EOI and claiming work experience HELP
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Hi can anyone help on this, I completed a trade qualification here in Australia and I'm now filling in the EOI for the 190 visa for WA ss. I've completed the job ready program and TRA but I'm trying to find out how much work experience I can claim for. I've been working in my trade for 4 years but 2 years of this was whilst on a student visa whilst studying my trade. Can I claim for the full 4 years on the EOI to gain more points or can I only claim for work experience gained after gaining my trade papers.
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Hi can anyone help on this, I completed a trade qualification here in Australia and I'm now filling in the EOI for the 190 visa for WA ss. I've completed the job ready program and TRA but I'm trying to find out how much work experience I can claim for. I've been working in my trade for 4 years but 2 years of this was whilst on a student visa whilst studying my trade. Can I claim for the full 4 years on the EOI to gain more points or can I only claim for work experience gained after gaining my trade papers.
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I didn't do a trade apprenticeship I did a cricos cert 3 mate
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Bricklaying.
Completed cert 3 on student visa, currently on the 485 visa after completing TRA requirements
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This is the bit that's unclear. The letter from TRA just covers an 15 month window of part of the duration of the JRP. TRA have only just this week signed me off on the JRP yet their dates only cover the dates my job ready journal covered
If that makes any sense
Edit: I could've worded it better. TRA have only counted 15 months prior to June this year (when my job ready journal ended) yet they have only just signed me off on it.
If that makes any sense
Edit: I could've worded it better. TRA have only counted 15 months prior to June this year (when my job ready journal ended) yet they have only just signed me off on it.
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This is the bit that's unclear. The letter from TRA just covers an 15 month window of part of the duration of the JRP. TRA have only just this week signed me off on the JRP yet their dates only cover the dates my job ready journal covered
If that makes any sense
Edit: I could've worded it better. TRA have only counted 15 months prior to June this year (when my job ready journal ended) yet they have only just signed me off on it.
If that makes any sense
Edit: I could've worded it better. TRA have only counted 15 months prior to June this year (when my job ready journal ended) yet they have only just signed me off on it.
You might be best getting advice from a MARA agent
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Cheers for your input sparkles.
I need at least 3 years experience for enough points though, otherwise I miss the boat. Don't suppose you know if employer sponsorship is an option?
I need at least 3 years experience for enough points though, otherwise I miss the boat. Don't suppose you know if employer sponsorship is an option?
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If it's on the list, employer sponsorship would be an option - but I'm not sure what employers have to do.
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No worries, it's the permanent one I need so 186 I guess.
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Hi can anyone help on this, I completed a trade qualification here in Australia and I'm now filling in the EOI for the 190 visa for WA ss. I've completed the job ready program and TRA but I'm trying to find out how much work experience I can claim for. I've been working in my trade for 4 years but 2 years of this was whilst on a student visa whilst studying my trade. Can I claim for the full 4 years on the EOI to gain more points or can I only claim for work experience gained after gaining my trade papers.
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Students can now work 40 hours a fortnight (when their courses are in session) which counts as full time for migration points and unlimited hours during vacations. There are no work restrictions for some students studying for higher degrees. If the DIAC cannot refuse an application any other way, they will do so on work experience, be careful.
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