C.A. · Registered Migration Agent (MARN: 1803385)

OSCA 2024 · 281236 · Skill level 1

Migration Agent: OSCA 281236

ABS OSCA 2024 v1.0 · visa lists checked 21 October 2026

Migration Agent is OSCA 2024 code 281236. It corresponds to ANZSCO 224913 Migration Agent / Immigration Consultant, which is on the ROL. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 281236

Skilled visa lists still use ANZSCO codes, so this is the code that decides your visa options.

The job

What a migration agent does

Provides information and advice to potential migrants, prepares and lodges visa applications, and acts as an intermediary to legally represent clients during visa processing and before review bodies. Liaises with Legal Professionals in relation to judicial review matters.

Skill level 1: Bachelor degree or higher, or at least 5 years of relevant experience

Registration or licensing is required.

Also known as

  • Immigration Consultant
  • Migration Consultant

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts research and provides immigration advice and assistance to clients
  • Prepares and lodges immigration, citizenship and visa applications
  • May represent clients at tribunals and before administrative bodies
  • Liaises with Legal Professionals in relation to judicial matters

Questions

OSCA 281236: common questions

What is the OSCA code for migration agent?
The OSCA 2024 code is 281236 (Migration Agent), skill level 1. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 281236?
ANZSCO 224913 Migration Agent / Immigration Consultant. "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Migration Agent on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
The lists use ANZSCO codes. ANZSCO 224913 Migration Agent / Immigration Consultant is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL), according to the Home Affairs list checked on 21 October 2026.
Does Home Affairs use OSCA codes for visas?
Not yet. As of 21 October 2026, skilled occupation lists, skills assessments and visa applications still use ANZSCO codes.

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Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, OSCA 2024 v1.0 (CC BY 4.0); Department of Home Affairs, checked 21 October 2026. General information only, not immigration advice.

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