My Permanent Residency (PR) Application Checklist

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I will be applying for the Skilled Independent (Residence) Visa (subclass 885) in Australia. I'm hoping to lodge my application by the 30th of June before the new point system takes effect.
Required: 120 points
Application Fee: $2575

For that, I will need to meet/have the following criteria/documents:

1. Age (30 points)
- 18-29 years old as of date of application
- Cost $172
- Required:
--->Translated Birth Certificate and
--->Passport

2. English Language Ability (25 Points)
- Band 7 in the International English Language Testing System
- Cost $317.15
- Required: IELTS test report form

3. Nominated Skilled Occupation (60 points)
- ANZSCO Code: 221111
- ANZSCO Occupation: Accountant (general)
- Assessing Authority: CPA/ICAA/NIA
- Cost $409.80
- Required: Skills Assessment Form from assessing authority

4. Eligible Visa
- I hold an eligible student visa

5. Two years study in Australia
- Required: Completion letter from the university

6. Location
- Must be in Australia when I lodge my visa application

7. Health
- Undergo medical check with Medibank Health Solutions
- Cost $321.80
- Test results will be submitted directly to the Department of Immigration

8. Character
- Cost $64.40
- Required:
--->Australian Federal Police check and
--->Malaysian police check

9. Australian Qualification (5 points)
- Required:
--->Academic Transcript
--->Completion Letter

10. Form 80 & Form 1221

Total points : 120 points
Total costs: $3,860.15