Temporary Graduate (subclass 485)
Evidence checklist — as at 2026-03-15. All requirements are sourced from current Australian migration law.
genuineGenuine Temporary Entrant0 items
You must intend to stay temporarily in Australia. Decision makers assess your circumstances including home-country ties, economic situation, immigration history, and compliance record.
No evidence items seeded for this requirement yet.
englishEnglish Language Proficiency2 items
You must demonstrate competent English. Acceptable tests include IELTS (minimum 6.0 each band), TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1/C2, or OET. Exemptions may apply for citizens of certain countries.
- English language test resultNot started
Proves: Demonstrates the applicant meets the English language requirement for subclass 485.
⚠ Common gaps (3)
- • Test result more than 3 years old at time of decision
- • One or more band scores below the minimum threshold
- • Test type not approved for migration purposes
- English language test resultNot started
Proves: Demonstrates the applicant meets the English language requirement for subclass 485.
⚠ Common gaps (3)
- • Test result more than 3 years old at time of decision
- • One or more band scores below the minimum threshold
- • Test type not approved for migration purposes
otherAustralian Qualification Requirement6 items
You must have completed a qualification requiring at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia at a CRICOS-registered institution, within 6 months of lodging your 485 application.
- Official academic transcriptNot started
Proves: Provides detailed evidence of course completion and study duration to meet the 2-year minimum study requirement.
⚠ Common gaps (2)
- • Unofficial transcript printed from student portal — must be official sealed copy
- • Credits from overseas transferred — Australian study periods must be clearly shown
- Award certificate or testamurNot started
Proves: Confirms completion of an eligible qualification at an Australian institution.
⚠ Common gaps (3)
- • Certificate not yet issued — use official completion letter
- • Name on certificate differs from passport name
- • Qualification not CRICOS registered
- Official academic transcriptNot started
Proves: Provides detailed evidence of course completion and study duration to meet the 2-year minimum.
⚠ Common gaps (2)
- • Unofficial transcript printed from student portal
- • Credits from overseas transferred without clear Australian study periods
- Award certificate or testamurNot started
Proves: Confirms completion of an eligible CRICOS-registered qualification at an Australian institution.
⚠ Common gaps (3)
- • Certificate not yet issued — use official completion letter
- • Name on certificate differs from passport name — include a name change document
- • Qualification not CRICOS-registered
- eCoE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)Not started
Proves: Confirms enrolment in a CRICOS-registered course — used to verify eligibility period and course duration.
⚠ Common gaps (2)
- • eCoE expired or cancelled — request an updated eCoE from your provider
- • Course listed is not CRICOS-registered
- eCoE (Electronic Confirmation of Enrolment)Not started
Proves: Confirms enrolment in a CRICOS-registered course — verifies eligibility period and course duration.
⚠ Common gaps (2)
- • eCoE expired or cancelled
- • Course listed is not CRICOS registered