MIGRATION SKILLS ASSESSMENTS

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
• Eligibility Checker - A checklist for self-assessment on visa eligibility

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. 

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).

Please note that all costs and charges for skilled migration will increase by CPI effective 4^th July, 2022.

GLOBAL TALENT VISA PROGRAM

The Global Talent Visa (GT) program is designed to attract the best and brightest skilled migrants to Australia, from a range of target sectors. 

A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their experience as a highly skilled professional or senior executive and demonstrate that their skills are at the cutting edge of innovation, within the target sectors listed below. Additionally, candidates will need to demonstrate their ability to attract a salary that meets the high income threshold as well as their ability to help create opportunities for Australia by promoting innovation and creating jobs.

To be eligible to apply for a Global Talent visa, applicants must:

• prove they are internationally recognised with ​ evidence of outstanding achievements
• still be prominent in their field of expertise
• provide evidence that they would be an asset to Australia, in their area of expertise
• have no difficulty obtaining employment in Australia or becoming established in their field
• have a recognised organisation or individual with a national reputation in the same field in Australia nominate them as global talent.

Target Sectors

Agri-food and AgTech, Energy, Health Industries Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space, Circular Economy, DigiTech, Infrastructure and Tourism, Financial Services and Fintech, Education and EdTech.

ACS assesses nominations for the following target sectors only: 

• DigiTech:  This sector includes, but is not limited to, the following specialisations:
  ·       Data science, artificial intelligence and machine learning
  ·       Automation and robotics
  ·       Big data, data management and analysis
  ·       Blockchain technology
  ·       Cloud computing
  ·       5G
  ·       Cyber security detection, prevention and response
  ·       Data and eResearch infrastructure
  ·       SmartTech and disruptive technologies
  ·       Front-end development
  ·       Internet of Things
  ·       Immersive technologies including virtual, augmented and extended reality
  ·       IT integrated control systems for plant and machinery
  ·       Machine learning engineering
  ·       Network engineering/architecture
  ·       Production and development of digital (video) games and game engine technology
  ·       Quantum information and computing
  ·       Smart cities
  ·       Specialised knowledge in software and mobile application development
• Fintech (If predominantly ICT focused)  
• AgTech (If predominantly ICT focused)

High Income Threshold

Candidates should have the ability to attract a salary at or above the Fair Work high income threshold of $158,500. This figure is adjusted annually on 1 July.  When assessing this, ACS will consider:

• current salary shown through payslips or a contract
• future job offers outlining remuneration
• recent PhD graduates in the target sectors.

ACS charges candidates a non-refundable $300 for a Global Talent Visa suitability assessment.  ACS Assessors will review the candidate’s submission to confirm the above criteria has been met.  Any candidate that receives a suitable assessment will be invited to submit a formal Global Talent Visa application for a non-refundable investment of $500.   

Please email [email protected] to apply for a Global Talent Visa suitability Assessment.

Candidates looking for further information about their suitability for a Global Talent Visa should review The Department of Home Affairs (DoHA) website.