ACS Australia Introduces Major Updates To Migration Skill Assessment Process: Increased Application Charges, Faster Processing, Enhanced Transparency, And More!

The Australian Computer Society (ACS) has updated its Migration Skill Assessment process, ACS Skill Assessment Fees, and the ACS Skill Assessment processing time on 15th April 2024, aiming to enhance the efficiency and user experience for applicants.

Those new Skill Assessment guidelines are as follows:

1. Payment Before Application Initiation: The payment for the ACS application will now be required before initiating or filling out the application form.

2. Skill Assessment Profile Evaluation: Applicants will now have the opportunity to assess their skill profile by answering system-generated questions within the application portal.

3. Multiple ANZSCO Code Assessment: Each application will allow for the assessment of the profile against three individual ANZSCO codes. Consequently, ACS outcomes will be released separately for each ANZSCO code deemed suitable by the case officer.

4. Enhanced Transparency: The new system provides improved transparency regarding the status of your application, from submission to outcome.

5. Reduced Processing Time: With these changes, the processing time for skill assessments is expected to be significantly reduced from 10-12 weeks to 5-15 days