Engineers Australia is the designated assessing authority for engineering occupations and provides skills assessment services for migration purposes to those engineers who wish to apply for either a permanent or temporary Australian visa..
If you wish to have your skills and qualifications assessed by Engineers Australia for migration purposes, there are three occupational categories available that you are required to meet the elements of competency for your nominated category. Receiving a positive assessment from Engineers Australia is a major step to achieve your migration goal.
The three occupational categories are the following:
There are five pathways available for migration skills assessment for your engineering degree:
In general, qualifications accredited or recognised by other signatories are recognised by each signatory as being substantially equivalent to accredited or recognised qualifications. If you wish to check whether your qualification is accredited through the representative body of the signatory country you can click here.
The current signatory countries to Sydney Accord are Australia - Canada - Chinese Taipei - Hong Kong China - Ireland - Korea - New Zealand - South Africa - United Kingdom - the United States - Malaysia
The minimum academic requirements for an assessment via the Sydney Accord are qualifications which are broadly comparable to an Australian 3 year Bachelor of Technology degree in engineering. The occupational outcome of your assessment generally reflects the title and/or content of your degree.
In general, qualifications accredited or recognised by other signatories are recognised by each signatory as being substantially equivalent to accredited or recognised qualifications within its own jurisdiction. If you wish to check whether your qualification is accredited through the representative body of the signatory country, you can click here.
The current signatory countries to Dublin Accord are Australia - Canada - Ireland - New Zealand - Korea - South Africa - United Kingdom - the United States - Malaysia
In general, qualifications accredited or recognised by other signatories are recognised by each signatory as being substantially equivalent to accredited or recognised qualifications within its own jurisdiction.If you wish to check whether your qualification is accredited through the representative body of the signatory country, you can click here.
The CDR assessment is based primarily upon the undergraduate qualification and demonstrated graduate competencies.
Applicants need to provide documentary evidence of both the core technical engineering knowledge and the demonstrated application of that knowledge in the nominated occupation.
The processing time for standard MSA applications for non-accrdited qualifications is 9 weeks and for Accredited Australian and Accord qualifications is 7 weeks. If you choose fast track service, it will take 20 days to process your application. Click here, to check the latest processing time of Engineers Australia
All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English language competency through one of the following tests:
The following table indicates the minimal scores for each module:
The test results must not be more than 2 years old at the time your application is submitted.
English Test Exemptions:
The following applicants may be exempt from the requirement to provide an English language test:
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia through an engineering occupation, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
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Australian Computer Society (ACS) is the designated assessing authority for ICT skills occupations and provides skills assessment services for migration purposes to those ICT professionals who wish to apply for either a permanent or temporary Australian visa.
The ACS ICT skills assessment will assess if your educational qualifications and work experience are at a professional ICT level and closely related to your nominated occupation for migration purposes.
If you hold an Australian Bachelor degree or higher and you are in Australia and applying for Temporary Graduate visa subclass 485 , no IT related work experience is required, however, for other cases, work experience is a major component for the assessment of an IT nominated occupation.
If you hold an Australian Bachelor degree or higher and are planning to apply for a permanent visa through General Skill Migration Program, you are required to have one year post qualification work experience. You will be exempted from this criterion if you have successfully completed a professional year in Australia.
For all other overseas qualifications, the applicants are required to satisfy the minimum years of relevant ICT work experience related to the level of their qualification. Relevant ICT Work Experience must be professional ICT employment and at least 20 hours per week.
For those applicants who do not have any relevant ICT qualifications such as holders of non-ICT diploma, ACS will accept 6 years relevant ICT work experience in addition to submitting a successful Recognition of Prior Learning ( RPL ) application.
The processing time for ACS applications is between 8- 10 weeks. Click here to check the latest processing time of Australian Computer Society,
If you wish to check your eligibility to migrate permanently to Australia through an ICT occupation, please fill out the below assessment form. The assessment is free. After submitting the form, a registered migration consultant will look into the information and advise you of the outcome of the assessment via your email address.
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Visa cancellation is a serious migration matter. If you have received a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation, or your visa has already been cancelled, it is important to understand your options quickly and carefully.
Shada Migration Services assists clients with visa cancellation matters, NOICC responses, cancellation decisions, review options and migration strategy after a cancellation issue has arisen.
A visa cancellation can affect your right to stay in Australia, your ability to work or study, your future visa options and your pathway to permanent residence or Australian citizenship.
The correct response depends on the type of visa, the cancellation power being considered, the stage of the matter, the deadline, the evidence available and whether review rights exist.
Visa cancellation occurs when the Department of Home Affairs or the Minister cancels an existing Australian visa. Cancellation may occur because of incorrect information, failure to comply with visa conditions, character concerns, changed circumstances or other legal grounds.
The Department may consider cancellation under specific powers in the Migration Act, depending on the facts of the case.
Some cancellation powers may be exercised personally by the Minister, particularly in serious or character-related matters.
