Inquiry: 491/489 visa

hikari

@tmasuncion said:
Hi guys. Quick question for my sis in law who's applying for 491. They're still waiting for their invitation and she just gave birth 5 days ago.. The agent is asking around 1800$ to update their eoi with their new baby as their dependent.. For me this is rediculous.. Is it really that hard of a process to update? Do you think they can raise a complaint?

For me $1800 is too much for updating an EOI only. Wala pa palang invitation. Better look for another agent, or update it by yourself. Or baka ang mnmean nya ay yung $1800 ay additional processing fee na for her child (for the entire visa process).

nelskii

@tmasuncion said:
Hi guys. Quick question for my sis in law who's applying for 491. They're still waiting for their invitation and she just gave birth 5 days ago.. The agent is asking around 1800$ to update their eoi with their new baby as their dependent.. For me this is rediculous.. Is it really that hard of a process to update? Do you think they can raise a complaint?

Updates in EOI is normal and my agent is not charging me naman. However, this is a different case from simply updating the EOI. It might be because the baby will now be added to the application. If I am not mistaken, ang rate ng agent depends kung ilan ang kasama sa application if not per family member. Unless they started with the agent knowing that there will be an additional family member on the way at nakasama sa initial quote and now asking for additional payment, then that is a different story. Better clarify this with the agent first before raising any complaints.

tmasuncion

Thanks @nelskii and @hikari ...actually you're right.. they started with the agent nong wala pa silang baby and they didn't expect na ma buntis yung asawa nya. yung sis in law ko naman hindi nila inupdate yung agent nila. and now i'm just thinking because of that, the agent is taking advantage of their situation.. so yun cguro that's why the agent is charging them this big amount for them to add the baby is the dependent.

but that being said, it's just to much! 1800 USD to add a dependent applicant? they don't even have the ITA yet.. they just lodged they EOI 10-12 months ago in TAS and SA...

any inputs or advise will surely help.

nelskii

@tmasuncion said:
Thanks @nelskii and @hikari ...actually you're right.. they started with the agent nong wala pa silang baby and they didn't expect na ma buntis yung asawa nya. yung sis in law ko naman hindi nila inupdate yung agent nila. and now i'm just thinking because of that, the agent is taking advantage of their situation.. so yun cguro that's why the agent is charging them this big amount for them to add the baby is the dependent.

but that being said, it's just to much! 1800 USD to add a dependent applicant? they don't even have the ITA yet.. they just lodged they EOI 10-12 months ago in TAS and SA...
any inputs or advise will surely help.

No worries! Baka it will help them na balikan yun quote at previous conversations nila with the agent regarding the fee. Like per tao ba yun rate ni agent, etc. Ask rin kung gano ba magiging ka-tedious ang paperworks baka mas maintindihan nila bakit ganyan kataas ang amount na hinihingi sa kanila.

I hope Ms. Rhea, @RheaMARN1171933 can shed some light if the amount is acceptable for this case or it really is too much for the paperworks since baby pa nman yun additional dependent. Alam ko agent siya eh.

RheaMARN1171933

@nelskii said:

@tmasuncion said:
Thanks @nelskii and @hikari ...actually you're right.. they started with the agent nong wala pa silang baby and they didn't expect na ma buntis yung asawa nya. yung sis in law ko naman hindi nila inupdate yung agent nila. and now i'm just thinking because of that, the agent is taking advantage of their situation.. so yun cguro that's why the agent is charging them this big amount for them to add the baby is the dependent.

but that being said, it's just to much! 1800 USD to add a dependent applicant? they don't even have the ITA yet.. they just lodged they EOI 10-12 months ago in TAS and SA...

any inputs or advise will surely help.

No worries! Baka it will help them na balikan yun quote at previous conversations nila with the agent regarding the fee. Like per tao ba yun rate ni agent, etc. Ask rin kung gano ba magiging ka-tedious ang paperworks baka mas maintindihan nila bakit ganyan kataas ang amount na hinihingi sa kanila.
I hope Ms. Rhea, @RheaMARN1171933 can shed some light if the amount is acceptable for this case or it really is too much for the paperworks since baby pa nman yun additional dependent. Alam ko agent siya eh.

