{"id":1254,"date":"2026-08-19T15:11:51","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/?p=1254"},"modified":"2026-08-19T15:11:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T05:11:52","slug":"vetassess%e5%ae%98%e5%ae%a3%e6%b6%a8%e4%bb%b7%ef%bc%819%e6%9c%889%e6%97%a5%e8%b5%b7%e6%89%a7%e8%a1%8c%ef%bc%8c%e5%87%86%e5%a4%87%e5%81%9a%e8%81%8c%e4%b8%9a%e8%af%84%e4%bc%b0%e7%9a%84%e7%94%b3%e8%af%b7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/vetassess%e5%ae%98%e5%ae%a3%e6%b6%a8%e4%bb%b7%ef%bc%819%e6%9c%889%e6%97%a5%e8%b5%b7%e6%89%a7%e8%a1%8c%ef%bc%8c%e5%87%86%e5%a4%87%e5%81%9a%e8%81%8c%e4%b8%9a%e8%af%84%e4%bc%b0%e7%9a%84%e7%94%b3%e8%af%b7\/","title":{"rendered":"VETASSESS Official Fee Hike! Effective 9\u202fSeptember \u2014 Important Notice for Skill Assessment Applicants"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"translation-block\">Alert for Australian skilled\u2011migration applicants: VETASSESS skill\u2011assessment fees are set to rise again. Per VETASSESS\u2019s latest official announcement, fees for Professional Skills Assessments will increase officially from 9\u202fSeptember\u202f2026. This adjustment covers not only standard skill\u2011assessment applications but also priority processing, qualification verification and a range of ancillary services. Anyone pursuing skilled\u2011migration streams such as 189, 190 or 491 with a VETASSESS\u2011assessed occupation should pay close attention over the coming weeks.\nNew fee schedule takes effect 9\u202fSeptember\u202f2026\nVETASSESS official notice states:\nFrom September 9, 2026, application fees for Professional Skills Assessments will increase in line with movements in inflation.\nStarting 9\u202fSeptember\u202f2026, new pricing applies to all Professional Skills Assessments. VETASSESS explains the fee revision follows Consumer Price Index (CPI) movements and has been reviewed in accordance with relevant Australian\u2011government guidance.\nNote: This price increase applies only to Professional Skills Assessments. Trade\u2011occupation assessments are excluded from the current fee adjustment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Services affected by the fee rise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The increase is not limited to Full Skills Assessment. According to the official release, the following services will have revised fees:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Professional Skills Assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Priority Processing\uff08PP\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skills Assessment Support\uff08SAS\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chinese Qualification Verification\uff08CQV\uff09<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Non-migration Skills Assessments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Administration fees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If your application requires skill assessment plus expedited processing, qualification verification or other add\u2011on services, your total cost may rise across multiple line items.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"808\" src=\"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d8e53526830cc48dcb5d733d8e3dd42c-1024x808.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1255\" style=\"width:834px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d8e53526830cc48dcb5d733d8e3dd42c-1024x808.png 1024w, https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d8e53526830cc48dcb5d733d8e3dd42c-300x237.png 300w, https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d8e53526830cc48dcb5d733d8e3dd42c-768x606.png 768w, https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d8e53526830cc48dcb5d733d8e3dd42c-1536x1211.png 1536w, https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d8e53526830cc48dcb5d733d8e3dd42c-15x12.png 15w, https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/d8e53526830cc48dcb5d733d8e3dd42c.png 1552w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>For applicants working toward EOI lodgement, state\u2011nomination deadlines or visa timeframes, the combined extra expense can be substantial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Critical cutoff date: 9\u202fSeptember<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">A key clause in the announcement:\nAny application received before September 9, 2026 will be charged at the current rates.\nApplications received by VETASSESS prior to 9\u202fSeptember will still be charged at existing rates. If you plan to lodge a VETASSESS assessment shortly and your academic transcripts and employment evidence are largely ready, you may aim to finalise documentation and submit early.\nImportant caveat: do not rush to submit incomplete paperwork purely to save on fees. Your skill\u2011assessment outcome underpins your entire skilled\u2011migration application. VETASSESS evaluates not only qualifications but also the relevance and skill level of your work experience against your nominated occupation. Deficiencies in supporting documents can generate far greater time\u2011cost and opportunity\u2011cost losses than the fee increase itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Why skill assessments matter right now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">For 189 \/ 190 \/ 491 applicants, a positive skill assessment is a fundamental prerequisite. With new\u2011financial\u2011year state\u2011nomination policies and invitation rounds rolling out across states, commencing your assessment only after an invitation arrives will leave you in a difficult position.