How long will it take to process my application?
Every assessment is different and processing times can vary. We're currently dealing with an unprecedented number of applications, which has extended our processing times.
It is important to ensure you lodge a complete set of required documents when you apply, as this will avoid delays with your application.
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Skills Assessments that are close to expiry
Applicants with a Skills Assessment that is close to expiring should consider applying for a renewal of their assessment at the same time as they apply for a state or territory migration program - or earlier. Each state and territory has its own criteria for applications and sometimes the timeframes are short. Applicants will be more likely to avoid disappointment if they apply for a renewal early rather than wait for an invitation from a state or territory. Find out how to renew your Skills Assessment before it expires here.
Processing Times
Service | Time Range | Additional Information |
Skills Assessment for Migration - Professional Occupations | 8 to 10 weeks | This may take longer, depending on the complexity of the application and if the required documents and information submitted are not sufficient. |
Skills Assessment for Migration - Trade Occupations | Processing time varies depending on the skills assessment program and other factors, such as whether all required documentary evidence has been provided. You can find the approximate processing times in the relevant Applicant Guidelines available for different programs offered by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). |
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Priority Processing | 10 business days after an application is confirmed as eligible for Priority Processing | Priority processing is available for professional and general occupations. This service is not offered for trade occupations. |
Post-Vocational Education Work (Subclass 485) Visa | 1 to 2 weeks | The Australian Government has reinstated the requirement for a Skills Assessment when applying for this visa. |
DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) | 2 to 3 weeks | This processing time also applies to applications for a review of a DAMA assessment outcome. |
ILA (Industry Labour Agreement) | 2 to 3 weeks | |
Points Test Advice | 2 to 4 weeks | The assessment may take longer if the qualification claims require further research or investigation. |
Renewals | 2 to 5 weeks | The approximate time is 8 to 10 weeks once we have received all the documents required for the assessment. This may take longer depending on the complexity of the application. Priority Processing is available for Renewal applications. |
Reassessment Outcome Review - professional and general occupations | 10 to 12 weeks | |
Reassessment - Change of Occupation | 8 to 10 weeks | Priority Processing is available for Change of Occupation applications. |
Appeal | 12 to 20 weeks | |
Psychotherapy and Counselling Qualifications Assessment | 6 to 8 weeks | |
Complementary Health Therapies Assessment | 4 to 6 weeks | |
Qualifications Assessment for Financial Advisors | 4 to 6 weeks | |
Chinese Qualifications Verification | 8 to 10 weeks | Most Chinese Qualification Verification applications are completed within 8 to 10 weeks, with a small number of cases taking longer (for instance, any qualifications awarded before 1995). Failure to submit all required documents when you apply may cause considerable delays in completing your Chinese Qualification Verification application. |
Australian Technical Competencies Statement | 15 weeks |
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