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Understanding VETASSESS Qualification Assessments Before Applying for Subclass 485 Visa in Australia
Greetings, fellow Australian migration enthusiasts! 🙂
I have a question regarding my Australian migration process. Is it acceptable to submit my VETASSESS qualification assessment just one day prior to applying for my 485 visa?
I’ve been informed that I only need to include the lodging receipt and that an approval isn’t necessary at this stage. My visa is set to expire on March 15, and I’m feeling a bit anxious about navigating this application process on my own, without the assistance of an agent.
Any guidance or experiences shared would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
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Hi Davey and welcome to the forums ☺️
For the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), it is essential that you meet all eligibility requirements at the time of application, including providing proof that you have applied for a skills assessment if required.
For the Graduate Work stream, a skills assessment is mandatory, and you can submit evidence that you have applied for it (such as the lodging receipt). However, if applying under the Post-Study Work stream, a skills assessment is not required.
Since your visa is expiring on March 15, ensure you submit a complete and valid 485 visa application before this date. Providing a lodgement receipt from VETASSESS should be sufficient for application purposes, but your visa processing will not proceed until your assessment is finalised.
If you are uncertain, I highly recommend double-checking the requirements on the Department of Home Affairs website: https://homeaffairs.gov.au
Hope this helps, and best of luck with your application! Let me know if you have further questions.
Regards
Mark
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