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Software Tester 261314
Migration information for Software Tester applicants, including ACS assessment planning, software testing evidence and sponsored pathway review.
Software Tester migration overview
Software Tester matters should show test planning, test execution, defect management, automation or quality assurance evidence, employment records and English evidence.
- ANZSCO code 261314 should be checked against the applicant's real duties and evidence.
- Assessing authority: Australian Computer Society.
- Possible pathways may include subclass 186, subclass 190, subclass 482, subclass 491, subclass 494, depending on current criteria.
- State nomination, employer sponsorship, occupation ceilings and timing should be checked before lodging.
Documents and evidence to prepare
These are common evidence categories for Software Tester matters. The correct list depends on the pathway, stream and personal history.
ICT qualificationtest plansdefect reportsemployment referencesEnglish test
Skills assessment
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Visa strategy
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Next steps for Software Tester 261314
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Occupation guide library
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View all occupation guidesSkilled points calculator
Check age, English, education, employment, partner factors and nomination points for 189, 190 and 491 planning.
Estimate pointsInvitation-round context
Review SkillSelect invitation history and nomination allocation context before relying on an EOI strategy.
Review invitation data482 Skills in Demand visa
Software Tester 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
Compare independent, state-nominated and regional skilled options before deciding which EOI or nomination path to pursue.
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