Skilled Graduate (Subclass 485)

If you have held a student visa here in Australia and you have not been able to meet the criteria for a permanent General Skilled Migration visa, you may be eligible for the subclass 485.  This is a temporary visa but it will allow you to stay in Australia for 18 months (Graduate Work Stream) or up to 4 years (Post Study Work Stream to gain skilled work experience or to improve your English language skills.  This visa has no restrictions on travel, work or further study in its duration.