Submitting an application for Professional Skills Assessment might seem like an intimidating task, as it is a stepping stone towards your Australia immigration dream.
It requires gathering documentation and arranging proofs for previous employment, which can be time-consuming and tedious. However, it is preferable to make an effort before applying than to decide to take a chance with inaccurate documentation.
The most typical errors, as per Vetassess, that can cause applications to be delayed while applying to a professional or other non-trades occupation are mentioned below:
1) Not submitting the documents in their original language
In case if the documents were not issued in English, the applicant must produce both copies of the documents, which include the original copy along with an English translation done by a registered translation service. Without a translation, documents submitted in the original language will not be accepted.
2) Omitting the necessary certification documents
In case if the documents were not issued in English, the applicant must produce both copies of the documents, which include the original copy along with an English translation done by a registered translation service. Without a translation, documents submitted in the original language will not be accepted.

3) Considering that the evaluation is based solely on job title
Applicants must make sure they are aware of the requirements of their occupation in Australia because the job duties performed in one occupation can differ across nations. The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO) is accountable for establishing this.
A person who holds a particular position in their home country can discover that their application for this occupation is rejected because they fall short of the educational and/or professional requirements for this position in Australia.
Hence, it is crucial to study the ANZSCO definition and tasks before submitting the application.
4) Lacking an extensive employment history
While filing the application, it is necessary to have worked at least a full calendar year within the previous five years of the application submission date.

5) Filing a priority application for a subsequent one
Many applicants file for priority processing for their second or subsequent application. While only returning applicants are eligible for Priority Processing:
- They seek to renew an application that has previously been assessed positively.
- They are applying for a reassessment for a new profession.
- If they have not previously received a negative outcome for the occupation nominated
6) Handing in an application that isn't entirely complete
It is commonly noticed that the documents confirming the completion of a particular qualification or employment are not received. Proof of all your formal academic credentials relating to the occupation, along with all the employment periods, not just the recent ones, must be submitted.
Avoiding these errors will speed up the application review process. Usually, applicants become impatient by the time it takes to compile their paperwork. However, the time spent will be worth the effort made at this point, as it is the first step to becoming a permanent resident in Australia.
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