We don’t actually put additional charges on dependents. Whether you’re single or with dependents as long as we’ll only be doing one skills assessment (for the main applicant only) it’s the same rate for us. We’ve just had a client contacted us re their newborn. We just updated his EOI, and that was it. It didn’t cost them anything.

I can’t speak for other agencies though. Each will have their own way of charging fees but I guess it’s all about choosing the right one (for you) from the very start. Sadly, most agencies see clients as just numbers but there are those who value integrity over other things. You’ll be able to identify one and differentiate one from the other from the first point of contact pa lang. just bear in mind, high fees won’t mean they are good and higher chance of your case being handled more efficiently.

tmasuncion

@RheaMARN1171933 thanks for sharing your insights. it's actually the same agency that help me get my visa. despite that, I really didn't like their service at all.

tmasuncion

@RheaMARN1171933 what if lalabas yung ITA tapos hindi na update yung application na mai bata? what are the consequences? and how much would it cost to apply for the baby's visa?

RheaMARN1171933

@tmasuncion said:
@RheaMARN1171933 what if lalabas yung ITA tapos hindi na update yung application na mai bata? what are the consequences? and how much would it cost to apply for the baby's visa?

There’s a form to complete during visa application to add the baby but I wouldn’t advice this given your situation. Firstly you don’t know when you get the invite, maybe in a year’s time? It can be subject to issues later on so best is to update the eoi. I can’t even consider such scenario you’re asking since from an agent’s perspective, it’s auto pilot for me to make sure all actions done on cases won’t result to issues that may complicate the case. Do things by the book so you can’t be faulted

It’s half of the fee for the spouse. You can easily Google this amount or ask your agent. It’s $1k plus I think. They change it every year, I will need to check my end. Sorry that’s admin part hindi ko memorise pricing lol

tmasuncion

@RheaMARN1171933 so you're saying, it's still possible to add the baby during the actually visa application right? But you recommend to update the EOI prior to getting an ITA.

Cuz right now, 1 year has passed for my sister-in-law and his husband, and they're only at 70 points as a "cook." ... the primary applicant is my SIL's hubby. And he's a bit sceptical on getting the ITA now that a year has passed. he said "why would I pay around 1,800 USD just to update my EOI? that's not even the actual visa application yet?"

haringkingking

@tmasuncion said:
Thanks @nelskii and @hikari ...actually you're right.. they started with the agent nong wala pa silang baby and they didn't expect na ma buntis yung asawa nya. yung sis in law ko naman hindi nila inupdate yung agent nila. and now i'm just thinking because of that, the agent is taking advantage of their situation.. so yun cguro that's why the agent is charging them this big amount for them to add the baby is the dependent.

but that being said, it's just to much! 1800 USD to add a dependent applicant? they don't even have the ITA yet.. they just lodged they EOI 10-12 months ago in TAS and SA...
any inputs or advise will surely help.

I think baka need lang po i-clarify sa agent kung ano 'yung kasama sa 1800USD na "chinacharge" niya. > @tmasuncion said:

@RheaMARN1171933 so you're saying, it's still possible to add the baby during the actually visa application right? But you recommend to update the EOI prior to getting an ITA.
Cuz right now, 1 year has passed for my sister-in-law and his husband, and they're only at 70 points as a "cook." ... the primary applicant is my SIL's hubby. And he's a bit sceptical on getting the ITA now that a year has passed. he said "why would I pay around 1,800 USD just to update my EOI? that's not even the actual visa application yet?"
Good morning! 🙂 First of all, madali lang i-update ang EOI to add their dependent. Since may baby na sila, need talaga i-update ang EOI no matter what, unless hindi nila isasama ang baby. Since wala pa naman silang ITA, it's so simple now to add the baby as dependent. Usually, pwede pa rin mag-add ng dependent (baby) kahit may ITA na and ongoing na ang visa application, meron lang form and supporting docs na need i-submit. Pero mas complicated pa 'yun as mentioned as well by Ms. Rhea.

