Good Morning to all!
Im new in this forum and I have some few questions with regards to the skills assessment.
I am a graduate of BS Psychology and obtained a Masters degree in Guidance and Counseling. I am also a licensed Guidance Counselor. I have been working in an academic institution as a guidance counselor for more than 5 years now.
Recently I have a classmate that moved in to Australia and that made me decide to try acquiring a Visa for myself as well.
I've checked all possible state and territories where my skills or occupation is open and found 3 states. NT, ACT and NSW.
NT - Counsellor nec - 272199 (VETASSESS)
ACT - Student Counsellor - 272115(VETASSESS) (this will re-open in july 2016)
NSW - Educational Psychologist - 272312 (APS)
My first choice would be NSW since my dad and 2 half sisters are Aus citizens and they live in Sydney.
Second choice would be ACT because it near NSW
Last choice would be NT.
I have collected all necessary documents for skills assessment and now im ready to do the assessment.
This is my problem, Im not sure which skill or occupation should I get assessed? out of the three occupation the best match would be the Student Counsellor, followed by Counsellor and Educational Psychologist.
Will I pay double if I decide to get assessed on 1 and 2?
Should I choose NT or wait for ACT in July?
Is there a higher possiblity of approval in NSW since my dad and sisters live there?
Btw I was planning to get an agent but Im still not decided.
Any help or Input would be appreciated.