{"id":17768,"date":"2026-03-25T10:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T10:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.educli.com\/resources\/?p=17768"},"modified":"2026-04-03T09:22:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T09:22:39","slug":"international-education-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.educli.com\/resources\/international-education-5\/","title":{"rendered":"The 485 Temporary Graduate Visa: Where It Stands in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Visa Intelligence<\/div>\n

The 485 Temporary Graduate Visa: Where It Stands in 2026<\/h1>\n

A data-driven overview of Australia’s post-study work visa \u2014 the numbers, the changes, and what’s ahead.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

\n Author:<\/strong> Jan Karel Bejcek<\/span>\n Date:<\/strong> 25 March 2026<\/span>\n Read:<\/strong> 7 min<\/span>\n Topics:<\/strong> Migration Agents, Policy, Subclass 485<\/span>\n <\/div>\n\n \n
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\n The Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate visa has been one of the most dynamic parts of Australia’s migration system over the past five years. From COVID-era expansions to 2024’s tightening measures and the March 2026 fee doubling, this visa class tells the story of Australia’s shifting approach to international education and skilled migration.\n <\/p>\n\n

\n This overview consolidates the key statistics, policy developments, and forward indicators that migration agents and education providers need to understand the current state of the 485 program.\n <\/p>\n\n \n

What Is the 485 Visa?<\/h2>\n\n

\n The Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485) allows international students who have completed eligible studies in Australia to live, work, and study temporarily after graduation. It serves as a bridge between study and either departure, skilled migration, or employer sponsorship.\n <\/p>\n\n \n

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Post-Higher Education Work<\/div>\n

For graduates with a bachelor’s degree or above from an Australian institution.<\/p>\n