You have qualifications and experience - but to prove or get a sort of approval that those are what you say they are. These 'Skills' are assessed by the respective authorities identified by DIAC. To check from where your assessment can be done, do check this site.
Various agencies to get yourselves assessed depending on type of skills:
I can elaborate of details for ACS (Australian Computer Society) - through which I have been.
Basically their system is now completely online, so all the document you need to provide in pdf format - they should be scan of certified/notarized photocopy of originals.
Given below is the process to apply there:
1. Studies: Gather Marksheets and Certificates for:
- High school (may not be required, but still)
- Bachelors
- Masters
- Whatever course you did and like to have assessed.
2. Work: Gather Letter on HR head of the company, stating:
- Duration you worked for the company
- Designation
- Full time or Part time
- Permanent or Temporary
If this can not be taken under HR letter head then this should be in statutory declaration format (on legal/stamp paper). This should be signed by and in wording of person who is referring you - person who refers you should be either your manager or at-least 2 roles higher than you. Regarding the format of Statutory declaration for ACS assessment, please check:
One of the comments below this article: By Administrator on March 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM
Also check comment below this article : By Adminstrator on April 5, 2013 at 6:33 PM
In addition to that, include that person's ID card and Business card photocopy too.
One of the comments below this article: By Administrator on March 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM
Also check comment below this article : By Adminstrator on April 5, 2013 at 6:33 PM
In addition to that, include that person's ID card and Business card photocopy too.
Also gather experience certificate if you have it as separate.
Also note the work experience obtained during or before the time period of study may be acknowledged/counted if you are getting that study assessed; but this will NOT be considered by DIAC - so do not count this in your calculation while filling EOI.
Also note the work experience obtained during or before the time period of study may be acknowledged/counted if you are getting that study assessed; but this will NOT be considered by DIAC - so do not count this in your calculation while filling EOI.
3. Gather general documents:
- Birth Certificate (not mandatory)
- Passport
- CV (not mandatory)
3. Visit ACS website here - here you can use the link for individual online application; register your self and start uploading documents using the wizard shown.
4. When you are done with uploading all the documents asked, last step is to pay 450$, when you do that - application would be submitted and you would get an e-mail stating the same and giving you details of how to check online status of the application. In usual time - the result should come out from 4 to 6 weeks.
This is the life cycle of ACS application as per what I have seen and read about:
Stage 1: Application received
Stage 2: Someone (may be Assessor or not) is checking whether it is complete and decides whether it goes to Stage 3 or 4
Stage 3: Incomplete, waiting for more Documents (Applicant would get e-mail asking for missing docs with time limit of 28 days- if you do not provide anything in these days - application would be processed as such)
Stage 4a (With Assessor): It's assigned to an Assessor and now is in his/some queue.
Stage 4b (In Progress): Assessor is actually working on it
Stage 5: Finished, mailing out results.
These are rough estimates to the time it takes in separate stages for ACS application:
1 -> 2: same or next business day
2 -> 4a or 3: 1 to 7 days
3 -> 4a: when docs are received.
4a -> 4b: 3-6 weeks
4b -> 5: 1 to 7 days.
Note - Near and After Dec - time duration increased by 3-4 weeks due to holiday season! ACS remains closed for around 3 weeks in Dec-Jan time. So you will see with assessor stage for a long time in ACS application around this time.
** Roles and responsibilities are not very simple thing - you should first check in which ANZSCO code you would fit in in terms of your skills. You can check more about ANZSCO codes here.
This ANZSCO code is quite a big thing - as per on which code you are assessed may define if your skill is in high demand or not; and also each code has separate ceiling count which tells the maximum number of people that will be invited under that particular code.
You also would need to look into roles of ANZSCO codes and not just the title. For that, you can start at main index here and go deeper as per your role, for example for 2613 group, here:
You also would need to look into roles of ANZSCO codes and not just the title. For that, you can start at main index here and go deeper as per your role, for example for 2613 group, here:
Even this code guides if you can even apply for 189 or 190 visa. You can check this in criteria mentioned on PR page
Go back to PR Process page.
Go forward to EOI Australia page.
Post a comment below stating how did you like information here; also feel free to post any question or suggestion on any more information you want to be posted.
Excellent article , i need some support from you my question is did you apply through consultant or by own?
ReplyDeleteIf consultant who they are?
For the TRA can i apply online for the document submission ? I am not getting experience certificate from my company's can i submit all reference letter? They will accept ?
Thanks for kind words!
DeleteI applied by my own - no agents.
For my case I used ACS - so am afraid I don't have much on TRA - but seeing the link I gave for TRA, it does NOT seem to be an online process. Check the link and read the process given in the steps at bottom of that page.
Experience certificate should not be a problem, generally roles and responsibility letter is a problem getting from company - ACS, accepted the statutory declaration on stamp paper in word of my manager/senior.
Hopefully that would work for TRA too.
Best of luck!
Firstly, Excellent Information you have Provided which would help many people like me to Apply Directly without any Agents.
ReplyDeleteI had few questions in my mind --
1. I have done my B.com, however I have an Experience in IT Industry as a System Admin for about 5+ years Now.
2. Would you be able to comment if ACS would Consider the Profile?
Please advise
Hi Vineet,
DeleteThanks! Glad its helping out.
Basically your graduation should be relevant to ICT Degree. If your bachelor is different than your ICT experience, then still you can apply to ACS via RPL (Recognition for Prior Learning). You can check ACS site: http://www.acs.org.au/migration-skills-assessment/information-for-applicants for some applicant guidelines.
Am not too aware about this route though!
Hope you through this soon. Best of luck!
Thank you. This is much helpful. But I really need to know, shall I able to catch the 17th April EOI? I am in very tens about this issue.
ReplyDeleteI moved to stage 4 on 27th February, As per your calculation
4a- will take 3-6 weeks, that's mean ( 3rd April it will be completed)
4b- may be 2 or 3 days.
So I am assuming I will be able to catch 17th April EOI slot.
Can you please verify it? Thanks in advance.
Hi Firoj,
DeleteYour welcome.
See, I also mentioned that this was prior to Dec, post Dec time got around doubled; current trend its taking around 2 months to complete. And no-one can say definitely that when will you get the result; we can just guess - my best guess would be 2months.
But I do hope you get it when you want it.. best of luck :)
Brilliant article and its really helpful. Thanks for sharing your experience!
ReplyDeleteI am planning to migrate using 189 visa as a Software Engineer. I need a sample/template of reference letter from my ex-manager/collegue. Could you please share if you have one? Thanks, Dinish (dinishkrishna@gmail.com)
Thanks Dinish,
DeleteFormat of statutory declaration is not very strict, basically it's in manager's wording describing your joining date, designation and mention why this letter was not give under HR head (eg. company policy) then mention roles and responsibilities point wise-at last comes signs (yours, your managers, notary's) and notary stamps. First page should be stamp paper; so basically first page will have only few lines (as space on stamp paper is less) - rest of text would come on next pages which would be A4 plain sheets only.
Hope this helps; best of luck!
Do we need to post hard copies of documents uploaded for ACS assessment .
ReplyDeleteHi Nimro,
DeleteNo, you don't need to post hard copies in any step of PR. For ACS (assessment) and DIAC (Visa application) - you just need to scan copies and upload them.
For ACS - you need to scan certified copies.
For DIAC - You can either scan certified or original color copies.
Best of luck with the process!
Best site giving the info for aus PR till now
ReplyDeleteI too want to do it without the assistance from consultant. I have worked for 4 companies in my 6yr career, and I am just with 60 points.
Firstly do i need reference letter from all 4 companies ?
and 60 points would be enough ?
I am planning to apply for ACS post July 2013, so as to fill-in quota of next-year, just thought it would be better to wait for full year quota than submit now.I am from networking background
Hello Raj,
DeleteNice to see info is helping out!
Yes, you would need reference letter from all employers. 60 is enough and also minimum requirement. Current trend is that person with 60 points is invited if his occupation count limit has not still reached ceiling for this year. But - beware that when this system was introduced in July last year, applicants who lodged EOI with 60 in July started to get invites months later - reason being it was new system and many people were waiting to apply in July (this would happen now too - expect many people to start process in July like you) - which created long queue. Other was that initially DIAC kept the invite count low - then started increasing the same each month - may be testing there process. So be prepared with that in mind. Also it would be better if you have atleast IELTS cleared till July and ACS documents ready. And hope system remains more or less the same :)
Best of luck!
Thanks so much for the reply. I have few more questions. Please help answering these
ReplyDeleteSo what if ceiling is filled after i apply, will it be taken forward for the next year quota
Suppose if i get my skill assessment done before July and I apply for EOI after that, does that come under next year quota
and i think i need IELTS score only after Skills assessment ?
I have 60points, so to get this fast forwarded and for preference with 65pts, i am planning to get state sponsorship, what do you suggest ?
I am still not sure how to get in touch with the earlier companies..be it HR or Mgr, I mean they may not be working there now etc etc..
What are the documents needed for spouse..does she need to clear Skill assessment and IELTS just like me.
Are spouse dependents under 189 or 190 allowed to work without any restrictions
DeleteHow to check the current quota pending for certain code. Mine comes under all 3 - 263111/2/3
Yes - Spouse will also have PR like you. Hence same rights.
DeleteThere's quota on super set of this; not all elements under it. So as long as your code's super set has remaining qouta - you are good!
Raj,
ReplyDelete- If ceiling is hit after you apply and before you get invite-then you would need to wait till next year qouta - as EOI is valid for 2 years.
- Skill assessment and IELTS are independent of each other - but both are required before EOI. But generally people give IELTS first (who are counting points from IELTS) as scoring 7 is not everyone is confident of; and if you don't hit score you want going for skill assessment would waste time and money!
