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Thayoreey:
Hey everyone! I'm new here and looking to kick off my immigration process with Engineers Australia.
I'm 26, graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from ABUAD.
Right now I work in tech, but I have almost 2 years of experience working in a power plant.

I’m a bit confused here:
Can I use any of the Accords for assessment? I understand that coren is not a full signatory to the Washington accord, and can anyone clarify me about the Competency Demonstration Report (CDR), What it's about and who is eligible for it?

Would appreciate any help—thanks!

You can only do CDR since you graduated from a Nigerian university. Please read the CDR page on EA website.

GrayHunta:
Hello everyone,

I’ve been following this page anonymously for some time and just decided to join to share my challenge.

Please Read

-I graduated with an HND in Civil Engineering in 2017.
-Worked as a civil engineer for one year and 6 months, no pay slip, and tax, only bank statement.
-Switched career and started working as a Cyber Security analyst officially in October 2021. Pay slips, bank statement, and proof of tax payment are all available.
-In April 2024, I got a BSc in Computer Science from a University in Benin Republic to complement my new career.
-I also went back to complete my top-up program, which I abandoned due to my career switch, and got my BSc in Building Technology in February 2025.


My degree program in Benin Republic was a three-year university program, and my present work experience, where I can provide payslips and bank statements proving my employment, is a total of 3 years & 10 months as I write.

Key Questions
⦁ Can my BSc in computer science be assessed as AQF comparable?
⦁ If yes, will my years of experience start counting after April 2024, when I acquired the degree?
⦁ Can my HND be useful in this instance?
⦁ Also, I have a cybersecurity vendor certification that is accepted by ACS, would that have any effect (positive) in my assessment?


Additional Information
• Age: 30
• Marital Status: Single
• Current Role: L3 - Cyber Security Analyst

I’d appreciate advice from experienced professionals who have navigated similar challenges. Any guidance would be invaluable.

First of, Computer Science is not the 'it' occupation anymore. You need a high score to get a nomination.
In your case, a 3 year degree from Benin Republic will not be equivalent to an AQF 7 which means you need to have at least 6 years experience to get a positive assessment because a qualification in Computer science is not closely related to Cyber security.

You may want to consider getting employment in building related occupation.

martinsaba:
Hello house, I need help with procedure.
I intend taking pre before the year runs out
I have a B.Sc in
Industrial Physics( uni agric, Makurdi)

Age: 36 in November

Work experience, years work experience in Telecom( electeical and mechanical with control system)

Do I even qualify?
I'm single
Which skill sector is ideal that I can claim
What is the minimum balance your account must hold for pof and duration the amount must stay in your account ?

First of, you need to find occupation you can assess based on your experience, thereafter we can analyse if you qualify or not.
Was your course 4 or 5 years?

Guide to check your occupation and ANZSCO code:
From a laptop/desktop

Visit https://www.anzscosearch.com/search/
You may need to register on the website to view the details below
Desktop:
1. Select ‘Lists’ at the top of the webpage.
2. Click 'Skilled Occupation List'
3. You will see about 500 occupations on the list.
4. Keep scrolling till you find occupation(s) that align to what you do.
5. Click the 6 digits ‘ANZSCO' code on the left. It will load the full page
6. Select 'ANZSCO' and scroll to tasks.
7. Check if the tasks relate to what you do.

Mobile device
Click the hamburger icon (3 horizontal lines)
Select 'Lists' > 'Lists 2023-24' > Skilled Occupation List
Follow steps 3-7 above.

You may find more than 1 occupation.
Revert here with the occupation(s) and the Anzsco code(s)

blackbriar:
Yes you do qualify.
You can apply as a Teacher. but in what field only you know.
You have a degree in Education, which is what the teaching field requires.
and you also have one year teaching practice.
And Teachers are in high demand.

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/help-support/tools/points-calculator

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list

No he does not.
OOU 4 year course is an Associate degree and not up to a bachelors degree for a skills assessment with AITSL

Teedeechian:
Bsc.ed Geography Education
Olabisi Onabanjo University
2.2
Teaching practice in a secondary school
Ministry of Education for Nysc.

Do I stand a chance for positive assessment?
@blackbriar @tunlex01 @bellong

No you don't stand a chance.
a 4 year course for OOU is assessed as AQF 6 by AITSL.
You need a PGDE to assess as a teacher.

Hollarmighty:
Please has anyone in the accounting/audit and assurance profession gone through this process? I have read almost all of the thread but didn't find anyone who's in this line of profession so far. I will like to guidance for this profession, please. Thank you.

What sort of qualifications do you have and your uni?
DO you have ACCA?

shekinahola:
@tunlex01 Thanks for doing a great job attending to other people's issues. May God reward you beyond your imaginations.

I will like to know our best option for Australia skilled immigration:

Me:
Academics: [/b]HND in electrical engineering, MBA in international business
[b]IELTS: No
Work Experience: I have only been into business of agricultural machinery equipment, diesel engines and their spare parts for generators. I have the company registered. I have never worked as a salary earner. I have some data analysis/science skills but never worked professionally with the skill.

