Probably a relevant thread for me start posting with, though with a very basic question everyone goes through anyway when they start on immigration journey.
I am planning to decide between Canada and Australia and usually get perplexed and reach to the famous square-one spot all over. So I am here to seek some guidance on which way to move forward and start following number of other threads for the downstream activities (ielts/pte, acs, eca, eta, eoi etc).
Here is some info on my profile:
Myself: 32 Years (turning 33 in Jan 2018), B.Tech (Electrical and Electronics Engineering, 2008 Pass out, with some computer subjects like - Computer Fundamentals, Computer Programming Lab, Computer Architecture & Org, Digital Electronics, Microprocessor lab? & Computer communication & networks), Work experience of approx 9 years in a MNC both in India and UK in area of Software Testing (various roles, Test Analyst, Sr. Test Analyst, Test Manager, Programme Test Manager, Project Manager)
Spouse: 31 Years (turning 32 in Mar 2018), BE (Electronics & Communications Engineering, 2008 Pass out, with some computer subjects like - Computer Fundamentals, Computer Programming Labs, Data Structure Algorithms, Digital Electronics, Object Oriented Programming, Advanced Programming Lab, DE Lab, Computer Architecture, Software Engineering, Computer Networks, Operating System, Computer Networking Prog Lab), Work experience of approx 6 years in various MNC in India, USA and UK mainly in area of Software Development and to some extent in Software Testing (various roles, System Engineer, Software Engineer, & Test Analyst)
IELTS / PTE - Yet to attempt - will go for PTE if decided Australia over canada.
ECA - done for Canada
ACS - Planning (as we are still wondering whether Aus or Canada?)
Canada - Canada weather
which will not be good for my wife at least as she has some health issues.
Aus - Job opportunities? my skills (Software Tester, ICT System Tester) no longer appear to be on 189 ANZSCO list, so should I make my wife a primary applicant as she can probably go for 189 with "Software Engineer" +ve with ACE? Or do I stand a chance for any State Nomination on my skill?
Please enlighten us