ranihasan

Hi,

I'm an IT Specialist working in Jordan for an American Federal Agency (Peace Corps) for the last three years, I'm married, I have no kids, and not planning to have any in the near future. I need sincere advise whether my case would stand for Immigration under the Skilled Independent Category of Australian Immigration. I'm well informed about the requirements and the procedures as I have read almost all of the manuals and booklets in regard to my case, both of ACS and DIMIA. What I lack though is a clear and concise vision of Australians way of thinking when evaluating people and experiences, bearing in mind that I'm 25 years old.

My case is as follows:

Qualification:
- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science and Information Systems from a University in Jordan (4 Years of study)

Experience - Professional Level:
I have 4 years of experience as a Computing Professional (Systems Manager) ASCO Code 2231-11.

However, one year out of the 4 years of experience is prior to qualification, which based on ACS FAQ would be considered; as you can read below:

source: https://www.acs.org.au/assessment/migrationassmt.htm
"33. Does my work experience need to be post qualification?
No, IT experience at professional level gained prior to a qualification will be considered."

To elaborate more on my experience:

One year (2001-2002): (Prior to qualification, in my senior year at University) I worked as a Network Administrator and Technical Support Manager, I was in charge of the Technical Support department at the Computer and Networking Company I worked for as well as being in charge of designing, configuring and installing networks for the clients, in terms of both hardware and software systems. I used to work Full-time for 7 hours, 6 days a week, from 2:00pm till 9:00pm (A total of 42 hours a week)

Three years (2002-2005 currently): (Post qualification) I work as an IT Specialist (a job that required 4 years of experience) I report directly to Washington D.C headquarters, my job classification under the United States Government is at an expert level, I perform the following tasks:

- Network Administration (LAN/WAN)
- Database Administration (Two SQL databases)
- Systems Management (24 computers in two sites running WinNT, Win2000, Win2003 Server, SBS, ISA 2003, Exchange, Active Directory, etc...)
- Technical Support (Software and Hardware)
- IT Training for staff on the use of Microsoft Office, Internet and Software applications)
- IT Security Officer (DMZ, Firewalls and logs)
- Applications Development (HTML and JavaScript based)

I've been sent twice to Washington D.C to attend Information Technology Training.

Points Test:
Based on the points test I have collected 125 Points, the Pass Mark for the category I'm applying for is 120 Points.

Skill: 60 Points
Age: 30 Points
English language ability: 20 Points
Specific work experience: 10 Points
Occupation in demand/job offer: Zero Points
Australian qualifications: Zero Points
Regional Australia: Zero Points
State/Territory sponsorship: Zero Points
Spouse Skills: Zero Points
Bonus points: 5 Points (Fluency in one of Australia's community languages - Arabic/Lebanese)
Relationship: Zero Points

Total: 125 Points

Considering the fact that I’m on the extreme end of the eligibility scale in terms of experience,

Do I have a chance of getting a "Suitable" skills assessment from the ACS? and if so,
Do I have a chance of getting my immigration application accepted? (Again, I’m 25 years old)

I’d be grateful for any advise I could get, and I would gladly clarify anything in regard to this issue.

P.S: Both my spouse (22 years old, less than vocational English ability) and myself are Jordanian Citizens, we both hold a 4 years bachelor degree.

You can contact me at: [email protected]

Regards,
Rani

SKHAN

Easily.... Go ahead and Apply for ACS evaluation.......

chmushi

Seems like you would qualify. If your university is listed on CEP (country education profile) then you would need 4 years experience otherwise 6 years.
cheers and good luck.