- If get 5 points from State - that would be for 190 visa. 189 EOI will still have 60 points. So what you can do fill EOI with both 189 and 190; then apply for SS - and wait which of these comes first! Hope you have read eligibility criteria of 189/190.
- For spouse docs - check the eVisa page of this blog if not claiming partner points. If claiming for partner points check 'pr and points' page.
Last question
DeleteSuppose if i get my skill assessment done before July and I apply for EOI after July, will it be valid ? what I am trying to tell is I would write IELTS and apply for skill assessment(since all these takes time). Once that is done, I will try to apply EOI before July. so that even if ceiling is filled, this would be taken in next year quota (even with changed rules(if any) I believe)
My questn: Once I am ready to apply for EOI..is it advisable to apply before July or post July for next year? Do they give invites for prev. year even in the next year if there is pending visas under spec. quota from last year
2. Where can i check the current status of quota(how many filled for this year) for a given code, i could not find anywhere
Once again, thanks a lot for helping out. I could make decisions faster.
When i contact consultant before, i was told skill assessment was a test to be written based on your occupational skills, which seems completely out of ring. So i want to think twice.
- EOI is valid for 2 years as mentioned.
Delete- If you fill EOI prior to july - you should be following this years rule as your process has started - but not sure if and how much qouta will be refilled. (or that ANZSCO is in even in SOL list) - for Link, its mentioned on EOI page.
- If qouta is pending try to submit well before so that you get invite before July - as you would not know if that particular anzsco is still there or not after July!
Hope that clarifies.
Ok my occupational quota does seem to be filled less than 50%, Expecting for a great chances I would start process soon. Thanks a ton !!!
DeleteWonderful site. Good amount of info !!!
ReplyDeleteI have the relieving certificate and experience certs from my former companies, but those does not state of roles and responsibilities. FAQs I read stated we can get statutory declaration from work colleague. This is different to what is in article. Can you suggest if this would be vaild and preferable from a work colleague. My manager is not working there anymore. I am still wondering how this declaration would make a difference from a former company employees
- You can get stat declaration but its suggested to have that from 2 level senior or your manager!
DeleteThanks for an Awesome and very helpful article!
ReplyDeleteI have a query regarding getting the "Statutory declaration" for roles and responsibilities. I can't get it on HR /letterhead due to the company policies but my current supervisor (mgr) is ready to provide it to me on a plain A4 paper. Can you please tell me in Indian context, how to get it Notarized ?
Thanks in Advance,
Samvaad
Hi Samvaad - your welcome!
DeleteSome details on this can be found on above comments posted by Administrator on March 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM
You can get it notarized by any advocates sitting near court for creating affidavits and notarization. Eg: In Delhi, near DC (Janak Puri) or Tis hazari.
Just an add-on to that - some people have also used plain A4 sheet and notarized it; but many have gone with stamp paper plus notarization - I guess A4 should also work; but I would recommend going with stamp paper just to be on safe side!
Thanks a lot for the advice !
DeleteYour Welcome mate!
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the superb blog.
I have couple of questions that I want to ask in a sequence to keep things simple. Hope to get assistance.
I already have IELTS result and want to apply as ICT Business Analyst but I know that ceiling has been reached for this year. Questions are:
1. Should I wait for new year Business Analyst quota and then apply for ACS? Or proceed now?
2. Can I submit the EOI even when ceiling has been reached?
Thanks,
Athar
Hi Athar - always nice to see good comments - thanks:)
Delete1. If you already have +ve ACS assessment then do submit your EOI asap - no harm in doing it. If you dont have ACS as of now - then you might want to wait till july as mentioned on PR and Points Page of this blog.
2. EOI is valid for two years so if you submit now, for when new qouta has been assigned next year, you will be in queue to get invite as per basis of points and of time of EOI submission (if points are same)
Best of luck!
Thanks dude for detailed and immediate feedback.
DeleteAs you suggested, If I have ACS then I should apply ASAP. I want to explain my scenario on this and need your valuable advice.
Actually, I got positive ACS assessment in 2011 as Business Analyst and that time my experience was 6.4 years. That letter is expired now.
Continuing same job with same designation, now I have 8 years experience. To claim 15 points for 8 years:
1) Should I launch a new ACS application (to get 8 years experience on ACS letter)
OR
2) My old ACS letter with new validity date (ACS Re-Validation) along-with updated reference letter from current employer will be enough for DIAC as evidence of 8 years experience?
So, if you suggest that I should get ACS now then which option should I opt from above? OR shouldn't I opt any of the above until July 2013?
Please help as I am confused whether to apply for ACS now OR not. If apply then which option to choose, New ACS Application OR ACS Re-Validation?
Regards,
Athar
Hi Athar,
DeleteCouple of things -
1 - If result of re-validation and new assessment would be same - I believe then re-validation would result in faster turn around.
2 - If you get ACS assessed now then you would be able to lodge EOI before July - but nobody knows how would quota declaration be - it's anybody's guess. So basically getting acs done now would keep you ahead in eoi queue but also face some risk of no quota of BA declared. But seeing the trend BA quota should be there. Its your call!
1. I sent email to ACS and got reply that ACS Re-validation letter will be issued with new expiry date without any change in content of previous letter. It means I will get positive assessment letter still with 6.4 years While my current experience is 8 years.
DeleteWill ACS Re-Validation letter along-with updated reference letter from my employer (still working in same company) will be enough for DIAC as evidence of 8 years experience?
2. You are right, we can just guess about BA quota for next year. I hope it will be there so would like to submit EOI before July. Please just confirm me should I go with New ACS or ACS Re-validation as asked in point #1.
Thanks once again for bothering me with all such specific questions.
Athar, From what I have read - DIAC should consider extra time you have spent in same job for which you already have assessment if you are providing supporting docs. So, you should be good!
DeleteBest of luck!
That's great information dude. So, I am finalizing that I will apply for ACS-Revalidaiton letter and will apply for EOI as soon as I get it.
ReplyDeleteI am truly thankful to you for such immediate and detailed feedback on specific queries and most amazingly you are doing it free of charge. Hats off to you Sir!
Athar - go ahead man!
DeleteAnd now that you have tempted me, let me charge you ;-)! Can you just tell me how you got to this site? - need this info for analysis!
Best of luck!
Yes you should be with such splendid job :) I found the link through Google search.
DeletePlease let me know what supporting documents should I submit as an evidence to support my ACS Re-Validation letter to DIAC? I heard about salary slips and bank statements. I am working in Dubai and there's no income tax. What else is required?
My ACS letter contains 70 months experience while current experience is 96 months. So am I supposed to provide 26 months salary slips and bank statement?
Please clarify this process.
Athar,
DeleteYes - any and all documents you can produce; offcourse you would not be expected to pruduce dubai tax docs. Also the eVisa page of this site shows what docs you should produce in general!
Hi dude,
DeleteLast night, I submitted ACS application for re-validation and in parallel filled the EOI (didn't submit yet). I have few confusions on which I need your advice.
1. In EOI, Points Tested Skilled Migration section contains different visa options. I selected Visa 189. Should I also select Visa 190 and Employer Sponsor to increase the chances? What do you suggest?
2. In EOI, question related to family,
Are there any family members the client would like to include in a future application?
How many family members?
Would the client be accompanied by the client's partner in a future application?
My answers are:
1) Yes
2) 1 (my wife)
3) Yes
Are my answers correct? We are expecting baby by Sept. Should I mentioned TWO for question # 2? Please advise on this.
3. IELTS information, I entered like this
Listening score 7.5
Reading score 8.5
Written score 6.5
Speaking score 6.5
and got
Language ability 6.5
But in my IELTS report, overall band is 7.5 Why it's different in EOI?
4. Should I wait to receive ACS re-validation letter before submitting EOI OR can I submit it with old ACS reference number/date and then update the information once get the letter? I am not sure will I be able to update ACS information after submitting or not. Please advise.
5. I heard that re-validation takes only 2-3 days but as per reply by ACS officer on my application, re-validation can take between 4-6 weeks. Do you have any idea on this?
Many Thanks for your time and continuous support that made be enable to start the process.
Hi again,
DeleteNice to you already rolling, here:
1. For 190 - If you've read the process in blog, then you would know you would have to apply for sponsorship separately, its your wish if you want to go that route too. For Employee Sponsored - I would not suggest that; no one gets that unless you are really highly seeked professional - and this route is generally taken when you already have employer ready I guess!
2. Yes, ans is good! Baby - okay; that would put things in for a spin - give me a day; I will add this info in blog itself as its will be a bit big explaination. Bear with me!
3. That is expected - it picks the least score, not average! That is why you would not get any points for this. As for 10 points - you need to score min 7 in each module!
4. You can update the information after submitting but before getting invite - check EOI page for info on editing EOIs.
5. I just know that it takes relatively less time - how much, am not sure about! Hope for the best!
Thanks once again for your continuous help.
Delete1. I checked all SMP and found only South Australia state who's giving BA sponsorship but currently closed because of ceiling. So, for now, I am only selecting Visa 189.
2. OK. I will wait for your feedback. Thanks for your efforts bro.
3. OK. I got it.
4. I reviewed the Edit EOI information from your page. It says "You can edit your submitted EOI before getting an invite - and edit details - but if you alter details that change your points then your effective date of submission of EOI would change".
In my case, definitely, I won't be getting invite before 1st July because of ceiling. Secondly, I will have to only update ACS information after EOI submission. I already have got new ACS reference number last night by automated email. Now the only issue is ACS Date. For now, I put it Today's date (9th April 2013). Let's say I got the letter after 2 weeks (22nd April). I will need to update ACS date in EOI.
Do you think will it affect points calculation? I don't think so but now your advise boost my confidence :)
I know it first-come-first-server that's why want to submit EOI ASAP.
Thanks for your time and understanding.
