Student visas are temporary and have a duration which lasts only for as long as the recognised course/s being undertaken.
Student visas come in many sub-categories all of which have their own special requirements, which varies on the course being taken and the specific Australian state where the student studies / intends to study.
May suit you if:
- Students, who have successfully enrolled for a course in a recognized Australian educational institution
- Professionals wishing to undertake work based training for the purpose of career advancement
Temporary Graduate Visa – SC485
A temporary visa that allows international students to live, study and work after you have finished your studies.
There are two methods to achieve the grant of a SC485 Visa –
- Post-Vocational Education Work stream
- Post-Higher Education Work stream
- Second Post-Higher Education Work stream
You can only apply for this visa if you are in Australia at the time of application, and hold a current eligible visa.
SC485 would suit you if:
- Aged 35 years or under when you apply. *Exceptions apply
- Hold an eligible visa
- Have held a Student visa in the last 6 months
- Have a recent qualification in a CRICOS-registered course
- Apply for your eligible stream (it is not possible to change streams after you apply)
- Attach required evidence when you apply