Migrant Skills Incentives program
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Skills Assessment Opportunity for Migrants
We're offering a free skills assessment opportunity for migrants as part of the Australian Government's Migrant Skills Incentives program. Designed to assist in the nation's economic recovery from the impacts of COVID-19, this program aims to maximise the contribution of Australia's onshore migrant workforce.
Your chances of getting a job can increase significantly by getting your skills assessed, because prospective employers will have more confidence in your ability to meet the needs of a specific role. If you have unrecognised skills in the following priority occupation codes, you may be able to access a fast-tracked skills assessment from CPA Australia:
- Accountant (general) – 221111
- External auditor – 221213
- Management accountant – 221112
- Taxation accountant – 221113
Note: If you need a skills assessment for migration or visa purposes, the information and application form on this page does not apply to you. Please refer to migration assessment.
Am I eligible?
To apply for a free assessment, you must be:
- living in Australia when you submit your application
- a first-time migrant applicant for this occupation to any other assessing authority (including CA ANZ or IPA), and
- on a permanent family, partner, humanitarian or refugee visa that was granted on or after 1 January 2019. View the full list of eligible visas below:
Note: If you are requiring a skills assessment for migration or visa purpose, the application and information on this page does not apply to your requirements. Please refer to Migration assessment.
How do I apply for an assessment?

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Skills assessment required documents
Information on the required supporting documents can be found on our website and the application form.
If you'd like to nominate a third party to act on your behalf, please fill out the relevant section in the application form.
Are there any costs associated?
The Skills Assessment Opportunities for Migrants application is subsidised by the government, so there's no fee required. If you're eligible and need to make a change or appeal the assessment outcome, the below fees apply.
AUD | |
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Skills Assessment Opportunities for Migrants | No fee required |
Update application | $170 |
Appeal an assessment outcome | $170 |
Withdraw application | No fee required |
Begin your application
Note: This form is not for skilled migration or visa purposes.
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