Cotton Grower

Q: Who assesses Cotton Grower?

The assessing authority for Cotton Grower is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.

ANZSCO 121211 (2013). On the ROL. Assessed by VETASSESS.

Lists

ROL

189 eligible

Latest 189 points

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Sources: Home Affairs skilled occupation list (read 12 November 2026) and SkillSelect invitation rounds.

Key facts

Cotton Grower has ANZSCO code 121211 and is on the ROL, according to the Home Affairs skilled occupation list read on 12 November 2026.
Cotton Grower is not on the MLTSSL, so it cannot be used for the subclass 189 visa.
The assessing authority for Cotton Grower is VETASSESS.

Checked against Home Affairs every day. Last checked 11 November 2026.

Cite this page

AusVisaClock. “Cotton Grower (ANZSCO 121211).” Updated 12 November 2026. https://ausvisaclock.com/occupation/cotton-grower-121211/

The figures come from the Department of Home Affairs. You may quote them with a link to this page.

Visas for Cotton Grower

Each visa this occupation can be used for, with the department’s latest 90% processing time.

Visa	90% decided within
407 Training	19 months
489 Skilled Regional (closed)	—
491 Skilled Work Regional	30 months
494 Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional	20 months

Cotton Grower questions

Is Cotton Grower on the skilled occupation list?

Yes. Cotton Grower (ANZSCO 121211) is on the Regional Occupation List (ROL). This is the department’s list as read on 12 November 2026.

Can Cotton Grower apply for the 189 visa?

No. Only MLTSSL occupations can be used for the 189. Cotton Grower can be used for: 407 (Training), 489 (Skilled Regional (closed)), 491 (Skilled Work Regional), 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional).

Who assesses Cotton Grower?

The assessing authority for Cotton Grower is VETASSESS. You need a positive skills assessment from it before you lodge an EOI for a points-tested visa.