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Posts: 798Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Very nice. Nabuhayan ako ng loob dito ah kahit nagtaas cutoff sa ACT. Congrats ulit at all the best sa job hunting!
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.
~~~~
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)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
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)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§** Visa Grant! **β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§
Joined: May 16, 2022
Salamat! Nasa signature ko po yun breakdown. Sc491 65+15(State Nomination)
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - ANZSCO: 263111
Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Work (offshore): 15 | English PTE: 10 | Partner: ?
Total: 65|70|80
Timeline
2024
February 8 : Sc491 (SA) VISA GRANT
2023
May: Biometrics
May: Medicals
May: Visa lodged
Mar: SA 491 Pre-Invite & ITA
February : EOI (189|190|491)
February : 1st PTE exam - Proficient
January : Booked PTE & PTE review
2022
September : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
July : ACS application submitted
April : Started gathering ACS documents checklist
May : Joined PinoyAU Forum
Joined: Aug 23, 2021
Received the grant today ππΌ
Updated my signature below β¬οΈ with my timeline. Good luck po sa mga waiting for grants, darating din pala talaga siya! Pasensya lang talaga ang kailangan.
13/01/2022 PTE Test
14/01/2022 PTE Result: Superior
17/03/2022 Vetassess Application
15/08/2022 Vetassess Result: Positive
18/08/2022 EOI
26/08/2022 ROI (VIC)
26/10/2022 Pre-invite (VIC)
28/10/2022 Submitted Application for Nomination
11/11/2022 Nomination Approved
29/11/2022 Lodged Visa Application
23/05/2023 CO Contact (Medicals, NBI Clearance)
10/06/2023 S56 Submitted
13/06/2023 Further Assessment
18/06/2023 Request for further medical information (Sputum)
09/08/2023 Initial Sputum Test Result: Negative (Passed)
29/09/2023 Sputum Culture and Repeat X-Ray Result: Negative (Passed)
04/10/2023 Health Assessment: Submission by Panel Clinic Completed
09/10/2023 Health Assessment: "Health Clearance Provided"
11/10/2023 2nd S56 Request (Health Undertaking)
08/02/2024 Grant Received (Family of 3)
27/03/2024 Big Move!
Posts: 676Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
congrats po sa lahat ng grants!
lord, anak mo rin po kamiγΎ(οΏ£β½οΏ£) pakigalaw na po baso, pinggan, kutsara at tinidor ng 190! HAHAHAH
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
ππ¦πΊ VISA GRANT π¦πΊπ
Grant Date : February 08, 2024
Visa Subclass : 190
Region (if any) : NSW
Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson
ANZCO Code : 312111
Points : 75
EOI: January 10, 2023
PRE-INVITE: January 24, 2023
ITA date : February 06, 2023
Visa lodgment date : February 13, 2023
Agent : No
Location : Singapore - Offshore
Nationality : Filipino
Family/Single : Family of 3
Expired Documents : none
S56 request : Form 80 (October 13, 2023)
Commencement Email (if received): none
Turnaround Time: 360 days
CO Name: Tara
Quotable Quotes/Bible Verse:
βKeep going.. Everything will come to you at the perfect time.β
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since Iβm DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS β I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS β I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I donβt have payment evidence of it. I didnβt include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I donβt have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS β I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
May 05: VETASSESS β My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS β After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
Jul 25: IELTS β I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Aug 22: EOI β I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. Iβm expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal governmentβs advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS β Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didnβt know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
Jul 17: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Jul 25: EOI β I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI β My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI β I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. Itβs expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.
Sep 09: EOI β After a long wait, NSWβs Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didnβt meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).
Dec XX: EOI β My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
Dec19: β I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE β I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didnβt get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE β I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE β It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
Jan 10: EOI β I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
Jan 12: PTE β Booked my wifeβs PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE β It was my wifeβs test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partnerβs Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI β I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.
