If you are applying under the Post-Study Work Stream, a skill assessment is not required.

However, if you are applying under the Graduate Work Stream, you must provide evidence of a skills assessment conducted by the relevant authority.

The required documents may vary based on individual circumstances, but commonly include:

- Current passport or travel documents
- Birth certificate (showing the parents of both the primary applicant and the spouse)
- Evidence of name change (if applicable)
- Certified copy of marriage certificate (for married couples)
- For de facto relationships: Proof of at least 12 months of relationship
- If widowed, divorced, or permanently separated: Certified copies of the - death certificate, divorce, or separation documents
- Health and character documents
- It's important to check the latest requirements based on your specific situation.

The Temporary Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is a temporary visa for international students who have recently completed their studies in Australia. It allows eligible graduates to live, work, and study in Australia for a limited period after completing their education.

To be eligible for the Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa in Australia, you must have recently completed a qualification from an Australian educational institution. There are two streams under this visa:

1. Graduate Work Stream: For those with a qualification and occupation on the MLTSSL, plus a skills assessment.
2. Post-Study Work Stream: For those with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an Australian institution.
You must also meet age, English language, health insurance, and application requirements.

The Subclass 485 visa duration in Australia depends on the stream and your qualification:

1. Post-Study Work Stream: Valid for up to 4 years for eligible applicants.
2. Graduate Work Stream: Valid for 18 months.
The length of your visa is determined by the level of qualification you completed and the stream you apply for.

Yes, the Subclass 485 visa allows you to work in Australia. The Post-Study Work Stream provides unrestricted work rights, meaning you can work full-time. The Graduate Work Stream also allows you to work, but it may be subject to specific conditions based on your occupation.

Yes, you can include family members such as your partner and dependent children in your Subclass 485 visa application. They will receive the same visa duration and work rights as you.

For the Subclass 485 visa in Australia, you must meet the English language requirements by:

- Scoring an overall band of at least 6.0 in IELTS, with a minimum of 5.0 in each module (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking).
- Alternatively, you may be eligible if you hold an eligible passport from the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, or Ireland.
Your English language score must be valid for 12 months before applying for the visa.