175 - Evidence of Specific Work Experience vs. Work experience

[Y_OZ?]

I sent my application for ACS assessment in January of 2008. I got a positive skill assessment from ACS in Feb 2008 stating that as of March of 2004 the requirements of ACS PIM2 are satisfied which tells me that ACS wanted app. if not exact 4 years of experience with my MS degree in CS. My MS and work experience is in USA.

I wasn't able to decide for a while if I am ready to migrate to Australia or not knowing the fact that it may take a while before my application is processed, which took almost 7-8 months. Now finally I decided and lodged my application (Subclass 175) with DIAC. Not to mention that I decided to file the case myself.

After submitting the application I got a list of documents where DIAC is asking for "Evidence of Specific Work Experience" and "Evidence of Work experience" in addition to several other documents. For "Evidence of Specific Work Experience" they do mention that submit evidence of skilled employment in a skilled profession for a total of 3 out of the last 4 years but they do not mention number of years experience for "Evidence of Work experience".

I have over 10 years of experience in the same field. Does any one know if DIAC wants/requires us to submit 4 years of experience OR all experience one has through out his/her career? I really DON't want to make it complicated by submitting lots of documents if they are not necessary since I am planning to submit Payslips, Tax Returns, etc.


I would highly appreciate any/multiple inputs/feedback.

[IndianKrxcute]

Hi Y OZ,


"Evidence of Specific Work Experience"

This might be the current employer certificate which state your Skills sets , designation, date of joining and whether full time / part time employee.

The skill sets shows you are working there so and so date with specific work.



"Evidence of Work experience"

This might be the previous employers so u could not go to them and asking for your skill sets so you have cerificates along with designation, date of joining and whether full time / part time employee.


As you said, 4 Yrs is eligible for 175 class visa.

better you submit all your work experience along with relavant documents.


Thanks

[Y_OZ?]

Thanks IndianKrxcute!!

I appreciate your answer and valuable time on providing feedback.

When you say "better you submit all your work experience"; is that based on some supporting facts or your own opinion/experience?

My question here may sound little harsh but kindly take it on a positive note since I am trying to understand the actual requirements from DIAC here.

Regards,

[Y_OZ?]

Any other comments?

[kaz101]

Personally I would send everything that supports my work experience. I would rather send too much and not too little.

For work experience I think I took it to mean what I had actually done in each position rather than evidence that I had actually been working.

However it was along time ago that I applied for our skilled independent visa and I did what I was told by the agent

Regards,
Karen

[Misho]

Originally Posted by kaz101

Personally I would send everything that supports my work experience. I would rather send too much and not too little.

For work experience I think I took it to mean what I had actually done in each position rather than evidence that I had actually been working.

However it was along time ago that I applied for our skilled independent visa and I did what I was told by the agent

Regards,
Karen

Is it common for DIAC to request for proof of work experience from most recent job(nominated job) or proof from all jobs ever held? On the regulations, they don't specifically ask for proof of all jobs unless we are seeking points from 'other experience'.
Anyone have any experience with this for 175 or 176 visa?

Thanks,
Misho

[ihtisham20]

Hi,

I have same question like yours. Can you please help? Did you sent last 4 year docs or all the documents of last 8 / 10 years? What you recommend?


"Does any one know if DIAC wants/requires us to submit 4 years of experience OR all experience one has through out his/her career? I really DON't want to make it complicated by submitting lots of documents if they are not necessary since I am planning to submit Payslips, Tax Returns, etc. "

[Y_OZ?]

Originally Posted by ihtisham20

Hi,

I have same question like yours. Can you please help? Did you sent last 4 year docs or all the documents of last 8 / 10 years? What you recommend?


"Does any one know if DIAC wants/requires us to submit 4 years of experience OR all experience one has through out his/her career? I really DON't want to make it complicated by submitting lots of documents if they are not necessary since I am planning to submit Payslips, Tax Returns, etc. "

I ended up sending everything.

[devibon]

Work Experience: Immigration normally considers Work Experience that is closely related to your nominated ASCO.

Specific Work Exp: This is something that must be directly correlated to the nominated ASCO.

Example: If your nominated occupation is Accountant, then if you work as a book keeper or some clerical role closely related to accounting, then is considered as work experience.

On the other side if you have specifically dealt with real accounting, like taxation, audit reporting etc., then it is specific work experience.

[JT1979]

Originally Posted by devibon

Work Experience: Immigration normally considers Work Experience that is closely related to your nominated ASCO.

Specific Work Exp: This is something that must be directly correlated to the nominated ASCO.

Example: If your nominated occupation is Accountant, then if you work as a book keeper or some clerical role closely related to accounting, then is considered as work experience.

On the other side if you have specifically dealt with real accounting, like taxation, audit reporting etc., then it is specific work experience.

I was about to post a question that had something to do with what you've mentioned, thanks!