MIGRATION SKILLS ASSESSMENTS

Please read our updated Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants, ACS Application Checklist and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page prior to submitting your application

Please note that the ACS office will be closed from 21 December 2019 and will re-open on Monday 6 January 2020. During this time you will still be able to submit a migration skills assessment application through the online portal. Any email received during this closure period will be responded to as soon as possible after we re-open.

COVID-19 Update

The ACS Migration Skills Assessment Team would like to assure applicants and migration agents that we have robust business continuity plans in place during this time. All of our systems and processes are functioning as per normal and we would encourage you to continue to submit your migration skills assessment applications with us.

We are aware that applicants may be adversely impacted by the current pandemic and again want to assure applicants that our customer service channels through phone and email are operating as normal. Please reach out to us through these channels should you have any queries or are facing challenges in relation to your migration skills assessment applications.

Welcome to ACS Migration Skills Assessment

ACS is the authorised assessing authority that undertakes skill assessments for the purposes of skilled migration. Our role is to assess the skills and qualifications of ICT professionals who are considering migration to Australia to work in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) sector.

This is an important role in Australia’s national interest, intended to supplement the Australian workforce with skills in areas of domestic shortage to ensure continued economic growth and enable the country to best position itself for continued prosperity.

Before you submit a migration skills assessment please review the Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants.

These Guidelines describe the eligibility requirements in applying for a skills assessment under the Migration Skills Assessment program. They do not provide specific information on migration or visa requirements. All enquiries relating to visa and migration requirements must be directed to the Department of Home Affairs.

Please Note: Only one application can be active at any one time.

Skills Assessment Login

Skills Assessment Information:

Summary of Criteria - A quick reference of assessment requirements
Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants - Detailed information on our skills assessment process and requirements
ACS Application Checklist - List of required documents
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - A quick reference guide to common assessment questions
ANZSCO Code Information - Help for choosing your ANZSCO code
ACS Review and Appeal Information - Explanation of Review and Appeal applications
Understanding the ACS Result Letter - Details of your result letter
ACS Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Instruction Guide - Only required for RPL applications
ACS Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Form - Only required for RPL applications
ACS Password Reset Instructions - How to reset or change your password
Agent Authorisation Form - to add or change a Migration Agent, please complete the form and email to [email protected] with a clear colour copy of the applicant's passport

Cost & Charges

To ensure you submit the correct skills application, please review the Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants for a detailed explanation of the application type criteria.

Application Type	Fee
Temporary Graduate - 485 Skills Assessment	$475
Post Australian Study Skills Assessment	$500
Skills (general application)	$500
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)	$550
Review Application	$395
Appeal Application	$395

All skills assessment fees include a total of eight assessment episodes per application. An assessment episode can be made up of qualifications or employment documentation. This means you can submit any combination of qualifications and employment episodes that total eight episodes per application.

A $50 fee applies for each additional qualification or employment episode that exceeds the maximum of eight per application. Fees are in Australian dollars (AUD).