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#1 ·
This Thread is for accountants who submitted their EOI and awaiting the invite both visa sc 189 & 190.

lets share our details and experience with skill select and visa processes so every one could estimate their chances in getting invited in the next invitation rounds!
 
#259 ·
EOI 70 points 6 September has not been invited
Till 70 points 31 Aug users has been invited.

Cut off is between 1st to 5 September somewhere.

They have again issued only 25 invites.
 
#260 ·
Keep it positive - 25 invites twice a month is still a big improvement on the September round (20 invites for a whole month); at least with 70 points you will get an invite eventually, even if it takes a couple of months longer than you might like... there are people in worse positions who will be waiting a lot longer and others with pretty much no chance as things stand now.
 
#270 ·
You need to check each state's website - they all have their own criteria but I don't believe Accountant is on Victoria's SNOL so I don't think you would be eligible, even if you already live there:

Skilled Nominated (190) Visa - Live in Victoria

Victorian State Nomination Lists of Skilled Occupations - Live in Victoria - Live in Victoria

You would have to move to another state to go down the 190 route. NSW is sponsoring Accountants, don't know about any other states.

If you have 3 years left on your 457, it seems like you can afford to wait for a 189 invite, I'm hoping 65 pointers will start getting invites early next year as DIBP won't get anywhere near the occupation ceiling without increasing number of invites and you would be one of the first 65 pointers to get invited with an EOI of 31st July since the backlog is from 2nd July; that said, there are no guarantees.

Alternatively, you could look for ways of boosting your points score if you really don't want to wait.
 
#269 ·
In Victoria(Melbroune) our skill is not listed, hence you cannot get a visa 190 in Victoria.
 
#276 ·
Dude, unless you think people here are useless or that you need three to five people to confirm the same information, I don't understand why would you post the same thing again when I had already answered you and in as much detail as you needed. Here was your previous post and my answer. Nothing has changed since then and now, it is what it is! And to be very honest, I don't see you receiving an invitation this year anyways. They have neither started inviting 65 pointers not is DIBP looking interested to even clear backlog for 70s! With you assessment time, your english score result coming out and you lodging your application, there is every chance you will not make it for this year.

Originally Posted by Majid310 View Post
I want to know about assessment for accountant on the basis of B.com (2 years) from pakistan and i have studied all that subjects that cpa icaa and ipa have mentioned but still i want to confirm that my assessment is possible or cpa icaa will reject my qualification.
Just send it in man, as as that. As long as you have everything listed on your syllabus, you should be fine. Off late, I think their aim is to make money and nothing else. Three of us did our assessments recently and we are all foreign master degree holders, they assessed it as negative saying we need to complete Financial Accounting and Business Law. So just a heads up, even if you have completed Business Law back home, they will tell you that it does not include Corporate Law. And with Financial Accounting, they have merged Corporate Accounting and Accounting Theory with this course. Therefore, this will be assessed as negative too. Having said that, go for your assessment and see if I am proved wrong. Will be happy if they prove me wrong.

Btw, think before migrating here. Its a tough market with every single person applying as an accountant, it is very hard to get a job. With about a year experience in Financial Services and mixed experiences of accounting, I am working at a retail store as a sales-person. So, don't go overboard with this, do as much research as you can before coming here unless you are happy working in either Hotel- dishwasher or chef at a maximum, a cleaner, or a house-keeper
 
#277 ·
Hunch

Hi guys,

I was just looking at the numbers given by DIBP. I was working with them I found that
that in following pro-rata categories percentage that is exhausted till 6 Nov is coming out as below.
Software and Applications Programmers = 39%
ICT Business and Systems Analysts = 38%
Accountants + Auditor = 43%[{490(till oct) + 25 (6 Nov) + 1000 (auditor)/2525(accountant ceiling) +1000(auditor ceiling)}]

if again on 20 Nov the invites issued to accountant are 25 and rest of the categories get their normal invites, the total percentage will be:-

Software and Applications Programmers = 43%
ICT Business and Systems Analysts = 42%
Accountants + Auditor = 44%

So, I am wondering even on 20 November they will issue only 25 invites so that our percentage will be somewhat at par with the other pro-rata categories.

What do you guys think?
 
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#278 ·
Hi guys,

I was just looking at the numbers given by DIBP. I was working with them I found that
that in following pro-rata categories percentage that is exhausted till 6 Nov is coming out as below.
Software and Applications Programmers = 39%
ICT Business and Systems Analysts = 38%
Accountants + Auditor = 43%[{490(till oct) + 25 (6 Nov) + 1000 (auditor)/2525(accountant ceiling) +1000(auditor ceiling)}]

if again on 20 Nov the invites issued to accountant are 25 and rest of the categories get their normal invites, the total percentage will be:-

Software and Applications Programmers = 43%
ICT Business and Systems Analysts = 42%
Accountants + Auditor = 44%

So, I am wondering even on 20 November they will issue only 25 invites so that our percentage will be somewhat at par with the other pro-rata categories.

What do you guys think?
I agree. Today, I started thinking the same. I guess they put together the occupation ceiling of both auditors + accountants and released just a few invitations in order to wait until the number of invitations already issued is equal or under the pro rata calculated in the current month.

In that case...they will released a similar number of invites in November, but this figure should be around 200 in December, and around 300 per month from January onwards. (FINGERS CROSSED!!!)

