Skilled – Independent (Residence) visa (subclass 885)
Points Of Australian Qualifications:
You can be awarded points for an Australian qualification if:
- you have completed one of the Australian qualifications listed below while present in Australia
- All instruction was in English.
Points Awarded:
You may receive points for satisfying one of the Australian qualifications criteria shown in the table below. You can only be allocated points against one of these categories.
|
Qualification |
Points |
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You have met the requirements for award of a doctorate by an Australian educational institution as a result of course study:
|
25 |
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You have undertaken study for a period totaling at least three (3) years, during which you:
|
15 |
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You have undertaken study for a period totaling at least three (3) years, during which you:
§ of at least one (1) year § Undertaken while you were present in Australia. |
15 |
|
You have met the requirements for award of an undergraduate degree with honors (second class (division 1) level or above) by an Australian educational institution as a result of course study:
|
15 |
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You have met the two (2) year study requirement. |
5 |
Evidence to attach to your application:
You must obtain documentary evidence of having completed one of the qualifications described above. This evidence includes:
- a certified copy of notification of your results or a transcript of your academic record
and - one of the following:
- certified copy of your degree, diploma or trade certificate (if available)
- a letter of completion from your educational institution which details:
- the name of your course
- the course duration
- the qualification you have obtained
- the pattern of study – full time versus part time
- the medium of instruction was in English
For you to be awarded these points, documentary evidence as described above must be included with your application.