My points breakdown:
Age: 15
English Language Ability: 20
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Partner Qualification (English): 5
Total: 75 points
Jan 24: EOI β I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! Weβre on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI β Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI β I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
Feb 13: EOI β Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC β I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI β My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC β My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC β Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment β Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI β My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment β Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
Mar 13: COC β Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI β Uploaded my SG COC and my wifeβs NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI β I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI β I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI β I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount β I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.
2024
Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 798Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Congratulations sir!! Well-deserved! Binasa ko yung timeline mo, sobrang dami din pinagdaanan bago na-grant! Goodluck sa big move at job hunting!
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.
~~~~
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)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
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)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§** Visa Grant! **β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§
Posts: 676Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
ayan na 190!!! congrats po! nung newbie pa lang ako, i remember reading your signature at isa po kayo sa may pinaka inspiring na migration journey. congrats po ulit! π
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
Posts: 23Member
Joined: Aug 02, 2022
yown grats...sana mas dumami pa ang maapprove sa 190 ...^_^...
ANZSCO: 313112 ICT CUSTOMER SUPPORT OFFICER
2022
May 28 - Started our journey through Migration agent that was recommended by our friend
Jun - Sep - Gathered documents that is needed for skills assessment
Oct -13 - Applied for Skill Assessment
Nov - 8 - PTE Exam
2023
Mar - 2 - Positive Skills Assessment result
Mar - 3 - EOI/ROI submitted ( SA-491 , NSW-190, VIC-190)
Mar -16 - NSW Pre-invite received and submitted application same day
Mar - 31 - NSW Application Approved and ITA received same day
May - 22 - Lodge Visa Application
Jun - 6 - Medical Examination Completed
xxx-xxx - PR VISA GRANT
Joined: Nov 29, 2023
Hello po! Iβm trying to fill out Form 80 just in case it will be asked for. Regarding po sa address: OFW po pla ako currently residing in KSA and at the same time meron dn permanent address sa pinas. Pwede po ba na 2 ang current address? Thank you po.
Joined: May 16, 2022
This is for 10 year history address, I guess Q17. If in this timeline u mostly stayed in KSA, then put the KSA addresses, if in the Philippines it's a visit for holidays, you indicate that in the Travel Section. For me I input all UAE addresses since I stayed here for more than 10 years and my holiday visit in the Philippines for a month each year, I put it in the travel section. Hope it helps.
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - ANZSCO: 263111
Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Work (offshore): 15 | English PTE: 10 | Partner: ?
Total: 65|70|80
Timeline
2024
February 8 : Sc491 (SA) VISA GRANT
2023
May: Biometrics
May: Medicals
May: Visa lodged
Mar: SA 491 Pre-Invite & ITA
February : EOI (189|190|491)
February : 1st PTE exam - Proficient
January : Booked PTE & PTE review
2022
September : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
July : ACS application submitted
April : Started gathering ACS documents checklist
May : Joined PinoyAU Forum
Joined: Nov 29, 2023
Yes po for Q17. So if I started my work here in KSA April 2015, yung address ko sa Ph is until March 2015 lang po?
Joined: May 16, 2022
Para sa kin ay yes po, ganun nga po. Dyan po yta sa Q17 ibabase yun required mo na kuhanin na Police clearance. Kagaya po sa akin ay UAE PCC lng ang required sa kin at no need na un NBI. Sa case mo ay probably you need both NBI and KSA PCC.
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - ANZSCO: 263111
Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Work (offshore): 15 | English PTE: 10 | Partner: ?
Total: 65|70|80
Timeline
2024
February 8 : Sc491 (SA) VISA GRANT
2023
May: Biometrics
May: Medicals
May: Visa lodged
Mar: SA 491 Pre-Invite & ITA
February : EOI (189|190|491)
February : 1st PTE exam - Proficient
January : Booked PTE & PTE review
2022
September : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
July : ACS application submitted
April : Started gathering ACS documents checklist
May : Joined PinoyAU Forum
Joined: Nov 29, 2023
Thank you so much!
