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Skills Assessment
What is Skills Assessment?
Skills Assessment is an application you need to go through when applying for General Skilled Migration visas, some Employer Sponsored visas and some Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Skills Assessments are issued by relevant skills assessing authorities which are organisations responsible for ensuring your skills meet the standards they set for your occupation.
Skills Assessment
Where do I start?
A Skills Assessment may open doors for you! Get our help to understand if a Skills Assessment is required for your visa strategy. Once you define your occupation, you need to find out which authority is relevant to your occupation. Each assessing authority has its own assessment requirements, procedures, timeframes and charges. Understanding this is understanding if there’s an actual visa pathway for you.
Process
How does it work?
Once you know which authority is relevant to your occupation, go through all the criteria. Understand if there’s any qualification criteria and if you’d meet them. It’s equally important to understand the requirements to assess your work experience and the type of document you’ll need as evidence. For qualifications and/or work experience overseas, you may also need NAATI certified translations of your documents.
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Top 4 most frequent questions
This is where people get confused…
No. A Skills Assessment is not a visa. This is a separate application (not with the Department of Immigration) with a relevant authority. If you’re in Australia during this process, you’ll need to hold a visa, regardless of your Skills Assessment process.
No. There are a few permanent visas that do not require Skills Assessment. However, most options do, that’s why this is such an important step in your migration journey. Having a positive skills assessment increases your chances to migrate or stay permanently in Australia considerably.
Some authorities may consider relevant work experience to substitute for the formal qualification. That will depend on your occupation and the relevant authority.
A good way to start is to search for your occupation on the list. The column on the right will give you an indication of which authority to contact. From there, talk to our Migration Agent regarding a full assessment to understand if you meet the criteria and the evidence you will need to provide. Explore more.
For more detailed information on Skills Assessment please see the
Department of Home Affairs website or book your strategy consultation with us.
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Carolina GG Barbosa
“Before 4Migration, my experience with migration professionals in Australia had been: “Find an employer to sponsor you, then come back for a new consultation” and “Find a husband.” Here’s what I heard from 4Migration: “Let’s create a strategy for you that’s aligned with your profile.” That alone made me so happy, and throughout the process, they added competence, commitment, respect, patience and most importantly: I’ve always felt like they care, I didn’t feel like a number. The cherry on top was my Skills Assessment getting approved! What a feeling!”
Maria Fernanda Martinez
“The journey to get a positive result for my Skills Assessment wasn't an easy one. And I am super grateful for having found this agency (4Migration). I always felt I was in good hands throughout the whole process. There were some difficulties along the way but with their dedication and support we kept going and in the end, received a positive outcome. I couldn't recommend them more. They are a great team and surely will do everything they can to help you get the result you expect!”
Andrea Dantas
"It is an honour to have my “Australia” project in the hands of highly qualified and committed professionals like Rob and Andy. In addition to taking care of the whole process with care and attention, they are always accessible, willing to answer questions and explain all details of the process with patience and accuracy. My husband and I are completely satisfied with 4Migration. We wholeheartedly thank you for my positive skills assessment. Thanks to you, we are achieving our dreams! Therefore, we do recommend 4Migration services. The best team ever! 5 out of 5"
Jaqueline Menezes
“After a frustrating experience, I had to choose the right team to conduct my case. A make-or-break decision, I chose 4Migration to manage my previous case, and also my 482 visa application. Although I was very worried about the situation that I was found at that moment, I fully trusted their strategy, which was designed brilliantly. My 482 visa was granted, and words cannot describe how thankful I am for all the help and support from 4Migration. I strongly recommend their services! Thank you, guys!”
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