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In Australia, a skills assessment for a Graduate Visa (subclass 485) is not directly acceptable for migration purposes. Here's why:
Graduate Visa Skills Assessment:
For a Graduate Visa, the skills assessment focuses on verifying your qualifications and experience in relation to your nominated occupation. This assessment is typically done by:
VETASSESS (Vocational Education and Training Assessment Services)
Engineers Australia
Australian Computer Society (ACS)
Other assessing authorities relevant to your occupation
Migration Skills Assessment:
For migration purposes (e.g., Skilled Independent Visa, subclass 189), a more comprehensive skills assessment is required. This assessment evaluates your qualifications, experience, and skills against the Australian standards for your nominated occupation.
Key differences:
Purpose: Graduate Visa assessment focuses on temporary residency, while migration assessment focuses on permanent residency.
Scope: Migration assessment evaluates skills and experience in more depth.
Requirements: Migration assessment may require additional documentation, such as:
a. More detailed work experience
b. Qualification certification
c. Professional development records
Acceptable Assessments for Migration:
For migration purposes, skills assessments from the following authorities are generally accepted:
VETASSESS
Engineers Australia
ACS
Australian Institute of Management (AIM)
Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)
Other relevant assessing authorities
Important Note:
If you've already had a skills assessment for a Graduate Visa, you may need to:
Update your assessment to meet migration requirements.
Provide additional documentation.
Pay additional fees.
Recommendation:
Consult the Australian Department of Home Affairs website or contact the relevant assessing authority to confirm specific requirements for your migration skills assessment.
