176 Application Points Test Question - Please help

[Guest kamalg]

Dear friends

 

I need your advice on the interpretation of the points test for a subclass 176. My personal situation is this

 

Between 2002 and 2005 I studied in Australia on a student visa and obtained a Bachelors degree in I.T from the University of Canberra (3 years full time study in Australia that led to the award of an Australian degree). After the completion of my degree I left Australia.

 

I am now working as a software developer and have ACS skills assessment as an analyst programmer and also got SS from SA for the same occupation.

 

My understanding of the points test is that

 

15 points for

Qualifications (Australian or recognised overseas) – as I have an Australian bachelors degree recognized (obviously) by ACS

 

5 points for

Australian study requirement - Minimum two years full-time (Australian study requirement)

 

Guys what is your opinion on my logic? I think I should get 15 + 5 for the above two sections of the points test.

 

As far as the way I read even though I completed my studies in 2005 I should be able to claim 5 points for Aus study requirements because I was physically in Aus for 3 years in the past and obtained a bachelors degree.

 

Please share your thoughts.. I am a bit confused on this matter and want to clear the doubts I have

[IrishStew]

Hi Kamalg

 

I think you are right, for the extra 5 points Booklet 6 states

 

points for

Australian study 5

ints

You have completed one or more degrees, diplomas or trade qualifications

for award by an Australian educational institution as a result of a course or

 

courses:

• that are registered courses; and

• that were completed in a total of at least 16 calendar months; and

• that were completed as a result of a total of at least 2 academic years

study; and

• for which all instruction was conducted in English; and

• that you undertook while in Australia as the holder of a visa authorising

you to study; and

• which is closely related to your nominated skilled occupation.

 

 

 

Regards

IrishStew (OH)

[Guest kamalg]

thanks for your prompt reply IrishStew

 

in order to meet 65 pass mark for 176 i need need 5 points for Australian study. but the thing is my case officer has advised me that i only score 60 points. i went

through the notification letter he has sent and he has not given any points for the Australian study.

 

so i am now confused. has the CO missed the fact that i studied in Aus before and therefore missed awarding me 5 points OR is there some other condition(s) that need to be satisfied to get those 5 points.

 

as far as i am concerned i meet all the requirements stated on DIAC site to be granted these 5 points

 

without those 5 points im afraid it might me the end of the road for my application

 

please forum members can you provide your views on this as well

 

thank you

 

kamalg

[IrishStew]

Don't fret about it, I would ring them and ask at least then you will know.

 

irishStew (OH)

[Rammygirl]

As above, ask your CO only they will know, the rest of us can only speculate. Drop them an e-mail and ask why the points were not included. It may be you did not send the correct evidence.

[Guest kamalg]

thanks for your advise IrishStew and Rammygirl

 

 

i contacted my CO and asked why points were not awarded, and got a reply saying that there was an error (for not factoring in my Aus studies)

 

subsequently my points have been recalculated and now i am meeting passmark

 

 

crisis averted my application is now back on track !!!

[Rammygirl]

Good news

[IrishStew]

wooooh Yeh - great news Kamalg!!

[Guest lightning]

Hi everyone,I would just lke to ask if it is necessary to secure a Points Test Advice from Vetassess if you're lodging 176 in DIAC?Thanks for the replies

[wrussell]

No...........

[Guest lightning]

Thanks a lot wrussell