Posts: 691Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2017
Congrats po sa lahat ng na grant this january and february month more grants to come pa sa mga waiting π
Joined: Dec 09, 2013
Congratulations po!!!! Grabe po yun journey nyo. Nakakainspire.
Pwede po magtanong? Ano po yun mga tests na ginawa sa inyo and sa child nun nagpa-medical po kayo sa SATA AMK?
ANZSCO 232411 Graphic Designer (Offshore)| Age: 37| Points: 80 + 5 points (Subclass 190)
Timeline:
16 JAN '24 - Received VETASSESS Positive Assessment
08 FEB '24 - Submitted EOI (NSW)
29 FEB '24 - Submitted ROI (VIC)
Posts: 77Member
Joined: Oct 06, 2016
ππ¦πΊ VISA GRANT π¦πΊπ
Grant Date: 09 February 2024
Visa Subclass : 190
Region (if any) : NSW
Occupation: ICT Support Engineer
ANZCO Code : 263212
Points : 80
ITA date : 03 February 2023
Visa lodgment date : 21 March 2023
Form 80 : Yes
Agent : Yes
Location : Philippines
Nationality : Filipino
Family/Single : Single
Expired Documents : None
S56 request, (Specify if any) : No
Commencement Email (if received): No
Turnaround Time : 325 days
CO Name: Jessica
Quotable Quotes/Bible Verse : I'd rather have a life of oh wells than a life of what ifs.
Received to Finalised
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Mar 24, 2019
ππ¦πΊFinally itβs our turnπ¦πΊπ
SC 491 - Visa Grant (ACT)
Profession - Electrical Engineer
Location - Offshore
Family / Single - With my wife
ACT Matrix Total Points - 70
Breakdown:
A. Nominated Occupation: Nominated occupation is ON the ACT Critical Skills List - 20 Points
B. English Proficiency: Proficient - 10 Points
C. Spouse / Partner English Proficiency: Competent - 5 Points
D. Relevant Work Experience: 8 -10 years employment - 20 Points
E. Spouse / Partner Employment: Working in ANZSCO 1 to 3 occupation - 5 Points
F. Tertiary Qualification: Bachelor degree - 10 Points
EOI Total Points - 85
Breakdown:
A. Age (33): 25 Points
B. English Proficiency (Proficient): 10 Points
C. Level of Educational Qualification Attained (Bachelors Degree): 15 Points
D. State/Territory Nomination (ACT): 15 Points
E. Years of Experience in Nominated Occupation (Overseas - about 10 years): 15 Points
F. Partner Qualification (Competent English): 5 Points
Heres our timeline:
Have faith and consistent prayers ππ»
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Joined: Mar 24, 2019
Posts: 798Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
@Rizal28 - congratulations!! Are you able to share refusal reason on #4? Thanks.
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.
~~~~
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)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
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)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§** Visa Grant! **β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Dec 21, 2022
After 11 months of waiting, I finally got my PR!
