Subclass 485 - Second Post Study Visa

Subclass 485 – Second Post Study Visa

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Subclass 485 – Second Post Study Visa

Subclass 485 - Second Post Study Work Stream Visa

Students who have graduate with an Australian Bachelors or higher from a regional university and have subsequently lived in a regional area will have access to Second Post-Study Work Visa.

The length of your stay will depend on:

where you studied and graduated from as the holder of a student visa; and
where you live as the holder of your sc 485 - Post Study Visa, or your sc485 - Replacement Visa.

Subclass 485 - Second Post Study Work Stream Eligibility

Eligibility

To be eligible for a Subclass 485 - Second Post Study Work Stream Visa application, you must:

Hold an eligible visa;
Be under 50 years of age;
Have studied with an Australian education provider in a designated regional area;
Lived in a designated regional area;
Work and study in designated regional area;
Meet health and character requirement;
Provide evidence of adequate health insurance for all applicants.

Length of Stay for Second Post Study Visa

STREAM 1: 1 Year of Second Post Study Work Stream Visa

If you have Studied and lived in Category 2 – Regional Area; you will be eligible for an additional 1 year on a second Temporary Graduate visa.

STREAM 2 : 2 Years of Second Post Study Work Stream Visa

If you have Studied and lived in Category 2 – Regional Area; you will be eligible for an additional 1 year on a second Temporary Graduate visa.

Processing Times for Subclass 485 - Second Post Study Work Stream Visa

Processing times are not available for this visa subclass.

Steps to apply for a Subclass 485 - Second Post Study Work Stream Visa

STEP 1: Apply for Documents

To begin your 485 visa journey, we will begin by collecting relevant documents, and drafting a decision ready application.

STEP 2: Apply for your Subclass 485 Visa

Once we receive all your documents and finalise your visa application, we will lodge your second post study application.

STEP 3: Undertake Health & Police Checks

Once your visa application is submitted, our Agents will assist you in completing your health and police (overseas) checks, as required.

Summary of cost estimates for your application

We have summarised a cost estimate for a Subclass 485 - Graduate Visa application as below.

Subclass 485 Visa Updates / COVID-19 Concessions

Parent Visas Capped for FY 2023-2024: What You Need to Know

No further stay condition on visitor visas - AustMSS

“No further stay” conditions on visitor visas

Genuine Student (GS) Assessment

Australian Visa English Language Requirements Set to Increase - AustMSS

Australian English Language Requirements Set to Increase

FAQ

We are happy to answer
any queries you may have

Do I need to continue to live in a regional area?

This visa will require ongoing residence in a regional area.

Can I work full time?

Yes, Subclass 485 provides full working rights.

Will I receive work rights on Subclass 485 - Bridging Visa?

If you held your student visa immediately before applying for Subclass 485, the work rights on the bridging visa will come into effect when your student expires. However, we recommend that you check your VEVO to confirm this.

Can I cancel my Health cover once the visa is granted?

You must maintain adequate health care coverage while holding your Subclass 485. If you do not, your 485 can be cancelled by the Department of Home Affairs.

Which areas does Category 2 Regional Area include?

Category 2 – ‘Cities and Major Regional Centres’ include:

Perth
Adelaide
Gold Coast
Sunshine Coast
Canberra
Newcastle/Lake Macquarie
Wollongong/Illawarra
Geelong
Hobart

Which areas does Category 3 Regional areas include?

Category 3 – Regional Area will include the below postcodes.

State or Territory	Category	Postcodes
New South Wales	Cities and major regional centres	2259, 2264 to 2308, 2500 to 2526, 2528 to 2535 and 2574
New South Wales	Regional centres and other regional areas	2250 to 2258, 2260 to 2263, 2311 to 2490, 2527, 2536 to 2551, 2575 to 2739, 2753 to 2754, 2756 to 2758 and 2773 to 2898
Victoria	Cities and major regional centres	3211 to 3232, 3235, 3240, 3328, 3330 to 3333, 3340 and 3342
Victoria	Regional centres and other regional areas	3097 to 3099, 3139, 3233 to 3234, 3236 to 3239, 3241 to 3325, 3329, 3334, 3341, 3345 to 3424, 3430 to 3799, 3809 to 3909, 3912 to 3971 and 3978 to 3996
Queensland	Cities and major regional centres	4019 to 4022^, 4025^, 4037^, 4074^, 4076 to 4078^, 4207 to 4275, 4300 to 4301^, 4303 to 4305^, 4500 to 4506^, 4508 to 4512^, 4514 to 4516^, 4517 to 4519, 4521^*, 4550 to 4551, 4553 to 4562, 4564 to 4569 and 4571 to 4575
Queensland	Regional centres and other regional areas	4124, 4125, 4133, 4183 to 4184, 4280 to 4287, 4306 to 4498, 4507, 4552, 4563, 4570 and 4580 to 4895
Western Australia	Cities and major regional centres	6000 to 6038, 6050 to 6083, 6090 to 6182, 6208 to 6211, 6214 and 6556 to 6558
Western Australia	Regional centres and other regional areas	All postcodes in Western Australia not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above
South Australia	Cities and major regional centres	5000 to 5171, 5173 to 5174, 5231 to 5235, 5240 to 5252, 5351 and 5950 to 5960
South Australia	Regional centres and other regional areas	All postcodes in South Australia not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above
Tasmania	Cities and major regional centres	7000, 7004 to 7026, 7030 to 7109, 7140 to 7151 and 7170 to 7177
Tasmania	Regional centres and other regional areas	All postcodes in Tasmania not mentioned in ‘Cities and major regional centres’ category above
Australian Capital Territory	Cities and major regional centres	All postcodes in the Australian Capital Territory
Australian Capital Territory	Regional centres and other regional areas	None
Northern Territory	Cities and major regional centres	None
Northern Territory	Regional centres and other regional areas	All postcodes in the Northern Territory
Norfolk Island	Cities and major regional centres	None
Norfolk Island	Regional centres and other regional areas	All postcodes in Norfolk Island
Other Territories	Cities and major regional centres	None
Other Territories	Regional centres and other regional areas	All postcodes in a Territory other than the Australian Capital Territory, the Northern Territory or Norfolk Island