Hey Athar, Regarding EOI - I guess you can fill in current date and change again; in worse situation effective date would change and if you don't submit now then anyhow effective date would be the date when you submit - so I think you got nothing to lose; so execute your thought!
DeleteWow. What an analysis. I didn't think about it :) I am submitting the EOI right away and will wait for "Family Member" query feedback whenever you get time.
DeleteThanks mate.
Hi Athar,
DeleteHere's a new post containing all information I had regarding baby expected while in PR process!
http://pr4oz.blogspot.com/2013/04/australia-migration-process-with-baby.html
Take a look - leave a comment on it saying if it's any good for you!
Hi,
DeleteHope you are doing great. Do you have any update on "Family Member" query in EOI as we discussed above?
Hey Athar,
DeleteJust check the comment above your last comment ;-)
Hi dude,
DeleteSorry I didn't see your feedback before commenting :)
I reviewed the details provided on your page and conclude that before granting visa, we can increase family members count at any point of time. Currently, I just submitted the EOI with Family Member count 1 (wife). So, that could remain same until baby born and I get visa invitation from DIAC.
Please confirm my understanding.
Hi Athar,
DeleteYup, I believe so too. You should be good!
Hi Dude,
DeleteHope you are doing well. I am in trouble after getting strange and weird ACS assessment result today:( Please send me your email address so I can communicate with you and send you some attachments. My email athar.dcsian@gmail.com
Looking forward for your help as usual.
Thank you.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have a query with spouse eligibility.
She is a B.E (printing) engineer and is now working as Network engineer for the past 5 years. I am planning to add her 5 points, with me as primary applicant. Now when applying for skills assessment, does she apply under general skills or RPL (since her graduation is in printing and work is in Networking)
Hi, (do leave a name to refer to next time :))
DeleteI believe she would need to go through RPL. I would advise to go through this document completely:
http://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/7319/Skills-Assessment-Guidelines-for-Applicants-1-July-2012-V1.pdf
If not already done so!
Best of luck!
Hi admin, this is kiran
DeleteShe has only 5yr experience, and if she applies through RPL, it will need 6 yrs to get assessed. But any concession for applying as a secondary applicant ?
Hey Kiran,
DeleteI have not heard of any such concession.
Did her degree had any ICT content at all?
I believe if ICT content is between 20-50% then its considered as ICT minor; then there might be some relaxation for ICT minors.
Hi Admin,
ReplyDeleteCan you please clarify few doubts of mine..
I have done my engineering in telecom. But have more then 5yrs exp as a software engineer. I have already applied for assessment to ACS. But is this fine..? Or should I have done via RPL.
Hi Raj,
DeleteWhat was % of Computer related subjects to the total subjects you had? If:
<20%: Need RPL
20-40%: ICT Minor
>40%: ICT Major
Also, I guess ACS will suggest itself if you need RPL or not!
Hi Admin
ReplyDeleteI have 2 year 11 mon exp in current company . I have previous experience of 6 months as a software developer . i submitted the skill assessment for programmer developer wth required documents on 6th april . I need atleast 7 bands in IELTS to get 60 points .
I am planing to give IELTS in end of april .
My assessment application is at stage 4 from last 1 week .
please advice what are the chances of getting positive assessment response and PR as well .
Thanks in advance
Hi [A Name to refer to would have been good :)],
DeleteFor ACS:
1. For ACS, designation name does not matter: what you have provided as roles and responsibilities act as decider, if what you have provided matches with the description of prog developer atleast 80% then you should be good.
2. Guess the degree you have is ICT major (see above comment for ICT major description), right?
3. It would take around 2 months to get your result.
For IELTS:
1. 7 is not difficult but its not that easy either. well, depends on person to person. IELTS is knowing English PLUS knowing techniques of IELTS too.
2. Get a date- and you will be able to prepare better knowing that date is fixed.
Best of luck for both the things!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the write up, it was real helpful. Like many others even I wish to get ACS valuation done before July so that I can apply for PR post July once new SOL is available.
I have some questions with ACS Documents:
1. These PDF's have to be attested, it is acceptable if an Indian Public Notary does that or you need to get docs attested by some specific person(s) / agency.
2. Statutory declaration in leu of HR letter should be on stamp paper as per you statement earlier. Can you kindly confirm the value of stamp paper required (e.g. 10 rs, 50 rs, 100 rs etc)
Thanks,
Kapil
Hi Kapil,
DeleteYour Welcome buddy! Here's my response:
1. Yup - Indian Public Notary is good. Make sure you have 'attested true copy', 'valid outside India' and general date and sign stamps put on it. Valid outside India is costly-you have to bargain on that. Better go to a place where many notaries sit (near court or something) to have bargaining edge!
2. Rs. 10 Stamp paper will do. I used the same. Also, there are people who used plain paper too and got +ve ACS; but most use stamp paper so I would suggest the same!
Hope that helps - Best of Luck!
Thanks again for quick turnaround and help.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Kapil
Sure Kapil! TC!
DeleteAnother Question: Is full time experience along with full time education recognized by ACS.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Kapil
Hi Kapil,
DeleteAcs might agree with that, but DIAC would not. So dont count that!
Thanks :-)
ReplyDeleteYou are Welcome mate!
DeleteBest of luck for the further Oz migration process.
Dear Admin,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all I have been searching for convincing details on sub class 189 visa for few days now and my 75% doubts cleared after reading you blog. Good work sir with unselfish motives.
I have 5+ years experience and mu occupation need to be verified by Engineers Australia. I have some queries as below.
1) How much time generally they take for evaluation ?
2) I have work ex letter of my previous two organizations which does not mention work I did but just mentions designation. How should I proceed with that ?
Hi Anuj,
ReplyDeleteGlad its helping out!
1) They have their current trend listed on their site. Its 4-6 week for accredited and 19 weeks for non-accredited qualifications. Check: https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-us/migration-skills-assessment
2) I believe roles are essential. This document should be your guide - please follow instructions given on this for any and everything:
https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/sites/default/files/shado/About%20Us/Migration%20Skills%20Assessment/migration_skills_assessment_booklet.pdf
I have not personally gone through Engg Australia - but I can point you to right direction from my experience. Hope this helped!
Best of luck!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI am looking for standard wording/ format that is used in statutory declaration of Reference letter for roles and responsibilities. Can you please share if there is any standard format for it.
Thanks
Hi Hema,
DeleteYou can check a comment posted above by Administrator on March 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM.
Additionally, check another comment posted above by Adminstrator on April 5, 2013 at 6:33 PM.
Hope that solves your query; let me know if you have another!
Best of Luck Hema!
Hi there
ReplyDeleteI got overall 7.0 and individual min. of 6.5 in IELTS and have 55 points and applied for ACS on Apr 20th. I am B.Tech(Computer Science) having 8+ years of experience in .Net Technologies. Let me know the chances of ACS and then State Sponsorship this year and let me know any more information you need
Hi Sreekanth,
DeleteACS is completely based on what you produced as roles and responsibility content Vs the ANZSCO you chose - if they are found matching atleast 80 or so percent - then it should be positive.
Hope for the best. Best of Luck!
Keep in mind - they are taking around 2months to finalized assessment these days.
I got my ACS result 2 days back and it is positive. Looking for NSW state sponsorship now. Little bit tensed about the quota on ANZSCO-261313. Thanks for the information here
DeleteCan you post the format of Statuatory declaration for the reference letter
ReplyDeleteHi SpyBreak,
DeleteFor this, please check comment:
By Administrator on March 31, 2013 at 9:10 AM
and in addition to that check comment:
By Adminstrator on April 5, 2013 at 6:33 PM
Hope that helps!
Best of Luck!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have completed my Bachelor in Computer Applications (BCA) and MS(IS) Master's in Information Systems from same Osmania University, India. Moreover, I have 9+ years of experience on Oracle DBA (ANZSCO: 262111 (Database Administrator)) and my age is 33yrs and my total points achieved is 55.(IELTS overall 6.5, Minimum points is 6). Based on my points I understood that I have to apply for State sponsorship to reach 60 points.
Questions/ Queries:
1) As per "http://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/7324/Summary-of-Criteria.pdf";
I'm worried about loose points?
2) Which state(s) do I qualify for State Sponsorship?
3) After you response and feedback, I have to submit my ACS.
Please let me know any further information required on my application...
Thanks in advance,
Regards,
Vamsi Chikkam
Hey Vamsi,
Delete1) You did not elaborate - as per which rule do you fear to loose point?
2) Each State has a site - I have it listed on EOI Page I believe. You can find a list of occupation codes which are being currently invited to those respective states. You can check the same.
Best of Luck buddy!
Hi,
DeleteThanks for your reply...
As per "http://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0016/7324/Summary-of-Criteria.pdf". I understood that I come under ICT Major; but I'm not clear about the "Required Work Experience : 2 year relevant to ANZSCO".
Questions / Queries:
1) As mentioned, I have 9+ years of experience and my ANZSCO is 262111 (Database Administrator). Is ACS is not considering 1st two (ICT Major) or four (ICT Minor) years? If that is the case I will be loosing 5more points out of 55points (without state sponsorship); that will result to 50points.
2) Moreover, if DIAC is also considering in the same manner as ACS is doing, I will not qualify for PR.
Please correct me if I'm on wrong path of understanding.
I am also worried and very much concern about loosing points on this basis. So held my ACS submission.
Thanks in advance,
Regards,
Vamsi Chikkam
Hey Vamsi,
DeleteNo - that is not how it is. That is minimum criteria thing - you don't need to worry about that!
If you have required proof of all 9 years - ACS will honor all of it! And so will DIAC.
Just additional info - might not be related to you: do make sure that experience is after the education. As ACS might give okay for experience before education but DIAC does not!
Best of Luck!
Thanks a lot...
DeleteNow I can submit my ACS with confidence and tension-free...
