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Posts: 329Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2017
@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!
ANZCO COD: 263111 || Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12.18.2015 || Signed up with a migration agent. Tried DIY to no avail! LOL!
00.00.0000 || Contemplating for the entire 2016, some miscommunication between my agent as well. Luckily I made it still!
08.26.2017 || Received Skills Assessment Results from ACS. Praise the Lord!
06.06.2018 || PTE first attempt: L:81 R: 77 Speaking: 90 W: 82 (2 Points more for Reading! need a superior score, SMH)
06.12.2018 || PTE 2nd attempt: L:86 R:87 S: 80 W: 79 (Finally got my desired score! Superior! Praises to God!)
06.25.2018 || Submitted EOI for Visa 189 and 190 NSW (Felt good to submit EOI, little did I know it was just the beginning...)
12.11.2018 || To God the Glory! Received Visa 189 ITA! Got teary-eyed on this day! called my mom in the Philippines!
12.18.2018 || Received Wife's Dubai Police Clearance.
01.12.2019 || Received my Dubai Police Clearance.
01.14.2019 || Received my SG Police Clearance! worked here between from 2010 to 2011.
01.16.2019 || Received NBI Clearance from the Philippines. (This took around 2 weeks)
02.04.2019 || Lodge visa 189 Application!
02.05 2019 || Schedule the Medical Examination.
12.17.2019 || Best Christmas gift ever! The day we got our Grant! All the glory and praises to Him!
04.01.2020 || Initial Entry (Tentative Date)
07.20.2020 || Big Move Day! (Got out of Quarantine after 14 days)
09.22.2020 || Got an Offer Letter (1st Job)
09.13.2021 || Offer Letter (2nd Job) God is good! All the time!
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the Lord," Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Posts: 187Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2019
Can anyone confirm this. Libre po ba schooling ng 491 dependents sa state schools sa NSW? Thanks
234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
491 FS : 90 pts
Age: 30
Experience: 10
Degree: 15
English : 20
Sponsor: 15
Assessing Authority: AIMS
TIMELINE
25 June 2016 ----------- IELTS exam (L: 7.5 R: 8.5 W: 6.5 S: 6.5) 7.5 overall
25 February 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment sent to AIMS through Philpost
4 March 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment received by AIMS
3 May 2019 -----------First stage Assessment result received
5 September 2019 -----------Second Stage Assessment (Examination) in Riyadh
12 November 2019 -----------AIMS examination result received (Passed)
11 October 2020 -----------PTE exam (Superior R:90 S:90 L: 90 W:90) I can't believe this
12 October 2020 -----------EOI submitted (491, 190, 189)
14 November 2020 -----------EOI updated (+5 points due to additional experience)
29 October 2021 ------------EOI for visa 491 Family Sponsored invited. I was aiming for 189 but I can't let this pass. Its
now or never. Passport used for EOI expired.
6 December 2021 -----------Passport renewed
8 December 2021 -----------491 Visa lodged
5 January 2022 -----------Medicals
15 February 2022 ------------ VISA GRANTED! Family of 6 - Direct grant.
A long journey, but a longer journey ahead. Keep the faith!
Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
You can check this info
https://www.deinternational.nsw.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0012/16410/Visa-Subclasses-and-Enrolment-Conditions.pdf
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Joined: Jan 20, 2022
pwede po ba magfile ng EOI ng 491 at the same time 190? parehong nsw?
Occupation - (261313)
Feb 2019 - positive assessment received
2022 - grant
202x - big move
Trusting in his perfect plan…
Posts: 255Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Yes po, pwede gumawa ng EOI for 491 and another EOI for 190.
Joined: Nov 18, 2021
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..
Posts: 805Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
@mashawhiskers1989 - don't.lose.hope Hindi natin masabi eh. Nistartan mo nga PTE in the first place
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
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10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
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01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
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09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
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02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
Kelan kaya mag start ng invite ang nsw for 491?
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491
Joined: Sep 01, 2020
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.
233512- Mechanical Engineer - SC189
Joined: Nov 22, 2021
Hi... for state-sponsored 491 visa, you can not work/live outside of the sponsoring state for a certain period of time. For NT, it is required that you reside in the state for at least three years. You will sign a commitment letter before you are granted the state nomination. And there are reporting duties, the state might ask you for proof of residency anytime. If you don’t comply, the state may withdraw its sponsorship and your visa will be canceled.
