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https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Citi/pathways-processes/application-options/migrant-with-permanent-residence/eligibility

create a profile on LinkedIn, search and send friend requests to businesses or people occupying jobs in your area of interest, when they accept tell them you're need help finding a job, you'll create a network in little to no time, something will definitely come up, that's how I did it, I assume you're actively checking on "Seek" as well.

https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Work/Skills-assessment-and-assessing-authorities/skilled-occupations-lists/SOL

Hi, This sheds more light , personally i think it would be in your advantage to do the employment assessment as well in case you do not make the 20 in IELTS, as of today the occupational ceiling is , [TABLE=class: table-100, width: 469] [TR] [TD]2335[/TD] [TD]Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers[/TD] [TD=class: text-align-right, align: right]1788[/TD] [TD=class: text-align-right, align: right]1647[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] So the faster route and planning the better , in regards to the career episodes EA provides an msa booklet with a lot of useful info on the process, it states ; " A career episode is a documented component of your engineering education and/or work experience which captures a particular period or distinct aspect of your engineering activity. It needs to clearly demonstrate the application of engineering knowledge and skills in the nominated occupation, not the acquisition of knowledge • an engineering task undertaken as part of your educational program; • a project you have worked on or are currently working on; • a specific position that you occupied or currently occupy (in this case, the career episode must comprise more than a mere duty statement); • a particular engineering problem that you were required to solve. " So as long as it application of knowledge and skills it fits the bill. In regards to the visa subclass i believe the opposite , that 189 offers more options , as you are not limited to that particular state for any amount of time as oppose to the 190, which may become handy in searching for jobs after you get the visa , and getting the visa does not mean you have or will work in that particular field of which the visa was granted . Regards,

Hi Taylorman, Isn't your degree recognized ? Why are going via the CDR route if you have a Bachelor's Degree ? especially if you say you'll have enough points for the eoi. I do not understand the bit about Mechanical Engineer having more scope than industrial Engineer, as long as they are on the SOL and you are able to prove that you are either one or the other (by a skill assessment) , you should be able to submit your eoi, and it will be best to choose the easiest route.

Hi javadxster, I did my assessment late last year as an Electrical Engineer, Engineer Australia recognized my degree and I was classified as an Electrical Engineer I've done all the step myself without an agent with a lot of help from reading this forum and researching on other websites , I am not an expert but from my understanding , if you've been assessed as a Engineering Technologist , you should be applying under that class on the SOL, ie when you submit you EOI, provided the occupational ceiling has not been met, as of today it is 913/1000, that is 87 places left. In your place I would have done both skilled and experience assessment in one go , and try my luck by submitting EOI under class 2339 (2339 Other Engineering Professionals) then again at this point your chance might be slim. If you've been classified as a technologist there's a big chance they will have also recognized your experience of 8 years, provided you showed enough evidence. I guess what the agent is telling you , is that if you do not claim points for experience you do not have to go into the hassle of proving those years of experience , as each individual is different and you might have worked in numerous places and it will take time to collect additional evidence. The quickest way is to try and get points from the English test, so that you can submit eoi before the occupational ceiling is met. Hope I haven't confused you more . Regards, Jimmy

Hi Both , I also missed this post , very good initiative Umair , as I am in the same category, recently received my PR189 , Electrical Engineer with background in utilities, packaging (beers/softdrinks) projects management and maintenance, would be interesting to know if my skills and experiences will get me a job, without the Australian electrical licenses , or would i need the license and other additional courses such as safety ect....

Hi All, Bump into this info whilst I was checking their website, might be good news for those who need a quick assessment, at the extra cost of $ 250 ! https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au/about-us/migration-skills-assessment "On the 21st August 2015, it will be possible for you to use our Fast Track service at the point of submission of your application for your case to be allocated to an assessor within 5 business days. If you have already lodged your application and would like to request this service, please contact our friendly Member Services team on 1300 653 113.

Hi Popee, did you get anywhere with the above , as i am in the same boat , BEng (Hons) in Electrical Engineering & Electronics from university of Manchester , graduated in 2006. Disadvantage of Engineering Technologist is of the low ceiling and that of the CDR is the 12 weeks turnaround , please let me know if you found a solution. Thanks.