Securing a positive skills assessment is a mandatory step for anyone pursuing permanent residency or employer sponsorship under Australia’s points-tested migration framework. This process evaluates your educational qualifications and professional work history against the strict benchmarks set for your nominated occupation.
A verified, positive skills assessment is required to lodge any of the following active visa categories:
Employer Nomination Scheme (ENS) Visa (Subclass 186)
– Points-tested stream
– State-nominated permanent stream
Skilled Employer-Sponsored Regional (Provisional) Visa (Subclass 494)
– Formerly known as the TSS visa
Assessing Authorities & Varied Criteria
Different independent professional bodies are authorised by the Australian Government to evaluate specific occupations. For example, accounting graduates must apply through CPA Australia, CA ANZ, or the IPA, while IT professionals must apply through the Australian Computer Society (ACS).
Crucially, criteria vary significantly by profession. Certain occupations require at least 1 year of postgraduate work experience before a positive assessment can be issued, while others allow immediate assessment upon graduation. Each authority maintains its own unique application processing windows, document requirements, and assessment fees.
Why Process Your Assessment with Expert Education and Visa Services?
Navigating complex documentation, verifying employment references, and mapping duties to the correct ANZSCO codes can be overwhelming if you are applying for the first time. A single administrative error can lead to a refusal, delaying your entire migration timeline.
Our team of highly experienced Registered Migration Agents handles the entire pipeline for you, from auditing your academic transcripts to lodging a flawless application and securing your positive outcome.