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DV 2019 Oceania Selectees

Sparkymicadonis said:
Thanks for that Susie. Yeah looks like I might be able to spin it, I am specialised in what I do not just the average electrician. Haha. I do match several key elements for a zone 4 job. Electrical Technologist. man if the missus had won this wouldn’t be a problem. Well. I’ll give it a go. As long as I don’t lie right. It’s a lot of money for a long shot, but we really want it so, gonna try.
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It’s not easy to qualify on work experience - you’ll need to properly document how you meet the appropriate level and/or match the onet description you’re basing it on. If I recall correctly britsimon has something on this on his website and I know a couple of aussies here have successfully done it in the past so hopefully you can get enough guidance to do it successfully too.

Mijoro said:
Remember it has to hit both the zone number and the svp index as well.
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I think all 4 and 5 meet the SVP minimum?
 
Thanks all, talked to the boss, my mate, and he is going to help me put evidence together to support my application. He looked at the job description and he agrees it matches. Just have to get COs to agree. 1300s interviews won’t be for quite some time hey so I have a bit of time. Thanks for your help. Long shot, but worth a go. Wife is already counting her chickens. I am not convinced. Would you advice not doing the medical until after the interview, in my case, or does that make it look like I doubt our chances? I was reading someone’s story that they put theirs off.
 
I already did my ds-260. Why not. I think i qualify as both work experience and education (diploma) so should be ok. Anyway, i qualified way back in 2003 with just a high school leaving certificate so they don't seem that fussy?

My number is 400 odd, so assuming Trump and his evil minions don't nuke the entire thing when would the interview be? January?
 
Hey we are a NZ family of 6 who have been selected for further processing...eeeekkk!!! Super excited but so nervous too!!! I thought the waiting for the draw was the hard part! Anyhow our number is 2019OC000002xx, when would we expect our interview if we get that far? Have filed DS260 eager beavers here
 
Congratulations NZ fam you will probably have your interview in October or November at the latest. So excited for you!
 
As an OC8xx I am going to wait until December to file my 260, I figure if they nix the program before then I wont have an intent to migrate come up on my file. Anyone else thinking the same thing or am I crazy?
 
I will however start getting jabbed as I figure I need a lot of the immunisations like TB and Hep B etc so that cant hurt, aside from the getting jabbed part. Does anyone know how many you can get in one day?
 
Mijoro said:
I will however start getting jabbed as I figure I need a lot of the immunisations like TB and Hep B etc so that cant hurt, aside from the getting jabbed part. Does anyone know how many you can get in one day?
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Be sure that you’re not getting unnecessary ones. We were waived from a number of them due to being adults.
 
Mijoro said:
I will however start getting jabbed as I figure I need a lot of the immunisations like TB and Hep B etc so that cant hurt, aside from the getting jabbed part. Does anyone know how many you can get in one day?
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I was thinking the same.
 
Good Afternoon Everyone

Does anyone have suggestions/ answers about the following regarding filling out the DS-260 form:
1. If you can’t remember exact dates of past addresses is that ok?

2. If you are not planning on relying on a sponsor with an I-130, what is the minimum necessary funds required at interview?
 
I don't qualify for the DV lottery via education however my position (IT Systems administrator) does.

I'm planning on getting a letter from my employer detailing my job position and the tasks involved as well as writing a letter detailing how my role matches the O*net listing. Does anyone have any further recommendations on proving to the CO that I qualify on employment experience alone?
 
Hi all. 2019OC4XX here. Only been applying for about 20 years, and had to re-read my letter about 6 times before it sank in.

DS-260 submitted today. A couple of questions:

- Based on our number, should we expect our interview for November this year (2018)?
- Education. Don't have Yr 12, but have 3 x Diplomas, a partial BA, and a full MBA. Also have a US Education Evaluator document, dated last week, outlining that my education meets the US requirements for a Bachelor Degree in Security & Risk Management and MBA. I'm hoping that will meet the education requirements!

Thanks in advance, and very excited to finally be on this journey!
 
Wow there are are few of you going the work experience route. I will be watching your journey. Good luck.

Just out of interest Doug, how do you have your Masters without a bachelors? Quite interested in the pathways you took.

Sparky, very interested to see how you go, my hubby is a sparky too. Electrical Superintendent Underground Projects. Lol, a bossy electrician. We think he qualifies under Electrical Engineering technologist. Fingers crossed you make it. We lived in Central Queensland for years, maybe our paths crossed. I was also a nurse before I became a teacher, does she work in the Central Highlands? Small world.
 
Gloria Gloria said:
Just out of interest Doug, how do you have your Masters without a bachelors? Quite interested in the pathways you took.
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I won't go into the long story but was in the right place at the right time to be accepted into an MBA program that allows relevant work experience to be counted towards a partial pre-requisite, on top of academic study.

The BA I was doing decided to "restructure", canceling out a year's worth of study, so my frustration led me towards leaping to the MBA program
 
I would have thought a diploma would be sufficient. That would be higher than any high school graduation.

When I did the 2003 entry, a letter from my high school saying i successfully completed it was sufficient. Not saying that is still the case but something to think about.
 
AussieGCHopeful said:
I don't qualify for the DV lottery via education however my position (IT Systems administrator) does.

I'm planning on getting a letter from my employer detailing my job position and the tasks involved as well as writing a letter detailing how my role matches the O*net listing. Does anyone have any further recommendations on proving to the CO that I qualify on employment experience alone?
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Put in a bit more effort than that. Show detail of career progression, salary levels, training courses or certifications. It's worth over-preparing a bit to make sure they don't even think about doubting your role.
 
DougNNNN said:
Hi all. 2019OC4XX here. Only been applying for about 20 years, and had to re-read my letter about 6 times before it sank in.

DS-260 submitted today. A couple of questions:

- Based on our number, should we expect our interview for November this year (2018)?
- Education. Don't have Yr 12, but have 3 x Diplomas, a partial BA, and a full MBA. Also have a US Education Evaluator document, dated last week, outlining that my education meets the US requirements for a Bachelor Degree in Security & Risk Management and MBA. I'm hoping that will meet the education requirements!

Thanks in advance, and very excited to finally be on this journey!
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DougNNNN said:
I won't go into the long story but was in the right place at the right time to be accepted into an MBA program that allows relevant work experience to be counted towards a partial pre-requisite, on top of academic study.

The BA I was doing decided to "restructure", canceling out a year's worth of study, so my frustration led me towards leaping to the MBA program
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You actually need to be a little careful. Up until recently, the rules were based on successful secondary school completion (equivilent to US High school where an American kid would start college, typically age 18). Now - recently the guidance was amended to say "at least" a US High school equivalent. Evaluations or GED routes are not acceptable - and your route to the higher degrees is the sort of thing that would have been risky in the past. So - because COs are slow to adapt, there is still a little risk.

My advice would be to prepare a work experience case as a backup - and overwhelm the CO with ways to approve you.
 
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