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Good day po! Kuha lang sana ako ng feedback regarding ACN consultancy in Makati is really legitimate visa consultancy. Medyo mahal din kasi ang magagasyos sa processing and application and nakakayakot baka mamaya di sila legit. And kung meron na ba dito na nakapag apply sa kanila. Thank you..
shemsimiBrisbane Posts: 71Member Joined: Feb 15, 2016
hi @coco3 confirm ko lang if you're asking about ACN Southern Immigration and Education Services? Is that the full name of the agency and headed by MA Wilfredo Natividad? I'm one of their client and they are legit. My visa processing was done in just 7 months Direct Grant because mabilis sila magreply sa mga queries ko and everytime I send my docs upload kagad sa IMMI account ko. I wanted to write a longer review for them actually, medjo busy pa lang sa ngayon kasi madami pa inaasikaso.
Base on my research average lang yung singil nila. Goodluck and God bless on your application. PM me if you have anymore queries.
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
grace_8200420pasig Posts: 26Member Joined: Aug 02, 2016
hi@coco3 how much po processing fee nila?i'm looking din po a legit agency..
Mas okay ang sevice at fee ng ACN kaysa Respall... Ang Respall mahal ng singil akala sila lang ang agency sa Pinas... :-j Sungit pa ng agent, nainis ata dami ko tanong. Ayaw pa nila accept case ko kasi for them complicated daw case ko at low chance for visa grant. Nakakadismaya sila. 200k fee nila may bayad pa consultation 1k. Sa ACN 80k lang all in. Tapos sabi ng agent di nman complicated case ko within 1 year baka may 189 visa na basta complete docs na. Kaya I'm planning DIY muna pag di kaya sa ACN na ako.
Mechatronics Engineer (SOL?)
2016
June 12: Decided to pursue Oz dream
June 15: Start IELTS review
July 7: IELTS exam
July 27: Received IELTS result L9R8W6.5S7
July 31: Applied for IELTS remarking
August 5: Decided to go DIY application to save money
August xx
shemsimiBrisbane Posts: 71Member Joined: Feb 15, 2016
Mas okay ang sevice at fee ng ACN kaysa Respall... Ang Respall mahal ng singil akala sila lang ang agency sa Pinas... :-j Sungit pa ng agent, nainis ata dami ko tanong. Ayaw pa nila accept case ko kasi for them complicated daw case ko at low chance for visa grant. Nakakadismaya sila. 200k fee nila may bayad pa consultation 1k. Sa ACN 80k lang all in. Tapos sabi ng agent di nman complicated case ko within 1 year baka may 189 visa na basta complete docs na. Kaya I'm planning DIY muna pag di kaya sa ACN na ako.
I agree! Hindi rin tinanggap dati ng Respall yung case ko. But with ACN walang hassle, free pa ang assessment.
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
shemsimiBrisbane Posts: 71Member Joined: Feb 15, 2016
hi@coco3 how much po processing fee nila?i'm looking din po a legit agency..
hi @grace_8200420 contact Miss hanna of ACN, she'll be happy to accommodate you. here's her cell number: 0939 916 2026
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
yummy143Philippines Posts: 32Member Joined: Aug 23, 2016
Hello pati ba tourist visa naghahandle cla
deandeanPhilippines Posts: 6Member Joined: Jan 09, 2017
edited January 2017
as of 1/10/2017 eto po yung breakdown list ng ACN for processing.
I'm also thinking twice kung personal o agency ggawin ko na pag-apply, as I read this thread medyo nagtaas na sila (looking at the breakdown list.)
para sa mga nag-ccanvass please see attached picture.
Note: Nailagay ko yung lumang passport number ko habang nag ffill-up ng EOI account. Pwede pa po ba yun mapalitan pagkuha ko ng bagong passport ko?, also thinking twice kung agency o personal application. ??
ajet02Brisbane Posts: 65Member Joined: Oct 05, 2011
Wow, ang taas na pala ng fee nila ngayon. Way back 2011, 60k pesos lang ang fee nila. Anyway, they have a really great customer service. They will not stop sending you e-mails and text messages until you give them the documents and other necessary processes. They will make sure that you get the visa your suppose to have. Madali din sila lapitan at pwede ka magtanong sa kanila anytime you want and they will answer you back immediately.
I think they process all kind of Australian visa as per advertise.
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
alegnallanesPhilippines Posts: 35Member Joined: Nov 21, 2016
Sino po nag handle ng application niyo? Si hanna or jass? And ano po usually yung nagging problem sa application?? Legit naman po??
