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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. 

5 hours ago, Raul Senise said:

I would suggest that you obtain professional advice as I am suspicious of the 70 points you claim to have.

I would hazard a guess that it was on online self assessment, as it would be difficult (if not impossible) for a 40 year old with no degree to score 70 points.

Online self assessments "tools" are nutritious for being very generous with points allocations.

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. ;)

On 04/02/2019 at 08:21, JetBlast said:

For what visa though?

189, 190 or 488?

Thanks

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