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ACS Migration Skills Assessment Info Hub
Welcome to the ACS Info Hub, a comprehensive online resource designed to help you complete your application for the ACS Migration Skills Assessment.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ACS Holiday Shutdown
ACS offices will close on Friday, 20th December @ 12pm AEDT. We will re-open Monday, 6th January 2025. Applicants should anticipate delays to processing in the new year (e.g. an additional 4+ weeks).
For guaranteed processing prior to ACS office closure:
- Submit your decision-ready application by 7th November 2024.
- If your visa is expiring over the closure period, submit your decision-ready application by Monday, 16th December 2024.
What is a decision-ready application? All application documentation has been provided at submission. If ACS requests further information or evidence, processing will be delayed.
New ACS ANZSCO Codes
In support of the Core Skills Occupation List (CSOL) and Skills in Demand (SID) visa, ACS will release new ANZSCO occupations across cyber security, data science, and dev ops. We look forward to accepting applications across 10 new ANZSCO codes in late-January 2025.
3. Gather Evidence: Qualifications
- ACS Qualification Guidelines
Includes ACS criteria definitions (e.g., IT content or Major/Minor), region-specific requirements, and accepted qualifications.
4. Gather Evidence: Experience
- ACS Experience Guidelines
Includes work experience definitions and preparing evidence for Australian or overseas employment, freelance, self-employed, or multiple roles at a company
Note to previous applicants
ACS regularly reviews and updates assessment criteria adapting to IT industry and technology trends. Because of this, it is sometimes possible for returning applicants to receive an outcome not in line with their previous assessment outcomes.
Designated by the Minister for Department of Home Affairs (DOHA) in accordance with Regulation 2.26B (1) and (2) of the Migration Regulations 1994 (Commonwealth Regulations) (the Regulations) ACS determines at its sole discretion, the standards against which the skills of a person are assessed as being suitable for their nominated occupation.
Download the ACS Guide to Skilled Migration
Are you an international tech professional considering a move to Australia? The ACS Guide to Skilled Migration will answer many of your questions.
ACS Migration Skills Assessment Info Hub
Your source of all detailed information and policies related to the ACS Migration Skills Assessment.
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