NSW 190
Occupation - Solicitor
Points - 80+5
Solicitor (271311)
Points breakdown - Age - 25; English - 20; Education - 15; Australian study - 5; Partner's English - 5; Overseas experience - 5; NAATI - 5; State nomination - 5
Total: 85
15.02.2018 - Arrived in Sydney as a uni student
28.08.2020 - Completed Course
02.08.2020 - PTE exam day and results (Superior English)
17.09.2020 - Lodged 485 visa application
11.05.2021 - 485 visa grant
23.11.2022 - NAATI CCL exam day
18.12.2022 - Husband's PTE Exam day and results (Proficient English)
22.12.2022 - NAATI results (passed)
12.01.2023 - Positive Skills Assessment letter from NSW LPAB
13.01.2023 - Lodged EOI for 190 visa (NSW)
24.01.2023 - Received pre-invite for 190 visa (NSW)
06.02.2023 - Lodged application for nomination - approved on the same day
11.03.2023 - Lodged visa application
13.02.2024 - PR granted
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Mar 30, 2023
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Work: 10 | English PTE: 10 | Partner: 5
ANZSCO Code: Mechanical Engineer (233512)
Points : 70/75/85
Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Family of Four (4)
TIMELINE
2024
February 13, 2024 - 190 VIC Visa Grant
TIMELINE
2023
November 21,2023 β Commencement Email
March 30, 2023 - Medicals Cleared
March 22, 2023 - Medical - St. Lukeβs BGC
March 09, 2023 - Lodged Visa VIC 190 (70+5 pts)
March 02, 2023 - Nomination Approved SC 190
January 24, 2023 - Pre-Invitation 190 (Received)
2022
December 28, 2022 - Registration of Interest (ROI)
December 27, 2022 - EOI (VIC 190)
December 21, 2022 - Positive EA Assessment
October 30, 2022 : EA Application
July 2, 2022 : PTE Result
May - June 2022 : Review for PTE
POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE
Age : 30 | Education : 15 | Work : 10 | English PTE : 10 | Partner : 5
ANZSCO Code : Mechanical Engineer (233512)
Points : 70/75/85
Location : Dubai, United Arab Emirates
TIMELINE
2023
XXX-XX-2023 - 190 VIC Visa Grant
November 21, 2023 - Commencement Email
March 30, 2023 - Medicals Cleared
March 22, 2023 - Medical - St. Lukes BGC
March 09, 2023 - Lodged Visa VIC 190 (70+5 pts)
March 02, 2023 - Nomination Approved SC 190
January 24, 2023 - Pre-Invitation 190 (Received)
2022
December 28, 2022 - Registration of Interest (ROI)
December 27, 2022 - EOI (VIC 190)
December 21, 2022 - Positive EA Assessment
October 30, 2022 : EA Application
July 2, 2022 : PTE Result
May - June 2022 : Review for PTE
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Oct 19, 2020
3.5 YEARS IN THE MAKING
FINALLY RECEIVED OUR 189 VISA!
Primary applicant: Developer Programmer, 85pts-189, Offshore
Dependents : Spouse (me), 1 child
Processing time from lodge : 385 days
2021-Apr : EOI (chose QLD)
2022-Dec-08 : ITA received
2023-Jan-24 : Lodged (chose VIC)
2023-Apr-24 : Med clearance
2023-Sep-26 : Initial Assessment (s56-update NBI clearance)
2023-Oct-18 : Further Assessment (no more CO contact)
2024-Feb-13: VISA GRANT, 189!
No Form 80. S56 request - update NBI clearance.
DIY all the way! All based on this forum and AU Immi website which is very straightforward.
Thank you so much for building this helpful community! Will be eternally grateful sa honest and detailed na info dito ππ»
3.5 years in the making kasi my husband and I started doing our research in August 2020, months after our wedding, right when we got our PSA wedding certificate. So you can say that this is our first project as a married couple. Our plan was to start a family, a new life abroad, but God plans otherwise. We received our ITA just when we got home from the hospital after giving birth to our first child last December 2022 π
So we had to wait for our newborn's PSA birth certificate to be released para maasikaso na rin Passport nya which is a requirement sa medical clearance, kaya April 2023 na namin natapos lahat ng requirements.
To be honest, okay din na we had to wait for 2 years bago maka-receive ng ITA. We were able to transfer to good jobs during the waiting period, with good bosses I might add. My husband's employer has Melbourne office so praying may opening by 2025. While my boss assures me na mag-oopen sya ng role sa AU office namin once ready na daw ako magwork (bcos I plan to be a full-time homemaker for a few years as we're settling).
Nakakaiyak 'no? We're not expecting everything to be smooth sailing but it shows na nasa plano talaga ng Diyos pag-migrate namin sa Oz! πππ»
Praise God our long-time prayer is already answered (and more)! See you dyan, mga kabayan! Planning on moving by Feb-2025 ~
189 Visa Developer Programmer (85 points) | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 5
08 Dec 2022 - ITA RECEIVED for 189 (No Form 80, with Form 1221)
24 Jan 2023 - Visa application lodged (VIC)
24 Apr 2023 - Done with medical requirements
06 Sep 2023 - Initial Assessment (s56 - update NBI clearance)
18 Oct 2023 - Further Assessment (no more CO contact)
13 Feb 2024 - VISA GRANT (189)!
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2019
Happy to share my 6 years journey as i started consolidate my docs since 2018π
312111 Architectural Draftsperson
Granted today ππππ¦πΊπ¦πΊπ¦πΊ
Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear for I am with you...
