NSW Software Tester 261314 or Software Engineer 261313

[nk53]

Hi guys, wanted opinion from the experienced guys here. I have submitted my EOI for 261314 Software Tester for 190 SS with 90 points and I am onshore currently on 482 visa. I have asked a few guys who have suggested me to go for another assessment for 261313 to increase my chances of invite. In the last STSOL list, 261314 had high availability criteria against it...so I am not really sure if I should go for another assessment. Moreover my R&R and current 482 visa code are also very much aligned to Software Tester code. Below are my queries:

1. I know 261313 will give me an additional option for 189, but given the very few allocations being given to 189, is it still beneficial to go for another 261313 assessment?

2. For 190, a person with equal points for Software Tester code will have less preference against an equal points for Software Engineer?

3. Given if I am skill assessed positively by ACS for 261313, will I be assessed equally for my work exp as I have now? R&R and designations are more aligned to Manual testing, Test Management, etc. with no mention of automation experience.

@MysticRiver @mohsinciddiki any guidance please?

 

[mohsinciddiki]

I know 261313 will give me an additional option for 189, but given the very few allocations being given to 189, is it still beneficial to go for another 261313 assessment?

Its totally your decision, since visa are being granted in very less quantities, there are less changes but if you want to increase your chance of invitation, you may proceed.

For 190, a person with equal points for Software Tester code will have less preference against an equal points for Software Engineer?

certain occupations definitely have prefereane over others. You need to check latest invitation trends

Given if I am skill assessed positively by ACS for 261313, will I be assessed equally for my work exp as I have now? R&R and designations are more aligned to Manual testing, Test Management, etc. with no mention of automation experience.

it depends on your R&R letter, if it shows 70% relevancy you may get a positive assessment

 

[ArchanaA]

Hi guys, wanted opinion from the experienced guys here. I have submitted my EOI for 261314 Software Tester for 190 SS with 90 points and I am onshore currently on 482 visa. I have asked a few guys who have suggested me to go for another assessment for 261313 to increase my chances of invite. In the last STSOL list, 261314 had high availability criteria against it...so I am not really sure if I should go for another assessment. Moreover my R&R and current 482 visa code are also very much aligned to Software Tester code. Below are my queries:

1. I know 261313 will give me an additional option for 189, but given the very few allocations being given to 189, is it still beneficial to go for another 261313 assessment?

2. For 190, a person with equal points for Software Tester code will have less preference against an equal points for Software Engineer?

3. Given if I am skill assessed positively by ACS for 261313, will I be assessed equally for my work exp as I have now? R&R and designations are more aligned to Manual testing, Test Management, etc. with no mention of automation experience.

@MysticRiver @mohsinciddiki any guidance please?

@nk53 Any update on this? I am facing the same situation. Can I apply for 261313 but i am currently onshore on 482 visa - Software Tester.

 

[Nk 53]

@nk53 Any update on this? I am facing the same situation. Can I apply for 261313 but i am currently onshore on 482 visa - Software Tester.

Yup, go ahead. I'm currently waiting grant and have lodged my application successfully

 

[ArchanaA]

Yup, go ahead. I'm currently waiting grant and have lodged my application successfully

Thanks for your quick response. All the best for your future endeavors