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ACS Migration Skills Assessment Info Hub
Welcome to the ACS Info Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to help you complete your application for the ACS Migration Skills Assessment.
Index
Browse the index to find the information you need.
The Application Process
- Who can apply?
- Making an online application – important things to know
- Application status
- Application processing time
- Priority applications
- Choosing an appropriate Assessment Pathway
Proof of identity documents
Qualifications evidence
- What qualifications are accepted?
- Assessment of IT content (Major and Minor criteria)
- Closely related IT content criteria
- Region-specific document requirements
Qualifications document requirements
Experience evidence
- How is work experience defined?
- Other forms of work experience
- Australian employment
- Employment outside Australia
- Multiple roles with one employer
- Unable to obtain an employment reference or self-employed
- Freelance experience
- Region-specific business or employer check
Employment references
Payment evidence
Recognition of prior learning project reports
Professional Currency Evidence
Statutory declarations and affidavits
Fees and payment
Document translation
Assessment process
Skill level requirement met by date
Policies
- Appeal an assessment outcome
- Ethical Standards
- MSA Data Collection Policy
- MSA Complaints Policy
- Privacy policy
Useful links and resources
Service Agreement
Note to previous applicants
ACS regularly reviews and updates assessment criteria adapting to IT industry and technology trends. Because of this, it is sometimes possible for returning applicants to receive an outcome not in line with their previous assessment outcomes.
Designated by the Minister for Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) in accordance with Regulation 2.26B (1) and (2) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (Commonwealth Regulations) (the Regulations) ACS determines at its sole discretion, the standards against which the skills of a person are assessed as being suitable for their nominated occupation.
Start your application without delay
You can start the process now and come back to it any time you like. All you need is proof of ID and a way to pay your application fee – Visa, Mastercard, American Express and PayPal are all accepted.
ACS Migration Skills Assessment Info Hub
Your source of all detailed information and policies related to the ACS Migration Skills Assessment.
3 ways to get help should you need it
ACS AppAssist
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Migration Agents
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