VETASSESS Priority Processing is available only for a new, Full Skills Assessment application for General Professional occupations.
The Priority Processing service provides applicants/agents with the option to fast-track the assessment of their application, for an additional fee. VETASSESS commits to completing the Priority Processing skills assessment within 10 business days for applications that meet the Eligibility Criteria.
The 10 Business Days will commence after:
- VETASSESS has confirmed that the application meets the Eligibility Criteria for Priority Processing; and
- Fee payment including the appropriate GST (if applicable) is received.
VETASSESS requires up to 2 business days upon receipt of an application to review for suitability. An email status update will be communicated to the applicant once this process is complete
Applications that are confirmed as eligible will be assessed within 10 business days. For applications that do not meet the Eligibility Criteria, or eligible applications that cannot be completed within the nominated timeframe, the Priority Processing fee will be refunded.
Once an application is submitted for Priority Processing, no additional time will be provided for document upload. Please ensure you have gathered all the required documents and understood the Eligibility Criteria for Priority Processing before applying.
Disclaimer
The Priority Processing service is available for an additional fee to a limited number of applicants. It is also subject to strict eligibility criteria, including that the application is made online for full skills assessment, with all documents submitted and payment received online.
Where VETASSESS accepts an application for the Priority Processing service then, unless the assessment is delayed by circumstances beyond VETASSESS’ control, VETASSESS commits to completing the skills assessment within 10 business days, commencing on receipt by VETASSESS of a fully completed application all required information and payment. It is the applicant’s responsibility to read the application eligibility criteria, skills assessment requirements, and the relevant required documents checklist on the VETASSESS website before applying.
VETASSESS will not be liable for any loss suffered by an applicant whose skills assessment application is delayed by their failure to comply with the requirements of the Priority Processing service (including the submission of incomplete documentation) or if Priority Processing places are not available.
Applications that do not meet eligibility criteria for Priority Processing or where priority places are not available, will be assessed consistent with our usual service timelines. In these cases the Priority Processing service fee will be refunded to the applicant. Should VETASSESS fail to process within 10 business days an application accepted for the Priority Processing service, VETASSESS’ liability to the applicant will, in any event, be limited to the refund of the Priority Processing service fee.
Source: https://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/general-occupations/priority-processing