GENUINE TEMPORARY ENTRANT SCREENING FORM

VISA HISTORY

1a. Have you ever had a visa refusal or cancellation in any country? Yes No

1b. Have any of your family members ever had a visa refusal in any country? Yes No

If yes to either 1a or 1b, please provide notification documents.

PREVIOUS STUDY AND WORK EXPERIENCE

2. Do you have an evident study gap of one or more years? Yes No

If yes, please attach a CV and a signed employment certificate confirming your work experience
(on company letterhead with referee’s full name, job title and contact details)
3. Is your application for a course that is directly related to your previous study or work experience? Yes No

LIVING AND FAMILY ARRANGEMENTS

4. Where do you plan to live for your study? (Indicate your intended town/city)

5. Do you have any family members living in Australia? Yes No

If yes, what visa type are they on?

6. Are you married? Yes No

If yes: a. When did you get married?

b. Will your spouse accompany you to Australia? Yes No

c. Will your spouse join you at a later date? Yes No

7. Do you have children? Yes No

If yes: a. Will your children accompany you to Australia? Yes No

b. Will your children join you at a later date? Yes No

FINANCIAL CAPACITY

8. Do you meet financial capacity requirements as defined by the Department of Home Affairs
at https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500? Yes No

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Your Statement of Purpose (SOP) is an important part of the application process, designed to show that you meet the
Genuine Temporary Entrant (GTE) requirements. The information written in your UOW SOP must be included in the
GTE section of the student visa portal.
Your SOP must show independent research in your course and study options, value of your course to your future and
living in Australia and you should outline what research you have conducted.
You must write your SOP yourself (not by your agent or a family member) and it should match your level of English
proficiency.
On the following page is a checklist you should follow in writing your SOP. Please complete the checklist and sign the
declaration below and submit with your SOP.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE CHECKLIST
COURSE CHOICE

Your reasons for choosing UOW

Your reasons for choosing your course
How this course relates to your previous study and work history. If you proposed study is unrelated, please explain how this course
will support your change in career.
What study options are available in your home country?
What study options are available in countries other than Australia?
What study options are available within Australia?

APPLICANT CIRCUMSTANCES

Your circumstances in your home country, including any personal or economic ties.
Your knowledge of living in Australia and include any existing ties with Australia.

BENEFITS OF COURSE

The employment opportunities you could expect to receive following completion of this course, including details of the type of
position you would be eligible for and prospective companies within your home country or in a third country.
The remuneration / salary you could expect to receive following completion of this course in your home country or a third country.
Include details on the likely salary increase and information on salaries for potential positions.

FINANCIAL CAPACITY

Outline how you intend to finance your studies in Australia, including supporting a spouse and/or dependents (if relevant)

IMMIGRATION HISTORY & VISA CONDITIONS

Outline your immigration history, including any visa and travel history.
If you have received a previous visa refusal or visa cancellation, outline the circumstances that led to visa refusal / cancellation and
how your circumstances have changed.
Outline your knowledge of the student visa conditions

DECLARATION
APPLICANT DECLARATION

By signing this form, I declare that the information provided in this form and the Statement of Purpose is true and correct. I declare that I have independently written
the Statement of Purpose and undertaken independent research. I acknowledge and accept that UOW may vary or cancel any decision made on the basis of incorrect,
incomplete, false or misleading information which I may have provided. I understand that the information provided will be used in the administration of my
application and subsequent enrolment. I agree to tell UOW immediately if there is any change to the information I have provided. I understand and accept the terms
and conditions in the Privacy General Consent and Disclosure Statement which can be viewed at: http://www.uow.edu.au/legal/privacy/UOW089606.html.

Applicant name: Applicant signature: Date:

AGENT DECLARATION (WHERE REPRESENTED BY AN AGENT)

By signing this form, I declare that:

1. The aforementioned applicant has been screened and is considered to be a Genuine Temporary Entrant to Australia.
2. The applicant has demonstrated their financial capacity to undertake the proposed study at UOW.
3. The applicant has a clear understanding of the academic, language and financial requirements of the course, and with studying in Australia
4. The applicant has independently researched and written any Statement of Purpose provided with this application.
5. I have verified the authenticity and validity of the documents provided with this application.
6. The assessment of financial capacity and Genuine Temporary Entrant included sighting original documentation that will be provided to the
Department of Immigration and Border Protection as part of any resulting visa application.

Full name of agent staff member conducting interview and screening:

Agent staff member signature: Company name: Date:

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