Allie

How about Conference and Event Organizer? Saw it in the CSOL. What are the visa options for this occupation?

In 2014, my partner and I took the initial steps of checking visa options for Australia. A friend referred me to a migration agent. Based on her initial assessment, she said that we are eligible for permanent visa under Hotel/Motel Manager occupation. We signed up with her to be our agent. As I do my own research, I came across a more suitable occupation for both of us. My partner - Conference and Events Organizer and myself - Customer Service Manager. Found out about this, a couple of days after our documents were lodged with Vetassess. Good thing we were still able to have it changed on time. However, later on as I consulted other people through Pomz in Oz forums, I learned that we were somehow incorrectly advised by our migration agent. Hence, we have ceased transacting with her after spending huge amount of money on the fees. My partner received positive skills assessment from Vetassess however only 3 years were credited at that time. He has the following points so far: Age (43 y/o): 15 points English Language (L:8.5; R:7; W:7, S:7): 10 points Overseas Employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation - (Positive skills assessment of 3 years from Vetassess received last year) : 5 points Educational Qualification (Bachelor's Degree): 15 points By this time, he has incurred an additional 2 years of relevant work experience in his nominated skill hence his points will go up to 10 (for 5 years) and we are looking into the option of skilled regional visa to gain additional 10 points to complete the 60 points. I saw that Conference and Events Organizer is not in the SOL however it's on the CSOL list. What is the difference between the two lists? What are the chances for skills under Conference and Events Organizer this year? Not sure if all states have updated their lists. I was wondering if he can reapply this year under Cafe & Restaurant Manager instead, which he has available supporting documents to submit (he handles both catering sales and restaurant operations). As for myself, I received negative outcome on my skills assessment under Customer Service Manager but I wish to try again under Hotel/Motel Manager after gaining relevant additional years of experience. Please see details pertaining to me: Age (37 y/o): 25 points English Language (L:8.5; R:9; W:7.5, S:7.5): 10 points Overseas Employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation - 3 years (Duty Manager) Educational Qualification (Bachelor's Degree): 15 points We are looking into 489 visa option and wish to get insights on how to go about it. In 2014, my partner and I took the initial steps of checking visa options for Australia. A friend referred me to a migration agent. Based on her initial assessment, she said that we are eligible for permanent visa under Hotel/Motel Manager occupation. We signed up with her to be our agent. As I do my own research, I came across a more suitable occupation for both of us. My partner - Conference and Events Organizer and myself - Customer Service Manager. Found out about this, a couple of days after our documents were lodged with Vetassess. Good thing we were still able to have it changed on time. However, later on as I consulted other people through Pomz in Oz forums, I learned that we were somehow incorrectly advised by our migration agent. Hence, we have ceased transacting with her after spending huge amount of money on the fees. My partner received positive skills assessment from Vetassess however only 3 years were credited at that time. He has the following points so far: Age (43 y/o): 15 points English Language (L:8.5; R:7; W:7, S:7): 10 points Overseas Employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation - (Positive skills assessment of 3 years from Vetassess received last year) : 5 points Educational Qualification (Bachelor's Degree): 15 points By this time, he has incurred an additional 2 years of relevant work experience in his nominated skill hence his points will go up to 10 (for 5 years) and we are looking into the option of skilled regional visa to gain additional 10 points to complete the 60 points. I saw that Conference and Events Organizer is not in the SOL however it's on the CSOL list. What is the difference between the two lists? What are the chances for skills under Conference and Events Organizer this year? Not sure if all states have updated their lists. I was wondering if he can reapply this year under Cafe & Restaurant Manager instead, which he has available supporting documents to submit (he handles both catering sales and restaurant operations). As for myself, I received negative outcome on my skills assessment under Customer Service Manager but I wish to try again under Hotel/Motel Manager after gaining relevant additional years of experience. Please see details pertaining to me: Age (37 y/o): 25 points English Language (L:8.5; R:9; W:7.5, S:7.5): 10 points Overseas Employment in nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation - 3 years (Duty Manager) Educational Qualification (Bachelor's Degree): 15 points We are looking into 489 visa option and wish to get insights on how to go about it.

