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Hi, What financial checks are undertaken for a 482 visa? Can’t see anything on the immigration website. What documents will I need to prepare? I am just trying to front load as much information as possible. Bank statements etc? Is it just to show you can support yourself? I’m 27 and have no partner or dependants. Thanks

I see what you mean, but it says online that Australia recognises the qualification... I am wondering if it would be worth doing the Australian alternative which is the Australian Institute of Building. I will have to enquire. I am guessing all the professional review questions would have to be from experience in Australia.

Hi Marisia, This is what I’m thinking, however it’s the fact of jumping around employer every six months. I know they have temporarily relaxed the rules till Xmas so you can work for a year, however I would still need to do regional work to gain the second year, which will tie me over experience wise. They have said if we can sort visas then there’s a position for me, it just depends what the agents come back with. I’m not holding out much hope though. They did mention a 400 visa which is a 6 month, so whether I can do that then do the 417? I qualify for the 400 though so I’m not sure why not the 482. For me, this is a long term move so ideally want to settle with a company and make my mark if you know what I mean. But if I have to move around then so be it! Also hoping this new trade agreement comes into place July!

I currently work for an employer who can sponsor me, so I spoke to the specialist migration agent (in house) and got the information I needed. She said once I have five years experience (January) I can be considered for the 482. I’m guessing she used my training years as relevant experience. I also spoke to another migration agent separately for a second opinion, who have clarified yes this is possible and yep my experience will count in the January as 5 years. I have decided to leave my current employer for other reasons, as there is no guarantee they can relocate me as they said the “role is very senior in the business” I managed to find a company who are willing to sponsor, but their immigration agent has deducted some experience so I’m getting quite conflicting information. They’ve classified that I have 3 and not 5!

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By that I mean someone who is fresh out of university and never been on a construction site before. A lot of companies offer the degree route, but they make it hard for those who have gone the traditional route such as myself (on the job) None of the qualifications count for anything, which is incredibly frustrating when you’ve worked hard. Anywho, thanks for the clarification!

Construction Project Manager I have an employer who can sponsor me, but as I don't have a degree, I have to have 5 years' experience to substitute. I sought advice in the UK and was told yes I qualify once I have 5 years (that is January) however, the employer's agent has said no, you only have 3 years (they disregarded my experience as a trainee). So I am wondering whether the CIOB counts as degree equivalent. I have just submitted my application for review. Baffles me how someone with a degree and no experience can be accepted, yet someone with experience and equivalent qualifications can't. I have done three years of study!

I have researched every single forum possible and cannot seem to find anywhere that can confirm whether MCIOB status through the CIOB is the equivalent of the Australian Bachelor's Degree. Here in the UK it is the equivalent, and it's the highest qualification you can get in your profession. Has anyone had any success? I have even tried to contact Vettasses who could not confirm! I did my training on the job rather than doing a degree, and those training years do not count as experience, unfortunately!