There is no specific “exemption form” in ImmiAccount to apply for a skills assessment waiver. Instead, the process is handled directly within the online visa application form and your supporting document uploads.

If you believe you meet the criteria for an exemption, you must declare this within your application and provide the necessary evidence to support your claim.

How to Claim the Exemption in ImmiAccount

1. Declare Your Exemption in the Application Form:
   When completing your Subclass 482 visa application in ImmiAccount, you will reach a section that asks about your Skills Assessment.
   • The form will prompt you to provide a Skills Assessment Reference Number.
   • If you do not have one because you are claiming an exemption, there is typically a field or checkbox where you can indicate you are exempt and provide a brief explanation.
2. Attach Your Evidence:
   Since you cannot provide a “positive skills assessment,” you must use the document upload section to provide the evidence that qualifies you for the exemption.
   • Upload to “Evidence of Skills/Qualifications”: Use this category to attach your proof.
   • Write a Statement/Cover Letter: Include a clear, concise statement (or cover letter) at the beginning of your evidence file. Explicitly state the category under which you are claiming the exemption (e.g., “I am claiming an exemption based on holding a full Australian license for my occupation”).

Required Evidence Categories

To support your exemption claim, attach documentation such as:

• For Licensing/Registration: A copy of your full Australian license or registration that permits you to practice your occupation in Australia.
• For Australian Qualifications: Copies of your certificates and transcripts from an Australian Registered Training Organisation (RTO) relevant to your occupation.
• For High-Income Earners: Your employment contract showing the base salary (at least AUD 180,000) and documentation proving you are sponsored by an “Accredited Sponsor.”
• For Overseas Transfers: Evidence that you are being transferred by the same company or a related entity from overseas to an Australian branch.

Pro-Tips for a Smooth Process

• Be Explicit: If you don’t clearly explain your exemption, the Department may simply see a missing reference number and issue an automatic “Request for Information” (RFI), which delays your visa.
• Use Descriptive File Names: Label your files clearly, such as Exemption_Evidence_License_Copy.pdf, so the case officer can immediately see why you haven’t provided a skills assessment.
• Consult VEVO: If your exemption is based on a previous visa or status, ensure your current status is correctly reflected in VEVO, as the Department will verify your records against their internal systems.