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Joined: Jun 12, 2021
hi @prncpldwnkr , any update po sa AMVS Legal journey niyo? nasa Australia na po ba kayo? hehe
Joined: Aug 01, 2021
Hi! I found this pinoy forum whilst "researching" for the credibility of AMVS Legal or My New Life Australia. I inquired about their migration plus program too and visa subclass 190 agad daw ako, permanent residency visa. Physical Therapist my profession but PRC licensed only. Looks shady and too good to be true nga eh. Please share your experiences. Thanks!
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
@Clarkita I suggest you clarify what they mean by visa 190 ka agad. Possible naman talaga for an offshore applicant to get a PR visa if that person meets certain criteria and that has happened to many people in this forum.
Since you are a PT and the agent mentioned a specific visa, I think you should try to clarify these 2 points -
Allied health degree holders from the Philippines usually need to take an exam or a conversion course before they are able to get a positive skills assessment. A positive skills assessment is needed for all skilled visa applications (189, 190, 491). Is the agent assuming that you already have a positive skills assessment?
190 is a state sponsored visa and right now, most states are only sponsoring applicants who are already living and working in their state OR applicants already in Australia who have a job offer for their state. There might be some states who are sponsoring offshore applicants ATM, but I suggest you ask the agent which state is doing this now.
Last point lang. You can't just apply for a skilled immigrant visa. You have to be invited by DHA (189) or sponsored by a state (190, 491). An agent cannot guarantee sponsorship or an invitation. So you may want to clarify as well yung sabi na 190 ka agad.
Joined: Jul 12, 2021
Hi everyone, we are also planning on getting migration plus under Carmine Mercorella with My New Australian Life.
We have not made a decision yet. Please send me a PM if you’d like to exchange notes.
Joined: Aug 23, 2021
Hello any updates with my new Australian life?
Joined: Aug 25, 2021
try Acacia Immigration Australia. They are legit and one of the best migration agencies based in Melbourne
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2021
My husband & I just had our free Skype one on one consultation with Carmine earlier. We're planning to get the visa (only) program, yung walang job offer & settlement assistance. Husband is the primary applicant and so far, na-meet naman namin yung points based on Carmine's checking. We're still deciding if we'll get his services, kaya I ended up here, I'm also looking around to check on feedback about him.
Joined: May 17, 2018
We got Carmine as our immigration lawyer. Finally, we are here in Adelaide.
PTE Nov 13, 2018
ACS Assessment Application Nov 27, 2018
ACS + assessment results Feb 12, 2019
EOI Lodge Application SA July 9, 2019
ITA Received SA Aug 25, 2019
Visa Lodge SA Sept 11, 2019
CO Contact (Medical and Police Clearance) Dec 12, 2019
Medical Dec 18, 2019
Police/NBI Clearance Jan 13, 2020
Visa Grant Feb 13, 2020
Joined: Oct 18, 2021
Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assesses as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer an mas general.
Sa into po? What is you visa and how long did it take before kayo an approve ng Visa? Is there a possibility po ba an hindi kayo maka receive ng State nomination in a year period?
Joined: Oct 18, 2021
Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assessed as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer na mas general.
Let me know po if nakapag start nadin kayo with Carmine. Their company is registered in MARA and he is a bonafide lawyer din as per checking ko in AU website.
Joined: Oct 18, 2021
Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assesses as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer an mas general.
Let me know po if nak
Joined: May 17, 2018
We got a 489 visa. Depende talaga sa state if you will get the invitation or not.
PTE Nov 13, 2018
ACS Assessment Application Nov 27, 2018
ACS + assessment results Feb 12, 2019
EOI Lodge Application SA July 9, 2019
ITA Received SA Aug 25, 2019
Visa Lodge SA Sept 11, 2019
CO Contact (Medical and Police Clearance) Dec 12, 2019
Medical Dec 18, 2019
Police/NBI Clearance Jan 13, 2020
Visa Grant Feb 13, 2020
Joined: Oct 18, 2021
Medyo matagal din po pala. For PR po ba young 489? Did you have Migration Plus din?
