This stream is introduced to assist those Subclass 485 visa holders who were not able to stay in Australia for the full period of their previous visa due to Covid19 restriction. To be eligible, the visa holder must:

• Hold, or have previously held a temporary graduate visa SC 485 that expired on or after 01 February 2020; and
• Have been outside of Australia between 1 February 2020 and 15 December 2021.

The Replacement 485 visa is available must be lodged before 1 January 2027, and only applies to those who hold the original 485 visa (second 485 visa is not eligible).