The number of invitations issued to Accountants + Auditor by the end of October (four months) was 1000 + 490 = 1490
And the pro rata would be: (2525 + 1000) / 12 * 4 = 1175

So...following this idea, in December the pro rata would be 1762,5 (6 months) and the number of invitations already sent 1540 (ESTIMATED, if we assume that in November they release 50 invites)...then...there would be about 222 invites (1762,5 - 1540)

=) I hope so
 
#287 · (Edited)
You don't have to upload any documents when submitting your EOI (just details about the points you are claiming), but it is advisable that you prepare them as it can take long

https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/189-
"To submit a complete expression of interest, you must have competent English language skills and a positive skills assessment for your nominated occupation (or Job Ready program, if applicable).
Your visa application is likely to require extensive supporting documents, as listed in the document checklist. Start compiling your documents early in the process, even before you submit your expression of interest."

You can see the document checklist here
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa...endent-visa-(subclass-189)-document-checklist
 
#291 ·
Hi All
I am new to this forum. I just wanted to check that if you update your EOI does it effect your chances of being invited... I mean is there some kind of FIFO method used while deciding between two candidates with equal scores?
Also when you claim experience points can you club accounting and auditing work experience as relevant experience for 221111??
Any inputs will be appreciated!!
Cheers
 
#292 · (Edited)
When candidates have equal scores, those who applied first are higher in the ranking. The date of effect is the date when one reaches that score. For instance, if you take the IELTS and have a higher band, you have to update your EOI and that will be your new date of effect.

Regarding experience...I think it depends on what the assessment authority says. I worked as an External Auditor for an small accounting company, so I performed some tasks which match 221111 ANZSCO code. My payslips and reference letter indicate that my position was "Auditor"; but in the reference letter, my employer detailed all those duties. I asked to be assessed as a General Accountant, and my assessment says:

The following claims of skilled employment equate to work at an appropriately skilled level as an Accountant (General):
Job Title Employer Address From To
Self-Employed Self-Employed XXXX XXXX XXXX
External Auditor XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
This assessment is based on the following items of evidence and does not constitute an opinion as to the veracity of the claims made:
 Work references
 Payslips
 Statutory declaration
 Practising certificate
This letter of assessment should be included when you lodge your application for skilled migration with the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection. Please note that the assessment outcome does not imply that your application to migrate will be successful, nor does it guarantee that points will be awarded under the skilled migration points test. Decisions regarding skilled migration are the responsibility of the Department of Immigration and Border Protection.


I hope this is clear enough :)
If I'm invited, I'll be able to let you know what DIBP judges about my experience...
 
#303 ·
Let's see..
Any idea how much list got cleared?
 
#324 ·
Got my invitation to apply for NSW nomination today...





Occupation Code - 221111 General Accountant
Age - 25 (30 Points)
PTE - Sat exam 20.10.15 | Result 21.08.15 (86 79 90 80 - 20 Points)
CPA Skills Assessment - Positive Result 21.08.15 - 15 Points)
EOI submitted - 189 | 21.10.15 | DIPB - 65pts
EOI submitted - 190 | 21.08.15 | DIPB - 55 + 5pts|and update after receiving PTE scores | 21.10.15 | DIPB - 65 + 5pts
 
#329 ·
Hello Fellas,

Just received my NSW invitation. I lodged my application with 65 points and got it today. I am accepting this with both hands, lol. I have no issues wasting 300 bucks. If the state is quicker and I receive my nomination before 189 shows any progress, I will go ahead with the state. If not, I wil go on with 190. Just depends whichever is faster.

Just so that this helps you folks, it took NSW a couple days more than a month to send an invite. So, hold tight 65 pointers, you will get it soon. Not all hope lost for 60 as well. Like I said earlier, DIBP is only scaring you fellas. However, if you can, try to up your scores to at least a 65. Just an advice!
 
#336 ·
Hi friends,

I have a query.
I have applied for 189 (60 points) and 190 (60+5) in taxation accountant category on 24th Aug 2015 and now I'm planning to apply in external auditor category too for NSW with 60+5 points, just to increase my chances. Is it possible to get second skill assessment from ICAA and both assessments be still valid or my first assessment will be cancelled??

Thanks!
 
#340 ·
No, both the assessment would be valid. ICAA does something called a Review. You need to pay 150 I guess and you can have a second letter issued. However, if this was CPA, you would have to forfeit the first one. Do give ICAA a call but I am pretty sure both would be valid. This is what I was told when I called them,
 
#338 ·
I applied in 65+5=70 at 13 oct for nsw. Someone applied at 21/10/2015 got nomination before me? What the hell is this nsw
 
#339 ·
Hey buds,

I am sorry to hear that. Just a FYI, NSW's invitation does not go by points like 189. Yes, if they have two people with the same cutoff, the one who applied earlier would get it. When I read the forum, I saw that someone with a 70 pointer got it, i.e. 70+5 with SS, and checked my email accordingly. The email said that it was sent at like 10 in the morning but I did not receive the email until late last night. Check your spam as well, there could be an email in there. If not, do not worry, you will receive it soon, at least that is what I can tell you from my own experience.
 
#341 ·
Hi,
My score is 60 with state sponsorship (NSW) for system analyst .
I have submitted my EOI on 11 nov 2015.
Any idea when I it can move further.
 
#345 ·
Anyone knows about what is going on with the 190 for NSW. I have applied on 18/09/15 with 70 points (general accountant), but have not yet received any invite or email from authorities. :confused:
I just get to know that for SS they consider english score for offering invites with equal points.correct me if I am wrong.:fingerscrossed:
 
#346 ·
Wow...that's weird...definitely, NSW uses a sort of filter. But I'm not too sure about English scores, given that all Accountants have reached at least IELTS band 7 (or equivalent) in order to get our skills assessments. Maybe it has to do with experience...many states ask for at least 3 years.
I received the invitation last Friday. I applied on 20 August (65+5) and selected "any state" (not even NSW exclusively!!). My English scores are the minimum required (in fact, a bit more...7.5 overall) and I have 6 years experience.
I would be great to know how it works.
 
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