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππβ€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
12 Feb 2024 - uploaded my renewed NBi clearance to avoid S56 request
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
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312111 (Architectural Draftsperson) | 190 | 85pts
13 Feb 2024 - Grantedπππ
30 Nov 2023 - Immi Commencement Email
22 Mar 2023 - Uploaded my SG police clearance
21 Mar 2023 - Reflected on my immiaccount that medical is cleared, no further action required.
18 Mar 2023 - Completed my Medical SATA AMK (277sgd all). Required booking appointment before going to clinic.
16 Mar 2023 - SPC appeal approved. I did the payment (55sgd) the same day and booked for fingerprint schedule. First booking was 11 April. But, I did refresh for hours to get an early slot. I was very lucky i got it by 22 Mar.
11 Mar 2023 -Visa Lodge without Singapore Police Clearance (as under appeal pa).
09 Mar 2023 - Submitted appeal for Singapore Police Clearance
09 Mar 2023 - Invitation to Apply
15 Feb 2023 - submitted documents and pay 300aud
15 Feb 2023 - Pre Invite NSW SC 190
29 Jan 2023 - Resubmission of EOI & ROI because of skill assessment renewal
13 Aug 2022 - EOI Submission
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
Thank you! Praying na maukha niyo narin ang invite or grant. ππ»ππ»ππ»
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since Iβm DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS β I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS β I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I donβt have payment evidence of it. I didnβt include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I donβt have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS β I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
May 05: VETASSESS β My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS β After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
Jul 25: IELTS β I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Aug 22: EOI β I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. Iβm expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal governmentβs advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS β Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didnβt know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
Jul 17: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Jul 25: EOI β I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI β My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI β I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. Itβs expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.
Sep 09: EOI β After a long wait, NSWβs Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didnβt meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).
Dec XX: EOI β My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
Dec19: β I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE β I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didnβt get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE β I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE β It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
Jan 10: EOI β I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
Jan 12: PTE β Booked my wifeβs PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE β It was my wifeβs test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partnerβs Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI β I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.
My points breakdown:
Age: 15
English Language Ability: 20
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Partner Qualification (English): 5
Total: 75 points
Jan 24: EOI β I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! Weβre on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI β Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI β I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
Feb 13: EOI β Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC β I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI β My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC β My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC β Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment β Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI β My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment β Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
Mar 13: COC β Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI β Uploaded my SG COC and my wifeβs NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI β I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI β I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI β I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount β I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.
2024
Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
Thank you! Much appreciated! Iβm so gllad that I was able to inspire you with my journey. Praying that you receive your grant soon! ππ»
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since Iβm DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS β I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS β I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I donβt have payment evidence of it. I didnβt include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I donβt have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS β I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
May 05: VETASSESS β My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS β After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
Jul 25: IELTS β I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Aug 22: EOI β I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. Iβm expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal governmentβs advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS β Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didnβt know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
Jul 17: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Jul 25: EOI β I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI β My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI β I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. Itβs expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.
Sep 09: EOI β After a long wait, NSWβs Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didnβt meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).
Dec XX: EOI β My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
Dec19: β I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE β I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didnβt get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE β I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE β It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
Jan 10: EOI β I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
Jan 12: PTE β Booked my wifeβs PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE β It was my wifeβs test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partnerβs Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI β I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.
