Scoops

This might seem an odd question, but I have been informed that a degree counts for extra points. I can't seem to find it on the points chart, if it does.

Is this true or not?

Scoops

claireg3

I think it is only if it is a degree from an Australian university.

ACE

Hi Scoops,
A degree from the UK, USA, NZ or Canada is recognised by the Australian authorities and allows you to be called a professional. However, you don't actually get extra points unless you have a minimum of 1 years experience (at least 20 hrs per week) and it is a 60 point profession or 2 years(not 100% sure) for any other profession. My degree is a BSc hons in Computing but is worth nothing as i have no experience in this field.
Hope this helps.
Kind Regards
Averill

Scoops

Averill,

Thanks for your reply.

I have worked in my current profession for the last 5 years. Are you saying i should get extra points for the experience?

Cheers,

Scoops

ACE

Hi scoops,
Yes i'm pretty sure that's how it works i.e you can only claim the skilled professional points if you have experience in your nominated profession so you should be fine.
Why don't you try one of the many free online assesments to get an idea of what you might score. Perhaps you have already done this but if not you could try www.oevisa.co.uk or just type in 'free online immigration assesment' or something similar, and you should get quite a few back.
kind regards
Averill

Scoops

Averill,

Many thanks.

Scoops

cutgrass

The degree has to relate to your profession for it to really count. I have 2 degrees, neither are specific to my profession. The result was that they were rounded down.