VIII - Assessment result

The assessment takes 12 weeks for Engineer’s Australia. On March of 2010 the positive result was sent thru email by Bert. It just mentioned that the appropriate occupational classification in my case for migration purposes is Plant Engineer ASCO 2126-13. It created some excitement but more excitement came in when he listed the ways in which visa can be obtained. Attached with the Assessment result is seemingly good news as within the email are 3 ways of applying for an Australian visa.

The first way is thru sponsorship by the state government of Victoria. This is the fastest as processing takes only 2-3 weeks. Bert asked for some requirements before lodging the application and came back after the said timeline with a negative result. The second is the family sponsorship, which needs a relative residing in Australia. This did not work either my relative is cousin of my mother. She was used as a reference though.

And the last way, should the first and second one won’t work, is the independent visa category. This takes the longest time but I had no choice then. Bert gave me a breather when he said that it may take it less time as the occupation is on the critical skill list. Needed to take the longer road and I am very positive that this will work. Batch 2 is next.

Note: Australian regulation changes often that forms filled up, regulations and even critical skill list may vary. Be aware on the latest list they provide. April that year, changes will be made so he asked me to be quick in sending the documents needed before they implement the new rules.

Previous blogs:
I.The opportunity
II.Initial preparations
III.Agent Wanted
IV.Initial Assessment
V.Start of Application – Fees
VI.Application – Instructions

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VII - Application – Batch 1

Batch 1 is all about the applicant only. This is where one has to prove that they are capable of working on the occupation you are in. The first batch is the assessment by Engineers Australia. Other occupations, of course, have their own assessment agencies. Aside from the usual papers from college or universities, the ones that took me sometime are: Professional engineering summary and the Career narratives which I believe this is common to all occupations.()

It was not easy doing these things as I have been a generalist (no specialization) and been in different engineering environment for almost 10 years that I have worked and had different positions taken. I have sent and reset them for Bert to check and give comments. Although there is an Engineer’s Migration skills assessment kit sent, it was not easy for especially the Career narratives which ended up him sending some samples sent. The said samples made the task easier but still needed Bert’s comment. These career episodes are easier if one has a specialization as he/she just need to narrate how one progressed and specific task’s step were taken.

Although she knew it won’t be easy gathering the other documents in Philippines, my wife Joecy, had no choice but to go back to my previous companies to get an original Certificate of employment. Also, she has to go to the IELTS office as it has to be sent directly from the office to an address written in the instructions.
For the other personal details, I believe they are open to what is really available and what original document one can provide. Processing was 2 to 3 months for the first batch.

Below his instructions is a big warning “Be advised that Immigration will investigate, verify and check your claims, so it is important that you provide only truthful information and genuine documents.” It took me 4 months to accomplish all written tasks and compile all documents needed before Bert lodge my assessment application.


Previous blogs:
I.The opportunity
II.Initial preparations
III.Agent Wanted
IV.Initial Assessment
V.Start of Application – Fees
VI.Application – Instructions

Continue reading...