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ACS

Australian Computer Society

The designated assessing authority for all Information and Communications Technology (ICT) occupations on the skilled migration list.

Fees

  • General Skills (most common)

    AUD $1,498
  • Post Australian Study Skills

    AUD $508
  • Recognition of Prior Learning

    AUD $1,498

Processing Time

Standard

6 to 8 weeks

Priority / Fast-track

~10 business days (only if visa expires within 12 weeks; no extra fee)

Priority is granted as a courtesy, not on demand.

What to know

  • Covers every ICT occupation on the CSOL
  • Recognises Australian and overseas qualifications
  • No fast-track service - submit early if visa deadline is tight
  • Result valid 24 months for visa lodgement

Occupations assessed

ICT Business AnalystSoftware EngineerSoftware TesterDeveloper ProgrammerSystems AnalystICT Project ManagerWeb DeveloperDatabase AdministratorNetwork AdministratorCyber Security SpecialistData Engineer

Visa pathways this assessment supports

Subclass 189Subclass 190Subclass 491Subclass 485Subclass 482Subclass 186Subclass 494

Verified 27 May 2026. All fees and processing times above are sourced from the official ACS website. Always re-confirm current details before applying. Visit ACS

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