lloydk

Under the present system, it requires having a minimum band score of 6 in all modules. A minimum of 7 in all bands is required for extra points.

Pretty sure that the new system will work under the same specifications, where minimum score of the required bands is required rather than an average.

A lot more clarity will be available when the new rules come into effect.

mirob

It's stated in the FAQ for the new points system. It's a minimum in each band, not an average.

iamthecreaturefromuranus

OK love, you've made your point. Now be a good woman and go and get the kettle on and make us all a nice cup of tea.


Oh, and I failed the points test. !!

Dorothy

Yes, dear.

iamthecreaturefromuranus

awan

One Cup of Tea for me too Madam

bikeframed

In the current system applicants receive 15 points for language if they hold a valid passport from, and are a citizen of, one of the following countries: United Kingdom (UK), Canada, New Zealand, United States of America (USA), Republic of Ireland.

Under the new rules, would you expect these same applicants to be recognized as:

1) Competent English - IELTS 6 = 0 points
2) Proficient English - IELTS 7 = 10 points
3) must take a test

Cheers.

Pollyana

Have DIAC said they are abolishing the points for an eligible passport?

George Lombard

Yes the indications from the DIAC website are that eligible passport holders will be able to apply without an IELTS test, but testing will be required if you want to be granted more than 0 points. This is not explicitly stated but our interpretation of the FAQs, see http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...ts-testfaq.pdf .

Cheers,

George Lombard

Pollyana

Cheers George

bikeframed

Thanks George.

Overall I'm quite encouraged by these new rules. It looks like they will allow us to apply for a 175 which, being permanent, is a lot more appealing than the provisional, family sponsored 475 we would otherwise qualify for.

My wife will have to write the test to get the points needed but I'm quite confident as she writes/edits scientific papers for a living. This just adds another step, and a few more dollars, to the process.

With a positive skills assessment for me (Oracle dba with 10+ years experience) but age 45, these new rules would also allow her to claim 5 points for Partner Skills. The question is, should we bother with the paperwork/expense if she has enough points? That is, if she has 70 points and the pass mark is 65, is there any advantage to having 75?

Cheers.

awan

Kindly can you confirm that if a person have IELTS score of 6 band each will still able to apply for a GSM Visa if he scores the required points, without having IELTS points that will be 0 in this case?

lloydk

At present, based on the information on the immi website, if you have to show IELTS (from non-English speaking countries), it's a mandatory 6 and above as a basic requirement. Scores of 7 above and 8 above are for additional points only. But the basic requirement for citizens of non-English speaking countries will still be 6 and have no points for this score.

Confirmation can only come when the new points are in place.

MUST LEAVE UK

but can anyone shed any more light on the bit about qualification acceptance.

With a NVQ3 in fabrication, I can get it converted to a ACQ3 here in the UK.
But the diac website states 'completed in Oz'

So can I get the points or not ??

loveniknaks

Had a look through the new rules and as far as I can see, if you have a break of more than 2 years within any of the periods mentioned then no points will be awarded for work experience. Eg, I have taken time out unpaid from work to raise my 2 young children. By 1/7/2011 I will have 2 years and 3 months absence as I am not working at the moment and last worked in March 09. Despite having worked in my nominated occupation for more than 10 years I won't be able to claim the 15 points because I have had just over 2 years out of the market. I don't believe this could ever be fair. This doesn't take into account the fact that half of those 10 years are in Aus and the other half in the UK. So I couldn't even claim for the full 8 years as overseas anyway. I am clearly a case where the rules work against something they are looking to encourage, a mix of Australian and overseas experience. Will there be any room for common sense on a case by case basis or are these rules set in stone?