ACS - Skill level met date

[InNeedOfSun]

Hi,

 

Hopefully some one can advise on the situation below, I have been trawling the internet, contacting DIBP and ACS but I never get a solid answer!

 

I got a positive assessment from ACS for 263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer but as per the rules they knocked off my first 5 years out of 9 as not being deemed skilled. My questions to you are -

 

1) Has anyone ever claimed work experience points for their full work period including the 'not deemed skilled' time and been successful in getting a visa?

 

2) Can you claim 'not deemed skilled' as closely related to your occupation?

 

 

ACS claim that it is DIBP decision and DIBP say that it is up to the case officer. I only want a concrete answer and don't want to gamble my visa fee.

 

Thanks in advance

[ozee]

You can claim points only for years after you're qualified according with ACS criteria. In your case only for 4 years. Your application will be rejected if total number of points are less than DIBP counting.