\nVETASSESS\u2019s published indicative processing time for standard Professional\u2011Occupation assessments is approximately 7\u202fweeks; actual turnaround depends on case complexity and document completeness. Priority Processing targets a 10\u2011business\u2011day turnaround once an application is confirmed eligible for expedited service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rather than only tracking invitation timelines, migration candidates should verify these pre\u2011requisites well in advance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Is your skill assessment completed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Are your English test results valid?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Is your EOI point score accurately calculated?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>190\/491<\/strong><strong>Do you satisfy 190 \/ 491 state\u2011nomination criteria?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having these components ready lets you respond promptly when opportunities arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Who should review their skill\u2011assessment progress urgently<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Review your timeline if you fall into any of the categories below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You have selected a VETASSESS\u2011nominated occupation but have not yet lodged your assessment. If documentation is nearly complete, evaluate whether submission before 9\u202fSeptember is feasible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You intend to apply for 189 \/ 190 \/ 491 in the new financial year. Do not wait until state\u2011nomination opens or invitations issue before starting your assessment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">Your existing skill assessment is nearing expiry. A suitable Full Skills Assessment from VETASSESS generally carries a 3\u2011year validity window. Check whether renewal is required in light of your EOI and state\u2011nomination plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">You intend to purchase Priority Processing. Expedited\u2011service fees are also subject to the upcoming increase, so careful forward\u2011planning is essential for time\u2011sensitive cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Final Key Reminder<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"translation-block\">The VETASSESS fee increase has a clear effective date: 9\u202fSeptember\u202f2026. If you are ready to lodge with fully prepared supporting documents, lodging before the new pricing kicks in is a sensible option.\nBear in mind that a skill assessment involves more than paperwork and payment. Occupation\u2011nomination strategy, qualification relevance, recognisable work\u2011experience duration and material usable for Points Test Advice all shape your subsequent 189 \/ 190 \/ 491 migration strategy. Saving fees is beneficial, but getting your assessment pathway correct on the first attempt matters more.\nIf you are uncertain which occupation best matches your academic background and employment history, or are mapping out your 189 \/ 190 \/ 491 options, clarify your skill\u2011assessment and broader migration pathway prior to submission. Less than one month remains until the new fee regime takes effect \u2014 start preparing now if you have plans to apply.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u6fb3\u6d32\u6280\u672f\u79fb\u6c11\u7533\u8bf7\u4eba\u6ce8\u610f\uff1aVETASSESS\u804c\u4e1a\u8bc4\u4f30\u8d39\u7528\u53c8\u8981\u8c03\u6574\u4e86\u3002\u6839\u636eVETASSESS\u6700\u65b0\u5b98\u65b9\u516c\u544a\uff0c\u4ece 20 [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1256,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[10,1,4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1254","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-study-and-immigration-news","category-study-abroad-consultation","category-immigration-consulting"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23-veta-scaled.jpg",1915,2560,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23-veta-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23-veta-224x300.jpg",224,300,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23-veta-768x1027.jpg",768,1027,true],"large":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23-veta-766x1024.jpg",766,1024,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23-veta-1149x1536.jpg",1149,1536,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23-veta-1532x2048.jpg",1532,2048,true],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/23-veta-9x12.jpg",9,12,true]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"EBP Immigration Consulting","author_link":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/author\/ebp-immigration-consulting\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"\u6fb3\u6d32\u6280\u672f\u79fb\u6c11\u7533\u8bf7\u4eba\u6ce8\u610f\uff1aVETASSESS\u804c\u4e1a\u8bc4\u4f30\u8d39\u7528\u53c8\u8981\u8c03\u6574\u4e86\u3002\u6839\u636eVETASSESS\u6700\u65b0\u5b98\u65b9\u516c\u544a\uff0c\u4ece 20&hellip;","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1254","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1254"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1254\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1257,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1254\/revisions\/1257"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1256"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1254"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1254"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ebpimmigrationconsultant.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1254"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}