Client Background

The client holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from China and has 12 years of experience in construction project management.

They successfully obtained a positive skills assessment from VETASSESS for the occupation 133111 Construction Project Manager, with 10 years of skilled work experience recognized, earning 15 points in the skilled migration points test.

Construction Project Manager is classified as a VETASSESS Group A occupation, which requires a relevant higher education qualification and at least one year of highly relevant, paid employment within the past five years, at a minimum of 20 hours per week.

Currently, the points requirement for a Subclass 189 visa for this occupation has remained stable at 70–75 points.

 Timeline: 

• March 5, 2025: Submitted VETASSESS CQV (Chinese Qualification Verification)

• May 5, 2025: CQV approved (took 2 months)

• May 12, 2025: Submitted skills assessment application for 133111 Construction Project Manager

• May 19, 2025: Skills assessment approved! (only took 7 days) 

Migration Pathways:

• Construction Project Manager (133111) is listed on the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), making the client eligible to apply for visas such as Subclass 189, 190, and 491.

• For those applying through state nomination (190) or regional sponsorship (491), the points requirement may be lower compared to the independent 189 pathway.

• This occupation is also listed on the CSOL (Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List), which means it is eligible for employer-sponsored permanent residency pathways.