Help!



I have just printed out the skills assessment form and noticed that you
have to state ALL jobs since leaving school! My partner has had about 20
jobs most of which are nothing to do with his nomiated occupation! He
has had a far more steady working histroy in the past 6 years since he
has discovered what he is good at doing (all the past 6 years has been
experience in his nominated occupation). The biggest problem is that he
can't remember where he worked when and he didn't keep ANY records! Does
anyone think we are going to have enough problems that we should look at
using an agent? He has no formal qualifications as such (just some
diplomas from institutes which I think would be the equivalent of going
on a computer course or something). However he is extremely well
respected and known throughout his field as being one of the best which
I would think would count for something! Can you attach additional
paperwork such as letters from customers etc even if he has not been
self employed?



Sorry so many questions but I am trying to get my head round all of this
(would love to get an agent but don't think I can afford it right now!)


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Work experience is very important for skill assessment. Please
get an agent.


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Work experience is very important for DIMIA unless you're an eligible
recent Aus graduate.

For skill assessment, the importance of work experience varies
greatly. For some assessing bodies (eg ACS, TRA) it's very important,
while others like Vetassess don't look at it at all.

Hiring an agent is often a good idea.

Jeremy
On Mon, 29 Sep 2003 12:36:11 +0000, goodie <member@british_expats.com> wrote:Work experience is very important for skill assessment. Pleaseget an agent.--Posted via http://britishexpats.com

This is not intended to be legal advice in any jurisdiction

Thanks for your help everyone. Spoke to an agent last night and
discovered some bad news! As my boyfriend has not been formally trained
he has to work 6 years to be considered qualified so he needs 3 years
experience after that. We can get away with saying that he has worked in
the industry for about 7 or 8 years so we are in a bit of trouble. Can't
afford the bond so not sure what to do!


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Originally posted by Jaj
Work experience is very important for DIMIA unless you're an eligible recent Aus graduate.




Jeremy,



Speaking of visa applications by recent Australian graduates (but
unrelated to work experience)...



Until very recently, my opinion has been that a recent Australian
graduate should be able to apply for the onshore overseas student
skilled visa pretty much on their own, if they are eligible.



However, I've met a couple of cases where they have managed to
complicate their situations enough that I've changed my mind somewhat.



In one case I know of, the person is now on a visitor visa, with no
working rights, when she should have applied for the 497. With the
visitor visa, she obviously has no working rights etc and can only sit
and wait until her skilled visa application is approved, if at all.



Peter


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Peter,



I agree - onshore student applications can be very tricky.



Besides the obvious issues in ensuring that the application is valid:

- there are transitional arrangements, which means that the criteria are
different for students who were studying in Australia before 1 April
2003. There are some problems with the way that the legislation has
been worded, which mean that extra care needs to be taken

- there are issues with compliance with student visa conditions if the
student visa is not due to expire for some time. I have had some
students requested to answer notices of intention to cancel even if
they have lodged their 497/880 application

- there are issues with bridging visas and lawful status whilst awaiting
a decision from ASPC

- there are issues with including family members in the application



A lot of students ask advice from students who have gone throught
the process the previous semester or previous year. Unfortunately,
this can lead to serious problems, because the legislation is
changing all the time.



Rgds,


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Had exactly the same.
My hubby is a chef and has worked all over the world - many hotels /
restaurants etc plus been self employed.It was a complete nightmare getting
everything together. In the end we went to an agent ( 4 corners) they were
very good and advised us all the way. The solution was for Steve to do a
statutory declaration - witnessed by a solicitor. In this he detailed all
his work experience and how he actually did the job - as far as including
recipes just to prove that he knew what a chef did. Photos of him in chefs
whites. Letters from suppliers when he was self employed - copies of
accounts - business cards from his resturant - timeline back 20 years with
detail for 12 yrs.
Hope its worth it.


TRA was posted in August - awaiting response - will let you know
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news:985986.1064665942@britishexpats.com... Help! I have just printed out the skills assessment form and noticed that you have to state ALL jobs since leaving school! My partner has had about 20 jobs most of which are nothing to do with his nomiated occupation! He has had a far more steady working histroy in the past 6 years since he has discovered what he is good at doing (all the past 6 years has been experience in his nominated occupation). The biggest problem is that he can't remember where he worked when and he didn't keep ANY records! Does anyone think we are going to have enough problems that we should look at using an agent? He has no formal qualifications as such (just some diplomas from institutes which I think would be the equivalent of going on a computer course or something). However he is extremely well respected and known throughout his field as being one of the best which I would think would count for something! Can you attach additional paperwork such as letters from customers etc even if he has not been self employed? Sorry so many questions but I am trying to get my head round all of this (would love to get an agent but don't think I can afford it right now!) -- Posted via http://britishexpats.com