Reissues, reassessments & appeals

For a duplicate copy of the assessment result

For a review of negative assessment/Change of occupation

Appeal

Reissue of assessment results

We can reissue a duplicate copy of your results if required. A reissue is a reprint of your assessment, with the current date and the date the assessment was originally issued.

You may request a reissue of your result if you require a duplicate copy of your Skills Assessment or Points Test Advice outcome letter. Complete and sign the SRG03 Reissue Request form , quoting your file reference number and latest contact details.

Reissues of either Skills Assessment or Points Test Advice - AUD $60.00.

Reissue of both Skills Assessment and Points Test Advice - AUD $100.00

Files of cases over three months old will have to be retrieved from our archive. Allow four to six weeks for this request to be processed.

Please ensure that you include your current address on the reissue request. Requests will be accepted by post or fax only - emailed or verbal requests will not be accepted.

If you wish to change your nominated occupation or you are changing to or from a 485 visa scheme, different requirements may apply. Please contact VETASSESS to discuss your options. See Reassessment section below for details.

If your Skills Assessment was completed before 2010, please contact VETASSESS for advice.

 

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Reassessment

You can apply for your qualifications to be reassessed if you:

  • disagree with the outcome of an assessment,
    or
  • wish to change your nominated occupation
    or
  • wish to change your migration scheme to a Skilled - Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485).

Please note:

  • applications for reassessment (of negative assessments only) must be lodged within 90 days of VETASSESS issuing the initial assessment. If you do not apply for a reassessment within 90 days of the issue of the result, you will need to apply for a new assessment.
  • fees are non-refundable.
  • reassessments are usually completed within eight-ten weeks.
  • reassessments to review a negative outcome will take into consideration all information presented in the original application as well as any new information which is submitted with the reassessment.

Reassessment-review of negative outcome

If you received a negative assessment and disagree with the outcome, you may apply for reassessment (review of negative outcome) within 90 days of VETASSESS issuing the original result letter.

Download and complete the SRG02 Reassessment Request Form, and submit it to VETASSESS together with any additional evidence in support of your case. VETASSESS recommends applicants contact the assessor to find out the reasons for the negative outcome before applying for a reassessment. If you apply after the 90 days have expired, you will need to apply for a new Skills Assessment and pay the full assessment fee.

 

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Integrity Concerns

In cases where the original assessment has been given a negative outcome on the basis of integrity concerns, this information will be taken into consideration in the reassessment. In order to make a positive assessment, the assessor needs to be satisfied that the identity, qualifications and employment information provided is genuine. Cases with identified concerns and including unverifiable, misleading, or false information or fraudulent documents are reported to DIAC. No fees will be refunded once the reassessment has been initiated. When submitting a reassessment application, applicants may provide additional documentation or information to support their claims. This information must be independently verifiable. In cases where the authenticity of documents or claims cannot be confirmed, or there are serious concerns about the claims, the application will receive a negative outcome.

VETASSESS uses a range of methods to verify that your identify, qualification and employment documents are genuine. Due to the security of our processes, we cannot always provide details of the investigations undertaken. Please contact VETASSESS if you require details of your negative outcome with identified integrity concerns.

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Reassessment- change of nominated occupation/visa type

If you have previously received a positive assessment result for both academic qualifications and employment and wish to change your nominated occupation, download and complete the SRG08 Change of Occupation Request Form, and submit it to VETASSESS together with any additional evidence in support of your case.

If you received a negative outcome previously and now wish to change the nominated occupation or visa type, please complete the SRG08 Change of Occupation Request Form, and submit it to VETASSESS together with any additional evidence in support of your case.

If your Skills Assessment was completed before 2010, you will need to complete a full Skills Assessment using SRG1 Application for Skills Assessment Form). Additional documentation (including evidence of both relevant qualifications and employment) as described in the SRG1 Application for a Skills Assessment explanatory notes is also required. You will have to nominate an occupation from the new SOL (GSM) or ENSOL in ANZSCO effective from 1 July 2010. Your application will be assessed by the current VETASSESS criteria for your ANZSCO occupation.

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Appeals

If you are dissatisfied with your Reassessment result you can lodge an appeal.

When requesting an appeal:

  • you must appeal within 28 days of VETASSESS issuing advice on the reassessment outcome
  • you will need to submit a statement explaining why you disagree with the reassessment
  • you cannot change your nominated occupation
  • no additional information will be considered
  • the fee will only be refunded if your appeal is successful
  • the outcome of the appeal process is final.

To lodge an appeal, download and complete an SRG04 Appeal Application form, along with the appropriate fee. The appeal is usually completed within four to six weeks.

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