Current Service Delay: Due to increased demand and lowered capacity, we are currently experiencing a delay of approximately one week in outcome delivery. We sincerely apologise for this delay.
Office Closure: Please note that the office will be closed from Thursday, 25th December 2025 and will reopen on Monday, 12th January 2026. This closure may cause further delays to your application process.
What does it cost?
The following fees are charged for Migration Skills Assessments. Fees are non-refundable and payable at the time of lodgement.
| Service | Fee excl. GST (Applicants residing outside of Australia) | Fee incl. GST (Applicants residing within Australia) |
|---|---|---|
| Migration Skills Assessment | A$788 | A$866 |
| Express Fee | A$210 | A$231 |
| Review of Migration Skills Assessment outcome | A$578 | A$635 |
| Appeal against Migration Skills Assessment outcome | A$788 | A$866 |
| Migration Skills Assessment outcome extension request | A$158 | A$173 |
| Access to your old application record submitted by paper | A$53 | A$58 |
| Qualification Assessment for Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa | A$536 | A$589 |
* Effective from 8 September 2025
How long will it take?
Depending on the volume of lodgements received at different times of the year, the Institute of Managers and Leaders endeavours to complete Migration Skills Assessments within the following standard service times from receipt of a complete application including supporting documentation and payment:
| Service | Regular | Express |
|---|---|---|
| Migration Skills Assessment | 10 weeks | 6 weeks |
| Review of Migration Skills Assessment | 4 weeks | N/A |
| Appeal against Migration Skills Assessment outcome | 12 weeks | N/A |
| Migration Skills Assessment outcome extension request | 4 weeks | N/A |
| Qualification Assessment for Temporary Graduate (subclass 485) Visa | 4 weeks | N/A |
| National Innovation Visa Application | 4 weeks | N/A |
PLEASE NOTE: If your application is submitted with incomplete data or supporting documents are missing, the assessment process will take longer than our standard service times.
Can I get a refund?
No, the application fee is non-refundable as it covers the professional and administrative costs of processing and assessing your application regardless of the outcome.
However, you may withdraw your application within 2 business days of submission, but please be aware that a A$50 administration fee will be subtracted from the refunded application fee. No refunds are available for applications withdrawn after the initial 2 business days of lodgement.