Ang taas na pala ng service fee nila. I also got them for visa 189 assistance, and 80k in total ang service fee nila. So far, ok yun service nila sa amin. Kakilala namin yun asawa ng anak nun may-ari ng agency kaya I can vouch na legit sila. Aside from that, mabilis sila magreply and very accommodating kahit napakarami ng tanong namin. The owner is willing to answer my questions via Skype.
ysabelleSydney Posts: 139Member Joined: Oct 01, 2016
Hi. Okay po ang ACN. Sila naghandle ng student ko noon and super okay yung mstaff na nag assist sa akin. As for Mr. Natividad, he answers queries via skype and nung nabalitaan nya na mainterview ako, he called me to give pointers.
cnel_26Kuala Lumpur Posts: 181Member Joined: Jul 20, 2012
Hello po, ano po cases na support na ACN? More on GSM ba sila of pwede din sila humanap ng job for you para mas mapabilis application ng isang applicant?
@cdmercado111 same question here. pls help, acn or ms. gigi?
AdminSingapore Posts: 1,767Administrator Joined: Dec 29, 2010
I personally rrcommend ms Gigi ot world2australia. You can consider oneviemigration too
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Pandabelle0405Singapore Posts: 688Member Joined: Aug 16, 2017
Hi Kabayan
Share ko lng ACN din agent ng hubby ko July 20, nag EOI lodge na kame waiting pa rin po kame so far ok naman po mga fees nila saka ok po kausap si Mr. Willie Natividad thru viber sinasagot nya ang mga queries ng husband ko. That's all godbless
dharweentmMalaysia Posts: 106Member Joined: May 02, 2017
edited October 2017
tried and tested ang agency na ito. 3 kami mag housemate nag apply thru this agency. at 3 din kami na grant. reasonable price din ung fee nila. at napaka active pag may mga queries kayo. si miss lala naman yung parang agent namin na may basbas ni sir willie,
lhance12Pasig Posts: 30Member Joined: Nov 26, 2017
@dharweentm how much po rate nila ngayon? and ung total ng nagastos niyo? for reference and comparison po sana. salamat
jon1101aBaguio City, Philippines Posts: 88Member Joined: Mar 24, 2017
01.12.17 - PTE take 1
02.12.17 - PTE result competent : L-76, R-76, S-88, W-84 : 10 pts claimed
02.13.17 - Updated EOI to VISA 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
15.02.18 - PTE take 2
16.02.18 - PTE result superior: L-79, R-80, S-90, W-79 : 20 pts claimed.
17.02.18 - Updated EOI to VISA 189/190(NSW-VIC) (70/75)
14.05.18 - Work experience milestone. 5 years
Updated EOI to VISA 189/190(NSW-VIC) (75/80)
11.08.18 - Invitation Received EOI 189. Finally.
20.08.18 - 189 VISA lodge
22.08.18 - Medicals at Nationwide
07.11.18 - DIRECT GRANT after 80 days.
lhance12Pasig Posts: 30Member Joined: Nov 26, 2017
dharweentmMalaysia Posts: 106Member Joined: May 02, 2017
@lhance12 last feb kami nag sign ng contract sa kanila. 3 kami mag housemate nag avail, 80k pa yun that time. Pero balita ko, 100k+ na ata sila ngayon. Pero sulit yan. 3 din kaming na grant dahil sa agency na yan.
lhance12Pasig Posts: 30Member Joined: Nov 26, 2017
@dharweentm 80K each po kayo? kung ok lang sir how much total expenses nio from start to finish. job contract signing? anu po job nio?
dharweentmMalaysia Posts: 106Member Joined: May 02, 2017
edited December 2017
@lhance12 80k each po primary applicants po. Total expenses namin sa ACN? yan na yan 80k. All in na yan from assessment upto visa grant. Take note, yang 80k, sa ACN pa lang yang. Hindi pa kasali yung babayaran mo sa DIBP.
And take note again, yan yung dating price nila. Ngayon is 100k+ na ata sila.
lhance12Pasig Posts: 30Member Joined: Nov 26, 2017
lahat lahat po ng expenses how much that time?
Pandabelle0405Singapore Posts: 688Member Joined: Aug 16, 2017
Hi kabayan ok po ito ACN kay sir willie po kami then pag busy sya si Ms. Christine po ng re2ply sa mga queries. So far binigyan nila kami option kc 189 maxado matagak so 190 & 489 try apply. Godbless po
bgcaracasPhilippines Posts: 1Member Joined: Dec 12, 2017
Hi, pleasant day po sa inyo. Tanong ko lang po sana if ACN requires PRC ID from their clients. Thanks po
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Base on my research average lang yung singil nila. Goodluck and God bless on your application. PM me if you have anymore queries.
