Skilled – Independent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 885)
Eligibility - Recognised Graduate (Subclass 476) Visa and Graduate (Subclass 485) Visa Holders
This information is for the following applicants:
- Skilled – Recognised Graduate (subclass 476) visa holders
- Skilled – Graduate (subclass 485) visa holders
- Overseas students.
Note: Applicants who met the primary criteria primary for the grant of a Skilled – Graduate (subclass 485) visa can only apply as the primary applicant for a Skilled – Independent (Residence) (subclass 885) visa. Applicants who were granted a Skilled - Graduate (subclass 485) visa for satisfying the secondary criteria cannot be the primary applicant for a Skilled – Independent (Residence) (subclass 885) visa.
Use the table below to assess your eligibility. You must meet all of the basic eligibility requirements and pass the points test.
Basic eligibility requirements
To apply for and be granted a General Skilled Migration visa there are a number of basic eligibility requirements that you need to meet.
Select the links in the table to read about each of the basic eligibility requirements.
| Basic eligibility requirements | Description |
|---|---|
| Age – Eligibility | You are under 50 years of age |
| English Language Ability – Eligibility | You have at least a competent level of English language ability |
| Nominated Skilled Occupation – Eligibility | You must nominate an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) |
| Skills Assessment – Eligibility | You must provide a positive skills assessment completed by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated occupation |
| Eligible Visa – Eligibility | You and all secondary applicants must hold an eligible visa |
| Location – Eligibility | You meet the location requirement |
| Health – Eligibility | You meet the Health requirement |
| Character – Eligibility | You meet the Character requirements |
| Australian Values Statement – Eligibility | You meet the Australian Values Statement requirement |
Points test
In addition to meeting the basic eligibility requirements you need to achieve a passmark score against the skilled migration points test. The points test pass mark for this visa is 65 points. If you score less than 65 points, your application will be refused.
See: What is the Points Test?
Enter your points in the second column after reading each of the information links.
Before lodging an application, please read all related eligibility requirements.
See: Eligibility