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determine their equivalence to Australian standards.
Why you should undertake a Skills Assessment?
If you intend to apply for Permanent Residence Visa or Regional Visa, then undertaking a skills assessment is an important first step.
If you are applying for an Employer Sponsored Work Visa, then depending on your occupation and your nationality, you might be required to undertake a Skills Assessment before a visa application can be lodged.
Why give it a priority?
If you meet the requirements of passing the Skills Assessment, then we recommend undertaking it right away because of the following reasons:
Long Processing Time
Depending on the occupation, the skills assessment process can take 2-4 months to complete.
It is important to note that all visa types for Australia are capped and this restricts the number of visas that can be granted throughout the year.
This also results in large volume of skills assessment applications being handled at any given time by skills assessing authorities, which can further compound the application processing time.
As such, if an applicant doesn’t prioritise undertaking a skills assessment then they may lose their chance of applying for a visa all together.
Fee Changes
Fees for skills assessments are reviewed by the authorities regularly and can be increased without notice. Relevant authorities generally honour the fee structure at the time of lodgement therefore, it is always beneficial to lodge an application sooner rather than later.
How long is a Skills Assessment outcome valid for?
Once a skills assessment is completed successfully, the outcome certificate is valid for 3 years for the purpose of an Australian visa application or up until the date specified on the outcome letter.
How can we help you?
We have successfully lodged many skills assessment applications for various occupations and are aware of the strict requirements imposed by relevant assessing authorities. We can lodge the application on your behalf and act as your authorised representative.
To fully evaluate your options, we recommend booking a consultation with us today.
