This might not have been your best strategy. Public servants trying to find something to do. Check this link: http://www.sbs.com.au/yourlanguage/punjabi/en/article/2016/08/09/over-50-occupations-may-be-dropped-australias-skilled-occupation-list Hi, We are in a similar situation of having 60 points ( without SS) for 233211. I heard NSW require a lot of civil eng. Pls advise on this as we are thinking of applying for a 190 visa. ( We have applied for 189 and awaiting invitation)