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What is TR for Australia?

Leia Doyle

What is TR for Australia?

TR visa or SC 485 visa is the temporary graduate visa which allows foreign students to live, study and work in Australia upon completing their studies. Students are generally given between 18 months and up to 4 years to stay in Australia.

Can TR work in Australia?

If you have graduated by studying in an Australian course for at least 2 years, you will be eligible for a temporary work visa, commonly referred as 485 visa or TR. This visa will give you full working and study rights.

What are the requirements for TR in Australia?

Basic Eligibility

  • be under 50 years of age.
  • hold an eligible visa.
  • have held a student visa in the last 6 months.
  • have a recent qualification in a CRICOS-registered course.
  • nominate one stream only – it is not possible to change visa streams after you apply.
  • attach specified evidence when you apply.

How long will it take to get TR?

The average global processing time for 485 applicants under the Graduate Work Pathway is 75% of applications in 4 months, and for applicants applying under the Post-Study Work Pathway 75% of applications in 79 days.

How much does it cost to apply for TR in Australia?

Estimated fees and processing time The cost of applying for the temporary graduate visa (subclass 485) starts from AUD $1500.00. The processing time will depend on your work stream. The estimated processing time for all student visas can be viewed here.

Can I extend my TR visa in Australia?

You may be eligible to apply for an extension for your current course or new Student Visa if you wish to apply for a new course. If you already on this visa, you cannot get an extension to prolong this visa and you cannot overstay. If you are currently overseas you now have 12 months’ time to apply for your TR.

How much does it cost to apply TR?

How long it takes to get tr in Australia?

A work and holiday visa can take up to 19 days to process, with 75% of applications processed within 7 days. Graduate work visas are typically processed in less than 6 months. If you are applying for a Post-Study Work Visa, then it can take less than 90 days.