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OSCA 2024 · 591233 · Skill level 4

Visa and Citizenship Processing Officer: OSCA 591233

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

Visa and Citizenship Processing Officer is OSCA 2024 code 591233. It corresponds to ANZSCO 599512 Immigration Officer (in part), which is not on the skilled visa lists. Visa lists still use the ANZSCO code.

ANZSCO equivalent

ANZSCO code for OSCA 591233

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

  • ANZSCO 599512 · in part

    Immigration Officer

    Not on the skilled occupation lists.

The job

What a visa and citizenship processing officer does

Interprets and applies immigration legislation and policy to facilitate migration, and prevent the circumvention of border controls by assessing and determining the status of visa or citizenship processes.

Skill level 4: Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience

Main tasks

Main tasks

  • Conducts interviews and investigations to gather credible information from applicants to support decision-making
  • Identifies and investigates integrity, fraud and legislative non-compliance issues when processing visa or citizenship cases
  • Communicates with applicants and relevant stakeholders to provide updates regarding visa or citizenship application processes and requirements
  • Maintains accurate and up-to-date records of visa or citizenship applications and related documentation
  • Remains informed about changes in legislation and policy to ensure accurate and consistent application processing

Unit group 5912

Other occupations in Regulatory Administration and Assessment Officers

Questions

OSCA 591233: common questions

What is the OSCA code for visa and citizenship processing officer?
The OSCA 2024 code is 591233 (Visa and Citizenship Processing Officer), skill level 4. OSCA is the Australian Bureau of Statistics occupation classification released on 6 December 2024.
What is the ANZSCO code for OSCA 591233?
ANZSCO 599512 Immigration Officer (in part). "In part" means only some of that ANZSCO occupation moved to this OSCA code.
Is Visa and Citizenship Processing Officer on Australia's skilled occupation lists?
Not under its ANZSCO equivalent: none is on the Home Affairs combined list checked on 21 October 2026. Another occupation may fit your duties better.
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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