You must be referring to the Pre 1 Oct 2002 Guidelines. Its the only place I
could find an explanation on the groups. I thought it was obsolete so I
didn't pay any attention to it. As for the booklet, I'll sure study it again
as I'll be making an application in the next few days.
Thanks for the response.
LC
"JAJ" <> wrote in message
news:...
> >On Sat, 08 Nov 2003 22:14:45 GMT, "LC" <> wrote:
> >I've just got the ACS assessment result. It was a surprice to see it came
> >thru in the post. Somehow I was expecting ACS to give me an email
> >notification since I was checking email from them everyday.
> >
> >The ACS letter says "... you have as of October 1999 satisfied the
> >requirements of the ACS PIM 2, Group A". Also they assessed my skills as
> >2231-15 (Software Designer) while I applied under 2231-17 (Application
and
> >Analyst Programmer). Questions:
> >
> >1) What is "ACS PIM 2, Group A"?
> I suggest you read the ACS assessment guidelines at
> http://www.acs.org.au
> >
> >2) It says that I have satisfied the basic requirements on Oct 1999.
Since I
> >have stayed on the same job until now, can I claim the time from Oct 1999
as
> >relevant work experience for a further 10 points?
> DIMIA only look back 4 years anyway.
> >
> >3) Should I use the skills group 2231-15 when applying to DIMIA? The job
> >titles on the company reference letters are "Software Engineer" and
"Senior
> >Software Engineer" and the duties performed are more in line with Analyst
> >Programmer than Designer. Just what should I do?
> You must use the same occupation as ACS have assessed you for your
> nominated occupation.
> With respect, if you applied to ACS without knowing what Group A was,
> you really did do things 'blind'. I wouldn't recommend approaching an
> application to DIMIA in the same way, as there's plenty of scope to be
> refused. You should research the Skilled Migration Booklet in
> detail to ensure you qualify before you apply, or alternatively hire
> an experienced professional to handle your application from here on
> in.
> Jeremy
> This is not intended to be legal advice in any jurisdiction