Business · ANZSCO 222311
Financial Investment Adviser immigration to Australia & Canada
Financial advisers guide clients on investments and financial planning. Recognised for skilled migration; VETASSESS assessment applies.
Australia pathway
Skilled migration (189 / 190 / 491)
VETASSESS assesses Financial Investment Adviser (ANZSCO 222311) under its professional occupations stream, reviewing both qualification and employment relevance. A positive skills assessment is required before an Expression of Interest. Points cover age, English, education, and experience; state nomination (190) or regional (491) can add points.
Canada pathway
Express Entry & 2026 category draws
2026 category: General draws
Not covered by a 2026 category-based selection round. You will need an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and qualifying language scores. We help optimise your CRS and prepare a document-ready profile.
Why Financial Investment Adviser applications most often stall
Banking relationship-management and sales roles are regularly submitted and assessed as not highly relevant. VETASSESS requires advisory content on investment strategy, not product sales.
Based on files ImmiPace has reviewed. Last reviewed 2026-08-29.
Financial Investment Adviser migration — common questions
Is Financial Investment Adviser eligible for Australian skilled migration?
Financial Investment Adviser is assessed by VETASSESS for Australian skilled visas (subclass 189 Skilled Independent, 190 State Nominated, and 491 Regional). VETASSESS assesses Financial Investment Adviser (ANZSCO 222311) under its professional occupations stream, reviewing both qualification and employment relevance. Occupation lists and state nomination criteria change, so always confirm current eligibility with the Department of Home Affairs and the relevant assessing authority.
Which Canada Express Entry category does a Financial Investment Adviser fall under in 2026?
Financial Investment Adviser generally falls under General draws. Not covered by a 2026 category-based selection round. For renewed categories IRCC requires at least one year of experience in an eligible occupation. Category eligibility can matter more than raising your CRS score, because category rounds frequently invite below the general cut-off.
Do I need registration or a licence to work as a Financial Investment Adviser in Australia?
Providing financial advice in Australia is a regulated activity with its own licensing and education standards, separate from migration. Registration and the migration skills assessment are separate processes with separate requirements, and passing one does not satisfy the other.
Why do Financial Investment Adviser skilled migration applications get refused or delayed?
Banking relationship-management and sales roles are regularly submitted and assessed as not highly relevant. VETASSESS requires advisory content on investment strategy, not product sales.
What documents does a Financial Investment Adviser need for a skills assessment?
Typically: degree certificates and transcripts, detailed employment reference letters matching the duties of the nominated occupation, CV, English test results, and identity documents. ImmiPace reviews your documents and prepares a submission-ready file.