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✅ Got my Australia 189 PR after 14 months — full timeline inside

Hi everyone! I finally got my Australia Skilled Independent (189) visa stamped last week after starting the process 14 months ago. Sharing my full timeline for anyone in the process. Background: Software Engineer, 7 years experience, University of Moratuwa graduate. Timeline: - Jan 2024: Skills assessment with ACS (result in 10 weeks) - Mar 2024: IELTS — scored 8.0/8.0/7.5/7.5 - Apr 2024: Submitted EOI with 90 points - Apr 2024: Received invitation within 3 days (STEM round) - May 2024: Lodged full application - Nov 2024: Medical examination - Mar 2025: Visa granted! Tips: Start your ACS skills assessment early. IELTS is crucial — aim for Proficient English minimum. STEM category rounds invite lower CRS scores.

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Community member🇦🇺 Australia20 Mar 20252 replies142 votes
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Australia Subclass 482 TSS — how strict is the skills assessment for IT roles?

I'm a software engineer with 6 years of experience (4 at a product company, 2 freelance). My employer in Melbourne is sponsoring me for a 482 TSS visa under ANZSCO 261313 (Software Engineer). HR told me the skills assessment via ACS is straightforward for my profile, but I've been reading mixed reports online about people with similar experience getting requests for additional evidence. Has anyone gone through ACS assessment recently? How long did it take and did they ask for anything beyond the standard employment letters and degree certificate?

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Community member🇦🇺 Australia17 Jun 20263 replies31 votes
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Best countries for Sri Lankan accountants in 2025?

I am CIMA qualified with 8 years experience at manager level. Considering: Australia 189/190, Canada Express Entry, UK Skilled Worker, UAE. Which offers the best salary + quality of life + PR pathway for my profile?

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