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General Skilled Immigration Visa - Step By Step Process

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  • syote77syote77 Quezon City Philippines
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    edited June 2011
    hi guys..just wanna ask this question.For those who applied for qualification assessment under CPAA and ICAA, what are the specific requirements /documents that you have submitted to them?can you try to post it here, enumerating those specific documents that you need to submit?medyo i am a bit confused talaga as to what specific documents I need to submit to have my qualification assessed...thanks a lot.
    EngrCyAlex
  • yoteamo_jayyoteamo_jay Singapore
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Hello po.. im new to this site.. let say mag asawa po kau.. then pareho kayong pasado sa points.. mas maganda ba na mag apply separately? or ung isa na lang ang main applicant? at kelangan po ba na authenticated ung mga i sa submit na requirements sa assesment? like ACS? thank you po..
  • aoleeaolee Singapore
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    @yoteamo_jay Hi hindi po ata advisable na hiwalay, kasi it is more expensive, the fee is around 2500 AUD po ata kung hindi ako nagkakamali. not unless inapprove na ung proposal for increase ng migration fee. wala po pabayad na ung dependent mo as long as your partner will take the IELTS test and pass the criteria, parang 6 (on all area) ata not sure kung binago na rin for dependent. as for the ACS skills assessment dapat authenticated po. the more relevant document you can present the better.

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  • brentbrent Perth
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    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Hi po. Plan ko po kasi to migrate to Australia (along with my wife, who's also working + 1 kid), ask ko lang kung need ko pa ba ng migration agency, or kayang kaya naman po ba kung walang agent? Working po ako dito SG for 2 yrs na, but total working experience ko is 7 yrs na (5 yrs sa Phils). Lahat po ba ng nagpo-post dito eh self-application lang or may immigration agency pa? thanks po.

    12/10/2011 - IELTS L=8.5, R=8.0, W=7.5, S=7.0
    01/15/2012 - EA skills assessment application
    02/23/2012 - EA positive Assessment
    03/20/2012 - WA SS approved
    03/25/2012 - Lodged visa 176 application
    05/10/2012 - COC application, uploaded NBI
    05/18/2012 - Medicals via e-health
    05/24/2012 - VISA GRANTED!!!

  • yoteamo_jayyoteamo_jay Singapore
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    okay po.. pwede na ba akong magpa asses kahit na wala pang IELTS? or kelangan nakapasa muna sa IELTS bago mag pa asses? namimili kase kameng mag asawa kung sino ba sa amin magiging main applicant.. both po kase okay naman ung work and sa points pasado naman po.. and both po kame nasa SG.
  • aoleeaolee Singapore
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    Hi po. Plan ko po kasi to migrate to Australia (along with my wife, who's also working + 1 kid), ask ko lang kung need ko pa ba ng migration agency, or kayang kaya naman po ba kung walang agent? Working po ako dito SG for 2 yrs na, but total working experience ko is 7 yrs na (5 yrs sa Phils). Lahat po ba ng nagpo-post dito eh self-application lang or may immigration agency pa? thanks po.
    Hi Brent parang almost same tayo ng case. nauna lang ako ng 1yr sayo. pwede rin mag agency pag may extra kayo, medyo mahal rin kasi dito sa sg ang migration agent. i inquired at aims.com.sg before and they quoted me like 4kSGD. meron rin mga members dito na ng agency.

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  • aoleeaolee Singapore
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    okay po.. pwede na ba akong magpa asses kahit na wala pang IELTS? or kelangan nakapasa muna sa IELTS bago mag pa asses? namimili kase kameng mag asawa kung sino ba sa amin magiging main applicant.. both po kase okay naman ung work and sa points pasado naman po.. and both po kame nasa SG.
    depends on your profession. pag IT pwede kayong mag pa skills assessment muna then later na ung IELTS.

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  • yoteamo_jayyoteamo_jay Singapore
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    another question po... kung ang wife ko ba ang main applicant at ako ang secondary, kelangan ko pa bang mag pa assess? ung wife ko sa sales and marketing sya at ako naman po sa IT. kaso mas bata ung wife ko kaya mas mataas ang points na makukuha nya.. thanks po
  • aoleeaolee Singapore
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    edited June 2011
    yes you will need to undergo skills assessment too. :D try mo po check to for more details

