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So it looks like when I used their calculator I did so using my current age of 39, which means I had 70 points. By the time I applied I would be 40+ and points would be less by 10 That fact alone looks like it will probably dent my chance.

While that may be the case, it is all I have to go off right now. Can you explain why I would not score 70 points, and outline how points are given then as you are in the know? I have to say that most people who are in IT would argue that 13 years experience > any degree qualified youngster with little to no experience. Real world experience makes you valuable to companies, not a piece of paper saying you can pass an exam. ;)

189 Skilled Visa. There are no requirements, but the assessment states Degree or 2 project dissitations etc.

Regarding it being Game Over; this is why I mentioned about studying for the degree now. Taking 3 years to get it and then using that plus my extensive experience to emigrate...

This was 70 points based on skilled migration I believe but it was only a preliminary assessment via VisaBureau etc Thanks,simon

Hi all, I am hoping a few of you can help me with some questions I have about my prospects of emigrating to Australia/NZ (decision yet to be made). i am 39, 40 this year. I have been working in IT as a developer for the last 13 years since 2006 (windows services, web software etc). I do not have a degree. I have 70pts through assessment tests I have completed. 1) I am thinking of studying for a computing degree - would it help my case? (it will increase the points) 2) How full on is the RLD assessment I I try with a degree? Has anyone been through this? 3) I also could try via STSOL as I was previously a Web Developer and I am still a Scuba Instructor - I assume this is hardly worth trying for state sponsorship? many thanks for your advice folks simon