Joined: Jun 13, 2021
We signed up with Carmine with Migration plus. still in progress and nasa umpisa palang kmi
Joined: Dec 31, 2020
hello @ccrono so far wala po ba talagang hidden charges with AMVS or kay Carmine?
Joined: Oct 18, 2021
Kmusta na po process nyo? Migration plus din po?
Joined: Oct 18, 2021
I saw the link you said and that was a different Carmine. The points in the English test you mentioned is a basis only on how many points you will acquire in total if that English score is met. They have inhouse experts to help you pass the ELT. Kaya mahal talaga yung fees nila kasi they offer all in one. They have a money back guarantee so that makes you at peace.
Joined: Jan 05, 2022
Hi po. Newbie here. Kumusta po service ni Carmine? Had my skpe meeting with him last month but im not decided yet if we are going to take his service. Interesting yung migration plus nila para sure na may job pag naka migrate na.
Joined: Jan 06, 2022
Hi po, I've already availed for the services of AMVS and I've just recently passed my required IELTS score.
Next step would be to pay for the 2nd payment. any other successful applicants here?
Joined: Jan 05, 2022
hello po. Did you avail the migration plus? kumusta po so far ang service ng AMVS? Thanks
Joined: Jan 06, 2022
Hi, I just availed the normal program. For the services, Carmine responds to queries promptly. The english class also is very good. They have a schedule for each applicant and have weekly exams.
have you availed of their services already?
Joined: Jan 05, 2022
Hello po. I have not availed yet of their services. Though im interested dun sa migration plus (seems attractive na may job offer na pag migrate).. Question lang po - how did you settle the payment? Dun kasi sa option nila, if via CC, they ask for card details including the CVC. im not comfortable to give the card details.. thanks
Joined: Feb 07, 2022
Joined: Feb 07, 2022
Update lang po if nasa australia na po kayo anf if maayos yung services nila, thank you 🙂
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Hello @lee_san hm din po ung fees nila?
Joined: Jul 02, 2022
Hi po, pa share namn po sa experience nyo with My New Australian Life
Joined: Jul 04, 2022
Also planning on getting MNAL's services. Any tips or updates po sa mga nagpaprocess with them?
I really want to push this migration process kaya naghahanap ako kahit crumbs na legit yung services nila.
Posts: 7Member
Joined: May 24, 2017
Hi, how's your visa? Na assist po kayo ni Carmine hanggang visa issuance?
Posts: 7Member
Joined: May 24, 2017
1st installment - 500aud
2nd installment lodging of skills assessment - 7000 aud
3rd installment submission of eoi - 750aud
4th installment lodge visa with department of home affairs - 4240aud
Note: I paid up until 3rd installment. But since pandemic magexpire na yung skills assessment ko this month Sep 2022. I need to go back from zero and he's asking me to pay 7865aud again.
Posts: 783Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2022
AMVS was one of the agencies that I super considered nung nagsscreen ako ng possible agents. Eligible ako sa Migration+ nila and really wanted to push it kasi it felt secure. May money-back guarantee pa. Pero after comparing their fees na abot halos 1M (kaloka) and getting info dito sa forum from Ms. Rhea, 'di ko pinush and went with another agency.
Read carefully the terms and conditions of money-back. I didn't at first, kasi sa isip ko natanong ko naman si Carmine on video call. So ayun, read every text sa info sheet/report na binigay.
Ang contribution ko lang here is nung AMVS gusto kong i-go, alam ko I was deciding out of fear kasi 'di ko alam paano ba process, English exam, etc. Pero after DIY sa PTE, alam ko na now na manageable naman.
As for job security na parang main attraction ng package nila, nag-base na lang ako sa expi ko sa staffing agency na baka limited lang yung pool of opportunities or something. May nakita rin akong comment ni Ms Rhea na pagdating sa jobhunt, the work still falls on you (non-verbatim pero something like that).
So siguro food for thought lang if gipit kayo like me LOL and madali maanxious, and pinagiisipan the agency you'll go for.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT