PGWP Inside Australia - Globexa Immigration

Have you completed your studies in Australia? Now it’s time to turn your education into career and PR opportunities. The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485), often called the Post Study Work Visa (PSWV), allows international students to stay in Australia and gain valuable work experience after graduation.

Globexa Immigration helps students already in Australia smoothly transition from student visa to post-study work visa.

1. What is the Australia Post Study Work Visa?

The Subclass 485 visa allows international students who have recently graduated from an Australian institution to:

✔ Stay in Australia temporarily after studies
✔ Work full-time
✔ Gain skilled work experience
✔ Include family members
✔ Build a pathway toward Permanent Residency (PR)

You must apply from inside Australia.

2. Streams Under Subclass 485

There are two main streams:

1. Post-Study Work Stream

For students who completed:

Bachelor’s Degree
Master’s Degree
PhD

This stream is most popular because it does not require occupation on the skilled list.

2. Graduate Work Stream

For students with qualifications related to an occupation on the skilled occupation list.

3. Visa Duration

Stay period depends on qualification:

Bachelor Degree → up to 2–3 years
Master’s Degree → up to 3 years
PhD → up to 4 years

(Some courses may have extended stay benefits.)

4. Eligibility Requirements

To apply for Subclass 485 inside Australia, you must:

1. Be Under Age Limit

Generally under 35 years (exceptions may apply).

2. Hold a Valid Visa

You must be on a valid student visa or bridging visa.

3. Completed Eligible Course

Course must be CRICOS registered
Minimum 2 academic years of study in Australia

5. English Requirement

Accepted tests:

IELTS
PTE Academic
TOEFL

6. Health Insurance

You must maintain adequate health cover.

7. Apply Within Time Limit

Application must be lodged within 6 months of course completion.

5. Work Rights

The biggest benefit!

✔ Full-time work rights
✔ Work in any occupation
✔ Gain Australian work experience
✔ Improve PR eligibility

6. Can You Include Family?

Yes! You can include:

Spouse/partner
Dependent children

Your spouse usually receives full work rights.

7. Pathway to Permanent Residency

Subclass 485 visa helps you:

Gain Australian work experience
Improve points for skilled migration
Apply for:
- Skilled Independent Visa (189)
- Skilled Nominated Visa (190)
- Employer Sponsored Visas
- Regional visas

This visa is a major step toward Australia PR.

8. Common Reasons for Refusal

Avoid mistakes with help from Globexa Immigration:

Late application
Incomplete documents
Wrong visa stream selection
English score not meeting requirement
Not meeting Australian Study Requirement

Why Choose Globexa Immigration?

Globexa Immigration provides expert support for students inside Australia:

✔ Eligibility assessment
✔ Correct stream selection
✔ English & document guidance
✔ Visa application preparation
✔ Family visa inclusion
✔ PR pathway planning

We make sure your transition from student to work visa is smooth and successful.