    http://www.pinoyau.info/plugin/page/new-point-system

    Partner Skill Qualifications part sa baba

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  • yoteamo_jayyoteamo_jay Singapore
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    another questions ulet.. sensya na po.. ano pagkakaiba nung SOL sa Skilled independent kaysa sa skilled sponsored? kase ung job ko po nag fall sa state/teritory nominated skilled occupation list. wala po sya sa SOL list.. panu po ba un. thank you so much..
  • valvoline_35valvoline_35 Melbourne
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    Joined: Jun 29, 2011
    bago lng po..naglodge na ako sa ACS ng application for Skills assessment yesterday. ang ginamit ko na SOL is Schedule 2. ok lang ba yun? additional question, pwede ba magiba ng nominated occupation kasi parang mali yung napili ko although related sila - specifically dapat 263111, ang nalagay ko 263113. thanks in advance sa sagot! :)
  • brentbrent Perth
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    Hi po. Plan ko po kasi to migrate to Australia (along with my wife, who's also working + 1 kid), ask ko lang kung need ko pa ba ng migration agency, or kayang kaya naman po ba kung walang agent? Working po ako dito SG for 2 yrs na, but total working experience ko is 7 yrs na (5 yrs sa Phils). Lahat po ba ng nagpo-post dito eh self-application lang or may immigration agency pa? thanks po.
    Hi Brent parang almost same tayo ng case. nauna lang ako ng 1yr sayo. pwede rin mag agency pag may extra kayo, medyo mahal rin kasi dito sa sg ang migration agent. i inquired at aims.com.sg before and they quoted me like 4kSGD. meron rin mga members dito na ng agency.

    Thanks aolee for the tip. Actually may na-check na rin ako sa pinas na agency, mas mura pa rin pala ng konti pag galing pinas. Medyo inabot na nga lang ng July1 point system, pero sige go pa rin. Good luck sa'tin lahat.


    12/10/2011 - IELTS L=8.5, R=8.0, W=7.5, S=7.0
    01/15/2012 - EA skills assessment application
    02/23/2012 - EA positive Assessment
    03/20/2012 - WA SS approved
    03/25/2012 - Lodged visa 176 application
    05/10/2012 - COC application, uploaded NBI
    05/18/2012 - Medicals via e-health
    05/24/2012 - VISA GRANTED!!!

  • aoleeaolee Singapore
    Posts: 571Member, De-activated
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    Hi po. Plan ko po kasi to migrate to Australia (along with my wife, who's also working + 1 kid), ask ko lang kung need ko pa ba ng migration agency, or kayang kaya naman po ba kung walang agent? Working po ako dito SG for 2 yrs na, but total working experience ko is 7 yrs na (5 yrs sa Phils). Lahat po ba ng nagpo-post dito eh self-application lang or may immigration agency pa? thanks po.
    Hi Brent parang almost same tayo ng case. nauna lang ako ng 1yr sayo. pwede rin mag agency pag may extra kayo, medyo mahal rin kasi dito sa sg ang migration agent. i inquired at aims.com.sg before and they quoted me like 4kSGD. meron rin mga members dito na ng agency.

    Thanks aolee for the tip. Actually may na-check na rin ako sa pinas na agency, mas mura pa rin pala ng konti pag galing pinas. Medyo inabot na nga lang ng July1 point system, pero sige go pa rin. Good luck sa'tin lahat.


    yung ka officemate ko pinoy sa pinas kumuha ng agent, kasi mas gamay na nila ung schools natin don. siguro un ung advantage at ung fee mas mababa, bigay sa kanila 100k php that's roughly 3k sgd?

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  • mimaahkmimaahk Singapore
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    Joined: Jun 27, 2011
    Welcome July1!!! Official new points system na tayo... hope everything would be better :)
  • ylaiylai Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2011
    at some point in the process, does the australian immigration body require you to show sufficient funds as proof that you can independently support yourself when in Oz? just like how the canadian immigration is...

    Time Line:
    09-08-2011: ACS received physical documents
    10-13-2011: ACS result (PIM3, Group A)

  • bmacbmac Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Jan 12, 2011
  • JClemJClem Melbourne
    Posts: 528Member
    Joined: Jan 08, 2011
    Sa Visa 175 they don't require you to show proof of funds. But for state sponsorship, some states do require a certain amount of funds and a proof.
    at some point in the process, does the australian immigration body require you to show sufficient funds as proof that you can independently support yourself when in Oz? just like how the canadian immigration is...

    Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (261313) - Husband is the primary applicant.

    10.21.2012 - Arrived in Melbourne. This is the day that the Lord has made. :)
    03.26.2012 - Visa granted. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is good! :)
    03.23.2012 - PCC submitted and medicals finalized
    03.02.2012 - Application being processed further / CO assigned
    06.26.2011 - Lodged Visa 175 application

  • allancvillanuevaallancvillanueva Singapore
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2011
    As of now I have no any ideas how to migrate to Australia, but I' am planning to work and live there together with my family. My idea only for first procedure is to access my qualification regarding to point system. Currently working now here in Singapore holding Employment Pass. One of the Australian Agent sent me a form to fill-up to access if I' am qualified?
    Please give me an advise.

