Australia Visa Extension / Switch. Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate, partner & employer-sponsored switches.
Most common Pakistani extension paths: Student → Subclass 485 (Graduate) → 482 (sponsored) or 189/190 PR. Window after course completion is critical.
For Pakistani applicants: Pakistani students apply for the 485 within 6 months of completing the Australian study requirement. The 485 Graduate Work stream now gives 2–4 years depending on the qualification level.
Eligibility checker
Tick what you have, see if you qualify
All required items must be in place before the visa post will accept the file. Hit the threshold and a signed PDF scorecard is one click away.
Mandatory requirements (0/5)
Tick everything that applies to you
All 5 required items must be in place before a visa post will accept the file.
Typical document bundle
- Passport
- Current visa grant notice
- Completion letter from Australian institution
- Transcripts of Australian qualification
- IELTS / PTE score
- Health insurance certificate
- Police clearance
- Medical exam
Final document list varies by visa post and applicant profile. We confirm the exact bundle in your consultation.
Other Australia routes
Most of our Pakistani clients explore more than one category before they file.
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A free 45-minute consultation turns the eligibility check into a real action plan — which version of this route fits, what to fix in the next 90 days, and the realistic timeline.