My Spouse:
Academics: BSC, MSc and Phd in View all in animal science/physiology
IELTS: General: 7.5 Academics: 8.0
Work Experience: She has not really worked in her field as a salary earner but had managed a small poultry farm and had done N-Power farm programme but payslip is not available. She is a registered member of animal science association of Nigeria. She has a registered business name for her farm and we have been running the account for over a year.

Here are my questions:
1. Can we use academic IELTS?
2. How do we approach skill assessment?
3. Who has the better chance of being assessed positively?

Thanks for your response

Your first option is to find occupation(s) you can nominate.

Guide to check your occupation and ANZSCO code:
From a laptop/desktop

Visit https://www.anzscosearch.com/search/
You may need to register on the website to view the details below
Desktop:
1. Select ‘Lists’ at the top of the webpage.
2. Click 'Skilled Occupation List'
3. You will see about 500 occupations on the list.
4. Keep scrolling till you find occupation(s) that align to what you do.
5. Click the 6 digits ‘ANZSCO' code on the left. It will load the full page
6. Select 'ANZSCO' and scroll to tasks.
7. Check if the tasks relate to what you do.

Mobile device
Click the hamburger icon (3 horizontal lines)
Select 'Lists' > 'Lists 2023-24' > Skilled Occupation List
Follow steps 3-7 above.

You may find more than 1 occupation.
Revert here with the occupation(s) and the Anzsco code(s)

Zino89:
My husband is admin manager with 7 years of experience…he studied political science can he apply for pr?

Not really. Admin manager is not on the list except he can find a related occupation he can nominate.

DevSecOps:
Hi boss, I’m back again.

So, I started a Master’s program at a renowned Nigerian university in 2021, which I had to pause due to travel. I was originally expected to graduate in 2022. I’ve since discussed with the school, and I’m currently back on the program. I’m on track to complete it in 2026.

Also, my wife and I have agreed that she will complete her BSc in Public Health in Nigeria (she had earlier transferred to pursue Nursing here). She’s also expected to finish in 2026.

We’ve both written the IELTS exam. By the time we complete our studies in 2026, I’ll be 30 years old, and she’ll be 23.

By then, I’ll also have completed 2 years of verifiable work experience.

Our updated profiles by 2026:

My Profile:
• MSc in Computer Science
• 2 years of verifiable work experience as a DevOps Engineer
• IELTS score: 8.5 across all four bands
• Age: 30 (in 2026)

My Wife’s Profile:
• BSc in Public Health
• IELTS score: 7.0 across all four bands
• Age: 23 (in 2026)
• No work experience

Question:
With this profile by 2026, what are our chances for immigration?

ahhh...am I supposed to know na?
Currently IT is competitive and if you are not hitting 85-100 points for 491, the chances are slim.

[quote author=ourunivibes post=135702284][/quote]You can provide your employment letter and the salary bank statement

prettytasha:
vetassess

ok. Should be fine for Vetassess

callmeRichie:
Thanks for replying, the whole process is handled by my agent. And that was what he told me, that it should be out within 6 weeks, which has elapsed

ok

sdabo:
Good Day House,

I am unable to get the tax clearance certficate for the full duration of my employment due to the fact that my employer just started remitting the tax recently but I have pension statement for the full duration. I would like to know if I can proceed with the pension statement for EA asessment. I want know if the pension statement can replace the tax certficate?

Provide the pension and also submit the tax documents you have.
They cannot really replace each other these days.

callmeRichie:
Please why does Australia 482 work permit takes too long like this? I was given another 6 weeks for review which elapsed this week.

Should i be worried? Or does it normally take this long?

I'll appreciate your inputs please.

tunlex01

Pls read the processing time for your visa. It gives you a guide as there are many applicants for such visa.

I don’t understand the 6 weeks review. Who gave you that?

prettytasha:
hello sir , for an employed person can I submit my tax income statement and payslips ?

For which assessing body?

stanvesco:
Boss please help..


Myself
Age 36
Medical Dr
IELTS 8/9
8years experience


Spouse
Veterinary Dr
Age 35
IELTS 7.5/9


Recently decided to start seeking for other routes other than medicals until I get to the country. Please your advise

Recently decided to seek for other routes other

For the Vet, try veterinary nurse with Vetassess. It may work and then you can continue your process after landing.

GiftOfLyf:
Good evening house, Is there a pathway for HR professionals for Australia PR

Pls check the occupation list.
There are about 4 occupations relating to Hr

prettytasha:
pls what other documents would I provide

Documents for Self employment
Business (CAC) registration certificate
Bank statement showing business transactions
Company Income tax statement
Personal Income tax statement
Copies of invoice issued to customers
Copies of invoice received from suppliers
Organisational chart*
Company Financial report*

*not mandatory but good to have

seniorboy1:
Is the 80 in my Favour?

