Skills Assessment
Skills Assessment – The First Step to Your Skilled Visa
A skills assessment is a critical requirement for most skilled migration visas to Australia. It verifies that your qualifications and work experience align with Australian standards for your nominated occupation.
At Hope Migration Group, we help you navigate the entire skills assessment process—so you can move forward confidently on your migration journey.
Why Is It Important?
A positive skills assessment is mandatory for many skilled migration visas and may be requested for others. Without it, your visa application could be refused—even if you meet all other eligibility criteria.
What Is Skills Assessment?
When applying for skilled visas, your occupation must be listed on one of Australia’s official Skilled Occupation Lists. Each occupation is matched with a specific assessing authority, which evaluates your qualifications and experience to confirm you meet the criteria.
Visas That May Require a Skills Assessment
You’ll typically need a skills assessment for:
- General Skilled Migration visas (e.g., Subclass 189, 190, 491)
- Employer Sponsored visas (e.g., Subclass 186, 494)
- Temporary Skill Shortage visa (Subclass 482)
- Temporary Graduate visa (Subclass 485 – Graduate Work stream)
Key Steps to Get Your Skills Assessed
- Find the Right Authority: Identify and contact the assessing authority for your nominated occupation early.
- Apply and Receive Outcome: Submit your documents and wait for the result. A positive assessment is essential for your visa application.