nickpma Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I'm really interested in other people that have experience with a 189 visa or people who are also in the process of getting one right now. My intention is to get a Skilled Independent Visa (subclass 189). I know there are lot's of Migration Agents that can help, but they are pretty expensive and I heard it's also doable on your own. My personal info: Country: Netherlands Age: 25 - 32 years => 30 points English language: IELTS 7 or higher => 10 points Skilled employment: At least 5 years => 10 points Qualifications: Bachelor degree => 15 points TOTAL => 65 points My current job, Systems Analyst, is on the SOL. So I guess the next step would be to submit an Expression of Interest. However, the immigration website says I have to have all documents ready, before submitting an EoI. To do list: 1) Translate diploma's and other legal documents 2) Approving the translated documents by a legal authority 3) Getting my qualifications recognized at the Australian Computer Society 4) Getting my work experience recognized? Is this necessary? 5) Am I forgetting something? Is there anyone else who has experience with this visa? And if so, are these steps the right ones? There's so much info on the immigration website...that it's hard to make sure you're doing the right things in the right order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rupert Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 You are forgetting IELTS. You need that as well as skills assessment before you lodge the EOI. Do not lodge the EOI before these things are in your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickpma Posted December 22, 2013 Author Share Posted December 22, 2013 You are forgetting IELTS. You need that as well as skills assessment before you lodge the EOI. Do not lodge the EOI before these things are in your hands. I got my IELTS in the pocket, so that's one less thing to worry about. But should I do an assessment for both my work experience and my qualifications? That's one of the major things I'm not sure of... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuberoot Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I'm in a similar situation. It is a bit confusing, but I've submitted an ACS skills assessment: http://www.acs.org.au/migration-skills-assessment I'm not getting my Bachelors degree certified since I believe it is considered equivalent to an Australian one. It isn't very clear on their website though: 3 – Skills Assessment This is a general skills assessment application to assess tertiary ICT qualification s and ICT employment. 4 – Recognition Letter The ACS Recognition Letter is NOT a skills assessment. This application is if you already hold a skills assessment and require recognition of your ICT qualifications or ICT skilled employment for migration purposes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintpro Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Regardless of whether you have a degree I thought you needed to get it assessed anyhow to show its equivalent tot an Aussie one. Am I wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuberoot Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Regardless of whether you have a degree I thought you needed to get it assessed anyhow to show its equivalent tot an Aussie one. Am I wrong? I believe it needs to be assessed too, but I think that is what the ACS skills assessment does. At least I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintpro Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I'm a little different I need to go to Engineers Australia to get my assessment done maybe that's why its different for both of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saini Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Just check the ACS site for the requirements for Skill Assessment... Submit all for that and wait for their response... Once you have positive response from them.. submit EOI.... Best of luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezza01 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Hi there, We are also applying for the same visa... I believe the stages are as follows: stage 1: complete skills assessment stage 2: once a positive result is received you will then submit an expression of interest through skillselect stage 3: you will then be issued an invitation to apply (ITA) stage 4: log on to DIPB where you submit your final complete application to be approved by DIPB so your visa can be granted can take up to 12months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mintpro Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 the only thing I will add to kezza's post is if you need to do the IELTS test to gain more points this will need to be done before the expression of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickpma Posted March 4, 2014 Author Share Posted March 4, 2014 I got my diploma's and work experience translated and certified. ACS is assessing my qualifications right now. I'm already in step 4 of 5, but it can take up to 12 weeks in total. Hopefully the result will be positive... Then I'm ready to apply for an EOI. Will let you know the outcome of the ACS assessment. So far everything is pretty straight forward. If anyone has any questions on the ACS assessment, just let me know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kezza01 Posted March 4, 2014 Share Posted March 4, 2014 Oh yeah, how can I forget about the English test! My poor hubby is studying hard for it at present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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