Check your qualification

• Confirm the type of your engineering qualification: whether it is accredited by Engineers Australia, from an Accord country, or a non-recognised course.

Understand occupational categories & choose your Engineering Occupation

• Select an Engineering Occupation that matches an ANZSCO category. Confirm your target occupation is on EA's list.

Choose an assessment pathway (Accredited / Recognised / CDR)

• Choose the pathway based on how your qualification is recognised and its alignment with your occupation. If your qualification is not recognised or your occupation does not match your degree title, you typically need to follow the CDR pathway.

Prepare your application documents

• Prepare all required documents according to your chosen pathway: degree certificates, academic transcripts, work experience, Career Episodes (if following the CDR pathway), Summary Statement, CPD, English test results, identity documents, etc.
• Read the "Prepare your migration skills assessment application" guide to ensure your submitted documents meet the format/requirements correctly.

Submit online application

• Register/Log in to your account on the Engineers Australia application portal.
• Select the correct pathway/engineering occupation within the MSA program and upload all documents.
• Pay the assessment fee upon submission.

Wait for assessment and provide additional information (if requested)

• Once submitted, you will receive a confirmation email/account status update. EA will conduct an initial review. If documents are incomplete or some content needs supplementation, they will notify you to provide additional information.
• Standard processing time is approximately 15 weeks from when it is assigned to an assessor, but this is not the final result time. The total assessment duration depends on document quality and whether additional information is required.

Receive outcome

• If the assessment is successful, you will receive a Migration Skills Assessment Outcome Letter (in electronic format), which can be used for migration visa applications.
• The Outcome Letter can be verified online. It is valid indefinitely from Engineers Australia, but visa authorities may have their own timeframe requirements.

Review / Appeal (if necessary)

• If you are dissatisfied with the outcome, you can apply for a Review within 3 months from the date on the outcome letter. No new material can be submitted.
• If still dissatisfied after the Review, you can lodge an Appeal within 6 months from the original outcome letter date. The decision after the Appeal is final.