485 Visa Applicants
If you're an international student in Australia and you've recently completed an Australian University degree, and you don't meet the required English Language level for a GSM application, you can apply for a Temporary Graduate visa (sub-class 485).
From 1 July 2022 onwards, you can apply directly to the Department of Home Affairs for a Temporary Graduate visa (sub-class 485) Graduate Work stream. Qualification assessment will not be required. If you wish to apply for a provisional assessment, please ensure to submit your application to us no later than 1 June 2022.
Once you hold a 485 Visa
You will be able to remain in Australia which will give you the time to complete either:
- the Accounting Professional Year Program (Accounting PYP), or
- retake an English test that meets the following minimum band scores:
|
English Language proficiency level |
Test component |
Pearson (PTE) Academic |
IELTS Academic |
TOEFL iBT |
Cambridge (CAE) |
|
Proficient (for points tested Skilled visas) |
Listening |
65 |
7.0 |
24 |
185 |
|
Reading |
65 |
7.0 |
24 |
185 |
|
|
Writing |
65 |
7.0 |
27 |
185 |
|
|
Speaking |
65 |
7.0 |
23 |
185 |
Once you retake an English test which meets the above requirements, or you complete a an Accounting Professional Year Program (Accounting PYP), you may then apply to us for a Qualification Assessment, which will allow you to lodge an EOI with the Department of Home Affairs.
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