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This is very interesting, as if this is the case (and you can claim the ten points) my hubby doesn't need to sit the IELTS test which will absolutely mean the world to him - he is dreading that bit!!! My fingers are crossed that this is the case x x x x

Hi, it is the case. Once you get your skills assessed you get 10 points for your AQF. I did and got 60 points in total without doing an IELTS. Was so relieved when I got the invite. Good luck to your hubby and hope he gets his invite soon.

I've obtained the same for Carpentry and Joinery. I put start date as when I sent the docs for approval and end date as what's on the certificate. My visas have been granted so you should have no issues with this and you get 10 points

Thought would like to share with all on the recent reply from ACT. I sent an email requesting to be released and few days later this is the reply to me:

 

"The ACT will consider a request to formally release a migrant from their nomination obligations if they can demonstrate that they have made a genuine effort to settle in Canberra and secure employment. As you have not made a genuine effort, you will not be formally released. As the obligation is only a moral obligation and not a visa condition if you choose to not to meet your signed obligations, that is your decision."

 

Hmmm....so what does this mean? Stay on or find job otherstate?

 

Any feedback highly appreciated. Thanks.

Just seems like a cruel response back from them. How long have you stayed in Canberra?

didn't show anything. Just told them in my 6 month review that I had been forced to move to find work (after 4 months in the ACT). I think they know the score given that my occupation is no longer on the state list. I did have all the emails proving I had been applying for jobs had they asked.

What is your occupation if you don't mind me asking?

Hi CommanderMaxil,

Did you have to show that you were looking for work in ACT as proof?

Hi Jack91,

Upload the results into SkillSelect with the rest of your documents. Hopefully you have uploaded all the docs so that CO can give you an instant Grant