Sure buddy. Best of Luck!
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteCould you please help me to clarify my doubts and questions. I am very much worried about the points and the questions I have posted earlier. I have already uploaded all my documents. Based on your feedback I have to submit my ACS to process further.
Desperately waiting for your reply...
Thanks in Advance,
Regards,
Vamsi Chikkam
Hey buddy - hope reply helped, let me know about the first point above!
DeleteHello,
ReplyDeleteMy application is at stage 4(with assessor) and i want to get enrolled to this IELTS course in British Council.
I was wondering should i wait for the Stage 4 to complete cos my application might get stuck if assessor asks for additonal documents.
I am just wondering if my application would be back from stage 4 to stage 3 if assessor thinks more documents are needed.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have a query on ACS Skills Assessment and DIAC way of assessing. I have B.E ECE and 6.5 years of experience, among which 2 years of experience had been showcased to ACS by self declaration. Most probably they wont consider that 2 years of my work.
Recently ACS wordings in Assessment letter has been changed as per Expat forum members.
There is a rule change happened after I submit skill assessment. As per new rule, for non computing courses(mine was ECE) need 4yrs minimum experience to meet criteria. They used to consider total yrs of exp for point calculation but now they will not consider first 4 yrs to calculate points.
Since DIAC assesses it in different way, i dont know what should be my work experience in EOi. I have payslips, offer letter and relieving letter for all my employment.
Kindly assist.
Thanks,
Venu
Hi Venu,
DeleteAm assuming you did have all the reference/manager-declaration for rest 4.5 years. Even if rule did change, you would not be impacted; right?
Also, when you have got the ACS result - it mentions that how many years are assessed as relevant to the code selected - you have to mention the same number of years in EOI as relevant to code, rest would be marked is not relevant - points will be calculated automatically!
For DIAC - ACS is a kind of advice, DIAC itself also checks for the genuineness of the experience, but if ACS does not give thumbs up to particular duration, DIAC would also not consider it!
Hope that helps! Good luck!
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ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteCould you please help me to clarify my queries for skill assessment?
I want to do skill assessment, I have a query on way of skill assessment process. I am having 6+ yr experience in Software Testing stream, currently working in Australia on 457 work permit visa.
For skill assessment what I have done, I have attested my all relevant Education certificate and Experience letter certified by an authorised person (JP Australia) and upload via the On-line Application Form through ASC website. I am just one step away to submit my all relevant documents.
1. While uploading my Experience letter (Pdf file format) there is options to select Attachment type, for attachment type have three values: Organization chart, Reference, Statutory declaration and I have selected Attachment type is Reference, as I am having my experience letter, want to confirm is it right type?
2. I am not getting experience certificate from my current organization for which currently I am working in Australia; can I submit my offer letter? They will accept?
3. Is it right approach for skill assessment process?
Thanks,
Robin
Hey Robin,
DeleteI have listed in article above the required documents.
See Point#2 - all those sub points under it are required to be either on company letter head or statutory declaration - content and who can give this declaration is also given in the article above. Please take time to read and understand - as ACS is quite strict about these points. So better prepare these before applying otherwise they will give just 30 days to provide any missing thing. Let me know if something is not clear!
Best of Luck!
Also - reference type is fine!
DeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteCould you please help me to clarify my queries for skill assessment?
I want to do skill assessment, I have a query on way of skill assessment process. I am having 6+ yr experience in Software Testing stream, currently working in Australia on 457 work permit visa.
For skill assessment what I have done, I have attested my all relevant Education certificate and Experience letter certified by an authorised person (JP Australia) and upload via the On-line Application Form through ASC website. I am just one step away to submit my all relevant documents.
1. While uploading my Experience letter (Pdf file format) there is options to select Attachment type, for attachment type have three values: Organization chart, Reference, Statutory declaration and I have selected Attachment type is Reference, as I am having my experience letter, want to confirm is it right type?
2. I am not getting experience certificate from my current organization for which currently I am working in Australia; can I submit my offer letter? They will accept?
3. Is it right approach for skill assessment process?
Thanks,
Robin
Hey Robin, hope you saw the reply above your post!
DeleteHello
ReplyDeleteThank you for all this wonderful information. You are really helping a lot of people. I wonder if I could ask a quesiton, and I hope it wasn't asked already above and I missed it:
I am looking at the possibility of moving to Australia to work. I have an Electrical Engineering degree from the US. I would like to go into an Electronics Engineering role in Australia, and have worked full time in a position in a corporation here for the past 8 years. However, the job I have here isn't categorized as electronics engineering. It's called "process engineering", and so even though it has elements of electronics, isn't likely to look to the assessing people like electronics engineering, and isn't likely to be described that way by my manager, who I would ask to write my reference, when he fills out the "roles and responsibilities" section. Now, I definately do have the skills I need for the position, but is there anything I can do to prove it other that that bosse's reference letter, or am I in trouble?
Thanks so much for taking the time to answer this and so many other people's questions!
-J
USA
Hi J,
DeleteRoles and responsibilities that would be on either letter head or statutory declaration - would be the criteria to define what skills you have! They can not assess what you know - they would assess you based on what you are working on! Guess that is not what you want - but that's how it works.
Hope it helps! Best of Luck!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI recently heard that, since May 1st 2013, ACS has changed the way of assessing applicant's work experience, especially applicants with Non-IT educational qualification. E.g. ACS is reducing 5 yrs of work experience from the total number of years for applicants with Bachelors Degree in Electronics and Communication.
I'm an engineering graduate with 6 years of work experience and I've got IELTS of band 7 in all. However, as I have a bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication, ACS is going to acknowledge only 1 year of my experience. This would make me fall short of the points that I get for my work experience.
Please confirm, if this is true and if this has been formally notified by ACS?
Hi,
DeleteI do NOT believe that this is true - ACS has changed things, but just to the level of 'communication' - from what I know! They have changed the wording in the result now, but process remains the same.
They just mention criteria also in the assessment result now! I'd still encourage you to call ACS or mail ACS to confirm this.
Hope this helps. Best of Luck!
Hi Admin,
ReplyDeleteReally helpful blog.
I have worked in 3 companies and in 1st one i was a trainee for 1 year. Things went bad during recession and company plant closed. So i don't have any colleague or manager or anyone else who can provide me with reference for roles and responsibilities now. But i have joining/experience letter of that. Please advise how can i proceed further with that? If this doesn't work then if my wife applies as primary, will that suffice? And will i face any problem in getting job/PR in Australia ? Kindly advise !
Hey Arnav,
DeleteIf you can get hold of your x-manager and get reference from him; plus proof that your manager was an employee of the same company and some article online (on web) that company has closed will support your case.
On other hand - if your wife has good score, she can be primary - no problem! When PR is approved, all members in the application gets PR - irrespective of primary or dependent! Their may a be minor condition on secodary applicant such as can not enter prior to primary applicant in Australia Or - can not re-marry before entering Australia; sounds funny but at max these type of condition would be on your PR which will not matter once you are in Australia - all applicant would have same rights. No issue in job search also! Check my 'Got Visa, now what?' page for similar information!
Hope that helps; best of Luck!
Also - don't forget to click on social buttons below any article to recommend the article on Facebook, Twitter or Google plus; so that it helps others too :)
Hi Admin,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all thanks a ton .. its really help full blog. Well i just wanted if you can give your valuable suggestion. My Qualification is Btech EEE(electrical and electronics engineering) My current experience in IT(software engineer) is around 2.9 years. What will be the right time for me to apply heard though its mentioning 4 years for minor branch but even 3 year we can apply and try luck.Is there any advantage if own sibling is a AUS citizen..
Regards
Allyy
Hi Allyy,
DeleteThanks for the kind words.
Its not about luck in the Australia migration process - its all well defined and streamlined; thanks to Australia skill select process.
As I have given on my PRs and Points page - you can check how much points you will get and see if you equal or cross the minimum required points which is 60 at the moment!
Also - as you degree is not ICT related, you would be required to go through RPL route which requires around 6 years of experience, I believe - you would have to check on that.
Hope that helps - best of Luck!
Hi Thanks for replying. I have one doubt can i get my degree alone accessed any how. istead of going complete skill and experience. Below is my point split currently.
DeleteAge---30
IELTS-10----Currently its acaddemic. Will try again with general category IELTS(Heard its easy compare to academic).
Invitation by familiy member- 10
Option one:Is there any way to get accessed Btech degree alone.
50+ degree 15=65
Option2:Else can i get eligible if i will consider IELTS 20+age 30+ invitation 10=60 seems bit tough.
Thanks
Ally
Hi Ally,
Delete1 - You can get whatever you want to by ACS. Send them what you want to have accessed!
2 - Which visa are you trying for? "Invitation by family member = 10 points"
I don't think in any PR this is an point giving criteria - this, I believe, is in TR category. Please check!
Best of Luck!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have BCA degree from Gujarat University in 2004, and have 3 years of experience in MNC IT companies.
I have worked 4.5 years in very small company which started by my brother, and not that company not working. so I think, I cant show this experience to ACS.
Please help for 3 query
1. Can I show all experience or only MNC companies experience.
2. From my 3 MNC company, I got reference letter as mentioned by ACS, but no one has written Full or Part time work in letter because of policy. so Is it ok or do I need to do something else for that.
3. my experience this way (4.5 year (small, our own company)+9 months+22 months + 6 months current), last three companies are CMMI level 3 and 5.
Kindly, let me know. Is this experience are valid and recognized by ACS or this not valid for ACS.
Hi Harikrushna,
DeleteAll experience would be counted if it can be proved that company is/was genuine. Even if company closed down - you can show any online article or something that can strengthen your case. Other than that - you need to get reference letters for all the experience you want to show. The points mentioned in my article above are mandatory - including 'full time' - so it should be present either in reference itself or in some additional letter under company letter head or notarized letter for 2-level senior or manager!
