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Skilled Migration Points Test Under SkillSelect (Point System on July 2012)
  • aoleeaolee
    Posts: 561
    Thanks to LokiJR for this very useful info about the Point system commencing on July 2012

    http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/pdf/points-tested-migration-fact-sheet.pdf
  • JudzdohaJudzdoha
    Posts: 1
    hello po, paano po yung sa educational qualification, pag po may Bachelor's Degree po ba automatic 15 points ang makukuha, nakasaad dun na award from a recognized standard, pag sa UP po graduate, considered na yun? Thanks
    November 08, 2012- Lodged for Vetassess Advisory Service
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 3,003
    Reply to @Judzdoha: based on the information from DIAC, your assessing agency will give opinion on your bachelor's degree if its comparable to AU standard..

    but in the end, DIAC's case officer will have the final decision..
    so far, lahat pa nmn ng mga nandito sa forum ay nabigyan ng 15 pts for their Bachelor's degree..
    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted
    Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized
    Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • hotshothotshot
    Posts: 1,641
    may mga nagtatanong din sa akin about DIAC's 15 pts for having a Bachelor's Degree but i'm not quite sure if tama ang pagkaintindi ko. yung Bachelor's degree ng applicant, kelangan ba related sa nominated occupation para magka-15 pts?
    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 3,003
    Reply to @hotshot: You can see this information on the "Points" tab of each visa type under SkillSelect:

    EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
    You may be able to receive points for a qualification that is not related to your nominated occupation. If the authority that conducts your skills assessment cannot give you an opinion about this qualification, contact Vocational Education Training and Assessment Services.
    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted
    Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized
    Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 3,003
    This is the also written on all previous information regarding points system:

    An applicant may also be able to claim points for a qualification not related to their nominated occupation, for example they may hold a trade qualification related to their nominated occupation and an unrelated Bachelor degree. If the assessing authority conducting their skills assessment cannot provide an opinion on the non related qualification, applicants should contact the Vocational Education Training and Assessment Services (VETASSESS). VETASSESS is the national assessing authority for a broad range of management, administration, professional and associate professional occupations.

    The decision to award points for Educational qualification remains with of the departmental case officer.
    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted
    Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized
    Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • hotshothotshot
    Posts: 1,641
    Reply to @lock_code2004: thanks! sensya na....tamad na kasi ako basahin lahat. hehehe
    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004
    Posts: 3,003
    Reply to @hotshot: palibhasa ibang may visa na.. hehe.. joke..
    binabasa ko din para alam ko pag nag-apply na ang mga kapatid ko..
    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted
    Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized
    Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • Reply to @lock_code2004: di naman....mas madalas lang ako magbasa ngayon sa seek.com.au. hahaha
    Occupation: Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
    May 21 2012 - lodged visa 176 (NSW) online application
    May 30 2012 - CO allocation
    Jul 16 2012 - Visa Granted! (IED Deadline: May 16, 2013)
    Jan 19 2013 - Arrived in Sydney
    Jan 20 2013 - Started our job hunt
    Mar 11 2013 - Officially became a "HOUSE-BAND" :)
    Apr 22 2013 - End of my "HOUSE-BAND" career :)
  • LokiJrLokiJr
    Posts: 2,616
    Actually marami ginagawa ngayon kumukuha sila ng AQF certificates dito sa Pinas (andami dami nagooffer ngayon nito lalo na para sa trade jobs) para hindi na maging issue yung tinapos mo sakaling malayo siya sa nominated occupation mo...at least may fallback diba hehe
  • psychoboypsychoboy
    Posts: 1,936
    The report summarizing the EOI invitations sent as of the selection process last end of July 2012 has already been released; please refer to below link:

    http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/index/report-2012-08/
    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 APR 2013 - Flight to MEL
  • RobertSGRobertSG
    Posts: 273
    Sana pumasa tayo sa bagong process...
    [-O< [-O< [-O< [-O< [-O<
    Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
    Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
    Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
    Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
    Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
    Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
    Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
    Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
    Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
    Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
    Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
    Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
    May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED