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
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Ayaw pa nila accept case ko kasi for them complicated daw case ko at low chance for visa grant. Nakakadismaya sila. 200k fee nila may bayad pa consultation 1k.
Sa ACN 80k lang all in. Tapos sabi ng agent di nman complicated case ko within 1 year baka may 189 visa na basta complete docs na. Kaya I'm planning DIY muna pag di kaya sa ACN na ako.
Mechatronics Engineer (SOL?)
2016
June 12: Decided to pursue Oz dream
June 15: Start IELTS review
July 7: IELTS exam
July 27: Received IELTS result L9R8W6.5S7
July 31: Applied for IELTS remarking
August 5: Decided to go DIY application to save money
August xx
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Joined: Feb 15, 2016
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
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Joined: Feb 15, 2016
Jan 2016 - Agent contract signing/Collect Requirements
Mar 19, 2016 - IELTS IDP
Apr 2, 2016 - IELTS Results L-8.5 R-7.5 S-7.5 W-6.5 OBS-7.5
Apr 11, 2016 - Applied for Re-marking of Writing
May 10, 2016 - Received re-marking results ---> W-7 Praise God!
May 24, 2016 - CDR submitted to EA via Fast Track
Jun 8, 2016 - EA Feedback - Need to provide PRC License
Jun 14, 2016 - EA Result - Engineering Technologist
Jun 17, 2016 - Lodge EOI SC190 SS NSW
Jun 20, 2016 - EOI updated Lodge SC189
Jul 6, 2016 - 10pm Received ITA SC189
Jul 13, 2016 - Lodge VISA 189
Jul 21, 2016 - Medical at St. Luke's Global
Jul 22, 2016 - Frontloaded all docs
Jul 25, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Jul 27, 2016 - Golden Email Direct Grant
"In God's perfect time..."
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I'm also thinking twice kung personal o agency ggawin ko na pag-apply, as I read this thread medyo nagtaas na sila (looking at the breakdown list.)
para sa mga nag-ccanvass please see attached picture.
sana makatulong.
1/9/2017 - Lodge EOI SkillSelect Program under (subclass 189)
1/9/2017 - EOI Status: Draft; Progress: 5/13
2/9/2017 - Scheduled Passport Renewal @Riyadh Embassy
Note: Nailagay ko yung lumang passport number ko habang nag ffill-up ng EOI account. Pwede pa po ba yun mapalitan pagkuha ko ng bagong passport ko?, also thinking twice kung agency o personal application. ??
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I think they process all kind of Australian visa as per advertise.
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
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Carpe Diem!
PTE Tips
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/236138#Comment_236138
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
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Carpe Diem!
PTE Tips
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/236138#Comment_236138
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6364/pte-review-materials/p1
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Ano ung mas okay na agency, ung ACN or si Ms. gigi?
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2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
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Share ko lng ACN din agent ng hubby ko July 20, nag EOI lodge na kame waiting pa rin po kame so far ok naman po mga fees nila saka ok po kausap si Mr. Willie Natividad thru viber sinasagot nya ang mga queries ng husband ko. That's all godbless
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Hi, as of now 110k po ang rate nila and divided siya sa 4 stages. Every stage completed dun kayo nagbabayad until macomplete yung 110k
233914 - Engineering Technologist | Age: 30 pts | Education:15 pts | Experience : 5 pts | English:20 pts | Total:75 pts.
01.12.17 - PTE take 1
02.12.17 - PTE result competent : L-76, R-76, S-88, W-84 : 10 pts claimed
02.13.17 - Updated EOI to VISA 189/190(NSW) (60/65)
15.02.18 - PTE take 2
16.02.18 - PTE result superior: L-79, R-80, S-90, W-79 : 20 pts claimed.
17.02.18 - Updated EOI to VISA 189/190(NSW-VIC) (70/75)
14.05.18 - Work experience milestone. 5 years
Updated EOI to VISA 189/190(NSW-VIC) (75/80)
11.08.18 - Invitation Received EOI 189. Finally.
20.08.18 - 189 VISA lodge
22.08.18 - Medicals at Nationwide
07.11.18 - DIRECT GRANT after 80 days.
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And take note again, yan yung dating price nila. Ngayon is 100k+ na ata sila.
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Tanong ko lang po sana if ACN requires PRC ID from their clients.
Thanks po
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