Hope that helps! Best of Luck!
Hi,
DeleteThanks for your reply.
two quetions, 1. Permanent or Temporary is also mandatory in reference letter?
2. My first company own by my brother, and we have website of it still now. so need to get letter from my brother or required statutory declaration to mentioned all these things.
And last, can you share your email with me, And are providing any consultancy for the same with cost or without cost?
send me your email on harikrushna.solia at gmail.com
Hi again :)
Delete1. Yes - as listed above.
2. okay - then you can have the evidence to support your claim - good.
No personal consultanices till now - may be I can plan that ;-)
Only free information as of now. Sorry, can not share e-mail as of now!
Hope that helps!
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI did my Masters in Computer applications which is equivalent to ICT Major.
And as of now i am having 5.2 year of relevant IT experience which is relevant to applying ANZCODE as well.
Out of my total 5.2 year experience, initial 11 months worked as trainee and paid by employer.( Entire 5.2 years’ experience was relevant as per Master education ).
As per new rules in ACS, I understand that there is 2 year of Experience Deduction.
Will you deduct from 5.2 of total experience - 2 years as per ACS rule and finally 3.2 year as a skilled employment that you are going to give ?
Or
5.2 year of total experience -11 months training period = 4.3 Years - 2 years as per new rule and finally 2 .3 year as a skilled employment that you are going to give?
Anticipating your response at the earliest!
Thank your for your support.
Sruthi
Hey Sruthi,
DeleteAm yet to clear things on DIAC's take on ACS new policies!
Will try to revert soon.
There's still nothing clear or DIAC's take on new ACS rules. LEts hope for the best!
DeleteBest of luck!
Hi all,
ReplyDeleteWould request you to clarify me on the below queries:
Firstly I have my Acs result with me, but that was validility only for 50 points.because I was holding only 4.7 yrs of work experience (oct-2012) and they considered only 5 points.
I wrote my Ielts and got the result overall 7 band with minimum 6.5 in each module.
Inorder to get State sponsorship
Do I need to apply Acs again to gain 55 points and 5 points for sponsorship to hit EOI 60 required?
Do I need to go for Ielts again and get 7 in each band and apply for EOI with available Acs result?
What are possibilities fo States to sponsor for a minimum score of 6.5 in each module?
Your suggestions/feedbacks are highly appreciated
Regards,
Puneet
Hey Puneet,
Delete1. If you are in same job continued which was shown last at ACS then you do not need to apply acs again - some proof that you are in same job would suffice to show that you have now crossed 5 years. But if you have changed job before completing 5 then if you want more score on experience, you would have to go to ACS again - BUT do keep in mind that ACS has now changed rules with new cutting of years of experience - make sure you are known to the new rules before going forward - till now its not very clear a picture!
2. you can definitely try to get more points in IETLS to gain points.
3. State sponsorship is something for which each state has different rules - so you would need to check each state's site for that! Each has different criteria on IELTS score too - like VIC need minimum 7 in IETLS.
Hope that helps. Best of Luck!
Great Article - more important Admin replies almost all query... Thank You.
ReplyDeleteI am planning to submit ACE Skill Assessment request... I have few questions...
1. I do not have "ICT" (technical Bachelor or Master Degree), i have done my Bachelor in Commerce (3rd Years)...
2. I have Diploma certification PGDCA (Post Graduate Diploma Computer Application) certificate - (1 Year - 2004)
3. I have 6.5 (full-time) working experience
and on the basis of above profile I am planning to apply ACS assessment for category “Developer Programmer” (ANZSCO: 261312) under “GROUP B”
Is my qualification and experience details are enough to get positive assessment...
Any pointer or suggestion would be greatly appreciated - Thank You.
Hi Ankit,
DeleteThanks for the kind words.
ACS will give positive result based on the provided roles and responsibilities for the job, so if you match up to at least 80% of the role description of Dev programmer, then you should be good.
But before proceeding there are changes that ACS has introduced in there rules that you should read and understand.
Also, for the applicants who do not have ict related degrees they need to go through RPL route - so make sure that by new rules you are eligible with this experience to use RPL - earlier it was 6 years but am guessing its increased now.
Hope that helps - best of luck!
Hi, thank for you helpful post.
ReplyDeleteI submitted ACS Skill Assessment request on 3rd April. Then I received the request to submit some addition documents. The process was completed and changed to step 4 on 19 April. However I have not received any feedback till now and the status is still stage. I want to ask if there is any problems?
Hi, Same with me. I submitted on April 22nd and havent heard anything from them yet. I am a BE in ECE. Do you know how much experience with they reduce ?
DeleteHi -
Delete1. They will generally produce result in between 2 to 2.5 months.
2. Not to worry - just wait and watch!
3. Yes, they have changed the wording of the result - they seem to have reduced some years from experience - though we don't know the effect of the same with DIAC yet.
I guess that I read for ECE - its 3 to 4 years. Hope for the best though.
Keep me posted - best of Luck!
Hi Friend,
ReplyDeleteI have few Questions:
1. I have 60 points without IELTS points and I got 6.5 minimum score in IELTS [Overall 7]. Can I apply for state sponsorship ?
Should I re-write IELTS to get 7 and apply for ACS?
-Suresh
Suresh,
DeleteDifferent states have different requirement, and they do keep changing. You would need to check on different states. I have given links to all state's site on this blog somewhere, or you can google it!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, many thanks for sharing such detailed information about the process. And also for answering the queries posted here. Bravo!
I am planning to submit my ACS evaluation soon. Situation is, I have 6+ years of relevant ANZSCO code experience. Now the ANZSCO code profile for this year has hit the ceiling, which indicates a high demand for the particular code. Now my worry is given the rush this year, next year the slots may not be available. Should I submit ACS evaluation or wait for next year slots to be available?
Kindly suggest.
Hello.. new lists are available now. only 5 or so occupations are removed!
DeleteHope you now have your answer!
This is really great article.
ReplyDeleteAnybody tell me where I can certify all my document for ACS in Pune.
Any reference for person, who are doing certify document as per ACS rules.
Thanks.
Hey there..
DeleteIts basically notarizing your documents. That can be done at any advocates who's got the stamp like 'certified true copy' 'valid outside india' etc.
Some description given in ACS part of my story.
You can find advocates near where the courts are. Perhaps dial to 'just dial' and you will know.
Best of Luck!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great insights that you provide into the process. I wanted to check if it's alright for me to certify true copies from different authorities as some of my documents are back home in India while the rest are with me here abroad.
Your response will be highly appreciated.
Cheers
Hey there..
Deleteyour welcome :)
That should work as it does not matter if one person is certifying or multi person is doing that as long as they are certified.
Hope that helps. Best of Luck!
Hi Admin,
ReplyDeleteThanks for your post. I want to ask one question. I work my job before getting the bachelor degree. However, I got another of certificate but I did not submit them. Now I want to submit them to ensure the experience of my first job. How can I do that if my assessment status has been in stage 4 since 7 weeks. Is there any chance for me to submit my additional document? I should have read the guideline carefully but at that time I really have no experience.
I am looking forward to receiving you response.
Best Regards,
Regina
Hi Autumnscent - you can not submit any document until you have heard from your CO even once (as in that case you would have his/her e-mail address).
DeleteAlso, when your CO thinks you are short on documents - s/he should ask for it.
You can check in any mail from ACS that if they have mentioned any way to submit any additional documents - I don't think there is.
IF not then now just wait and watch your application progress.
Hope for the best - best of luck!
Keep me updated!
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DeleteHi Admin,
DeleteThanks for your helping.
I have received my assessment a moment ago. They reduced 2 years experience. I have a bit confusion when fill the EOI. Is is correct if I fill the day which ACS assess my experience?
In addition, my job in first company took about 1 year. That means the work experience in this company is reduced. In that case, will I submit the related document of my first job to DIAC?
I hope to hear from you soon,
Thanks and Regards,
Regina
Hi,
ReplyDeleteNice Article! I have 7 years of experience in Information Security field with certifications like CISA and CISSP. My experience revolves around compliance, application security and Incident Management. However, when I went through the job description for ICT security specialist(190 - code -262112), it has only following security related description:
1. performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls.
2. Accepting responsibility for the processes, procedures and operational management associated with system security and disaster recovery planning.
3. liaising with security vendors, suppliers, service providers and external resources; analysing, recommending, installing and maintaining software security applications; and monitoring contractual obligations, performance delivery and service level agreements.
4. preparing and maintaining documentation, policies and instructions, and recording and detailing operational procedures and system logs.
Currently, The description mentioned above is only small part of roles and responsibility which security specialist do.I have done only 50 percent of the description mentioned above, their are other roles and responsibilities which are included in my profile.
I will be preparing notarized affidavit signed by my Manager mentioning my roles and responsibilities. Is it necessary to mention the above mentioned roles and responsibilities only. Also, could you please help me with affidavit format.
Thanks,
Shakun Kumar
Hey Shakun,
DeleteI have mentioned in article about the format. I do not do paid consultancy as of now :) sorry about that!
For the points - if your roles/duties match to the roles required then you would be good to go!
Hope that helps - best of luck!
Hi Admin, Thanks for all this info. I have one query... As we know fee is going to be increased from Jul-13.. in case I apply for Skill assessment tomorrow and it gets positive(lets say in 3 months) then at the time of Visa, I have to give the increased fee or the old one?
ReplyDeletethanks
Hi,
DeleteThis increased fee is from July-13.
So any application submitted in or after July will see increased fee!
Best of Luck!
Thanks Dear.. I think now I have to bear the brunt of my own lapses!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Admin,Applaudable efforts and Nobel act for the society hats off!