    Jesus answered, ‘It is written…’ Matthew 4:4, NIV.
  • psychoboypsychoboy
    Posts: 1,936
    RobertSG said:

    Sana pumasa tayo sa bagong process...
    [-O< [-O< [-O< [-O< [-O<



    Hey bud, are you from SG as well?
    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 APR 2013 - Flight to MEL
  • @psychoboy yes sir! :D
    Aug 23, 2012 - Skill Assessment submission to ACS
    Sep 11, 2012 - 1st IELTS result fail, retake!
    Sep 25, 2012 - ACS Assessment Positive
    Oct 30, 2012 - 2nd IELTS result fail, I won't give up!
    Nov 1, 2012 - Submitted SA SS and EOI (190)
    Dec 13, 2012 -3rd IELTS result L&S=7.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 Thank youuuuu Lord!
    Dec 13, 2012 - Updated EOI (included 189)
    Dec 17, 2012 - Received 189 invitation from DIAC
    Dec 19, 2012 - Lodge 189 & received DIAC ack
    Jan 12, 2013 - Medicals uploaded according to SATA
    Feb 28, 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 (AC)
    Mar 13, 2013 - SG PCC Uploaded
    May 9, 2013 - VISA Grant, 12-Jan-2014 IED

    Jesus answered, ‘It is written…’ Matthew 4:4, NIV.
  • @RobertSG We will Bro! Let's all keep the faith.
    August 2012 - Gathering docs for me and hubby's ACS assessment
  • I think we may see this as good news:

    · 900 invitations for Skilled Independents (subclass 189), comprising 450 on 1 September and 450 on 15 September; and
    · 100 invitations for the Skilled Regional (Family) Sponsored (subclass 489), comprising 50 on 1 September and 50 on 15 September.

    Details are in the link below:
    http://skillselect.govspace.gov.au/2012/08/28/announcement-september-2012-skillselect-invitation-rounds/

    All the best everyone! :D
    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 APR 2013 - Flight to MEL
  • @psychoboy This is definitely good news! Unti-unti na nilang dinadamihan.

    Let's all hope for the best :)
    August 2012 - Gathering docs for me and hubby's ACS assessment
  • mandandmandand
    Posts: 64
    hi guys, possible kayang makakuha ng 189 visa grant within 3-5 months after submission of application.
    June 13 2012 - ACS application, July 21 20012 - IELTS exam, July 24 2012 - ACS result suitable, Aug 3 2012 - IELTS result, my EOI submitted, Aug 24 2012 - hubby ACS application, Sep 1 2012 - hubby IELTS exam, Sep 14 2012 - hubby IELTS result, Sep 24 2012 - hubby ACS result, hubby EOI submitted, Oct 1 2012 - 189 visa invitation (hubby primary), application lodged, Oct 26 - CO allocated - Adelaide GSM Team 7
    Nov 7 - Visa grant. To God be the Glory!
  • jaerojaero
    Posts: 320
    @mandand possible naman yun, kaso hindi natin control ang processing time. DIAC lang ang makakapagdecide kung gano nila kabilis gusto iprocess ang application per category
    05-Nov-2009 IELTS Results L-8.0 R-9.0 W-7.5 S-7.0 (OBS - 8.0)
    30-Apr-2010 ACS Result (ASCO 2231-79)
    30-Nov-2010 ACS Result (ANZSCO 261312)
    18-Dec-2010 Lodged Application for GSM 175 Visa
    13-Sep-2011 Application Being Processed Further
    18-Oct-2011 Visa granted! :)
  • psychoboypsychoboy
    Posts: 1,936
    jaero said:

    @mandand possible naman yun, kaso hindi natin control ang processing time. DIAC lang ang makakapagdecide kung gano nila kabilis gusto iprocess ang application per category



