2 Types of Temporary Graduate Visa! Which one will be my option?
Majority of international students are still confused about visa options after finish their course or courses. Yes!! You have visa which lets you live, study and work in Australia temporarily after completion of your course! Here are information about Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485).
The visa has two different streams:
- Graduate Work Stream (GW)
- Post Study Work Stream (PSW)
How those two streams are different?
| Graduate Work Stream | Post Study Work Stream | |
| Major Eligibility Criteria | Completed course must be related with occupation in Medium and Long-Term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) | 1st Australian Student visa lodged and Granted on or after 5th of November 2011 |
| Australian Study Requirement | 2 years study – Must be related nominated occupation under MLTSSL | At least 2 years study for Bachelor, Master and PHD |
| English Requirement | IELTS Overall 6.0(each 5.0) | IELTS Overall 6.0(each 5.0) |
| Mandatory Skill Assessment | Required | Not Requred |
| Duration | 1.5 years | Bachelor & Master (Coursework) – 2years
Master (research) – 3years Phd – 4 years |
Visa Application Charge:
| Visa subclass | Temporary Graduate (Subclass 485) |
| Base application charge | $1,500 |
| Non-internet application charge | $80 |
| Additional applicant charge 18 and over | $750 |
| Additional applicant charge under 18 | $375 |
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