Post Study Work Visa (Temporary Work Visa- Subclass 485) In Australia

Australia is one of the preferred destinations for study abroad among Indian students as it has various job opportunities and lucrative stay-back options. So, in recent years, there has been an increase in the number of applicants travelling to Australia from India due to this reason. The post-study work visa (Subclass 485- Temporary Work Visa) in Australia can be applied by every international student who has completed their degree from Australian universities. To apply for the PSW visa, one has to complete a Master’s Degree for 2 years or a Bachelor’s Degree for 3-4 years.

This visa can allow you to stay between 3-5 years in Australia. Applicants can be eligible for an extended 2 years on their visa according to the qualification listed in the occupation list set by the Australian Government and eligible for the PSW rights extension. With this visa, one can stay or work in Australia temporarily after completing the studies in Australia. With this visa, one can bring the immediate family members to stay.

This visa has to be applied within 6 months before the actual completion dates of your studies. This is a temporary visa and the length of the stay in Australia will depend upon the level of qualification that the applicant takes in Australia. This visa is granted with multiple entries where an applicant can travel in or outside Australia multiple times.

Post Study Visa is categorized below

  • Main Cities (Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane)- Master’s Degree Applicant can get PSW of 3 years and Bachelor Degree applicant can get of 2 years

  • Regional Areas -1 cities (Adelaide, Perth, Hobart, Wollongong, Gold Coast and more)- Master’s Degree applicant can get PSW of 4 years  and Bachelor’s Degree applicant can get  of 3 years

  • Regional Areas -2 Cities (Toowoomba, Wagga Wagga, Ipswich and more) – Master’s degree applicant can get a PSW of 5 years and bachelor's degree applicant can get 4 years

The cost of this visa is around: AU$ 1895

The criteria to apply PSW are as follows

  • Applicant must be under 50 years

  • Applicant be must in Australia while applying for this visa

  • Applicant must hold an eligible student visa 

  • Applicant must have completed a recent degree in a CRICOS-registered course

  • Applicant must provide evidence of adequate health insurance

  • Applicants must provide evidence of the required level of English with the application.

For more information about this visa, you can visit the below given official website

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-graduate-485/post-study-work#About

 
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Written by,
Neha V. Prabhu
Counseling Manager Counseling-II