Why Paid Assessment
In Australia, skills assessment plays a critical role in the permanent residency (PR) process, especially for those applying through skilled migration pathways. Here’s why it’s so important:
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Eligibility Verification
Skills assessment is a way for the Australian government to verify that your qualifications, work experience, and skills meet the standards of the occupation you’re nominating. This ensures that applicants possess the competencies required for jobs in demand in Australia.
02
Alignment with Australian Standards
The Australian workforce operates with high skill standards. Skills assessments ensure that your overseas qualifications and experience are equivalent to Australian qualifications. This helps maintain the quality and consistency of the workforce, ensuring that migrants can effectively contribute to the economy.
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Required for Points Calculation
In points-tested visas, such as the Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189), points are awarded based on various factors like age, English proficiency, and work experience. However, without a positive skills assessment, you cannot claim points for your skilled work experience or qualifications. This assessment is crucial to boosting your overall points, which increases your chance of receiving an invitation to apply for PR.
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Improves Job Market Integration
A positive skills assessment can also improve your ability to integrate into the Australian job market. It provides potential employers with confidence that you meet local standards and have the necessary skills to perform the job.
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Visa Application Requirement
Most skilled migration visa subclasses explicitly require a positive skills assessment from a recognized assessing authority as part of the visa application process. Without this assessment, applicants are not eligible to apply for PR under skilled migration categories.
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Regional Needs
For those applying for state or territory nomination (such as subclass 190 or subclass 491), a skills assessment helps state or regional governments ensure that migrants can fill skill shortages in specific areas, supporting local economies and development.