Joined: Dec 10, 2019
Regarding this, medyo hesitant talaga mag move outside ng sponsored state/region esp may duly signed commitment pa. Although as per my agent, moral obligation lang daw yun and the grant was given by Home Affairs hence pwede naman daw lumipat at anytime. He even cited sa condition 8579 na basta regional area lilipatan mo no prob. @RheaMARN1171933 mam what's your take on this?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
The work arrangement is just an agreement between you and the sponsoring state. There’s no breach of visa condition if you don’t comply with the requirement. However, the state may withdraw the nomination. Best to liaise with the state as this is somehow not an immigration matter. I know a few clients who managed to move state by just demonstrating they’ve exhausted all ways of finding employment. As an agent, I don’t get involved on these things anymore as our service ceases once visa is granted.
Joined: Sep 01, 2020
Thank you po for replying. Big help.
Risky nga if lilipat ng state other than the sponsoring state. Noted din sa commitment letter.
233512- Mechanical Engineer - SC189
Joined: Sep 01, 2020
Un din po pagkakaintindi ko sa DRA, na pwede lumipat sa approved postal codes. Baka lang din nagbago ang provision ngayon covid period and newly opened ang 491. Thank you po sa pag reply.
233512- Mechanical Engineer - SC189
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
I’m not saying pwedeng lumipat…all I’m saying it is not impossible.
Joined: Sep 01, 2020
Hi Ms @RheaMARN1171933 ! noted po. re in liaise with the state, did the clients inform the state before or after moving to another regional area po? Was it formal like sa immig site, or during bg check po ng sponsoring state once inside au? Super thanks!!
233512- Mechanical Engineer - SC189
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
Just want to ask ano pathway ng 491 to PR? Thanks sa mga sasagot
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
You can apply for PR visa 191 after you've met the conditions to live & work in a regional area for 3 years & earned at least the minimum required income during those 3 years.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-191
Posts: 913Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2014
Thanks. Bagong visa pala to, Nov 2022 pa mag commence.
312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary
11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
may na invite na po ba dito sa NSW 491?
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491
Joined: Dec 10, 2019
Salamat sa insight mam. So ang issue na lang talaga is yung withdrawal ng nominating state.
I do understand po na case to case basis lang siya pero may I ask mam how often nangyayari yung ganitong cases? (Withdrawal ng nominating state).
Posts: 131Member
Joined: Jul 02, 2018
Hello po. Ask ko lang sa mga nakauwi na dati from Aus to PH on a 489 visa, kelngan pa ba ng PDOS upon departure from PH? Or exit lang ulit as normal? Thanks in advance po sa mga sasagot
Joined: Jul 25, 2020
hi maam @RheaMARN1171933 , pwede po ba lumipat ang 491 visa holder sa ibang designated regional area aside po dun sa region na nag nominate sakin? and regarding po sa condition ng 191 PR visa. kung halimbawa po may job offer ako sa company na $53,900. ibig sabihin po ba nacomply ko na yung income requirements to be eligible for visa 191?hindi po kasi clear sakin yung tinatawag na taxable income.
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Oct 27, 2016
Good day po.
Pwede po kaya yung 1 part time job tapos aabot ng 35hrs/week para sa visa887? Just incase magkaroon po ng paid overtime. Wala po kasi akong mahanap na clear info sa website.
For future reference po.
ANZSCO 312311 | Electrical Engineering Draftsperson |
29.04.2017 |IELTS GT |LRSWO|6.0/7.0/6.5/6.0|6.5
05.04.2018 | PTE-A |LRSWO|62/75/64/68|68
15.04.2018 | Lodged EA Assessment
31.05.2018 | EA: POSITIVE
06.07.2018 | Submitted 489 EOI 55+10=65 pts SA
30.07.2018 | Lodged SA State Nomination Application
26.10.2018 | ITA Received - 489 (SA)
06.12.2018 | Lodged Visa 489 application (SA)
04.06.2019 | Direct Grant
16.08.2019 | 1st Entry in SA from SG (4 days then returned to work in Singapore)
2020-2021 | Oz border closure/travel restrictions
31.12.2021 | Arrived in VIC from the USA
09.01.2022 | Moved to SA from VIC
18.02.2022 | Visa489 validity extended by Oz Gov't (due to border closure)
16.03.2022 | Started work as a hotel housekeeping cleaner
03.05.2022 | Started work in my nominated occupation
07.02.2024 | Submitted Application for Visa 887
Joined: Feb 12, 2022
Question: I will apply Subclass 491 but the family sponsored visa. Can my uncle which is my mother’s first cousin is eligible to sponsored me?
