The First Step to Australian PR: Why Your Skills Assessment Can Make or Break Your Visa Journey

If you are aiming for a Skilled Migration visa (like the 189, 190, or 491) or an Employer Sponsored visa, the answer to that question is the most critical part of your journey. It all starts with the Skills Assessment.

At Right & Associates, we have seen many talented professionals—Nurses, IT specialists, Engineers, and Chefs—face visa rejections not because they weren't skilled, but because their Skills Assessment application was incomplete or incorrect.

Here is why this step is vital and how our Australian offices are uniquely positioned to help you succeed.

A Skills Assessment is an official evaluation issued by a relevant Australian assessing authority (like ANMAC for nurses, ACS for IT professionals, or VETASSESS for general professionals). It proves to the Department of Home Affairs that your skills meet Australian standards.

Without a positive assessment, you cannot apply for most skilled visas.

Common Pitfalls Applicants Face

The standards are strict. A single mistake can lead to a negative outcome. Common issues include:

• Choosing the wrong occupation code: (e.g., applying as a "Marketing Specialist" when your duties actually match "Customer Service Manager").
• Insufficient evidence: Failing to provide specific pay slips, tax documents, or detailed employer references.
• Educational gaps: Your degree content not matching the Australian equivalent.

With branches across Sydney, Parramatta, Canberra, Adelaide, and Brisbane, our team of Registered Migration Agents (RMAs) specializes in navigating these complex requirements.

Here is how we support you across key industries:

1. Nursing & Health (ANMAC)

Nursing is one of the most in-demand professions, but the ANMAC assessment is rigorous. We assist Registered Nurses and Enrolled Nurses in compiling the exact clinical references and registration documents needed to verify your qualifications.

2. Information Technology (ACS)

For IT professionals, the Australian Computer Society (ACS) requires a precise match between your course modules and your job duties. Our team helps you map your experience correctly—whether you are a Developer, Analyst, or Network Engineer—to ensure you claim maximum points for your experience.

3. Trades & Hospitality (TRA / VETASSESS)

Chefs, Cooks, and Mechanics often face the "Job Ready Program" or complex documentary evidence checks. We guide you through the technical requirements to prove your hands-on experience is genuine and meets Australian standards.

4. Engineering (Engineers Australia)

From Competency Demonstration Reports (CDRs) to verifying Washington Accord degrees, we guide Engineers through the specific technical narratives required to pass the assessment.

The "Local Branch" Advantage

Why choose Right & Associates? Because we are on the ground with you. Our presence in major Australian cities means we are always up-to-date with state-specific nomination criteria that often change.

• Sydney & Parramatta: Experts in NSW state nomination requirements (Subclass 190/491).
• Canberra: Deep knowledge of the Canberra Matrix and ACT critical skills list.
• Adelaide & Brisbane: Specialists in regional migration pathways and South Australia/Queensland specific lists.

A positive Skills Assessment is your golden ticket to the Expression of Interest (EOI) pool. Don't leave it to chance.

Whether you are in NSW, ACT, SA, or QLD, walk into one of our offices today. Let’s review your documents, select the right occupation, and build a strategy that gets you "PR Ready."