I have been following this forum for some time now, but we may finally be at a point where I need some more information, hence my first post!

My husband just had a second interview for a job in the ICT field and if offered a position we would move forward with a Work to Residence-LTSSL visa immediately followed by a SMC visa application. I have a few questions about the process:
  1. My husband has a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design - Computer Arts (Graphic Design essentially) and has 8+ years of experience working in the ICT industry. Since his degree is obviously not a qualification relevant to the ANZSCO occupation on the LTSSL will this be a problem if applying for a visa through the LTSSL scheme? Or does the position he is offered simply need to be in a position on the LTSSL?
  2. When we submit our EOI for the SMC could he claim a qualification in a future growth area (Creative Industries) and experience in a future growth area (ICT) if they are two different but similar fields? Could he claim a qualification in both a future growth area as well as an absolute skill shortage area?
  3. When going through the IQA process, since he clearly does not have a qualification associated with a position in ICT does it matter how his qualification is assessed? I'm assuming simply having a qualified bachelors degree is all that would be necessary?


Thank you in advance for any input and assistance and let me know if you need more information.