ReplyDeleteI have enrolled for IELTS and arranging for ACS I am an oracle Apps functionalconsult with 8.9 yrs continuous exp and stuck with queries as others ,please advise on below:
1)I have non- ICT Graduation - Bachelor in science however after this I completed 2 yr regular Diploma in computer application with hons(eligibility was a graduate)and started my IT career since summing up to 8.9 yrs now with Top-Notch companies in India.In the process I also completed my MCA (correspondence),Do I need to show my MCA or will I be loosing points to count my experience.
2)As always CO HR have relieving letter with Designation and duration,For Stat declaration is it possible we Attach the email sent by superiors even clients overseas for whom we did implementations very recently from official email id and attach it to stamp papers,I doubt if anyone would be available in person at notary.
3)Should I submit my ACS nxt year,read of ceiling done for ICT BA for this year,how do we access the ceiling is there any website for info and how much are the chances this year its already mid of year,pls advise,thanks
Hi Mudita,
Delete1) MCA might bring down experience as diac will see exp after study is complete - so your call either post grad points or exp points.
2)nope - it has to be as per acs - hr letter head or stat declaration in wording of senior/manager!
3) I believe new SOL list are out. Ceiling - am not sure; but I have given link in my articles to check the ceiling on diac site.
hope that helps - best of luck!
Dear Admin,
ReplyDeleteIn continuation with above queries :
My Graduation is non ICT (Science) and after it Diploma is in Computer Application from UPTech and then the ICT experience 8.9 yrs.
Will I get any score for my Grad and Diploma (read recognized by them is Aptech/NIIT/Microsoft).
Please advise..
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThis is indeed a wonderful blog. Thanks for the effort. Could you please clear few doubts of mine too.
I had completed BTech in Information Technology from India and worked as networking software developer and .net developer. I submitted my ACS Skill Assessment this month as Software Engineer (26313). Would like to know
1) If my qualification falls under ICT Major.
2) Whether my selection of occupation matches the qualification
3) Whether my selection of occupation matches my experience given above.
Thanks
Hey Ammus,
DeleteThanks for the kind words.
1) ACS rules has recently changed. EArlier it was something on the lines that >40% of ict content is required to be called ict major! Now - you would have to check on ACS guideline doc. Let me also know, what you find out!
2) occupation matches the qualification if qualification is ict major.
3) occupation matches the experience ? - this depends on the role and responsibilities as I explained in the article above that role name is not important the duties performed is important for ACS to assess your application.
Also note that ACS has introduced some new rules and cut out some experience based on the qualification if its not ict major!
Hope that helps a bit. Keep me posted - best of luck!
Thanks admin for your prompt response. I will surely post my result here.
DeleteThis is an awesome read and lots of fruitful information. Thanks a ton.
ReplyDeleteI am Sam did my Diploma in Information Technology (Full time - 2003 pass out) and did part time MCA with Sikiim Manipal University ( 2008 pass out). I having 9.7 years of experience in software development( from Nov 2003 to till now) which was matching my education qualifications and contents for the Software engineer. I would like apply Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189) by mid of July 2013, but I may have to go to other country for some onsite assignment from next 1 year from August 2013. My plan is to start Skill assessment by mid of July 2013 and follow up rest of the process from other country. My questions are
1) are my points going to be reduced if I show my part time degree (MCA) ? what do you say?
2) is there any risk in submitting IELTS certificate which we can do from other countries?
3) do we need to inform ACS if i am traveling to other country after Skilled assessment submission?
4) any other risk do you foresee in my case?
Thanks for your time.
Regards.
Sam
Hey Sam,
Delete1. Yes - Diac only counts experience years after the max qualification you are claiming points for.
2. I don't think so - if you are genuine, you can show proof that you were there for so and so reason and prove that by passport pages.
3. Nope - ACS does not need to be informed I believe!
4. Not with the info that you have provided!
Hope that helps! Good luck..
Thanks Admin.
DeleteHey!!!
ReplyDeleteU r becoming one stop place for PR to Aussie..
I had submitted my ACS skill assessment today along with my colleague.
She received a mail asking her more docs and shows STAGE 3 in her appln status
Mine shws STAGE 4. Wondering by any chace it would be back to stage 3.
We did documentation together and have similar type of docs
Janani
Hey Janani,
DeleteNice to see people finding this helpful :)
See - even if you submitted application together and similar - but it does not have necessarily gone to same CO, hence it could follow different style of processing. Generally, if CO wants more documents - s/he asks for the same at starting itself! But, I have seen cases where applicants are asked for more documents after a month or so too! So, I would suggest that you too have the asked extra documents handy - it may be your turn too later. But don't be surprised if you are not asked at all! You know different CO - different ways!
Hi
ReplyDeletevery impressed. With ur guidance
thanks
plz solve my queries
i m bachelor degree holdermy sub. Are fun.hindi.pol.science.n sociology..thn i did my pgdca in 2006.i hv 5 yrs. Exp. Of record handling in a school.
Can i apply pr under 190 under ANZSCO record manager..
Hey Preet,
DeleteThat would be some digging you would have to do following the guidelines in the blog. Hope you would understand - if there are any specific questions - I can try and solve that!
Best of luck!
Helping!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's the understatement of the year.. For every road block I am facing this is where I am first turning..
Anyways.. let's see if I am asked for additional documents..
Janani
hi admin,
ReplyDeleteMyself Ashish
Me and my family are looking for australia immigration.
i have 6+ yr of work experience currently working as Assistant Manager Call center for last 2+ yr.
1: kindly suggest under which category of visa to apply as im very confuse on this.
2: which ANZSCO code.
Thanks in advance
Hey Ashish,
DeleteThat's a very broad question to ask. I'd suggest to read through all the details given on this site. Its quite sufficient to take you along and decide the route to your visa to Australia.
best of luck!
Dear Admin,
ReplyDeleteYou have been wonderful in providing the clarifications and helping the guys here. Kudos to you! It has been 7 weeks now since I submitted my case in ACS. It still shows "With Assessor" :-( . Meanwhile, I have got My IELTS cleared with Avg score 8 but Min in each is 7. can you advise how much time this may take as some guys got it in 4 weeks also before?
Second thing is: I did MS ( Part time) while working full time( 4 years)and BCA full time. I have more than 8 years of full time experience in total including the period of MS study. what do you think, to get the 15 points for work experience; should I show BCA and 8+ years work exp.OR MS (part time)and 8+ will also be ok?
Thanks,
Batra
Hey Batra,
DeleteAm currently seeing ACS is taking quite long time. Write to them if it has crossed there mentioned timeline on their site.
Also for points - I'd suggest go with grad + experience.
As if you claim for masters - DIAC will count only years of exp after your max education you are claiming points for then you might be in pickle.
Hope that helps!
Hi ,
ReplyDeleteI had applied for skill assessment on 6th April 2013, and got the assessment result on 28th July.
Today , i started filling submit of EOI, and found an error in the assessment letter.
My employment was with two companies.
1. From Niv 2009 to May 2010
2. May 2010 till date
In the assessment letter pdf , It is mentioned that
"The following employment after Nov 2011 is considered to equate to work at an appropriately skilled level and relevant to 261312 (Developer programmer) of ANZSCO code"
So, does that mean that my employment was assessed positively only for Nov 2011 till date (1.6years) only... or they made a mistake in the letter , they should have written Nov2009 making it Nov 2009 till date (3.5 years).
Is there a way to contact you directly?
Waiting for your reply..
Thanks,
Silky Agarwal
Hey Silky,
ReplyDeleteNew ACS rules apply for new assessment, they are deducting experience depending on minimum experience required to become skilled.
Although DIAC's take on that is not clear as to would this deducted experience would be counted or not. If your points reach 60 without that deducted experience - go ahead and apply without that. Otherwise it would be gamble coz we don't know that would DIAC count those deducted experience. Hope that helps.
Currently, no private contact available; as I do not charge for this :)
Best of luck!
Hi there,
ReplyDeleteI'm with my current company for almost 8 years and has wrote me a referral letter for ACS.
Now, do I still need the same from my ex-employer whom I've worked for 9 months and another for 5 years respectively?
Please advice.
Hey buddy - You would have to get letters for all that employment for which you need to claim points. As simple as that - hope that helps!
DeleteHi Admin,
ReplyDeleteThanks for this priceless help,
Kindly provide me a solution for this.
will there be any problem if i remove my first employer , i have both offer and reliveing letter but i recvived the salary mostly thru Cash and i am damn sure they wonot provide any reference letter as well as none of the employee as the business card since its very small company, hence I dont like to show that while submitting the ACS. Shall i remove that from my list ?
Kindly suggest.
Hey hari,
DeleteYou may include or exclude any employer for claiming points.
But do include all when at later stage of applying eoi or visa you need to mention all your employment - just marked un-related when doing so, meaning - you are not claiming points for that!
Hope that helps.
Hello Admin,
ReplyDeleteSeems like the ladies are more fortunate to get your attention :-D
Kindly reply to other posts if possible.
Lolz - no, its definitely not something on my mind with all the fake names people use, I would not be drawn to that; and I don't even have any open way here to contact me :-p
DeleteIts just that, currently things are quite busy here in my life and am trying to answer things now and then so its sort of less managed :)
Which one is yours by the way?
Hello Admin,
ReplyDeleteSammy here..
Iam from india and am in very confused and desperate situation.
My profile
B.E computer science
6 years Exp as IT system admin windows,mainframes
IELTS L-6,R-6.5,W-6.0,S-7 overall 6.5
married (Inter caste,religion secret marriage,legally married and i have all marriage documents including doc from secretary)
Spouse she got B.SC IT
2.5 years in IT as admin
IELTS 5.5
am consufused to proceed things with assesment (ACS)
My first job experience for 1.4 years in my uncle's company as Desktop engineer and got salary in hand
but rest 4.5 years exp I have Exp certificate,Payslips and form16
Please let me know what i should be doing next and how to provide doc related my first job( since got salary in hand)
This PR and moving away from India would help me to live with wife and will help to resolve my family issues which i will face in future.
