Are you a tradesperson applying for a GSM visa?

Generally, before you may lodge your visa application under General Skilled Migration (“GSM”), you must obtain a suitable skills assessment for your nominated occupation from the relevant skills assessment body authorised by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (“DIAC”). The relevant skills assessment body for trade occupations is Trade Recognition Australia (“TRA”).

TRA has issued its new criteria for the skills assessment of tradespersons which took effect from 1 January 2010. Read more of this post