Skilled migration · Q&A
Can You Submit a Skilled Migration EOI Before a Skills Assessment?
You can create a SkillSelect account and collect information, but current Home Affairs guidance says to obtain the assessment for the nominated occupation before submitting the EOI.
What does current Home Affairs guidance say?
The Home Affairs EOI submission guidance says applicants need a skills assessment in the nominated occupation before submitting an EOI and must enter the assessment date, authority and reference number.
Why should the assessment not be left until the end?
Assessing authorities apply occupation-specific standards to qualifications, course content, employment and evidence. The result can affect the nominated occupation, recognised employment and points strategy.
What should be checked after the result?
- It is for the correct nominated occupation.
- It is a suitable permanent-migration assessment, not a provisional assessment for another purpose.
- It remains valid at the relevant invitation stage.
- EOI employment and qualification claims are consistent with the assessment evidence.