Posts: 269Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Hello good day po. Question lang po regarding Visa 491, since closed na yung March window para sa FY 2021-22, ang ginawa ko nakadraft lang muna yung EOI ko sa SkillSelect for 491. Tama po ba ko ng pagkakaintindi na required hintayin magbukas yung next submission window para sa ROI submission? Kasi iniisip ko walang sense kahit gumawa na 491 EOI ng wala ka naman corresponding ROI tama po ba yun? Lumabas na po kasi kahapon positive EA assessment ko kaya yung EOI for Visa 189 at 190 nasubmit ko na. Eh gusto ko na din po ayusin yung sa 491 sana since realistically speaking dun mas may chance mainvite nowadays. Patulong po sa may alam please. Salamat.
MY AU MIGRATION JOURNEY
Points breakdown:
Age-30; Civil Status-10; Education-15; Work Experience-5; English Level-20; State Nomination-5/15; Total - 80 (189) & 85 (190) & 95 (491)
Jun 2017. Graduated from college (UST - BS Industrial Engineering).
Sep 2017. Started reading about the migration process at the PinoyAu forum.
Oct 2017. Decided to take IELTS (1st try: Failed) : L -7.0, R-7.0, W-5.5, S-6.0).
Nov 2017 - Jan 2022. Long hiatus. Focused on gaining local experience (Total of 3.9 years).
Feb 2022. Revisited the PinoyAu forum to look for the latest news and trends on visa grants.
March 21, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (1st try: Proficient) (L-79, R-80, S-88, W-78).
April 01, 2022. Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience).
April 12, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) and Visa 190-NSW (75 pts) at SkillSelect.
May 18, 2022. Submitted EOI for Visa 491-NSW (85 pts) at SkillSelect.
June 03, 2022. Took PTE Academic Exam (2nd try: Superior) (L-86, R-90, S-90, W-90).
June 04, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 189 (80 pts) and 190 (85 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
June 16, 2022. Updated my EOI points for Visa 491 (95 pts) due to an increase in English points (+10 pts).
October 03, 2022. Received pre-invite for Visa 190 (VIC).
October 06, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 189.
October 17, 2022. Lodged Visa 189 with NBI clearance and Forms 80 and 1221.
October 24, 2022. Received ITA for Visa 190 (VIC). Decided not to lodge due to a previous 189 application.
October 26, 2022. Took medical exam at St. Luke's BGC.
November 03, 2022. Received medical results at my Immi account (no further action required).
March 28, 2023. Visa grant.
March 30, 2023. PDOS schedule.
April 11, 2023. Big move.
June 13, 2023. First day at my 1st work in Australia.
TBA. Citizenship Manifesting
MSA CDR + RSEA TIPS
Link: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/114/engineers-australia-skills-assessment/p363
PTE ACADEMIC TIPS
1st take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p694
Final take: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic/p700
PTE MOCK TEST SCORES VS ACTUAL SCORES (2ND TAKE)
PTE A Mock Test Scores - 2nd Take
ApeUni Practice
S W R L Overall
1 65 86 81 76 Proficient
2 54 89 74 69 Competent
3 69 80 79 76 Proficient
4 56 88 81 67 Competent
5 56 83 77 71 Competent
6 78 90 83 84 Proficient
7 59 81 75 76 Competent
8 65 90 78 79 Proficient
9 65 87 77 81 Proficient
10 76 81 84 79 Proficient
11 67 90 83 77 Proficient
12 66 85 84 78 Proficient
Language Academy Practice
S W R L Overall
1 75 87 68 81 Proficient
2 79 79 75 77 Proficient
Actual Exam
S W R L Overall
1 90 90 90 86 Superior
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Nov 04, 2019
Hi. Good morning po. Sa mga SC 491 visa holders at nakarating na sa AU tatanong ko lang po sana about sa subclass 491 state nominated, kung sa Illawarra NSW RDA ka nakareceived ng pre invite, dun ka lang ba allowed mag stay at mag work or pwede ka mag stay sa ibang regional area within NSW?
Thank you po in advance♥️
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Why do you need to do a new EOI for 491? You can just use Your existing one and add 491 to it.