State sponsorship in NSW for Software Engineer

[rumel36]

Hi,

 

I want to apply NSW for State sponsorship as a Software Engineer. I got 6 in each module(speaking, listening, reading, writing) of IELTS and have five years of experience on that field. Currently I have 55 points and I need 5 points more which I want to acquire from state sponsorship. I didnt get proper information like English proficiency for the specific occupation from your website.

 

1. Can I apply for state sponsorship as a Software Engineer with IELTS 6 (listening 6, reading 6, writing 6, speaking 6)?

2. Is there any precondition for Software Engineer?

 

I have found the following information from New South Wales website.

 

http://www.business.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visa-and-migration/skilled-sponsored-migration

"English Language

Applicants must sit the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and score at least a six (6) on each of the four bands (Writing, Speaking, Listening, Reading).

 

Certain occupations require a higher standard of English in order to obtain a positive skill assessment. Please refer to the assessing authorities' English language requirements"

 

 

I have checked the requirements for English where band 6 in IELTS is mandatory. But some occupation requires higher standard of English in order to obtain positive skill assessment. I didn't get the occupation list which requires higher standard of English. For this, it is important to know that for state sponsorship from NSW, which occupation needs higher standard of English. Is it required higher than band 6 in IELTS for Software Engineer?

 

I also checked the Occupation list where the Software Engineer is enlisted but option is crossed. I dont understand whether this occupation is still available or not.

I hope I will get proper and detail information from you.

 

 

 

 

Thanks in advance

Omar

[MARYROSE02]

Perhaps contact the Immigration Department and/or a registered Migration Agent?

[ind2oz]

Perhaps contact the Immigration Department and/or a registered Migration Agent?

 

 

Hi Omar

 

I am also on the same boat. Did you get it clarified?

 

thanks

ind2oz

[rumel36]

Hi Omar

 

I am also on the same boat. Did you get it clarified?

 

thanks

ind2oz

 

I got the information that they will accept but problem is that it is taking long time for processing. Who has applied on November, 2012 didnt get any kind of information yet except the acknowledgement. I am little bit worried about the occupation ceiling. Because almost 80% completed for S/W Engineer. I dont know whether we can apply or not. It may be closed after this July once the occupation ceiling has been completed.

 

Is there anyone who let me know what about the possibility to close the S/W engineer occupation?

I am really frustrated.

 

Regards

Omar

[BINDAUSMIG]

See the below comment about ceiling:

The below occupations have not yet reached their ceiling levels, however, 75% or more of the invitation ceiling levels for these occupations have been reached. Intending migrants who have selected any of these as their nominated occupation should submit their EOI to have a chance of being invited before their occupation reaches its ceiling:

 

 

• Telecommunications Engineering Professionals (447 of 480)
  
• Other Engineering Professionals (435 of 540)
  
• Software and Applications Programmers (3898 of 5160)
  

 

Any ceiling reached will be reset on 1 July 2013. :smile:

[rumel36]

See the below comment about ceiling:

The below occupations have not yet reached their ceiling levels, however, 75% or more of the invitation ceiling levels for these occupations have been reached. Intending migrants who have selected any of these as their nominated occupation should submit their EOI to have a chance of being invited before their occupation reaches its ceiling:

 

 

• Telecommunications Engineering Professionals (447 of 480)

• Other Engineering Professionals (435 of 540)

• Software and Applications Programmers (3898 of 5160)

 

Any ceiling reached will be reset on 1 July 2013. :smile:

 

Hi Bindu,

 

I already got this. But problem is that they can close any kind of occupation after reaching the occupation ceiling. There is no unlimited demand for each occupation. It is not possible to say they will reset it again. Because Canada already closed for IT people.

But If we apply for state sponsorship then it will take almost 3 months which is after July and before that It will be closed or reset.

I think this is very much risky. I dont know what to day..If any one have information please share. I am frustrated very much.

 

Omar