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2026-04-09
Typical pathway to PR in Australia: The 5–7 year journey from study to permanent residency
Australian PR pathway: 485 temporary visa (2–4 years) → 482 sponsorship (2 years) → 186 PR, or 189/190/491. 5–7 year tot
2026-03-12
Subclass 485 in 2026: Fee Doubled, Age Capped at 35, English Lifted to IELTS 6.5
Subclass 485 changes from March 2026: fee doubled to AUD 4,600, IELTS minimum 6.5, age cap 35 (most cases), test validit
2025-11-09
Working on Subclass 485: Full work rights, no employer sponsorship required
Subclass 485 grants unrestricted work rights: no sponsor needed, any occupation, any employer, full-time or part-time. H
2025-10-11
Subclass 485 Regional Extension: Extra years for studying or working in regional Australia
Learn how the Subclass 485 Regional Extension adds 1–2 extra years to your visa for studying or living in regional Austr
2025-09-23
Australian Study Requirement (ASR): The 16-month and 92-week rule explained
Understand the Australian Study Requirement (ASR) for Subclass 485: 16 calendar months plus 92 weeks of study in Austral
2025-08-30
Subclass 485 application process and timeline: From graduation to visa decision
Step-by-step guide to applying for Subclass 485: graduation, document prep, lodging, and processing timelines (4–8+ week
2025-08-12
Which Australian qualifications make you eligible for Subclass 485?
Learn which Australian qualifications are eligible for Subclass 485: CRICOS registration, PHEW (degree), PVEW (vocationa
2025-07-26
PHEW vs PVEW: Comparing the two 485 Temporary Graduate streams
Understand the differences between PHEW (Post-Higher Education Work, 2–4 years) and PVEW (Post-Vocational Education Work
2025-07-03
Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa: A complete guide to PHEW and PVEW
Complete guide to Australia's Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa: PHEW (2–4 years) and PVEW (18 months) streams, eligi