Skills Assessment for Australian Migration
A skills assessment is a crucial step in your journey toward obtaining a skilled work visa in Australia. It is conducted by approved skills assessing authorities who evaluate your qualifications, experience, and skills against the official standards of your nominated occupation. This ensures that your expertise meets the Australian workforce requirements, especially for those applying under the General Skilled Migration (GSM) program or employer-sponsored visas.
At FTS Visa Services, our experienced migration agents and registered immigration consultants have helped numerous clients successfully navigate this process. We understand the complexities involved in obtaining a positive skills assessment outcome and are here to guide you every step of the way.
Before you submit your application to the assessing authority, it is important to ensure that your documents, employment evidence, qualifications, and other requirements are correctly aligned with your selected occupation. With our support, applicants often avoid unnecessary delays or rejections.
Why Choose FTS for Your Skills Assessment?
- Extensive experience across a wide range of skilled occupations and assessing bodies
- Up-to-date knowledge of the latest Australian immigration policies
- Tailored support to help you prepare a complete and compelling application
- A high success rate for skilled worker visa Australia applicants
Whether you’re planning to apply for a skilled labour visa in Australia, looking for regional migration options, or simply want expert advice from a trusted immigration consultant, FTS is here to assist.
Once you are deemed eligible through your skills assessment, we’ll help you move forward with your Australian visa application—be it a 482 TSS visa, 186 ENS visa, or subclass 189/190 skilled visa.
Take the first step toward working and living in Australia.
Contact our qualified team today to book a consultation with a migration agent and begin your skills assessment journey with confidence.
FAQ
A skills assessment is a process where your qualifications and work experience are evaluated by an approved assessing authority to determine if they match Australian standards for your nominated occupation. It is a mandatory step for most skilled work visas in Australia.
Anyone applying for a skilled worker visa, such as Subclass 189, 190, or 491, generally needs a positive skills assessment from a relevant authority like ACS, VETASSESS, or Engineers Australia, depending on the occupation.
Processing times vary by assessing authority and occupation. On average, it takes between 8 to 12 weeks. Submitting complete and accurate documentation can help avoid delays.
Yes, a registered migration agent can assist you in choosing the correct occupation, preparing documents, and submitting your skills assessment application to the appropriate authority, significantly improving your chances of a successful outcome.
Once you receive a positive skills assessment, you can proceed with your Australian visa application—such as the 189, 190, or 491 visas—based on your eligibility and points score. It is often followed by an Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.