| 1 January 2010 |
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| Skills assessment changes for tradespersons for onshore General Skilled Migration (GSM) From 1 January 2010, onshore applicants applying for permanent migration in a trade occupation will be required to demonstrate that they are 'job ready' as part of their skills assessment. The Job Ready Program has been developed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) and will include a workplace assessment by a TRA approved assessor. This new job ready requirement will affect applicants applying for Subclass 487, 885 and 886 visas (but does not affect subclass 485 and 887 visa applicants). Applicants for a Subclass 485 visa will still be required to obtain a suitable skills assessment from the relevant assessing authority before the Subclass 485 visa can be granted. For trade occupations, TRA will still issue skills assessments suitable for applying for a Subclass 485 visa. For more information click here. |