Some Physiotherapy Courses in Brazil, Portugal, Spain, South Africa and Turkey Can Be Your Ticket To Australian Permanent Residency
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Did you graduate with a degree in Physiotherapy from the following universities during the specified time period?
• Centro Universitario das Faculades Metropolitanas Unidas – Brazil (2005-2010)
• University of Cape Town – South Africa (2005-2009)
• Escola Superior De Saude Do Alcoitao – Portugal (2013-2014)
• University of Aveiro – Portugal (2007-2011)
• University of Zaragoza (Universidad de Zaragza) – Spain (2009-2013)
If you did, your degree may be recognised as being substantially equivalent to an accredited Australian entry level qualification.
Note: This is not the full list of universities, to see a complete list of approved universities and dates, click here
* Please note that your cohort must commence and complete in the exact same years as those listed.
What does this mean?
Your qualifications allow you to register to work as a physiotherapist in Australia.
With this, you may be able to apply for your PR via the 189 point stream visa.
When you obtain PR, it is granted with a 5 year validity. This means you are presently able to remain in your current location, as long as you move to Australia before the expiry of this 5 year period.
This option is particularly beneficial because visa eligibility decreases with age, so you can secure your PR now, and hold it for the valid period.
Within this period you are also able to temporarily leave Australia as long as you renew your visa, which is a simple task if you have spent enough time here.
To apply for a Skilled Independent Visa, you must first submit an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI provides information that allows you to be ranked against other intending applicants. If you are successful, you will then be invited to apply for a Skilled Independent Visa.
How to get invited: The Points System
To receive an invitation, you must attain score of at least 60 points.
Points example:
Depending on your age, you can accrue between 15-30 points:
18-24 years 25 points
25-32 years 30 points
33-39 years 25 points
40-44 years 15 points
English Proficiency
You must have a Superior English level to get 20 points. This can be demonstrated with test results from English Language Test Scores from tests available all around the world.
Skilled Employment
If you have previously worked overseas as a physiotherapist or in a closely related occupation in the last 10 years you may be able to claim some points for this work according to the following scale:
at least 3 years – 5 points
at least 5 years – 10 points
at least 8 years – 15 points
If you are interested in this pathway to Australian Permanent Residency and would like some more information or assistance then feel free to get in touch with us via phone on (07) 3062 0961 or Skype/ email at info@condormigration.com