alamo1998

Yes, for sure, we can't even remember half the modules we took at uni. Getting a copy of the transcripts will be very interesting!

Because I didn't fully qualify as an architect...did the degree, but not the masters, I wouldn't pass the assessment as an Architect. However, I could pass as an Architectural technician or Draughtsperson ( have additional qualifications in this area), but unfortunately those jobs are not on any of the lists at the moment. My maths skills do need polishing up!

Ah, yes sorry, my mistake, yes, he has a degree and a masters, architecture takes 7 years to qualify! So 65 points just now and 45 points after 17/09. - Thanks for spotting that!

Yep - Gorgeous properties in Sydney, but outrageous prices, Brisbane much closer to a comparable property to what we have now...but with a pool of course!

Hi Mungbean, Looking to base ourselves in Brisbane...just Husband to work for the moment. Once settled I plan to get back in to work as a Draftsperson. He works for a big multidisciplinary practice at the moment and would probably prefer similar, but open to new prospects. How does the economy in Brisbane compare to Sydney at the moment. Really looking at Brisbane due to property affordability as we want to buy and also don't want to be miles out of the centre!

Wow! What a great response in such a short time! Lots of interesting viewpoints - I will list the way we worked out the points: Points Just Now: Age 40-45 : 15 points Skilled Employment outside Australia: 15 points Qualifications : 10 points Language Test - Superior : 20 points Total: 60 points Points after 17/09/15: Age 45-50 : 0 points Skilled Employment outside Australia: 15 points Qualifications : 10 points Language Test - Superior : 20 points Total: 45 points I also have a degree in architecture, but have only worked v.v.v part time self employed in the last 10 years and no real paper trail for tax, so I don't think I can claim the extra 5 points for a spouse. Not sure how to approach the sponsored ideas...I have never seen an architecture job advertised in this way - do you speculative approach big firms and then get them to do their side of it if they are interested in taking the job offer forward?

Hi All, Hoping somebody can give me some ideas as running out of time fast! My husband is an architect and will turn 45 on the 17th September. We want to apply for a skilled independent visa 189 and his occupation is on the list. At the present time he scores 60 points but as of 17th September he will only score 50 which puts us out of the game. His skills need to be assessed by the Australian Institute of Architects and the time-scale for this is 16 weeks. Do we have any options at all that I am missing? All ideas appreciated. Thanks