Turn Your Australian Degree Into a Career and a PR Pathway.
The Temporary Graduate Visa lets you stay and work in Australia after completing your studies, giving you Australian work experience, employer relationships, and a significantly stronger position for permanent residency than any offshore applicant.
You Graduated. Now What?
Most international graduates treat the 485 as extra time in Australia. It is not extra time. It is your single best opportunity to build the profile that gets you permanent residency.
Without a clear post-485 strategy from day one, graduates burn through their visa period without accumulating the work experience, employer connections, or points that matter for skilled migration.
We Build Your Post-Graduation PR Strategy From Day One.
We map your 485 period to a specific PR outcome: which visa subclass you are targeting, what points you need to accumulate, which state nominations are open to your occupation, and what employer sponsorship pathways are realistic.
Every month on your 485 should be building toward something. We make sure it is.
485 Streams We Handle
Graduate Work Stream
For graduates with qualifications relevant to Australia's priority skilled occupation list. 2-year visa duration.
Post-Study Work Stream
For bachelor's, master's, and doctoral graduates. Duration ranges from 2 to 4 years depending on qualification level.
What We Do During Your 485 Period
PR pathway mapping
We identify whether your fastest route is skilled migration (189, 190, 491), employer sponsorship (482 or 186), or further study, and build your 485 period around that target.
Which means: Every decision during your 485 serves your permanent residency goal.
Points score building
Australian work experience adds 5 to 20 points to your SkillSelect EOI. We track your accumulation and advise on timing your EOI submission for maximum competitiveness.
Which means: Your points score grows strategically, not accidentally.
State nomination positioning
Several states give additional weight to graduates of their institutions. We identify which state nomination streams reward your specific background.
Which means: You pursue nominations where your Australian study history is an advantage.
Employer sponsorship preparation
Many 482 and 186 sponsorships come from employers who first hired the applicant on a 485. We advise on positioning yourself for sponsorship conversations.
Which means: You build the employer relationships that lead to sponsored PR.
Skills assessment management
We initiate your skills assessment during the 485 period so it is ready when you need it for SkillSelect or state nomination applications.
Which means: The assessment that delays most applicants doesn't delay yours.
Transition planning before expiry
We begin your next visa application well before your 485 expires, not six months before the deadline.
Which means: You never face a gap between your 485 and your next visa.
The 485 Is Right for You If...
- ◆You recently completed a qualification at an Australian CRICOS-registered institution
- ◆You held a student visa within the last six months
- ◆Your course was at least two years of full-time study in Australia
- ◆You want to build Australian work experience before applying for PR
- ◆You want employer sponsorship but need time to build the relationship
- ◆You need a strategic plan for what comes after graduation
What Our Clients Say
“I treated my first year on the 485 like a gap year. 91 Travel showed me exactly how many points I was leaving on the table. Restructured my approach, got state nomination from SA within four months.”
, Client, IT Graduate, now PR holder in Adelaide
“My employer offered sponsorship after 18 months on the 485. 91 Travel had prepared all the documentation in advance. The 482 application went through without a single RFI.”
, Client, Mechanical Engineer, sponsored in Melbourne
“Without 91 Travel mapping my post-485 strategy on day one, I would have run out of time. Instead I transitioned to a 190 visa with six months to spare.”
, Client, Registered Nurse, now in Brisbane
Questions We Hear Every Day
How long does the 485 last?
It depends on your qualification. Bachelor's and master's by coursework get 2 years. Master's by research gets 3 years. Doctoral graduates get 4 years. Regional study may affect duration.
Can I extend my 485?
No. The 485 is not renewable. You must transition to another visa before it expires. This is why having a strategy from day one matters.
Can I work for any employer on a 485?
Yes. The 485 places no restrictions on your employer or occupation. You can work full-time for any Australian employer in any role.
What happens if I cannot find skilled work during my 485?
Any employment counts for visa purposes, but only skilled employment in your nominated occupation adds points to your SkillSelect score. We advise on job search strategy aligned with your migration goals.
When should I apply for the 485?
Within six months of your course completion notification. We recommend applying as soon as possible after graduation to maximise your working time.
Your 485 Is Your Most Valuable Immigration Window.
A free 45-minute session covers your qualification, occupation, points position, and the specific post-485 strategy that gives you the fastest route to Australian PR.
P.S. , The graduates who transition to PR fastest are the ones who had a strategy from the first day of their 485, not the last six months.