Yes, skills assessments are usually only valid three years from the original issue date for skilled migration. It may be valid for a shorter or a more extended period, depending on your requirement.

This depends on the skills assessment. Generally, this could take up to an average of 6 weeks.

Yes. In some cases, applicants can fit into one or more occupations, and in this case, you can apply for multiple skills assessments. Alternatively, if your occupation has multiple skills assessment providers (for example, accountants), and your skills assessment fails with one provider, you can always apply with another provider.

Yes, you may be able to still get a positive skills assessment without a formal qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning (‘RPL’). RPL acknowledges that individuals can acquire skills through informal learning and work experience and awards qualifications after assessing their work experience. However, this may not always be possible for all skills assessment bodies.

Many skills assessment bodies can fast-track your application for an additional fee