In order to be eligible for the subclass 476 Skilled Recognised Graduate visa it is necessary that the visa applicant has completed a degree of higher qualification in a specified area at a specified educational institution 24 months prior to lodging their visa application.

Commencing on 30 October 2010, the Department of Immigration and Citizenship will add the Engineering faculties of the following places to the list of requisite educational institutions:

• Ecole de Technologie (Canada)
• Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile (Chile)
• University of Nottingham Malaysia Camous (Malaysia)
• University of Liverpool (UK)

There are currently 107 institutions across the world on the list for the subclass 476 Skilled Recognised Graduate visa.

This is general information only and does not constitute legal advice.