Visa Assessment Australia

Why Get a Visa Assessment?

Australian visa requirements can vary significantly between visa subclasses. A professional assessment can help you understand which pathways may be relevant to your circumstances and what requirements you may need to meet.

Your assessment may consider:

• Age
• Nationality and passport
• Current location
• Occupation
• Qualifications
• Work experience
• English ability
• Skills assessment
• Partner and family circumstances
• Australian study or employment
• Employer sponsorship opportunities
• State or territory nomination
• Regional migration options
• Previous Australian visas
• Visa refusals or cancellations, where relevant
• Long-term permanent residence goals

Australian Visa Pathways

Depending on your circumstances, potential visa options may include:

Skilled Migration

Points-tested skilled pathways can include:

• Subclass 189 – Skilled Independent
• Subclass 190 – Skilled Nominated
• Subclass 491 – Skilled Work Regional (Provisional)

These pathways generally involve occupation eligibility, skills assessment, English requirements, points and an Expression of Interest.

Employer-Sponsored Visas

If you have an eligible Australian employer, potential pathways may include:

• Subclass 482 – Skills in Demand
• Subclass 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme
• Subclass 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional

Employer-sponsored pathways have specific requirements for the employer, nominated position and applicant.

Family and Partner Visas

Depending on your relationship and circumstances, family migration options may include:

• Partner visas
• Prospective Marriage visa
• Parent visas
• Child visas
• Other eligible family pathways

Graduate and Temporary Work Visas

Other pathways may include:

• Subclass 485 – Temporary Graduate
• Subclass 400 – Temporary Work (Short Stay Specialist)
• Subclass 407 – Training
• Subclass 408 – Temporary Activity
• Subclass 403 – Temporary Work (International Relations)

The appropriate visa depends on the purpose and requirements of the proposed stay.

What Does the Assessment Cover?

1. Personal Profile

We review your basic circumstances, including age, citizenship, current location and family situation.

2. Occupation

Your occupation is considered against the requirements of the visa pathways you may be considering.

For skilled migration, the correct occupation is important because eligibility can depend on the applicable occupation framework and legislative instrument.

3. Qualifications

Your education and professional qualifications may be reviewed to determine whether a skills assessment or other recognition may be required.

4. Work Experience

Relevant employment history can be important for both skilled and employer-sponsored pathways.

We can help you understand how your professional experience may relate to potential visa requirements.

5. English

Your current English level and available test results can be considered where English is relevant to the proposed visa.

For points-tested skilled visas, higher English proficiency may also contribute additional points.

6. Skills Assessment

Many skilled visa pathways require a positive skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority.

The appropriate authority depends on your nominated occupation.

7. Points Calculation

For applicable skilled visa pathways, your potential points may be assessed based on factors such as:

• Age
• English
• Skilled employment
• Qualifications
• Australian study
• Specialist education
• Professional Year
• Credentialled community language
• Partner circumstances
• State or territory nomination

8. Employer Sponsorship

If you have an Australian employer or potential job opportunity, we can consider whether employer-sponsored pathways may be relevant.

9. State or Territory Nomination

For subclasses 190 and 491, state or territory nomination may be an important part of your migration strategy.

Each jurisdiction has its own criteria and priorities.

10. Long-Term Migration Planning

The assessment can also consider whether your potential temporary visa may connect with a longer-term pathway, where a lawful pathway exists.

Visa Assessment Process

Step 1 – Provide Your Information

Provide accurate information about your personal circumstances, occupation, qualifications, employment and migration goals.

Step 2 – Review Your Profile

Your circumstances are assessed against potentially relevant Australian visa pathways.

Step 3 – Identify Potential Options

Potential visa subclasses can be identified based on the information available.

Step 4 – Understand the Requirements

You can receive guidance about key eligibility requirements, documentation and potential next steps.

Step 5 – Plan Your Application

Once a suitable pathway is identified, you can prepare the required skills assessment, English evidence, nomination, sponsorship or visa application as applicable.

Visa Assessment for Different Applicants

Skilled Professionals

If you are a skilled professional, your assessment may focus on:

• Occupation
• Skills assessment
• English
• Points
• Qualifications
• Work experience
• 189, 190 and 491 options

Tradespeople

For qualified tradespeople, the assessment may also consider:

• Trade qualification
• Practical experience
• TRA assessment
• Licensing requirements
• Employer sponsorship
• Regional opportunities

International Students

Graduates may need to consider:

• Current visa status
• Australian qualification
• Temporary Graduate visa eligibility
• Occupation
• Skills assessment
• Skilled migration
• Employer sponsorship

Overseas Workers

Applicants with an Australian job offer may potentially consider employer-sponsored pathways such as 482, 186 or 494, depending on the employer, occupation and other requirements.

Families and Couples

Family circumstances can affect visa eligibility, application strategy, evidence requirements and potential partner or family pathways.

Documents You May Need

Depending on your circumstances, relevant documents may include:

• Passport
• Birth certificate
• Marriage or relationship documents
• Educational certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Employment references
• Payslips and employment evidence
• Skills assessment
• English test results
• Australian visa history
• Professional registration or licence
• CV/resume
• Other supporting evidence

Not every applicant will need all of these documents.

Why Choose The Visa?

The Visa provides professional Australian migration guidance tailored to your circumstances.

Our assistance can include:

• Visa pathway assessment
• Skilled migration assessment
• Points calculation
• Occupation assessment
• Skills assessment guidance
• State nomination guidance
• Employer-sponsored pathway assessment
• Family and partner visa guidance
• Documentation guidance
• Visa application preparation
• Long-term migration pathway planning

Find Your Australian Visa Pathway

Not sure which Australian visa is right for you?

A professional Visa Assessment can help you understand the pathways that may be available based on your individual circumstances.

Start your Australian visa assessment with The Visa and take the next step toward your migration goals.

Disclaimer: A visa assessment does not guarantee eligibility, nomination, invitation or visa approval. Australian immigration legislation, visa requirements, occupation lists, processing arrangements and state or territory criteria can change. Your final eligibility depends on the requirements applicable to your individual circumstances and the time of application.