One of the most important steps in applying for an Australian skilled visa is obtaining a skills assessment. This process is used by the Department of Home Affairs to ensure that your qualifications, work experience, and skills are suitable for the occupation you are nominating on your visa application. It is a mandatory requirement for most skilled visa subclasses.
A positive skills assessment confirms that your skills meet Australian standards for your chosen occupation, which must be listed on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL) relevant to the visa you’re applying for. Different occupations are assessed by different authorized assessing bodies, such as ACS (Australian Computer Society) for IT roles, TRA (Trades Recognition Australia) for trades, or AHPRA for health professionals.
→ It verifies that your qualifications and experience match Australian industry standards.
→ It is a key eligibility criterion for lodging an Expression of Interest (EOI) in the points-tested skilled migration program.
→ Without a valid, positive skills assessment, you cannot proceed with most skilled visa applications.
→ Some assessments also determine the Australian equivalency of overseas qualifications.
→ You must choose the correct occupation from the relevant skilled occupation list.
→ Each assessing authority has its own criteria, including required qualifications, employment history, and document formats.
→ Some assessments may include English language requirements or professional registration.
→ A skills assessment is usually valid for 3 years from the date of issue (unless otherwise stated).
At Pioneer Migration, we guide you through the entire skills assessment process, from selecting the correct occupation and preparing the right documents to liaising with the assessing authority. A successful skills assessment is the foundation of your skilled visa journey, and our experienced team is here to help you get it right the first time.
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