Thanks for sharing @Jimmyt2010. It gave me hope. Really stressed out. Any additional tips?

Yey! Congratulations! Funny, you just crossed my mind this morning. Was supposed to check on you on the outcome. Give me tips please!!! Getting really stressed but relieved to know that there are successful reassessments based on your experience. Happy for you! All the best @Canuck

Fingers are crossed for you @Canuck. Update me! All the best.

@Ozmaniac you know any success stories on reassessments? Really getting stressed out

Hi Abid! I'm on the same boat. What was the outcome of your case?

Hi! What was the outcome? Currently on the same boat and about to send additional documents. I wonder what the success rate is of reassessments?

Getting really depressed...I am preparing all the necessary additional documents for the review of my case. I checked the task list and I think I do most of them if not all, it's just that im in the hotel industry and not a call center. We also handle calls in the reservations department. You think it's sufficient proof if I have my previous bossess write a letter certifying i do the tasks enlisted relating to customer service?

Hi Canuck! Why that long? I was told by my agent that reassessments take 4 weeks but she'll ask Vetassess to expedite. Maybe you can have your agent look into it again? What kind of evidences did your husband submit as I am being very careful now and giving it my all to ensure I get a positive result this time. I hope somebody who had the same experience as ours, posts here to say that his/her outcome has been positive...just to give us some hope. All the best Canuck! Update me!

Hi Dangiles! I am really devastated...I was told by my agent that I am her first client who got a negative result

I am devastated...I applied for Customer Service Manager as I think that it is the most relevant to my work experience in the hotel industry. Here are the reasons they stated; The highly relevant major fields of study are Business/Commerce/Business Administration/Management. An analysis of the qualification’s transcripts reveals the major field of study is Economics. Therefore the major field of study was assessed as negative. - I don't understand how Economics is not relevant to Business/Commerce As a Reservations Manager / Supervisor you were responsible for managing hotels’ reservations process. A Customer Service Manager develops and reviews policies, programs and procedures concerning customer relations and goods and services provided as well as plans and implements after-sales services to follow up customer satisfaction, ensures performance of goods purchased, and modifies and improves services provided. A Customer Service Manager would not usually be in contact with customers on a daily basis but overseeing all customer service policies. Based on the evidence provided in support of the employment positions, your roles focussed on sales and marketing with minimal involvement in planning and implementation of customer service standards, policies and procedures. - I don't understand this as I work in a customer service/hospitality industry and this is basically what I do. I suppose it has a lot to do with how I presented my task lists as initially I was applying for hotel/motel manager but had the occupation changed to Customer Service Manager. I strongly feel that I can defend my credentials and prove it through reassessment. My question is, does anyone know of the success rate of reassessments? Are there real cases wherein they reconsider after additional proof were submitted? Rotten luck - you must be very disappointed. Surely VETASSESS have told you why the result was negative? If they did, it would be pointless applying for a reassessment unless you can rectify the problem. If they didn't tell you, you should find out the reason before you do anything further. Fixing the problem or providing additional information relating to it will be the only way to up your chances of getting a positive result.

Hey guys...sad news. Just received results from vetassess and it's negative. I actually do not understand why. I will apply for reassessment. Would anyone know the success rate of getting a positive result from reassessment? Any tips on how I can up my chance of getting positive results given this second chance? Thanks in foresight!

Hi Laura! Came across this post and I was wondering if you can give me some insight on the application process? My partner and I just lodged our application to Vetassess through our agent. We are now in the waiting process for results (this one's killing me!). We are under 190/489 applying for hotel/motel manager. Our qualifications are quite good considering the hospitality experience we have (hotels we've worked with and the years of experience). I just wonder how Vetassess do their assessment? Is it based on education qualifications or is it more of the work experience? Do they really call universities and the companies you've worked with? If somebody else has gone through the same experience, please share your stories too. Just a bit of positivity to ease the stress on the waiting time. Many thanks, Allie