green card?

Certain foreign nationals inside the United States use Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to apply for a green card. “Adjustment of status” is a common term used to describe a change in U.S. immigration status to permanent residence (green card holder).

Can I apply 485 from India?

Your friend can pursue Consular processing from India ( Can not file 485, but equivalent form of processing from the home country); however, his I 140 could not have been revoked and also the employer who filed I 140 should be able to provide job offer letter (i.e. able to provide letter that the job is still there for

Which police check is required for 485 visa?

Police Clearance Your 485 visa application must be “accompanied by” evidence that you have applied for AFP clearances. Apply for the correct type of police clearance. DO NOT apply for a state police check. Everyone included in your 485 application who is aged 16 or over must apply for police clearance.

What can I do after 485 visa expires?

After 485 expires what to do?

1. 485 visa extension.
2. Apply for a skilled permanent visa.
3. Apply for employer-sponsored visa.
4. Apply for a partner visa.
5. NZ dependant visa.
6. Become dependant on your spouse’s visa.
7. Apply for student visa.
8. Apply for a tourist visa.

Can I get 485 visa twice?

You cannot apply for the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa twice. It is important that you meet the ‘Australian Study Requirement’ (2 years study in Australia) to ensure you are eligible to be granted a SC485 visa.

Is it easy to get 485 visa?

The common perception is that 485 visas are easy to get approved which can be far from the truth. Many highly qualified and intelligent professionals have made mistakes in lodging their own 485 visa application and when it has been refused they have lost the opportunity to remain in Australia long term.

How long is graduate visa?

Q. How long is the Temporary Graduate Visa Valid for? 485 visas granted under the Graduate Work Stream are valid for 18 months from the date of grant. Post Study Work Stream (PSWV) visas can be valid for between 2 and 4 years from the date of grant, depending on the type of qualification completed.