Skills Assessments for Skilled Migration

Essential Step for Australian Skilled Visa Pathways

A skills assessment evaluates whether your qualifications and work experience meet Australian standards for your nominated occupation.

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Assessments for Skilled Migration

A skills assessment is an essential part of the Australian skilled migration process. Its primary purpose is to evaluate whether your qualifications, professional background, and work experience meet Australian industry standards for your nominated occupation.

This process helps confirm that applicants possess the required skills to contribute effectively to the Australian workforce.

Assessment Requirements

Depending on your occupation and assessing authority, applicants may need to provide:

How 7 Stars Global Migration Can Help

At 7 Stars Global Migration, we assist clients through every stage of the skills assessment process.

Identifying the correct assessing authority
Reviewing eligibility requirements
Preparing strong supporting documentation
Organising employment and qualification evidence
Lodging well-structured assessment applications
Providing strategic guidance for skilled migration pathways

Skills Assessment Requirements & Key Information

Eligibility & Residency

A skills assessment is a mandatory requirement for most General Skilled Migration visas, including Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visa pathways.

Assessment Authorities

Your occupation is assessed by the relevant Australian assessing authority such as ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia, ANMAC, or TRA.

Qualification & Experience Review

The assessment evaluates whether your qualifications, employment history, and professional experience meet Australian industry standards.

Validity & Documentation

Skills assessments are generally valid for up to 3 years and may require employment references, qualification verification, and detailed duty descriptions.

Application Journey – Skills Assessment Process

Step 1 — Choose Your Occupation

Identify the correct occupation from the relevant skilled occupation list that matches your qualifications and work experience.

Step 2 — Identify Assessing Authority

ACS, Engineers Australia, VETASSESS, CPA Australia, ANMAC, or TRA based on your nominated occupation.

Step 3 — Prepare Supporting Documents

references, resume/CV, passport documents, and detailed duty descriptions required for assessment.

Step 4 — Submit Application

Lodge your application with the relevant assessing authority and provide all required supporting evidence and applicable fees.

Step 5 — Receive Assessment Outcome

Expression of Interest (EOI) and skilled visa application process.

Processing Time & Assessment Outcome

Skills assessment processing times can vary depending on the assessing authority, occupation type, application complexity, and completeness of supporting documents. Each assessing body regularly updates its estimated processing timelines based on application volumes and internal requirements.

A positive skills assessment outcome is a critical milestone in the Australian skilled migration process. Once approved, applicants can proceed with submitting their Expression of Interest (EOI) and move forward toward skilled visa invitation pathways such as Subclass 189, 190, and 491 visas.

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It Is General Information Only — Not A Migration Advice.

The information provided on this page is general in nature and is intended for informational purposes only. It does not constitute migration advice. For advice specific to your circumstances, please consult us