ACS Skills Assessment for Australian Migration

If you are migrating to Australia as a skilled professional, you need to give and pass a skilled assessment test and submit it with your visa application. The ACS test is one of those tests for ICT professionals, and HS Consultants Education & Migration will share some crucial details.

ACS overview

ACS or Australian Computer Society is the organization that evaluates your skilled migration skills. The role of ACS is to assess your skills and qualifications if you are an ICT professional and are considering Australian immigration for working in the information and communications technology, aka ICT industry.

Documents needed for an ACS assessment

You need to submit these documents to the ACS before an assessment. It is for verifying your identity and work experience.

• You can either submit the applicant details page of your passport or your valid birth certificate.
• You also need to submit your educational degree or award certificate.
• You can either submit your mark sheets or mark sheets transcript.
• You need to submit your work experience letter(s).
• Uploading a resume is optional. However, the official guidelines of ACS Skills Assessment for Australian Migration ask for your CV.
• Proof that your current employer is paying you.

ACS other details

Please also note the following information.

• You don’t require English test results for filling an ACS application.
• You can give PTE or IELTS examinations parallel to your ACS evaluation.
• The ACS assessment fee is approx. 500 Australian dollars depending on your application type.
• The processing time for ACS is four weeks. However, official guidelines say that it takes about 10 to 12 weeks to obtain your report.

Global Independent Talent aka GTI program

The Global Independent Talent, aka GTI program, is structured to attract the best and most skilled immigrants to Australia in various industries. If you meet the eligibility criteria, the Department of Home Affairs aka DoHA will invite you to apply for a Distinguished Talent Visa.

DoHA accepts GTI recommendations from the ACS and considers it an organization with a national reputation in the following target sector groups under the GTI Program.

• DigiTech, which includes but is not restricted to:
• Quantum Computing.
• Cyber Sciences.
• Cyber Security.
• Artificial Intelligence.
• Blockchain, IoT.
• Big Data.
• Disruptive Technology.
• Smart Cities.
• Machine Learning.
• Network Engineering.
• Cloud Computing.
• FinTech.
• AgTech.

HS Consultants Education & Migration has an expert Visa Consultant for Australia and Immigration Lawyer in Gwalior who can help you smoothly process your Distinguished Talent Visa application.  

Please note: The Visa requires that an Australian individual or organization attests to your record of achievement in the industry.

The GSM Visas and ACS fees

The following list describes the exact fees you must pay for the Australia computer society skills assessment. These amounts vary according to your GSM application category.

• Temporary Graduate – 485 Skills Assessment: 475 AUD.
• Post Australian Study Skills Assessment: 500 AUD. Skills (general application): 500 AUD.
• Recognition of Prior Learning aka RPL: 550 AUD.
• Review Application: 395 AUD.
• Appeal Application: 395 AUD.

How to get a skill assessment?

These are the steps to get your skills assessed by the ACS.

• Contact ACS.
• Submit the required documents and get your assessment report.
• Submit your assessment report along with your visa application. If your result is negative, you can’t apply for a GSM visa. 

More detail about the ACS Skills Assessment for Australian Migration, visit our official website :- www.hsconsultantsmigration.com