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Chances of getting 189 or 190 (young engineer & MBA < 2 yrs work exp.)

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kevinLD

Hi everyone!

I have been reading the forum for a while now and was still very curious to know the chances I would have, from your experience, for obtaining any the visas:
> Skilled - Nominated - Subclass 190
> Skilled Independent - Subclass 189

About me:
[*] I am 26 years old.
[*] I hold a bachelors in Industrial Engineering from a recognized Spanish university (but not included in the list for the Recognised Graduate [Temporary] Visa Subclass 476).
[*] I also completed a student exchange program for a year in Australia studying my masters of science in Manufacturing Engineering & Management at University of New South Whales, Sydney (NSW).
[*] I have only two years work experience (although I have completed internships in Asia and Middle East before graduating). And I am currently completing a MBA sponsored by the company I am currently working for in the aerospace industry.
[*] My current occupation (several apply) is considered in the SOL (schedule 1).

Regarding points, I would normally get 60-65 points:
[*] Age (26 yo) => 30 points
[*] English Language Ability (Superior English—IELTS 8 / OET A) => 20 points
[*] Educational qualifications (Bachelor degree with Honours or Masters) => 15 points
[*] Skilled employment (< 2 years) => 0 points
[*] Australian study requirements (diplomas or trade qualifications awarded by an Australian educational institution => Would the certificate of the student exchange program at UNSW in Sydney count?) => 5
[*] Nomination/sponsorship (Nomination by state or territory government (visa subclass 190 only) => 5 points

I would prefer not to work in regional Australia.

Should I still be 100% motivated and pursue my dream of obtaining the visa?

I would like to contribute to the forum as it is fantastic. Nevertheless, I am afraid I am still on the side of the newbies here!

Thank you all for any feedback and/or recommendations  :)


Cheers,

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Armand

Hi kevinLD!

Welcome to ½ûÂþÌìÌÃ!

Armand

aminadz

u'll get it for sure
i wish u good luck
ur case iss much better than mine i'm depressed of the cost and assessing issues which are so expansive

stumpy

Regional Australia is where the work is.

Keep motivated.

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