Is work experience counts during the study for 189

[Nelly2k]

Hi everyone,

can anyone explain how work experience counts for visa 189 (permanent independent)

 

my situation:

2010 - Diploma in IT

straight after I started to work as Software Developer and started bachelor degree course.

I was working 1.5 years part time (20 or greater hours per week, paid) during studying

than I was awarder by scholarship and was working as intern next 6 months- it was part of my degree such as industrial project, but still full-time and paid

as soon as it finished, I obtained degree and started in new company where I have worked for 1.5 years (full-time, paid)

 

Both Diploma and Degree were evaluated as Majors in IT by ACS

 

Question:

Do I have 3 years of work experience for 189 visa?

 

Thanks for answers and comments.

[wrussell]

[quote Question:

Do I have 3 years of work experience for 189 visa?

 

No.

[MaggieMay24]

You'll need to get your work experience assessed as well for your 189 application. For many occupations, ACS will deem you qualified after a combination of education plus experience, e.g. if they say you need 2 years of experience on top of your education, then they'd consider you qualified since 2012.