My points breakdown:
Age: 15
English Language Ability: 20
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Partner Qualification (English): 5
Total: 75 points
Jan 24: EOI β I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! Weβre on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI β Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI β I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
Feb 13: EOI β Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC β I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI β My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC β My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC β Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment β Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI β My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment β Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
Mar 13: COC β Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI β Uploaded my SG COC and my wifeβs NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI β I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI β I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI β I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount β I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.
2024
Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 212Member
Joined: Jan 12, 2023
Thank you, glad that I was able to inspire you. π
Regarding the tests, my wife and I had the following tests: blood pressure, eye sight, urine for glucose and blood for TB.
For our child, she had the same. We opted for the blood test for TB instead of the skin test for her. It was more pricey but our doctor said that it was faster and more accurate.
I hope this helps. Good luck on your journey. π
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since Iβm DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS β I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS β I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I donβt have payment evidence of it. I didnβt include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I donβt have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS β I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
May 05: VETASSESS β My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS β After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
Jul 25: IELTS β I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Aug 22: EOI β I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. Iβm expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal governmentβs advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS β Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didnβt know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
Jul 17: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Jul 25: EOI β I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI β My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI β I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. Itβs expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.
Sep 09: EOI β After a long wait, NSWβs Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didnβt meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).
Dec XX: EOI β My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
Dec19: β I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE β I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didnβt get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE β I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE β It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
Jan 10: EOI β I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
Jan 12: PTE β Booked my wifeβs PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE β It was my wifeβs test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partnerβs Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI β I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.
My points breakdown:
Age: 15
English Language Ability: 20
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Partner Qualification (English): 5
Total: 75 points
Jan 24: EOI β I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! Weβre on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI β Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI β I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
Feb 13: EOI β Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC β I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI β My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC β My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC β Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment β Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI β My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment β Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
Mar 13: COC β Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI β Uploaded my SG COC and my wifeβs NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI β I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI β I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI β I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount β I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.
2024
Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!
Posts: 798Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Wala nang xray needed? Or depende sa referral letter yung gagawin na tests? Sakin kasi ganito:
And kakatapos ko lang ng APE last Jan30. Repeat xray kaya ulit? Hindi kasi sumasagot SATA sa call.
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!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§** Visa Grant! **β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§
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Joined: Jan 12, 2023
Depende siya. Samin kasi walang xray na required. If meron sayo, kelangan mo siya talaga gawin.
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since Iβm DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS β I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS β I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I donβt have payment evidence of it. I didnβt include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I donβt have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS β I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS β I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
May 05: VETASSESS β My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS β After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
Jul 25: IELTS β I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Aug 22: EOI β I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. Iβm expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal governmentβs advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS β Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didnβt know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
Jul 17: IELTS β It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS β My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Jul 25: EOI β I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI β My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI β I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. Itβs expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.
Sep 09: EOI β After a long wait, NSWβs Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didnβt meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).
Dec XX: EOI β My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
Dec19: β I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE β I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didnβt get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE β I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE β It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
Jan 10: EOI β I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
Jan 12: PTE β Booked my wifeβs PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE β It was my wifeβs test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partnerβs Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI β I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.
My points breakdown:
Age: 15
English Language Ability: 20
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Partner Qualification (English): 5
Total: 75 points
Jan 24: EOI β I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! Weβre on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI β Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI β I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
Feb 13: EOI β Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC β I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI β My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC β My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC β Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment β Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI β My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment β Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
Mar 13: COC β Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI β Uploaded my SG COC and my wifeβs NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment β Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI β I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI β I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI β I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount β I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.
2024
Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!
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Joined: Nov 15, 2022
yung samin din nun, kaka xray lang weeks before medical. need mo mag xray ulit tapos pwede mo naman dalhin yung xray mo nung jan 30. di namin dinala yung samin haha di din naman hinanap
hinanapan din ako vax card. di ko alam bakit. wala naman sya sa orig ref letter, pero nung sa result andun naka cleared na yung vax
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
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Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Thanks! Dalhin ko nalang din. May note sa appointment ko to bring vaccination certificate and prev xrays -kahit traceable din naman nila yun lahat dito sa sg health app. π
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!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§** Visa Grant! **β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§