Support Document Verification Service Information

You will see different kinds of support documents that require for the USI verification and when you select any document from the dropdown, it shows you different fields related to the selected document.

To create a Unique Student Identifier (USI) you will need to use a valid form of Australian ID from the list below:

• Birth Certificate (Australian) – A birth certificate can refer to either an original document or a certified copy issued by an Australian State or Territory. When using a birth certificate as a form of ID in the USI registry system, please be aware that: state refers to the state or territory in which the birth was registered.

• Certificate of Registration by Descent – A certificate of registration by descent (RD) is issued by the Australian Government to a person who: was born outside Australia. has at least one parent who was an Australian citizen at the time of their birth.

• Citizenship Certificate – A citizenship certificate is issued by the Australian Government and is proof that someone born outside Australia is an Australian citizen. The Acquisition Date is the date Australian Citizenship was acquired. The stock Number appears on the citizenship certificate.

• Driver’s Licence – Your driver’s licence must be current, valid and issued by an Australian State or Territory to be used as a form of ID.

• Medicare Card – Your Medicare Card must be valid and issued by Medicare Australia. Medicare Card Number appears above the name(s) on the Medicare card.

• Visa (With Non-Australian Passport) – Non-Australian citizens intending to study in Australia require a visa issued by the Australian Government. The visa must be current and valid. If you select Non-Australian Passport (with Australian Visa) as your form of ID, please enter your Non-Australian passport number when creating your Unique Student Identifier.

• Immicard – An ImmiCard is issued to certain visa holders who don’t have and can’t obtain a passport recognised by the Australian Government. An ImmiCard assists visa holders to provide evidence of their Commencement of Identity (COI) in Australia.