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Waiver for Recent Work Experience

To be eligible for a waiver of the threshold requirement for recent work experience under the skilled migration program you must have;

  • completed a degree, diploma or trade qualification (not in English language proficiency);
  • the qualification(s) must be awarded by an Australian educational institution as a result of at least 2 years full-time study in Australia;
  • all instruction must have been in English; and
  • the qualification must be relevant to the nominated occupation;
  • the course must be a CRICOS registered course;
  • you must lodge your application within 6 months of completing your qualification