    Thanks,
    Allan
    Macoi17
  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    yes that's probably a good start, schedule an interview with an agent, they can atleast give you a better info about the processes. initial assessment is usually free. my advise is... before you go there, write down all your questions in mind so you wont forget anything.
  • TotoyOZresidentTotoyOZresident Posts: 1,335Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jun 28, 2011
    edited July 2011
    As of now I have no any ideas how to migrate to Australia, but I' am planning to work and live there together with my family. My idea only for first procedure is to access my qualification regarding to point system. Currently working now here in Singapore holding Employment Pass. One of the Australian Agent sent me a form to fill-up to access if I' am qualified?
    Please give me an advise.

    Thanks,
    Allan

    mas maganda kung magbasa ka na rin sa immi.gov.au malalaman mo dun kung talagang qualified ka mag migrate... Good luck.

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  • ylaiylai Kuala Lumpur
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    Joined: Jul 01, 2011
    @JClem and bmac: thanks to both for clearing things up for me regarding proof of funds...

    Time Line:
    09-08-2011: ACS received physical documents
    10-13-2011: ACS result (PIM3, Group A)

  • fatchuchayfatchuchay Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jul 11, 2011
    hello im new here i ready wanted to go to australia..teacher po aq dto for 3 years then i took ielts 6.5 OBS..panu po ba maghanap ng employer? please help me po..thanks and God Bless
  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    Hi @fatchuchay, I assume you're not in Australia since you want to go there, right? First thing to do is to check if your skill/s are on the SOL list. What do you plan to do? Look for a job to sponsor you or go there as an independent migrant?

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    I have a clarification for Overseas work experience:

    A - 5 of the last 7 years in my occupation or closely related skilled occupation
    B - 3 of the last 5 years in my occupation or closely related skilled occupation

    I'm torn between the two options. I'm working since I graduated 2005 until now 2011. So I have 6 years already. However I can only confirm 5 years on my nominated skill. So what option suits me best?

    A - I got 5 years in the last 7 years even though 1 year was still spent in college?
    B - I definitely got 3 years years in the past 5 years?

    I hope someone can clarify. Thanks a lot!

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @katlin924 Definitely option A as this will give you 10 points instead of 5 points with option B. I think it does not matter whether you were studying at that time as long as you are working as a full time employee, working more than 38 hours per week. And that is 5 years within the last 10 years prior to lodging your visa application.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • rodman91rodman91 Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Jul 09, 2011
    Hi, I would like to know what is the advantage of applying thru agency if there is any. Would appreciate also if you have any idea how much is the relative cost they charge. I am currently here in Singapore, those who applied here before would appreciate your reply. Thanks!
  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @rodman91 Hi rodman91. Advantage of having a MARA registered agent is they can assist you with your application by organizing your documents, requirements, etc. They can also give you advice on different things like which visa is best applicable to you and/or your family. They take care of following you up with your requirements, some can even obtain certain documents for you if you are a busy person. And many more. Basically they can make applying for a visa a breeze for you. But please don't get the impression that getting an agent can increase the chances of your visa approval. They don't have any influence at all on the outcome of your application. Hope this helps.
    AEM415

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • katlin924katlin924 Sydney
    Posts: 451Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2011
    @Bryann Thanks for answering. Another inquiry though, Should I include all employments in DIAC even though not all of them were included in my skills assessment in ACS.

    Situation:
    Web Graphic Designer - 1 year
    Software Engineer - 4 years & 1 month
    Systems Analyst - 10 months full time and 1 month part time (though I only rendered 16hours per week)

    I'm planning to include only the employers of Software Engineer and Systems Analyst since I'm nominating Analyst Programmer as my skill. With this, I think the document will only include 4 years and 11 months (conservative).

    However, if I now apply for Skilled Independent subclass 175 in DIAC, should I include the Web Graphic Designer job to claim the " 5 of the last 7 years in my occupation or closely related skilled occupation "?

    Kindly advise. Thank you so much!

    ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
    28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
    28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
    08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
    21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
    22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
    05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
    31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
    02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord. :)
    05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
    For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
    My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings

  • BryannBryann Sydney
    Posts: 854Member
    Joined: May 27, 2011
    @katlin924 I may be wrong, but reading the procedures at ACS website, they mentioned that the number of years must be in a closely related occupation to your nominated skill.

    Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
    Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
    Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
    Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
    Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
    May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
    Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
    Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
    Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)

  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    @katlin924 medyo mahihirapan ka nga ipasok ung web designer job mo. dapat closely related sa nominated occupation like what bryann said.
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