Tag: Skills Assessment
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Who Needs a Skills Assessment for the...
Continue ReadingIf you plan on applying for the employer-sponsored TSS/482 visa, then you will want to check if you will be required to complete a mandatory skills assessment for the 482 visa.
Unlike other Australian visas such as the 491, 189, 190, and 494 visas, where skills assessments are mandatory for everyone, for the 482 visa there are only a small number of occupations and nationalities that must complete the assessment.
Let’s take a closer look at who needs to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa.
Do you need to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa?
The below table lists the only occupations for the 482 visa that requires a skills assessment as part of the visa requirements. Even if your occupation is listed below, it doesn’t mean you have to complete the assessment. For each of the occupations listed, it is only specific nationalities or passport holders that must complete the assessment, they are listed below as well.
Who is exempt from taking a skills assessment for the 482 visa
To be exempt from taking the skills assessment for the 482 visa, any one of the below points would need to apply:
- Your occupation is not listed
- Your occupation is listed but you hold a different passport that is listed
- Your occupation is listed, you hold a passport listed but also hold another passport not listed (in this case, you would need to apply for the visa using the passport not listed)
- You have gained the required level of qualification for your occupation by studying in Australia*
*There are a number of education bodies outside of Australia that will issue Australian qualifications once completed, only related Australian qualifications gained by physically studying in Australia can be used for the exemption.
How to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa
If you as part of the 482 visa requirements you’ll need to complete a skills assessment and do not meet any of the exemptions, then you have two options when completing it.
The first is to complete it on your own. There are a number of documents that must be submitted to the assessing body in stage 1 of the process. These documents and what information must be included, will vary depending on the occupation and assessing body. Once gathered you will then need to complete all of the application documents, submit your gathered documents, and then wait for the outcome. If successful, you would then need to complete a Technical and potentially a Practical Interview before getting your final assessment outcome.
The second option is to get professional help completing the Skills Assessment. There are a number of agents who offer this service, guiding you through every stage of the process. The advantage of using an agent is that they know exactly what to do, which generally saves you time, effort, and stress! As you would imagine, using an agent means extra costs to you.
To find out more about the skills assessment process, costs, and documents required, search all of the authorised Skills Assessment companies for your occupation and visit their website for more information.Â
Need our help completing the skills assessment for the 482 visa?
If after reading this article you have determined that you need to complete a skills assessment in order to meet the 482 visa requirements, then we would suggest starting this as soon as possible.
Depending on which country you are in, completing the skills assessment for the 482 visa can take up to six months! If you would like professional help completing the skills assessment for the 482 visa, please get in contact with us today and we can start the process.
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Disclaimer
All of the information provided has been gathered and written based on general information that is available at the Department of Home Affairs website.
This information is not legal advice and should be used for general information purposes only.Â
We strongly recommend you engage a Registered Migration Agent who can complete a full assessment and advise you accordingly. If you would like to be connected with a Registered Migration Agent, please contact us and we will find an agent to help you.
Need help completing a Skills Assessment?
If you are required to complete a skills assessment for the 482 visa and would like professional help, get in contact with us today. Our team will explain the process and then help guide you through it reducing time, effort and stress.
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Skills Assessment For Australian Visas – Approved...
Continue ReadingA Skills Assessment for Australian visas may be required depending on which visa subclass you plan on applying for. They are required to demonstrate you have the necessary skills, qualifications, and experience to effectively work in your chosen occupation. The assessment can only be completed through an approved skills assessing authority.
For the majority of visas, the Skills Assessment will need to be completed before lodging your visa application. If you are required to lodge an Expression of Interest (EOI) for your chosen visa, then it is recommended to complete your Skills Assessment prior to submitting your EOI.
Australian visas that require a Skills Assessment
There are a number of Australian visas that will require you to complete a Skills Assessment in order for you to meet the visas requirements. These visas include:
- Skilled Independent Visa subclass 189 – points tested stream
- Skilled nominated visa subclass 190
- Skilled Regional (provisional) Visa subclass 489 – invited pathway
- Skilled Work Regional (provisional) Visa subclass 491
- Employer Nominated Scheme subclass 186 (Direct Entry)
- Temporary Skill Shortage Visa (TSS) subclass 482*
- Temporary Graduate Visa subclass 485 – graduate work stream
*Not everyone applying for a TSS visa will be required to complete a Skills Assessment. Only applicants holding specific passports and being nominated for certain occupations will be required to complete the Skills Assessment. If you are applying for a TSS Visa make sure you have checked If you need to complete a skills assessment based on your occupation and nationality.
Skills Assessment Authorities
For Australian immigration purposes, a Skills Assessment must be completed through a government-approved skills assessment authority. Below lists all approved skills assessing organisations that can complete the Skills Assessment.
Need help completing your Skills Assessment for Australian visas?
If you need to complete a Skills Assessment in order to be eligible for a TSS Visa subclass 482, then contact us today. We can assist you in gathering all of the required documents, finding the correct RTO for your occupation, submitting your documents and application, and coordinating the whole process with the RTO.
Send us a message using the contact form below, and we will get in contact with you to explain what to do.
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Disclaimer
All of the information provided has been gathered and written based on general information that is available at the Department of Home Affairs website.
This information is not legal advice and should be used for general information purposes only.Â
We strongly recommend you engage a Registered Migration Agent who can complete a full assessment and advise you accordingly. If you would like to be connected with a Registered Migration Agent, please contact us and we will find an agent to help you. Â
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Completing a skills assessment can be very complex, stressful, and time-consuming. Get in contact with Visa Jobs today and our team can help you through the entire process.Â
