Changess to documents required

[AVFC]

I have received my ITA which is good news. The 220 points on my EOI has not been reduced. I have a job offer in NZ as structural engineer which i am obviously claiming points for being on skills shortage list. To claim these points you need a degree accredited by Washington accord, which I have. So n my EOI I have claimed i have a degree exempt from assessment. Now in the document checklist of the ITA there is no mention of washinton accord and only that if it isn't on the list i must apply for NZQA assessment.

My question is do i submit my qualification cert without NZQA as I know that it isn't required and that I may just have the points removed for having an exempt qualification? or Do I have to get the NZQA as it is in the checklist and the checklist trumps all whether I need the points or not? I guess what I am asking is can I change my points total at this point?
I have tried to call the helpline but was on hold for 25 mins and still no. 30 in queue..

Any advice would be gratefully received.
Thanks

[heiryz]

Do you really need to score that 220? The more points you accumulate, more documentations needed, which also means longer period for checking etc etc.

[JandM]

My guess is that the list is a standard formula, not altered according to the specifics of an individual application. In your place, I would submit without the IQA, mentioning in your cover letter that your degree is Washington Accord and that is why you do not need it.

[AVFC]

Thanks for your replies.

It says on the ITA letter it is a personalised checklist and to include all documents listed, if documents are missing, your application will not be accepted and will be sent back. So do you think I can say, I don't need those points for the qualification so don't send the requested documents?

[JandM]

You can say that if you wish.

Bear in mind, you actually only need 100 points for selection, since you have the offer of a skilled job. Count up and see which you actually require, to show that you are qualified for the job.

[AVFC]

Hi all,
I have called the helpline, they gave me my case officers email address. I emailed the case officer and he got straight back to me saying that I didn't need the points so I could apply without the NZQA assessment.