Migrating to Australia in the IT sector is a popular path for Vietnamese developers but has become highly competitive in recent years. Migrating to Australia in the IT sector requires high points. This article analyzes the reality.
Migrating to Australia in the IT sector: the competitive reality
Migrating to Australia in the IT sector reflects genuine demand but has been extremely competitive in recent years. The number of IT candidates from India, China, Vietnam and other Asian countries is very large, creating pressure for high points.
Under the new 4-tier system for the 189 visa, most IT occupations have moved to Tier 3 or Tier 4 (occupations with oversupply or adequate supply), requiring 90+ points to receive an invitation. Software developer is one of the occupations requiring the highest points.
Quy trình Skills Assessment qua ACS
Migrating to Australia in the IT sector requires going through ACS (Australian Computer Society) for the Skills Assessment. ACS has a rigorous process for assessing qualifications and experience based on the IT curriculum.
The ACS process includes: assessing qualifications (whether the content is an ICT major or minor), and assessing experience (which must match the ANZSCO code, both the company and the duties). Some qualifications that do not fully match must go through RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) at a higher cost.
Strategy for Vietnamese IT professionals
A realistic strategy for Vietnamese developers: raise your English score to Superior English (PTE Academic is often easier to achieve than IELTS), accumulate 5+ years of experience before applying, and consider visa 190 or 491 instead of 189 due to lower competitive points requirements.
Some states still have high demand for IT, such as NSW and Victoria. ACT and Tasmania have priority programs for IT in the public sector and education. Regulations and Skill Level can be updated; you should check the current requirements.
You should refer to official Home Affairs website and Home Affairs – Skilled visas to check current conditions.
Summary
Migrating to Australia in the IT sector reflects genuine demand but is extremely competitive. Most IT occupations under the new 4-tier system are in Tier 3-4, requiring 90+ points for the 189 visa. The Skills Assessment goes through ACS with a rigorous process (assessing ICT qualifications, experience matching ANZSCO, RPL if needed). Strategy: Superior English (PTE is often easier than IELTS), 5+ years of experience, visa 190/491 instead of 189. NSW/VIC/ACT/Tasmania still have IT demand.
