Qualification and Skills Assessments for Migration

AIMS has been specified in accordance with the Migration Regulations 1994 as the assessing authority for people seeking to migrate to Australia for the occupations listed below.

All potential applicants are advised to read the guidelines thoroughly/carefully before completing the occupation specific application form.

Note: The English Language Test requirements have been updated to remove the required scores for each test from the Guidelines and Application Forms as of 12 March 2026 - refer to the Department of Home Affairs website for this information.  Please refer to the relevant AIMS guidelines for the specific English Language Tests accepted by AIMS.

Each occupation specific application form contains a checklist to assist you in completing the form.

Please click through to learn more about the AIMS assessment process for each occupation:

NOTE: We aim to complete all assessments within 16 weeks of their receipt, however the verification of documents may take up to 6 months. We endeavour to process assessments as quickly as possible.

AIMS is unable to provide migration advice. For information about visa requirements, applicants should visit the Department of Home Affairs website.

Updated English Language Requirements

The English language requirements have been updated as of 12 March 2026 to align our guidelines with the Department of Home Affairs requirements for Proficient English. 

The English language requirements have been updated by AIMS effective 12 March 2026 to align with the Department of Home Affairs requirements for Proficient English.

Please note that AIMS does not accept English test results that include a One Skill Retake component. All four components of the English test — Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking — must be completed in one sitting, and the required scores must be achieved within the same test result

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Employer Requested Skills Assessment

AIMS also provides qualifications assessment of staff for employers.

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Amending Your Original Application

After the assessment of professional skills and qualifications has been conducted and finalised, some applicants may wish to add further documentation, qualifications and/or work experience which was not provided in the original assessment.

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Qualification and Skills Assessment Fees

All fees are in Australian Dollars (AUD).

Please note: Assessment fees are non-refundable once application processing has commenced. Applications remaining incomplete for more than 12 months may be withdrawn and closed by AIMS.

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Global Talent Independent Program

AIMS is pleased to acknowledge the Australian Government's efforts to encourage highly skilled and talented professionals to migrate to Australia with the Global Talent Independent Program. We regret that AIMS is unable to offer a Distinguished Talent Visa Sponsorship/Nomination Service.