Chef Secures Skills Assessment and Moves Toward 186 Visa
13 January 2026
Introduction:
A young chef from Brazil came to Solve Migration with a goal: to build a permanent career in Australia. He had years of kitchen experience across Brazil and Europe but no completed diploma. His Working Holiday Visa was expiring and without formal qualifications, he risked losing his skilled visa pathway.
The Challenge:
The main issue was proving his skills without a finished culinary degree. His experience was strong, but documentation was incomplete. The Department of Home Affairs requires formal evidence for skills assessment under the chef occupation. He needed Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), certified translations and consistent employment proof to qualify before his visa expired.
Our Solution:
Solve Migration built a clear plan. The legal and migration team prepared an RPL application for Certificate IV in Commercial Cookery and a Diploma of Hospitality Management through an accredited college. They collected verified payslips, bank records and reference letters from previous employers in Brazil, Spain and Australia. Each document matched Australian qualification standards.
Once his RPL was approved, Solve Migration managed his skills assessment through the Australian Trade Training College. Every stage — documentary review, technical interview and evidence submission — was handled by the firm. When Harbour City College lost its accreditation, Solve Migration acted immediately to protect the client’s qualifications, securing recognition through a compliant provider.
The Result:
He achieved a positive skills assessment, confirming his eligibility for the Employer Nomination Scheme (Subclass 186). This outcome gave him a direct path to permanent residency and job stability.
“Everything was clear and professional. I felt supported through every step”
Solve Migration’s structured approach transformed a complex case into a successful skilled visa pathway.
If you need help with your skilled visa or skills assessment, contact Solve Migration today.
