Updates to the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa

As part of the government’s Migration Strategy, the government flagged a number of changes to the Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa program.

The Department of Home Affairs has now confirmed that the following changes will be taking place as of 1 July 2024:

The Graduate Work stream is being renamed to the ‘Post-Vocational Education Work‘ stream
The maximum age for this stream will reduce to 35 years of age or under at time of application
Hong Kong and British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders will continue to be eligible for this stream up until 50 years of age at time of application
Applicants in the ‘Post-Vocational Education Work’ stream must hold an associate degree, diploma or trade qualification closely related to an occupation on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
Applicants who have completed a degree level qualification or above will no longer be able to apply in this stream and must apply through the ‘Post-Higher Education Work’ stream
Eligible applicants who are granted this visa, will be granted a visa for a period of 18 months with the exception of Hong Kong or British National Overseas (BNO) passport holders who will be granted a visa for a period of 5 years

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