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Joined: Nov 01, 2020
Hi po, just an automated message when I lodged but it said in the letter to inform the DHA if unable to submit within 28 days so that’s what I’m wondering how to go about it 😊
ANZCO 234611 Medical Laboratory Scientist
Offshore (Philippines)
28 Sep 2019: IELTS (Proficient)
30 Nov 2019: Sent documents to AIMS via courier for Skills Assessment
23 Jan 2020: AIMS Assessment Result (Medical Laboratory Technician)
09 May 2020: Sent application for September 2020 Exam
01 Jun 2020: Rescheduled exam to March 2021
25 Mar 2021: AIMS Online Examination
15 Jun 2021: AIMS Examination Result (Medical Laboratory Scientist)
24 Sep 2021: PTE (Superior)
24 Sep 2021: EOI for Visa 189 Submitted (80 points)
18 Mar 2022: EOI for Visa 491 Submitted (95 points)
08 Apr 2022: Pre-invite Visa 491 (Illawarra NSW)
13 May 2022: ITA Visa 491 (Illawarra NSW)
26 May 2022: Visa 491 Lodged
31 May 2022: Biometrics
06 July 2022: Medical
08 July 2022: CO Contact Re: Medical
15 July 2022: Medical results forwarded to DHA
01 Sep 2022: Visa 491 (Illawarra NSW) Granted
Joined: Sep 25, 2020
upload a document boss sa DHA. what i did was a letter that had screenshots of the dates i had booked past the 28 day lead time. didnt get a notice or confirmation from them but my medical was past due. na-grant naman, no issues.
133512 offshore | 190 - 80 pts | Age - 25 | English - 20 | Qualifications - 15 | State - 5 | Partner - 10 | CCL - 5
233513 offshore | 189 - 85 pts | 190 - 90 | 491 - 100 | Age - 25 | English - 20 | Qualifications - 15 | Work Experience (outside) - 10 | State - 5/15 | Partner - 10 | CCL - 5
15.08.20 - started researching. identified which ANZSCO occupation I should have assessed
22.08.20 - consultation with VETASSESS consultant on my nominated ANZSCO occupation
01.09.20 - took IELTS test
07.09.20 - results came out, proficient only
07.09.20 - submitted 133512 assessment requirements to VETASSESS
08.09.20 - started drafting CDR for EA assessment for 233511
18.09.20 - positive outcome of VETASSESS assessment (although most of my work experience was not credited)
24.09.20 - took PTE. superior outcome
01.10.20 - submitted application to EA for 233511
07.10.20 - submitted application to ACS for partner's skills assessment
13.10.20 - received positive outcome from EA for 233513
17.10.20 - partner's english test. PTE proficient
17.10.20 - EOI lodged. 133512 - 190 @ 70 pts
17.10.20 - EOI lodged. 233513 - 189 @ 75 pts, 190 @ 80 pts
11.10.20 - positive outcome for partner's skills assessment +5 points. 189 and 190 for 233513 increased to 80 and 85, respectively
24.11.20 - CCL test
01.12.20 - passed CCL test. 189 and 190 @ 85 & 90 pts, respectively, for 233513. 190 @ 75pts for 133512
03.11.21 - ROI submitted to SA. 491 @ 100 pts for 233513
25.11.21 - ITA SA ROI. submitted application
26.11.21 - SA ROI approved. EOI ITA issued
24.12.21 - lodged 491 invite for SA. waiting for character reference from SG. health exam notice issued by immi.
15.01.22 - uploaded SG character reference, updated medical
08.02.22 - received 190 NSW invite for 133512
18.02.22 - lodged 190 invite for NSW.
10.05.22 - granted 190 NSW. no CO contact.
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2018
Hi to all. I have lodged my visa application for NSW190 last 14th May, and I am scheduled for medicals on 15th June. I am claiming points for 8+ years skilled and this was already assessed and gained a positive feedback by EA thru CDR + RSEA.
So pwede na ba ako magresign sa current job ko since I already submitted together with my EA CDR+RSEA, my payslip, COE, Work Reference, Social Contributions, Tax Report as proof for my employment claim.
Ang balak ko kasi maghanap na ng other work, perhaps international company para makapgready ako for AU.
Thanks in advace.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
233211 Civil Engineer (offshore)
Total pts: 95 (189) | 95+5 (190) | 95+15 (491)
19.05.2021 - EOI initial submission
20.03.2022 - updated EOI > CCL
06.04.2022 - updated EOI > partner pts > CPAA + PTE
14.04.2022 - NSW pre-invite received
02.05.2022 - NSW nomination approval + ITA
14.05.2022 - Visa190 lodged
15.06.2022 - Medicals done
12.08.2022 - VISA GRANTED!!
Joined: Oct 11, 2021
@rjankhristiaan congrats sainyo sir..kelan ka po nag EOI at kelan ka din na invite? Ano pong skilled yung sayo..tnx
Joined: May 29, 2020
Hello po. I did not inform DHA na I won't make it sa 28 days deadline. Lodged my visa on Feb 7, submitted my medical on March 12. Seems like they know na mahirap talagang makakuha ng schedule.
If you really wish to inform them, in your Immi account, update details, baka pwede mo isingit yung case mo regarding medical.
Ito yung explanation about update details:
Update details allows you to provide the department with new information or to change information in relation to your application. This includes the following forms:
Appointment or withdrawal of an authorised recipient (including migration agent)
Change of address details
Change of email address
Change of passport details
Notification of changes in circumstances
Notification of incorrect answer(s)
Request to cancel a temporary resident visa.
Di ko sure, pero baka makatulong.
