Hi all (again )
Just a quick query. Now that our points have been downgraded, I am anxious to know where we stand. We currently have 130 points and they have not recognised our work experience in a shortage skill area by virtue of us having to have our qualifications assessed. However, I did see that some applications with 130 points were selected but they were given bonus points for their work experience in an absolute skill shortage area? How does all that work. Because we have had our bonus points taken away, do we fall below 'normal' applications with 130 points? By normal, I mean those with 130 but are able to claim their work experience in an area of skill shortage? Our work experience is in the tertiary sector of education.
Also, as hubby is the principal applicant, I am getting MY qualifications assessed for two reasons:
It is going to be difficult to find relevant info for hubbies qualification as his University had a name change and they no longer have curriculum info under the old name. I studied at the new Uni (the old one but with the new name ) so can present all relevant info. Also, if I get mine done, I can register as a teacher and try the work permit route too.
IF, my masters degree is recognised at a level 9 as per NZQA assessment, then we are back on track for the shortage skilled route as lecturers. So my big question is: will we be able to change who the principal applicant is once the EOI is in the pool? All of this for a darn name change with the University due to political reasons in RSA
Once again, any thoughts would be greatly appreciated
God bless