Any idea on how long it takes IML to assess?

For 22311, that will be barely 2 years and it may not be sufficient.

Thank you.

yes, 80 iin your favour. The other 20 is if they don't recognise the person reporting to you as a manager or high enough to manage people, then it may be a negative assessment.
Check IML website for timelines.
IML too will likely grant 2 years as well

prettytasha:
Pls I have over 5 years experience as a self employed person, can I use only my Personal income tax statement as proof of experience?

Yes, if it indicates you are self employed. Although that's not the only documents you will have to provide.

seniorboy1:
do you report directly to the CEO? - No, I report to the Head/Chief of my department
How many teams report to you? - 1
How many managers report to you? - 1
How many team members report to you? - 4
Name the teams reporting to you. A team of 4 HR partners that focuses on different business units

It's an 80-20 with HRM from IML.
For 223111, you can assess but experience will only count from after your Masters.

Thementors27:
My teaching practice was in the primary section.. primary 5 to be precise

You can assess as a Primary School teacher then if you meet all the requirements including the IELTS Academic.
Read aitsl.edu.au

Freed2022:
Good evening house.


Please I want to know, how many weeks or months does it take norma skills assessment by VETASSES to be out? It was submitted last week?

8-12 weeks for normal processing (it could be earlier if your occupation is not a busy one)
1-2 weeks for priority processing

GraduatesGrant:
I'll appreciate any input from those who have seen how the tax clearance document is for employee.

If your employer name is not written, then it should be self-assessment and your occupation should be stated. Self employed should not be written

jenifer007:
For me Early Childhood(Pre-Primary School Teacher) since I have job experience

My Spouse: Customer Service Manager..He has been running his business for more than 5 years now

You cannot nominate a teaching role without a qualification in Education (B.Ed or PGDE).
If your spouse meets the requirement of a CSM and that's his primary job (not CEO), he can assess. He only needs to be prepared for interview with Vetasses

jenifer007:
For me Early Childhood(Pre-Primary School Teacher) since I have job experience

My Spouse: Customer Service Manager..He has been running his business for more than 5 years now

You cannot nominate a teaching role without a qualification in Education (B.Ed or PGDE).
If your spouse meets the requirement of a CSM and that's his primary job (not CEO), he can assess

informat101:
I have a Bsc and Msc in biochemistry.. I have had diverse work experiences.. I am presently a hotel manager for over 4 years.. I am 34 years old.. please do I qualify?

Check Hotel Manager information sheet on Vetassess website to see if you meet the requirement.
If you are managing the entire hotel, and oyu have documents including organogram to prove it, you should be eligible but Vetassess will reduce your years of experience to 2 years due to not having a relevant qualification.

jenifer007:
Hello chairman @tunlex01 and everyone

I have a B.Sc in
Economics (Bowen)

MELS(Masters in Employment and Labor Studies) at Unilag

Age: 36

My parents own a primary and secondary school so I work as the school administrator for 5 years now.

My Spouse:

B.Sc Economics (OAU)

M.Sc Economics (Unilag)

He owns an online business that he has been running for some years now.

Age: 38

Who has a better chance?

Which occupations are you both assessing?

seniorboy1:
The relevant ANZSCO codes are 132311 on STSOL and 223111 on ROL.

132311 is to be assessed by IML while 223111 is to be assesses by VETASSESS.

132311 is available on 190 and 491 while 223111 is available on 491 only.

Thank you.

For 132311, do you report directly to the CEO?
How many teams report to you?
How many managers report to you?
How many team members report to you?
Name the teams reporting to you.

For 223111, your experience will only count post-masters qualification as a 4 year course from Unilorin is not considered a bachelors degree.

Thementors27:
Hello tunlex01 and everyone

I have a BSC in Early Childhood Education from UNILAG, 4 years course

Age... 37years

Experience... None... I have been a business person since I left school

I have not Attempted IELTS yet


My spouse

BSC Agricultural Engineering from UNN, 5 years course

Experience...worked with an agro processing company for 3years before he ventured into business

Age 38years


Please do we stand a chance? .. Who stands a better chance as the primary applicant?

You stand a better chance if you can get a high score in IELTS Academic L8 S8 W7 R7
Where did you do your trezching practice? nursery, primary?

Your spouse also has a good chance if he works in his nominated occupation

seniorboy1:
Hello tunlex01, blackbriar and other experienced members,

Please help with a review with the category under which I can apply.

Education:
-B.Sc. Information Technology, 2017, UNILORIN
-Diploma in ACCA
-MBA in Human Resource Management, 2023, Ajayi Crowther University
-SHRM-SCP (HR Professional body in USA)

Work Experience:
6 years in Human Resource
On a managerial level with an average of 3 reporting lines for the last 3 years.

Please help further.

Thank you.

Have you checked which occupation you want to assess? What is/are the ANZSCO codes?