Review rights are not the same in every case. Deadlines and available pathways must be checked carefully.
A cancellation issue should not be treated as a routine visa matter. It can have immediate and long-term consequences for a person’s migration status in Australia.
If your visa is cancelled, you may become unlawful unless another visa or lawful status applies.
A cancellation record can affect future visa applications, sponsorships, character assessments and migration planning.
Some review rights have strict deadlines. Missing a deadline can seriously limit your options.
Different cancellation powers apply to different situations. The legal test, evidence and response strategy must match the cancellation ground being considered.
Often relates to visa conditions, changed circumstances, risk issues or grounds for general cancellation.
May apply where incorrect information, false information or non-disclosure is alleged.
Relates to character concerns and may involve serious consequences for the visa holder.
Section 116 is a general visa cancellation power. It may be considered where circumstances have changed, visa conditions have not been complied with, information suggests a risk, or another ground for cancellation may apply.
A response to a section 116 issue should address the legal ground being considered, the factual background, supporting evidence, personal circumstances and the reasons why the visa should not be cancelled.
Section 109 matters commonly involve allegations that incorrect information was provided in a visa application, passenger card, form, interview or related communication.
These matters often require careful review of the original information, the alleged incorrect answer, the surrounding facts, the applicant’s explanation and the consequences of cancellation.
Section 501 visa cancellation relates to character concerns. These matters can be highly serious and may involve criminal history, risk assessment, family ties, time in Australia, hardship, rehabilitation and community considerations.
Character cancellation matters require careful evidence preparation and a clear response to the legal and discretionary considerations that apply.
A Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation is a warning that the Department is considering cancelling your visa. It is not the same as a final cancellation decision, but it is a critical opportunity to respond.
If you receive a NOICC, check the deadline immediately. Your response should be prepared carefully and supported by relevant evidence.
After a visa is cancelled, the next steps depend on the cancellation ground, whether you are in Australia, whether review rights are available, your immigration history and whether another visa pathway may exist.
You need to understand whether you remain lawful, whether a bridging visa applies, or whether urgent action is required.
Cancellation can affect work rights, study rights and your ability to remain in Australia lawfully.
A cancelled visa can affect future visa applications and must be considered before another application is lodged.
Some visa cancellation decisions can be reviewed by the Administrative Review Tribunal. Other matters may have limited or different review options. The deadline and review pathway must be checked against the actual decision record.
Past visa cancellation issues, incorrect information, character concerns or complex immigration history may be relevant when preparing an Australian citizenship application. These issues should be reviewed before lodging a citizenship application.
Visa cancellation matters often involve strict timeframes, complex legal provisions and serious consequences. Professional advice can help identify the relevant cancellation ground, assess review rights, prepare evidence and plan the next step.
Prepare a structured response before the Department makes a final decision.
Check whether review rights exist and whether urgent action is required before the deadline.
Understand the effect of cancellation on future visa, citizenship and migration planning.
Your visa cancellation matter is reviewed with attention to the cancellation ground, your immigration history, your current status, the available evidence, deadlines and possible review pathways.
The purpose is to identify practical next steps and help you respond to the cancellation issue in a structured and timely way.
If you have received a NOICC, a visa cancellation decision, or you are unsure whether you have review rights, start the assessment or book a consultation.
Visa cancellation occurs when the Department of Home Affairs or the Minister cancels an existing Australian visa under a power in the Migration Act.
A NOICC is a Notice of Intention to Consider Cancellation. It means the Department is considering cancelling your visa and is giving you an opportunity to respond.
Some visa cancellation decisions can be reviewed, but review rights and deadlines depend on the type of decision and the cancellation power used.
Section 116 is a general cancellation power that may apply to visa condition breaches, changed circumstances, risk issues or other cancellation grounds.
Section 501 relates to character concerns and can have serious consequences for a visa holder’s ability to remain in Australia.
Yes. Past visa issues, incorrect information, cancellation history or character matters may be relevant to a future Australian citizenship application.
Send us an enquiry, start the visa cancellation assessment, or book a consultation to discuss your options.
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Our office is conveniently located in the Parramatta CBD and is easily accessible by public transport and car. We assist clients throughout Australia and internationally by appointment, phone and online consultation.
Shada Migration Services
Suite 70 / 48-50 George Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Australia
Phone:
(+61) 2 9002 5511
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Appointments are recommended for consultations so we can allocate appropriate time to review your matter.
Yes. We assist clients by telephone and online consultation, including clients outside Sydney and overseas.
Where possible, bring any relevant visa documents, Department correspondence, tribunal decisions, passports, identity documents and supporting evidence relating to your matter.
Yes. Our Migration Enquiry & Assessment Form allows you to upload relevant documents so our team can conduct an initial review before contacting you.
Yes. We regularly assist clients located in Australia and overseas with Australian migration matters.
We review enquiries as soon as practicable. Urgent matters should also contact our office by phone.
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