If you are in this situation, what will you do?

[Ashwin2005]

I have my master degree, assessed by NARIC - 25 marks
I have my income proof with required evidences - 25 marks
I have more than 5 years experience with more than 2 years specialist experience.

Since I have already 50 marks for education, and earnings, should I take the pain of explaining my specialist experience and claim 35 marks or simply claim 25 marks?

If you have this situation, what will you do?

[topoftheworld]

Ashwin,
I would not claim for specialist experience ,as this involves more evidences.
Go ahead with 25 points, as long as u cross(or equal) a total 65 points. A person with 65 points and another with 110 points get the same HSMP decision. More brownie points for a better score So, why bother about more documents.

Hope this helps.

[jazbaati99]

I was in the same position like you. I just went ahead and claimed solid 65 points with evidence. Got approval in around three weeks in total (from the time I send my application to the time I received everything back).

[Ashwin2005]

Dear topoftheworld, jazbaati99,

Thanks for your views.

My concern is that I have long years of experience. If I do not claim speacialist or senior experience at least for few years, would they think that I did not progress well in my career? Would this affect getting points for experience?

[EJ]

On the contrary knowing HO they may not give you any points for experience if you try to claim specialist points. I would say it is a lot safer to really substantiate your graduate level experience so they cannot deny you your visa.

[Kayalami]

It is best to claim the maximum number of points subject to accurate supporting documentation to the required HSMP standards being submitted - this forum has extensive details on what is required. Note that only a minor percentage of applicants (I am told less than 10 percent) are awarded significant achievement points. If you will spend another 3 months getting the evidence don't bother waiting go ahead and apply. If its a matter of 2 to 3 weeks then sure wait. However it is your final decision to take. Good luck.

[Ashwin2005]

Thanks very much Kayalami. Had I hot this feedback earlier, I would have claimed 35 for my experience. I submitted my application on Monday.

I claimed only 25 points for my experience, although I had worked in senior specialist position. Even with 25 points for experience, I feel I can score at least 75 . My master degree is already assessed by NARIC as equal to British Master (25), Have solid proof for earnings (25 points). I have also claimed for 15 points for significant achievements, and 10 points for my partner's achievement.

I hope things will go smoothly and my application will be approved.