VisaChief Data Scientist (224115): Australian visa options
Which skilled visas Data Scientist is eligible for, the lists it sits on, its caveats, and who assesses it.
Data Scientist is ANZSCO 224115 (2022 version). It is on the CSOL. That makes it eligible for 2 skilled visa subclasses: 186, 482.
Visas this occupation can be used for
| Subclass | Visa | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 482 | Skills in Demand visa (482) | Skills in Demand (subclass 482) - Core Skills stream |
| 186 | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (186) | Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) - Direct Entry Pathway |
Who assesses this occupation
Skills assessments for Data Scientist are done by ACS (Australian Computer Society Incorporated). Their site: www.acs.org.au. A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a points factor: without one you cannot lodge, no matter how high your points score is.
Which list it is on, and why that matters
- CSOL - Skills in Demand (482) Core Skills stream and the Employer Nomination Scheme (186) Direct Entry stream.
Occupation lists change, and an occupation being removed does not affect an application already lodged. The department publishes the operative list in a legislative instrument; this page reflects the combined list as published on immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Data Scientist on the skilled occupation list?
Yes. Data Scientist (ANZSCO 224115) is on the CSOL.
What is the ANZSCO code for Data Scientist?
ANZSCO 224115 (2022 version).
Which visas can I apply for as a Data Scientist?
This occupation appears against subclass 186, subclass 482.
Who does the skills assessment for Data Scientist?
ACS (Australian Computer Society Incorporated) is the assessing authority for this occupation.