Hello All,
Hope you’re all doing well!
I’m planning to apply for the Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189) as an ICT Business Analyst (Code: 261111). I am filling the visa application myself and would like genuine advice from folks who have filed their applications without the help of an agent and got a positive result in the ACS skills assessment. I have the ACS Summary of Criteria and the documentation checklist but their method seems a bit complicated for a layman to understand.
I am interested to know where I fit in when submitting the documents for assessment. Would appreciate if fellow members to shed some light on the following application types:
- Skill Assessment
- Recognition for prior learning (RPL)
Here is my scenario:
- BTech in Industrial Engineering (2002-2006) in India – 4-year course equivalent to BEng. This is not an ICT course but does have a few optional subjects on Management Info.Systems, Computer Programming / Numerical methods, C, CAD
- Software Developer at ABC Tech company from 2006-2008 in India – 2 years 3 months, into front and back end development.
- MSc in International Business (2008-2009) from the UK – 1-year, not an ICT course
- Audit Associate II at a Big 4 firm (2010-2011) in UK – 1 year, not related to ICT but gained essential financial skill set.
- Currently working as Senior Business Analyst at a global MNC in India (Since 2012) – 5 years 3 months, related to the skilled visa category I am applying for.
Total work experience: 8 years 5 months
Taking the above scenario into consideration, here are my questions:
a. Should I go for “Skill Assessment” or “RPL” type of application?
b. Should I submit certified copies of both Bachelors and Masters transcripts?
c. Should I go ahead and submit 3rd party statutory declarations for all my work experiences?
d. How many points do I fetch with the above experience and qualifications?
e. Can I submit supporting documentation such as copies of certifications like PMP, Black Belt?
f. How long does it take for ACS to give a recommendation??
Looking forward to hearing your suggestions. Thanks!