I will be thankful , please advice
Hi Admin
ReplyDeleteI have a query for you and I am confused.
1) I have done graduate diploma in information system management after that I am pursing my advance diploma in management. Now I want to assess my degree for 189 visa so which authority you recon I should go for 189 visa?
As they want two years of full study and my visa is getting expired in this following October. So pls help me out?
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have a query regarding the statutory declaration.
I am working in my current company for the past 3 years and I will get an employment verification letter from my HR on company letter pad with details such as - joining date, designation etc. But it will not include roles & responsibilities. I have a colleague who is willing to give me a statutory declaration containing all the necessary details including roles & responsibilities. He is not at my supervisory level, but i think that is not a mandatory requirement. The issue is that he joined in the company one year after me. So he has got only nearly 2 years of experience with the company. Is he allowed to give statutory declaration for my 3 years of employment? How the verification is done by ACS? Will ACS contact the colleague/company for verification?
Looking forward for your replay.
Many thanks in advance,
Abhi
Hi Admin,
ReplyDeleteI am planning to apply for ACS skill Assessment.
I completed BE (e&c) in 2005 and i started working as Test engineer from june 2008. Earlier to this i was working in consultancy as recruiter. I am not mentioning my experience in consultancy.
Will my application be rejected because my testing experience is from 2008?
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI have a query regarding Experience Deduction. I did my BE in Mechatronics(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mechatronics)I am a 2004 Passout. My course has subjects which is sufficient for ICT Major but to be safe I applied through RPL and have shown 8 years experience.
Will they detect experience for this as well?
Regards,
Pravish
Hi There...First of all I want to thank you for your help...this seems to be the most amazing and helpful blog for aspiring PR applicants like us....
ReplyDeleteMy husband is trying to apply for PR this July. We have got ACS and the IELTS score is 6.5. He has worked in Australia 1.5 years from 2009 to 2010 on a 457 visa sponsored by an Indian company. Then he came to Australia in 2012 and he has been working here for 1 year now. He has always worked with the same company throughout his 6 years work life.
Now while applying for EOI, whenever he is trying to include the Au working years to get points for Australian Skilled Experience, its showing 55 points. So we included 2006 to 2012 as Indian experience and 2012 to 2013 as Au experience which makes the total points 60.
Now my questions are:
Why is it not giving credit for the previous 1 year experience?
Since 60 is the minimum qualifying point for 189, is it enough to obtain the invitation?
Finally where do I check the ceiling and all?
Finally my husband is not very keen on taking the IELTS test again....Plz advise how we should go from here...
I would be obliged if you spend your precious time reading my lengthy question and help us....
Thanks a ton in advance...
Hi all if any boby can help me i have a master degree in Computers and have 4.5 yrs of work experience. how will ACS consider my application i want to apply will i be ale to pass the test
ReplyDeleteplease sugget b\very urgent for me
Hi There,
ReplyDeleteI would like to thank you for the wonderful job that you are doing to help us prepare for applying PR.
My query is on Statutory Declaration. My manager is willing to provide my duties and responsibilities, my designation and years of experience but he is not mentioning the name of the company anywhere and he doesn't have business card so his contact details will be mentioned in declaration itself .Also, he is not willing to provide ID card photocopy as it involves company name. Anyways, I am getting a Bonafide letter from my company with my position and years of experience on Company letter head.
If I apply for ACS with bonafide letter from company and statutory declaration in the above mentioned format, Will ACS consider my application for assessment ?
Waiting for your reply.
Many Thanks...
hi admin,
ReplyDeletemy qualification is different from my working experience. i am B.Tech in electronics and communication and experience of 3.1 years in IT industry. am i eligible for skill assessment?
thanx
Hello Sir,
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your help in this forum. I have one question regarding the job experience. Will my experience while studying the last semester in MCA be counted by DIAC or they will only consider from the time I finished my MCA and got the final certificate?
I completed the last exam (1 paper from 2nd semester) in MCA in Jan 2005 and the result was declared in April 2005. If DIAC counts job experience only after MCA, will they consider from Jan 2005 or after the result/certificate was given?
Moreover, I did a 1 year diploma and some certifications from IIT, Kharagpur prior to the job and MCA. Will these be counted?
Jul 2001 - Jan 2005(last paper) - Masters in Computer Application from Sikkim Manipal University.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Surajit.
Hello Admin,
ReplyDeleteI have submitted my skill assessment to Vetassess on May 17th and on 26th July the status was completed. Still i didn't know the outcome.
Also i would like to know whether the assessment is fully completed or it is in which stage of completion.
I would appreciate if you could throw light on this.
thanks
Canchi
Very nice blog..
ReplyDeleteI would like to know that how we can find out about the status of qouta.
for example I want to apply for Software Engineer, so how I would know that how much qouta is remaining for 2013-14?
your expert advise will be highly appreciated.
Thanks
Shoaib
I have applied EOI for subclass 187 in NSW and I have got my acknowledgement letter as well.
ReplyDeleteSince I am senior professional I have applied for CIO occupation. My doubts are as follows,
1.While submitting the EOI I was asked whether I had appeared for IELTS in the past 36 months. I have entered the results of IELTS which I did in october 2010. Anyways I will be appearing for it again this month. Will this stop me from getting an invitation.
2. According to the RSMS regulations skill level 1 to 3 need not get the skill assessment done. Tradespersons are the ones who are suppose to get their assessment done. Anyways I am getting the skill assessment done through ACS now. Am I heading the right way?
Is there something I have left out? There is much less spoken about the sub class 187 and the invitation roundup. Is the first invitation round up happening this monday(aug 5)?
Please revert and assist ASAP.
I would also request you to assist with tutorial videos or sample of third party letters(job and responsibilities signed by senior managers )to assist us.
Dear Admin,
ReplyDeleteHope you are doing good.Thanks for the wonderful content.
My question is regarding years of work experience. Currently as of August 2013 my work exp is 7 years and 9 months and will complete 8 years by November 2013.
So would like to ask you is do I need to wait for ACS assessment in order to be 8 years and more bracket (15 points)till nov 2013 OR I can go ahead with assessment now and When EOI time will come probably It will be Nov 2013.
Please suggest.
Thanks in advance.
KK.
Hello Sir...
ReplyDeleteI am planning to apply for ACS Skill assessment.I have few queries, that I want to clarify.
1)My husband is an electrical engineer and has 6+ of expirience as Software engineer. Will he have to apply for a RPL to get his skills accessed.
2)I have 60 points without including the partners skill,so if my husband goes on a dependent visa, will he be able to get a good IT job there without having his skills accessed by ACS.
Awaiting a quick response .
Thanks
Sweta
Another query, I have completed my B.E in computer science, which I believe will come under the ICT major group. I have around 8+ years of IT experience. Now if I apply for the ANZSCO code 261112 and ACS comes back with the result that I have a relevant experience of 2 years pertaining to 261112, will DIAC also consider my overall experience as 2 years, instead of 8+ years thereby reducing my points.
DeleteAnybody who has any thoughts around this, please share.
Thanks in advance
Regards
Sweta.
Hi Admin , Nice Blog !!!
ReplyDeleteI need your help to clear some of my doubts.
First thing is for skill assessment with Engineers Australia can I use my previous IELTS score instead of my recent one; previously I got 6 or more than that in each with 7 overall. In recent one its less than that. So is it possible to use previous scores?
Second query " Is that possible to change IELTS Score after skill assessment, while sending EOI , as I am again appearing for IELTS and hopefully will get 7 each this time ;p.
Please let me know,
Kind Regards
Saab
Hi Admin, Firstly thanks for this blog as it helped many of us with our doubts.
ReplyDeleteMy Profile Details:
1. Holds Bachelor Degree (BE Civil)
2. Has 7+ Yrs of Software Testing Experience as per the code 261314
3. Age as on today is 32+ and By 12th Nov 2013, I will be 33 Yrs
4. Need to write IELTS (Expect to write in next month)
I have couple of Questions:
1. Am I eligible for Australia PR Process with my Qualification and Experience?
2. Can I lodge my application before I reach 33 Yrs to get 30 points ? (Age as on today is 32+ and By 12th Nov 2013, I will be 33 Yrs)
3. By chance I loose 5 Points due to Age factor, will ACS re-consider my experience if I re-validate it. At present I am falling short of couple of months to 8yrs and by dec 2013 I will get into 8 Yrs
4. Will my Profile be considered if I get less score (i.e 6 or 6.5) in IELTS ?
5. Is it mandatory that I need to scan all the pay slips as I have less/no payslips for my previous experience?
6. Is it a best time to apply for PR?
Please let me know if I need to provide any other details
Thanks
Aravind
Hello Admin
ReplyDeleteI have been graduated from faculty of engineering major Electric and i am working as Network engineer for 2 years 2 months Now.
Note: In our country we have not Network department on faculty of engineering
1) Can i assessed as Computer and Network Engineer(#263111)?
2) To be assessed as computer and network engineer ACS required at least 2 years of experience which i already Have , but i need to get 5 points from ( 3 years of experience ) my Question is would it possible to accessed for this duration now and while submitting EOI i can add the other 10 months (Experience Letter) to be 3 years total period
Or i must wait 10 months and assessed for the whole 3 years Experience ??
Appreciate your Support
Hello Admin,
ReplyDeleteI appreciate all the help you are providing.
I have few questions about ACS and it will be a great help to me if you can answer them. So here it goes
I got my ACS result recently and unfortunately 4 years has been deducted from work experience.
Can I apply a fresh application with few changes from the previous application?
Will they compare the old ACS application with the new one?
Hi Satya,
DeleteI have a question. Did they deducted from your over all experience or only from the related IT experience.
