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.
Announcements
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.
Update - Trade Applications
We are recruiting more qualified assessors to deal with an increase in applications, but there is strong demand for trade occupations and a shortage of qualified assessors. All applications we receive are processed based on the lodgement date, i.e., the date on which we received payment approval from Trades Recognition Australia (TRA). We know this is frustrating for our applicants and we want to assure you we are doing our best to reduce our assessment times.
Processing Times
Service | Time Range | Additional Information |
Skills Assessment for Migration - Professional Occupation | The approximate time is between 12 and 20 weeks | Every assessment is undertaken on a case-by-case basis and the time will vary depending on how soon we receive all the documents we need and any additional information from you or your referees. Ensuring you have provided all the required documents in the correct format will help reduce the processing time. |
Skills Assessment for Migration - Trades Occupation | 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). | |
Employability Assessments for migrants | 4 - 6 weeks | The approximate time is 4-6 weeks once we have received all documents required for the assessment. Please allow an additional 8-10 weeks if you have to apply for verification of your Chinese qualifications through VETASSESS.
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Psychotherapy and Counselling Qualifications Assessment | 4-6 weeks | The approximate time is 4 to 6 weeks once we have received all the documents required for the assessment. Please allow an additional 8 to 10 weeks if you have to apply for verification of your Chinese qualifications through VETASSESS |
Australian Technical Competencies Statement | 15 weeks | |
Complementary Health Therapies Assessment | 4 - 6 weeks | |
Qualifications Assessment for Financial Advisers | 4 - 6 weeks | |
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. |
Renewals | 6-8 weeks | The approximate time is 6-8 weeks once we have received all the documents required for the assessment. This may take longer depending on the complexity of the application. |
DAMA (Designated Area Migration Agreement) | 15 business days | |
Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) visa | 4 - 6 weeks | The Australian Government has reinstated the requirement for a Skills Assessment when applying for this visa. |
Points Test Advice | 4 weeks | The assessment may take longer if the qualification claims require further research or investigation. |
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