luqmans65

i dont understand this deeming date. if i have 3 years of total experience since i was granted my degree. what will be ACS calculating my total experience?

old.sparkles

This is the guideline from the ACS website - http://www.acs.org.au/__data/assets/...f-Criteria.pdf

It looks like depending on your qualification you need between 2 years and 6 years experience (8 if no quals) after which you will be deemed skilled if I'm reading it correctly

luqmans65

still not getting.

old.sparkles

Do you have a degree and if so, does it have a major or minor ICT component?

Alan Collett

As per George's posting above, "... every applicant should get advice from their agents concerning the best approach."

You should be paying for professional advice if you are unclear about your options having read this thread and the links it contains.

Best regards.

George Lombard

Thanks Alan,

Yes everyone, sadly the ACS policy commentary is not the end of the story. Until DIAC and the ACS are able to co-ordinate policy then it's a fraught situation and yes, agents are best placed to make informed opinions.

Cheers,

George Lombard

luqmans65

Yes i have a bachelors degree major in ICT. And 3 years experience.

luqmans65

I have applied on the 13th of may for acs assessment. Hopefully will receive results in a week or two. But how my 3 years experience will be calculated thats the question

old.sparkles

So reading the criteria, if the degree is closely related to your occupation, then you would need 2 years experience to be classed as skilled, and if its not closely related, you would need 4. BUT I'm reading exactly what you are reading and for the best advice, ask a MARA registered agent.

Alan Collett

Given that visa applicants are faced with losing the Visa Application Charge if they overclaim points on the EoI it puzzles me why some who are unclear about their work experience situation are seeking to rely on comments on forums such as this.

I'm not here to speak for George and other agents, but I anticipate that no MARA agent of any repute is going to give a categoric assurance as to an individual's work experience position unless the agent is formally appointed.

In summary, if in doubt about your work experience position and it is important in the context of your skilled visa application, engage a competent registered migration agent. Or be prepared to lose the Visa Application Charge if the DIAC case officer disagrees with the points claimed on the Expression of Interest.

Best regards.

luqmans65

ok thank you.

old.sparkles

Have you not had your skills assessment yet luqmans65?

luqmans65

No i havent yet. Its been the 2nd month since i have applied.

curious.mind

Hi,

If I am allowed to ask that question here - has there been anyone else who just recently received their "vendor certification" ? I am concerned if any of the 6 years of work experience (received *prior* to the certificate) basically goes out of the window now due to the "deeming date"..

Thanks so much for anyone knowledgeable of this topic and caring to answer....

sohel003

Hi,
In this thread we have not come to a conclusion yet either DIAC consider the experience before deeming date or not!!!
I think any agent can help us to protect us from this situation...

Thank you
Sohel