I am also planning to apply for ACS but I have heard about this experience deduction of 4 years.
reardds,
ajay
Hello,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the excellent info you have provided. Just a small question.
I have done my B.Tech in Information Technology and have 3 years and 6 months experience as network admin in a reputed firm. Will this be enough to apply for ACS? Is the experience too less to apply?
Thank you in advance.
Hello Admin,
ReplyDeleteI am having following qualification and experience, could you please advise:
I am Part-Time : PGDCA, M.SC.(Computer Science)
Experience: 1 a. 2000-2004 as Computer Operator with Company A
b. 2004-2006 as Programmer with same company (Company A)
2. 2006-2010 as Software Engineer (Company B)
3. 2010-2011 as Senior Software Engineer (Company C)
4. 2011-till date as Software Engineer (Company D)
In my experience there is no mentioned the following:
-Part-Time or Full-Time
-Nature of Duties/ Responsibilities.
My question is can my these experience document considered for ACS or not? If not, please advise.
Hi Admin,
ReplyDeleteFirstly thanks for this blog as it helped my to clear my doubts.
My Profile Details:
1. PGDCA (Post grraduation diploma in computer application) distance learning
2. B-com Pass (Gradute) 2005
3. 1 Year of Hardware and networking diploma
5. CCNA and CCNP certified.
6. 8+ Year of experience in computer networks and ISP telecom.
As I have been graduated from B-com pass and my work experience is from IT field. So am i eligible for assesment for IT, If Yes please advise under which category i can processed my application.
1. 263112
2. 263113
3. 263111
hi mate,
ReplyDeleteI have few queries.
1) if we give the declaration on stamp paper, is it mandatory that the giver should attach his business card ?
2) I have done MCA and have 9 years of exp, have 65 points till now. do I still need to get 7 in all the modules in ielts.
3) I have 2 passports, do I need to scan and certify all the pages from both the passports ? or only the 1st and last page along with the visa page's are enough. Please clarify so that I can start my acs processing. I really really appreciate your blog. You are helping so much to everybody without expecting anything. I really appreciate that.
cheers,
Daniel
Hello Admin,
ReplyDeleteThis is the best PR blog on the Australia Skilled migrant, you are Indeed a blessing to us here.
I am planning to migrate to Australia. Can you please advice based on my details
1. With just only my CCNA I have 5 years working as a Junior computer systems and network engineer prior to my university education.
2. I later went for my B.ENG in computer systems and network engineering
3. I also completed my M.Sc in Computer Security Technologies and Application
4. While studying for my B.Eng and Msc I was working as Part-time Computer Systems and Network engineer.
Questions:
How will the ACS and DIAC assessed my qualifications and experience?
Will my MSC be relevant to Computer systems and network engineering assessment?
I learnt Engineering as reached its occupational celling does this include Computer systems and Network engineering?
Thanks
Hi admin,
ReplyDeleteI have applied ACS on 16-Jun-2013. Here is the details:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Engineering in Dec 2004.
Experiences:
1. From 15-Jan-2005 to 15-Jul-2006 Company X
2. From 16-Jul-2006 to 23-Oct-2008 Company Y
3. From 24-Oct-2009 to Continue Company X
My current status is still 'With assessor'
What do you think when i can get my ACS?
And do they cut my experiences?
Regards,
Hasan
I also applied ACS on 14-June-2013.after 12 weeks I write an email to ACS & got my result
DeleteThanks & Regards
Anuj Pundir
Hi Admin,
ReplyDeleteI'm on 457 visa & working in Aus and want to apply for PR. Can I apply to PR with different ANZSCO than what I have in my 457? Actually If I go with
my 457 ANZSCO then I have to go for EA which is a bit longer and complex process ( I believe) so I'm trying with ACS using different ANZSCO. My profile is relevant to both but will there be any issue later?
Pls guide.
Cheers
Raghu
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI want to apply for Skill Assessment for SOL. I am a software professional. As far as my roles and responsibilities are concerned I am fit into both Developer Programmer as well as Analyst Programmer.
But as you told there is limitation of caps(maximum issue), so is there any way to get the status about the current number of issued assessments? That will help me in applying for right position for assessment ...
Thanks in advance.
Arun
Hi ,
ReplyDeleteFirst thanks a lot for your help!
Kindly please let me the process how to prepare a statutory Declaration.I am not able to get it from my employer.Please tell me process in detail with example.
Hello Admin,
ReplyDeletePlease clarify this Thank in advance!
As you said "Just an add-on to that - some people have also used plain A4 sheet and notarized it; but many have gone with stamp paper plus notarization - I guess A4 should also work; but I would recommend going with stamp paper just to be on safe side!"
Do we need to take take letter from manager/senior in stamp paper or plane paper?
In which document we need to take experience refernece is it from stam paper or plane paper?please clarify me ASAP
Hi,
ReplyDeleteThanks for post. Its very informative.
I'm planning to get statutory declaration for ACS.
I'm working at my client place. Can I get it from my client manager instead of the manager in company ?
Hello,
ReplyDeletePlease! Please!! Please!!! i need a help. Does anybody know if Computer systems and Network Engineering is part of the Engineering that has reach its celling?
Any information will be useful please.
Regards
hi
ReplyDeleteI want to know that i am working as medical rep. in India and don't have salary slips to show as i am getting my salary in cash...what can i show as a proof of paid employment???
I will be wating 4 ur reply..
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI need to know if you got your assessment and then you see that your occupation is not listed in the desired Region. Can you apply for re-assessment from ACS or you need to apply after this ACS is experied? As it say this ACS is valid for 24 months.
Thanks,
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteI need your help, please guide me..
I have completed my ACS in Mar 2013 and i got a positive reply and that my 7.4yrs of experience was considered until Mar 2013. Now i will be completing my 8yrs as per ACS in the Software field as developer. I completed my B.E in Information Science stream (similar to Computer science).
Now when i went to apply for PR Visa based on my 8 yrs experience which collects me 10points (In IELTS my total was 7 but in writing i secured 6 so to get 60 points i thought of applying based on my 8 yrs experience). But now one of the agent said that DIAC has changed the rule and software engineers 2 yrs experience would be deducted. i.e now though ACS confirms my experience as 8yrs (7.4 until march 2013 so now as per that i complete 8yrs), only 6 yrs would be considered and the 2 yrs would be ignored and because of this i will not get 10 points for my experience.
Is this true ? Someone please please help me.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteNice blog and very informative. I had a query on vetaassess
I just submitted an ACS application (RPL) to assess my skills for ICT Business Analyst. I've 14 yrs of experience in IT (predominantly as a Product Manager / ICT Business Analyst). Should I also submit for Vetassess to get a recommendation letter?
Thanks
Hi my name is harsh i was working through an agent for my application but after reading your blog I have dumped the agent as the information here is better then them..really appreciate the efforts you are putting in here.
ReplyDeleteI will be 33 in jan so before that should i complete with ACS or EOI to gain on the points as per the 25-32 age group ?
Thanks..
Hi Admin,
ReplyDeleteFirstly thanks for this blog as it helped my to clear my doubts.
My Profile Details:
1. PGDCA (Post grraduation diploma in computer application) distance learning
2. B-com Pass (Gradute) 2005
3. 1 Year of Hardware and networking diploma
5. CCNA and CCNP certified.
6. 8+ Year of experience in computer networks and ISP telecom.
As I have been graduated from B-com pass and my work experience is from IT field. So am i eligible for assesment for IT, If Yes please advise under which category i can processed my application.
1. 263112
2. 263113
3. 263111
hi admin
ReplyDeleteI want to know that i am working as medical rep. in India and don't have salary slips to show as i am getting my salary in cash...what can i show as a proof of paid employment???
I will be wating 4 ur reply..
PK
Hi
ReplyDeleteI am applying for a PR to Aus (sub class 190). I have calculated the points and i got 60 excluding points for state nomination (age - 25 + Qualification- 15+ experience - 10+ IELTS - 10). Even though I have 8+ yrs of relevant experience I have submitted only 5.5 yrs (current company's) docs to Vetassess for assessment and waiting for the result. If i couldn't get the required band score for IELTS my total points will reduce to 50.
1) If I show docs for my 8 yrs of experience will i get 5 more points against experience so
that my total score will become 55.
2) Am I eligible for submitting EOI int this stage...
Please guide me
Thanks and regards
Prita
Good morning/afternoon
ReplyDeleteThis is a great blog, well done on all your hard work and feed back.
I am in the same situation as many other and I am unsure of how many years experience I need.
I got my degree in Business Information Management in 2008 and I have 2 years experience as a ICT Business Analyst (Role on the SOL list) however I am unsure if my degree is a major or minor. Are you able to clarity this? The modules I passed are:
Electronic Commerce 3
Managing Business Information Systems
Business Web Site Creation
Creating Business Multi-media
Business Research Methods
Strategic Management
Can I also ask what sort of proof of employment do I need to provide? Is a reference letter enough or should I supply my contract also? Do they also ask for payslips?
Can I also ask what people mean when they are saying about reaching the ceiling?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Hi,
ReplyDeleteI had worked in US around 7 years back. Unfortunately I had not saved my tax returns.
It seems like you need tax returns of all previous jobs.
Should I go for fresh ACS assessment and apply?
I still have enough experience to get around 65 points.
What are my options here.?
I would really appreciate if someone can share his/her expert advice in this scenario.
ReplyDeleteI am double graduate. Below are the details:
B.sc ( Chemistry - Non ICT) : Completed Oct 2007
B.Sc ( Computer Science - ICT Major ) : Completed July 2013
Work Experience related to ANSCO code 263111 - from November 2007 till date
1. Whether i should go through the normal route or RPL for ACS assessment?
2. If i choose the normal route, from which month and year on wards ACS/DIAC will consider work experience to be highly skilled and suitable for claiming points?