    @jaero - totoo yan boss; I initially though that for Pinoy, the waiting time between the time you submit to the time you will be granted a decision will be around 6-12 months BUT I am surprise that some get theirs within 3 months... :)
    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 APR 2013 - Flight to MEL
  • wynxwynx
    Posts: 229
    @lock_code2004 basically un educational qualification (not related to your nominated occupation) lang po ang pwede i assess ng VETASSESS. how about po ung work experience na hindi considered related sa nominated occupation m? pwede rin po ba? thanks
    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
    08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
    28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
    26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
    01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
    19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
    24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
    04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
    08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
    09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
  • kung ang points mo umabot ng 60pts kahit wala pang IELTS results, kailangan mo rin bang 7 mo pa rin lahat ng modules?
  • psychoboypsychoboy
    Posts: 1,936
    the_BuGS said:

    kung ang points mo umabot ng 60pts kahit wala pang IELTS results, kailangan mo rin bang 7 mo pa rin lahat ng modules?



    Check your the requirements for skills assessment as some agencies may require a grade of 7 in all module... :)
    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 APR 2013 - Flight to MEL
  • wynx said:

    @lock_code2004 basically un educational qualification (not related to your nominated occupation) lang po ang pwede i assess ng VETASSESS. how about po ung work experience na hindi considered related sa nominated occupation m? pwede rin po ba? thanks



    hi.. why would you want to have your work experience assessed, even though its not related to your nominated occupation? i asked this question, because for purpose of DIAC's points system, this will be useless...

    now, if you really want to have an assessment, then go to the relevant authority..
    example;
    -nominated skills is Engineer (go to EA, for educ and work exp assessment)
    -if you have an IT work experience (not closely related to Engineering), then assessment will be by ACS..

    give me more details or example... para i can give my opinion..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted
    Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application
    June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized
    Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    ..... currently in the US..... waiting for something..
  • wynxwynx
    Posts: 229
    @lock_code2004 actually in my case, i had my skills and employment assessed by ICCA (Institute of Chartered Accountant in Australia). i have 2 work experiences. first, in the Philippines where i work as Accountant with 4 years duration and secondly, i am currently working here in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from March 2007 to date.

    However, ung work experience ko dito sa KSA, was not considered by ICAA as in accordance with my nominated occupation ( Accountant- General), since my job position is not directly Accountant, but my duties and responsibilities are basically in line with Accounting profession which i described on the detailed job description that i submitted to the institute and also i am under Accounts Section of my department in our company.

    that is why i was planning to have my current job to be assessed and included with my qualifications.

    Thanks.
    03 Dec 2011 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 8.0 OBS: 8.0)
    08 Apr 2012 - Submitted docs to ICAA
    28 May 2012 – Submitted additional docs to ICAA
    26 Jun 2012 – Received Positive Skills Assessment from ICAA
    01 Jul 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 60 pts
    16 Nov 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    27 Nov 2012 – Lodge 189 Visa Application
    19 Dec 2012 – CO Assigned; Team 6 – Adelaide
    24 Dec 2012 – Medical Examination
    04 Jan 2013 - Medical Received
    08 Jan 2013 - Submitted Saudi PCC and NBI Clearance
    09 Jan 2013 - Visa Granted (IED: 24/12/2013)
  • psychoboypsychoboy
    Posts: 1,936
    wynx said:

    @lock_code2004 actually in my case, i had my skills and employment assessed by ICCA (Institute of Chartered Accountant in Australia). i have 2 work experiences. first, in the Philippines where i work as Accountant with 4 years duration and secondly, i am currently working here in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from March 2007 to date.

    However, ung work experience ko dito sa KSA, was not considered by ICAA as in accordance with my nominated occupation ( Accountant- General), since my job position is not directly Accountant, but my duties and responsibilities are basically in line with Accounting profession which i described on the detailed job description that i submitted to the institute and also i am under Accounts Section of my department in our company.

    that is why i was planning to have my current job to be assessed and included with my qualifications.

    Thanks.



    @wynx - am just curious, what is your job position there in KSA?
    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 APR 2013 - Flight to MEL
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