Ensure Your Visa Application Success: Understanding Skills Assessment Validity and Nominated Occupations
Navigating the migration process can be challenging, but being well-informed about the requirements can make a significant difference. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you understand the validity periods of skills assessments and the importance of selecting the correct nominated occupation for your visa application.
Understanding Skills Assessment Validity
When applying for a skilled independent visa, the validity of your skills assessment is crucial. Here’s how to ensure yours is valid:
- Default Validity Period: If no specific validity period is mentioned on the skills assessment, it is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
- Shorter Validity Period: If the skills assessment indicates a validity period of less than 3 years, it is valid only for the duration stated on the assessment.
- Longer Validity Period: If the skills assessment specifies a validity period of more than 3 years, it is still only valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Skills Assessment for Qualifications Obtained in Australia
For those who obtained their qualifications in Australia while holding a student visa, the skills assessment must be based on a qualification from a registered course. This ensures compliance with the Education services for Overseas Students Act 2000(ESOS Act), which mandates that courses offered to overseas students must be registered.
Important Note: You cannot use a successful skills assessment outcome based on qualifications obtained in Australia to apply for a skilled independent visa.
Nominated Skilled Occupation
- No Changes Post-Application: Once your visa application is lodged, you cannot change your nominated skilled occupation.
- Expression of Interest (EOI) Details: If you have skills across multiple occupations (very common in the IT sector), you must select one as your nominated occupation when entering your details in the SkillSelect database. You can amend your EOI details until you receive an invitation to apply for a visa. Note: Your nominated occupation must be supported with a positive skills assessment.
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