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(must have completed their course in the last 6 months and have completed a minimum of 2 yrs of full time course in Australia)
OPTION 1:
If the student has successfully completed a course which is assessable by the authorized assessing body as an occupation which is eligible for 50 or 60 points:
- Apply for Skilled - Graduate (Temporary) Visa subclass 485 [no minimum points required]
This visa allows the applicant and the family to live in Australia for 18 months with full time work and study permit. - The applicant will then work towards gaining extra points through full time paid work experience in his/her nominated occupation or completing a professional year and/or IELTS score of 7 in each band or State/Territory Sponsorship which ever is achievable to meet the pass points for a permanent visa.
- If 120 points can be scored apply for Skilled - Independent (Residence) Visa subclass 885 or
- If State/Territory Sponsorship apply for Skilled - Sponsored (Residence) Visa subclass 886 [minimum 100 points required] or Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa subclass 487 [minimum 100 points required] depending on the type of sponsorship approved.
OPTION 2:
If sponsored by a State/Territory or an Eligible Relative apply for Skilled - Sponsored (Residence) Visa subclass 886 [minimum 100 points required]
OPTION 3:
If sponsored by a state/territory for a regional area or sponsored by an Eligible relative living in a designated area of Australia
- Apply for Skilled - Regional Sponsored (Provisional) Visa subclass 487 [minimum 100 points required]
- The applicant and his/her family must live in the designated area for minimum 2 yrs and work full time for minimum 1 yr
After meeting the condition (b) apply for for Skilled - Regional (Residence) Visa subclass 887 [no points required]
OPTION 4:
If the applicant is eligible for 120 points apply for Skilled - Independent (Residence) Visa subclass 885.
Estimation of Visa Application Processing Time:
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