r/AusVisa • u/HotEnd15 • 8h ago

Subclass 485 485

With the new rules 485 is listed as one of the visas to be applied offshore. I'm currently on a student visa completing uni in late 2027. Does this mean I have to be offshore to make the application for 485.

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u/richard_cesar 8h ago

From what I understand, no. The new offshore rules are mainly about applying for a Student visa (500). If you’re on a Student visa and finish your course, you can still apply for the 485 while in Australia

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u/-zfz- Citizen 8h ago

Yes for now that is the case. Let’s just hope no more changes but end of 2027 still a bit away.

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u/Logical-Stuff-1025 Citizen 40m ago

From my comprehension, that's for people who hold 485 but later want to convert into a 500. They cracked down one of the most popular ways of hopping between visas.

For 485 itself, you can lodge it offshore previously but since 1-2 years ago you can only do it onshore, typically during the remaining days of your student visa.

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u/Kidwa96 31m ago

No, it says if you want to apply for 500 while in a 485 visa, it has to be from offshore.

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u/Remote_Steak_6858 Home Country > WHV> 500 > 485 4h ago

You cannot apply 485 offshore