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Social Worker 272511
Migration information for Social Worker applicants, including AASW assessment planning, qualification evidence, employment records and skilled or sponsored visa options.
Social Worker migration overview
Social Worker matters should show a recognised social work qualification, field education or placement evidence, professional duties and employment history aligned with ANZSCO 272511.
- ANZSCO code 272511 should be checked against the applicant's real duties and evidence.
- Assessing authority: AASW.
- Possible pathways may include subclass 186, subclass 189, subclass 190, subclass 407, subclass 482, subclass 491, subclass 494, depending on current criteria.
- State and territory settings need monitoring before lodging an EOI, nomination or sponsorship application.
Documents and evidence to prepare
These are common evidence categories for Social Worker matters. The correct list depends on the pathway, stream and personal history.
social work qualificationacademic transcriptfield placement evidenceemployment referencesregistration or membership evidenceEnglish testidentity documents
Skills assessment
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Points or sponsorship
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Visa pathway
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Official sources to check
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Next steps for Social Worker 272511
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Occupation guide library
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Estimate pointsInvitation-round context
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Review invitation data482 Skills in Demand visa
Social Worker may need employer, salary, duties and sponsorship evidence reviewed for a 482 pathway.
View 482 pathway186 employer nomination
Permanent employer-sponsored planning usually needs nomination, role, work history and skills evidence checked together.
View 186 pathwayRegional work pathway
Regional and employer-sponsored options should be checked against occupation, location, employer and current criteria.
Compare work visa options189, 190 and 491 strategy
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