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2. Getting Started

Before you apply, there are a few things you should do:

  • Check with Home Affairs that your visa pathway needs a skills assessment.
  • Make sure TRA is the right assessing authority for your Nominated Occupation.
  • Use the Pathfinder tool to check if this Program is right for you.
  • Read these Program Guidelines carefully.