Guest House Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Hey everyone, Just looking for some help regarding the visa situation I'm in- currently on a Bridging Visa A while I wait for my Skilled Graduate 485 to be processed (about a year from what I've heard) that I lodged last week. I did an Advanced Diploma in Business Management that lasted 2 years and ended in Sept 2011. At the time I was using a Migration Agent who said to keep studying until I got sponsorship as I wasn't eligible for the 485 at the time (I actually was!!!) so I went on to do a Cert IV in Marketing just to stay in Aus and completed that in June this year. It was only recently that I found out I was eligible for the 485 AND the 885 PR visa but both require you to have completed the 2 year study requirement of a Diploma or Adv Dip within previous 6 months before applying. Ideally I should have applied before March and all would have been good but just wondering how strict they are about these things? I mean, I did two and a half years study in Aus so if anything I'm overcompensating in this area! I'm hoping that by the time the processing of the 485 of a year or more comes around that I'll have a backup plan in place. I moved to WA to increase the likelihood of obtaining Regional Visa or sponsorship just in case. In short- I studied longer than necessary for the "2 year study in Aus" requirement so don't think I'm eligible for the 485 or 885 and looking for alternatives. I have a degree in Psychology that was recognized by VETASSES and this allowed me to apply for SOL of Human Resources Advisor but with no experience. I'm a native English speaker so can do IELTS and get the extra 20 points which would give me 75 points altogether for the 885 application if I get the 5 points for the 2 year study requirement. Anybody been in a position similar to this at all? Thanks in advance, Alex :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blossom Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 That sucks. The 885 visa, you can apply if either you have finished within 6 months, or if you have been on the 485 I believe. It would be a wait, but doable. Personally I would try to find another way if you can because the rules change so quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest House Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 (edited) Wow... don't believe it. Had written a reply and was just about to send it when I received an email from Immi- visa granted! Haha still in disbelief :jiggy: Edited September 12, 2012 by House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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