Extension of time to provide English for Graduate Visa?
Graduate Visa (Subclass 485) is one of the most common visas that allows international graduates to remain and work in Australia after they have completed their studies.
Under r 485.212, it is said that the evidence of sufficient English for Graduate Visa must be provided at the time of application.
However, recently we have received an email from The Department of Home Affairs stating that:
Graduate Visa team will be allowing additional time for Temporary Graduate 485 applicants to provide results for English language testing where COVID-19 has disrupted access to services.
For Time of Application requirements to be met, COVID affected applicants
must provide, at time of lodgement, evidence they have an appointment
booked for a English language test, or provide evidence that are unable to book a test where the centre is closed.
The requirement must still be met in full, that is, applicants must provide evidence they have sat and achieved the appropriate score in an English language test in order for their Temporary Graduate Visas to be granted.
HOW CAN AGAPE HENRY CRUX HELP
As the email is believed to be contradicting the requirement under Regulation 485.212, should you currently experience difficulties in booking required English test for your subclass 485 visa, please do not hesitate to contact us so we could provide tailored advice to you in relation to your circumstances.
You can book a Migration Planning Session with one of our immigration lawyers to seek professional advice by calling 02-7200 2700 or email us to book in a time at info@ahclawyers.com.
We speak fluent English, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Burmese, and Malay. If these aren’t your language, we can also help you arrange an interpreter.
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