189 skill experience assessment query

[HeatherB]

Hey everyone,

I hope that you all are safe and well at this time. I have a visa question that I'm hoping those of you with some experience may be able to help me with.

I'm hoping to apply for a 189 visa to Australia using either the life scientist (general) or university lecturer code. I've been fortunate enough to complete a PhD in Australia, which gives me a number of points towards my application. However, for the VETASSES skills assessment, I require 1-y experience post qualification. The catch that I'm forseeing is that I started a full-time post-doc 7 months before my PhD certificate was issued, and so I'm assuming that that time will not be counted towards my experience. Unfortunately, this leaves me with only 4 months remaining experience and pushes my EOI submission timeline back considerably. I'm anxious to apply soon, as I will turn 33 in March 2021 and lose 5 points.

So, my question is, is it possible for me to apply for my VETASSES skills assessment and 1-y experience using either my undergraduate or masters degrees (achieved in the UK) but still be able to count my Australian PhD towards my visa points?

Many thanks in advance for any advice you can offer.

Cheers,

Heather

[VERYSTORMY]

My strong recommendation would be to appoint a good registered migration agent. 

[Ausvisitor]

4 hours ago, VERYSTORMY said:

My strong recommendation would be to appoint a good registered migration agent. 

I'd second this, there is probably a path that the poster can take that will allow their experience to be reflected, but getting it wrong to save a few quid on instructing someone who knows what is and isn't possible (and how best to present the case) will most likely end up costing more in lost fees and re-applications

[HeatherB]

Thanks guys, that makes sense.
I’m pretty new to all of this, would you be bale to point me in the direction of someone/a company who is trustworthy for migration advice?

cheers,

H

[kimboslice]

34 minutes ago, HeatherB said:

Thanks guys, that makes sense.
I’m pretty new to all of this, would you be bale to point me in the direction of someone/a company who is trustworthy for migration advice?

cheers,

H

Hi

we used go Matilda, brilliant from start to finish, email @Alan Collett

mark 

[VERYSTORMY]

wrussel https://www.pinoyau.com

and 

Raul https://www.ozimmigration.com

and 

Paul Hand https://www.suncoastmigration.com

All are good. 

[HeatherB]

thank you so much guys!