Lizzywills Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi all Anyone out there who can help with my query - my hubby is a Group Financial Controller, in his role for 5+ years. We are looking to emigrate to NSW SS visa under Accountant (General). He is sitting his IELTS this week. We were advised by an agent here in the UK (we're now going with George Lombard in Oz by the way) to dumb down his CV and any workplace testimonials for his skilled employment assessment by the CPA so that it didn't reflect all the higher level stuff he does. Otherwise, he could be considered a Finance Manager - which is a different ANZCO code and not on the list for skilled migration. Has anyone else had to do this? Am I also right in assuming that as we will be claiming 15 points for skilled employment (and 15 points for his ACCA qualification = bachelors degree comparable) that we will need CPA to assess his skilled employment at the same time as his qualification? It's no problems getting his CV and testimonials to show that he does the role of Accountant General as per the ANZCO code criteria, it just seems a strange thing to have to do - considering he is very very well qualified and then some....it does stipulate that skilled employment has to be at the appropriate level...I guess this is why we have to do it? Thanks guys in advance for any input Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi Lizzywills. Suggest you explore these questions with George - he is your advisor, after all! Best regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzywills Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 I am doing just that Alan, I posted to see if anyone on here had had any experience of this. But thanks for your reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Grey Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I feel obligated to say that CVs and employment references should accurately reflect the role that was performed, but of course it's good practice to highlight the comparison between the performed role and the nominated occupation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzywills Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thought as much, thanks Adam for your input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Will send you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianaK Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 Why do you need a CV for CPA assessment? Is this a new requirement? CPA will assess your education and how many courses that they require have been completed. This is to decide if you are academically suitable. For the skill employment - you can assess it with them based on work testemonials but it is not mandatory. People do that when they are not sure how many years from their experience are skilled. And you have to tell them what you have done in reality anyway. For the visa application, you do not need the skilled work assessment but it is good for you to have an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzywills Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Thanks Diana for your reply! I'm waiting to see what George says but both you and Rupert have been very helpful. It appears from what I've been told that DIAC will not need a skilled employment assessment from CPA to award us the max 15 points for this category; work testimonials etc will suffice..my hubby has 16 years PQE following ACCA (he's also an FCCA) so more than enough relevant employment although DIAC/CPA only want 8 years skilled employment confirmed..I'll update once I hear more from our agent...thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianaK Posted December 10, 2013 Share Posted December 10, 2013 I am sure he wil be fine Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzywills Posted December 10, 2013 Author Share Posted December 10, 2013 Hi all George has replied with more than enough reassuring info: in a nutshell it's all good! As hubby has followed a defined career path and advanced as you would expect from someone with 16 years plus post qualification work, (from accountant to group FC) DIAC take this into account, points should be awarded etc as planned. It doesn't look like we need employment assessment either from CPA - just skills. Phew. What a relief. Thanks to everyone who took the time to get in touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Collett Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 I'd only mention here that we have encountered a couple of case officers in the last couple of months saying that they require a skilled work experience advisory letter from the assessing body for the nominated occupation. This seems to be a Brisbane focussed issue for trade skills occupations, so I'd not be obtaining a skilled work experience advisory - particularly in view of the significant post qualification work experience. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lizzywills Posted December 11, 2013 Author Share Posted December 11, 2013 Thanks Alan, useful to know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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