Costing/fee ng agent is another thing. Need nila i-clarify nang maigi 'yun. At the end of the day, they need to decide kung gusto nila ituloy ang application. If namamahalan sila sa 1800$ na fee ng agent, which is talaga namang mahal kung para lang sa pag-update the EOI, they can opt to find another agent or they can DIY.

Pero bottomline is, it is the right time to update the EOI para walang complications later on, kung talagang ipu-push nila ang application nila. And need nila i-clear ano ba talaga ang inclusive sa fee na sinasabi ng agent nila. Anyway, good luck sa kanila! 🙂

RheaMARN1171933

@tmasuncion said:
@RheaMARN1171933 so you're saying, it's still possible to add the baby during the actually visa application right? But you recommend to update the EOI prior to getting an ITA.
Cuz right now, 1 year has passed for my sister-in-law and his husband, and they're only at 70 points as a "cook." ... the primary applicant is my SIL's hubby. And he's a bit sceptical on getting the ITA now that a year has passed. he said "why would I pay around 1,800 USD just to update my EOI? that's not even the actual visa application yet?"
Yes there is a form which refers to corrections but this is very technical now and if you’re not an agent could be complicated to deal with so I wouldn’t advice that path.

The EOI needs to be updated as soon as there’s a change in circumstance. I think a small admin fee to update can be justified vs the amount mentioned. Perhaps worth clarifying this with the agent. Could it be possible that the fee refers to the additional cost which includes the visa application fee?

tmasuncion

@haringkingking salamat sa inputs.

@RheaMARN1171933 I know the agent very well and I think the 1800 USD is just updating the EOI, but will ask them to double check kung ano ang inclusion sa 1800 na yun.

PERO.. basi sa experience ko, separate yung bayad sa mag lodge ng application in response to ITA.

I just remembered , they even ask me to certify-true-copy all my documents during the lodgement. that costed me around 2000 USD.. pero wala na ako maga kasi excited na ako. pero skeptical ako if required ba talaga yun. Note: lahat ng documents ko naka certify true copy na sa labas.. pero gusto nila ipa certify ulit kasi kelangan daw and bagong patakaran sa MARA daw. bummer!

Desert_Cowboy

Can anyone confirm this. Libre po ba schooling ng 491 dependents sa state schools sa NSW? Thanks

hikari

@Desert_Cowboy said:
Can anyone confirm this. Libre po ba schooling ng 491 dependents sa state schools sa NSW? Thanks

You can check this info

https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/16410/Visa-Subclasses-and-Enrolment-Conditions.pdf

patl

pwede po ba magfile ng EOI ng 491 at the same time 190? parehong nsw?

haringkingking

@patl said:
pwede po ba magfile ng EOI ng 491 at the same time 190? parehong nsw?

Yes po, pwede gumawa ng EOI for 491 and another EOI for 190.

mashawhiskers1989

ask po sana ako advice? currently, i'm 32(turning 33 ths Feb).

Ihave over 8yrs IT Related experience..

i recently took PTE, but only achieved 80 overall(Proficient Level) ( L=73,R=81,S=90,W=75) .

i'm planning to undergo the ACS Assessment for Software Engineer soon, however, i'm presumming i can get either 5yrs atleast, or 8yrs max recognition with BS IT Degree..

my expected points will be around 70 to 75.. may chance po ba ako ma invite in EOI for State Sponsorship or VISA 189/190/491 if ever i will proceed? any insights po sana. thank you..

mathilde9

@mashawhiskers1989 - don't.lose.hope :smile: Hindi natin masabi eh. Nistartan mo nga PTE in the first place 🙂

chemron9400

Kelan kaya mag start ng invite ang nsw for 491?

jammyness

Hello po. Inquiry about 491 visa. For example, di makahanap ng work sa state na nagsponsor, is it allowable to find job sa ibang region/state? Thank you.

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