Hi allune,
Thanks a million for your help, This negative decision really got me super depressed but I assume there is hope.
"Maybe edit your EOI and not claim points for LTSSL? I'm surprised they didn't do this themselves though... " - You reckon that should be enough for the application to be picked up in the next draw and get Selected?
Thanks for pointing that out, Yes I did claim points for LTSSL which is not really required as I'm able to reach 160 without that easily, I already have 100 and just need (50+30) for (Skilled Employment+Skilled Employment outside Auckland) and that will get me to 180 which I believe is enough to get the wheels turning.
I'm Super surprised too as a co-worker got his SMC approved and he only has a level 5 in IT.
My experience is less than 5 years and I started working full time circa Jan 2016 and all of it is NZ experience.
Below I have posted a tally of what happened to the points claimed.
Area
Points Claimed
Points Awarded
Age
30
30
Skilled Employment
50
0
Skilled Employment outside Auckland
30
0
Skilled Employment in long term skill shortage area
10
0
Qualification
50
50
New Zealand basic qualification
5
0
Skilled work experience
10
10
Work experience in New Zealand
10
10
Work experience in long term skill shortage area
10
0
Total
205
100