Posts: 325Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2017
Hi Guys.. asking for my sister-in-law...
they just got their ITA under 491 SA as Cook. they're in the process getting the documents required to lodge the final application.
the question is, their agency is saying that they need to get their documents certifed (certify true copy) by the agency themselves as required by the immigration. They need to copies for each document which is gonna cost them around 1,800 USD.
Can anyone confirm if this is true? Does anyone know about this? are you guys going through this as well?
Thanks!
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: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
No. We submit our documents without getting it ctc. My agent accepted and says no need to certify as long as clear scanned ung documents in color
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Joined: Jan 03, 2021
Hi @rjankhristiaan ! Congrats! Can you share anong profession mo, when ka nagsubmit ng EOI anf ROI, and when ka nabigyan ng ITA? Thank you!
Joined: May 13, 2022
hindi ko na po alam Sino nag update na huli, Di ko sure kung tama ung pag update ko, but would like to share good news po. Granted po visa namin today…
@jsp || Software Developer || 482 Medium Stream || NSW || 03 May 2022 || Offshore || 03 June 2022
Thank you po!
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2018
wow @jsp congrats! 1 month after visa lodge! May I know your points? And nagbiometrics ka rin po?
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
233211 Civil Engineer (offshore)
Total pts: 95 (189) | 95+5 (190) | 95+15 (491)
19.05.2021 - EOI initial submission
20.03.2022 - updated EOI > CCL
06.04.2022 - updated EOI > partner pts > CPAA + PTE
14.04.2022 - NSW pre-invite received
02.05.2022 - NSW nomination approval + ITA
14.05.2022 - Visa190 lodged
15.06.2022 - Medicals done
12.08.2022 - VISA GRANTED!!
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2018
Hi to all, sorry hindi lang ako maka kita ng thread dito sa forum about sa job searching while waiting a visa grant. Balak ko na sana maghanap ng work sa Australia while I'm here sa Philippines. I hope you can recommend a head hunter or recruiter. I am also trying seek, indeed and linkedin.
Thank you in advance!
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
233211 Civil Engineer (offshore)
Total pts: 95 (189) | 95+5 (190) | 95+15 (491)
19.05.2021 - EOI initial submission
20.03.2022 - updated EOI > CCL
06.04.2022 - updated EOI > partner pts > CPAA + PTE
14.04.2022 - NSW pre-invite received
02.05.2022 - NSW nomination approval + ITA
14.05.2022 - Visa190 lodged
15.06.2022 - Medicals done
12.08.2022 - VISA GRANTED!!
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2018
Hi @Harris ito po time line ko
233211 Civil Engineer (offshore)
Total pts: 95 (189) | 95+5 (190) | 95+15 (491)
19.05.2021 - EOI initial submission
20.03.2022 - updated EOI > CCL
06.04.2022 - updated EOI > partner pts > CPAA + PTE
14.04.2022 - NSW pre-invite received
02.05.2022 - NSW nomination approval + ITA
14.05.2022 - Visa190 lodged
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
233211 Civil Engineer (offshore)
Total pts: 95 (189) | 95+5 (190) | 95+15 (491)
19.05.2021 - EOI initial submission
20.03.2022 - updated EOI > CCL
06.04.2022 - updated EOI > partner pts > CPAA + PTE
14.04.2022 - NSW pre-invite received
02.05.2022 - NSW nomination approval + ITA
14.05.2022 - Visa190 lodged
15.06.2022 - Medicals done
12.08.2022 - VISA GRANTED!!
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Jun 02, 2018
Hi I hope this helps, I also asked my agent about the need to CTC the documents. And they told me na kapag black and white ang document mo, you need to secure a CTC of it, I think nakalagay din yun somewhere during the visa lodgement mismo, I cannot remember exactly. And I think pwede naman ikaw mismo mag pa certify nun. Baka kaya lang nagooffer sila agency mo ng may bayad kasi sila ggawa nun for you.
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
233211 Civil Engineer (offshore)
Total pts: 95 (189) | 95+5 (190) | 95+15 (491)
19.05.2021 - EOI initial submission
20.03.2022 - updated EOI > CCL
06.04.2022 - updated EOI > partner pts > CPAA + PTE
14.04.2022 - NSW pre-invite received
02.05.2022 - NSW nomination approval + ITA
14.05.2022 - Visa190 lodged
15.06.2022 - Medicals done
12.08.2022 - VISA GRANTED!!
Joined: May 13, 2022
hindi po nag pa biometrics, and wala pong points na alam ko. Sponsored lang po ako eh ng company.
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
Hello po sa lahat. Sharing our good news.
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) - ANZSCO 254415
Total pts: 80+5 (190)
Onshore
22 Feb 2022: ROI Lodge
04 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Invitation to Apply
07 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Application Submitted
21 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Nomination Approval
30 Mar 2022: 190 Visa Application Submitted
01 May 2022: Medical Exam
05 June 2022: Skilled Nominated SC 190 Granted
Salamat po sa guidance and sa lahat na nag respond ng queries ko po.
_"When The Time Is Right I,The Lord Will Make It Happen" - Isaiah 60:22 _
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) - ANZSCO 254415
Total pts: 80+5 (190)
Onshore
22 Feb 2022: ROI Lodge
04 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Invitation to Apply
07 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Application Submitted
21 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Nomination Approval
30 Mar 2022: 190 Visa Application Submitted
01 May 2022: Medical Exam
05 June 2022: Skilled Nominated SC 190 Granted
"When The Time Is Right I,The Lord Will Make It Happen" - Isaiah 60:22
Posts: 255Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Congrats @jsp
Posts: 255Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Congrats @jkkaeds
Joined: Oct 29, 2021
Hi congrats po on your visa grant! Ask ko lang kung nagnotify from Received to CO allocation yung application mo? Thank you!
Joined: May 29, 2020
Hi. It did not change, status remained 'received' until I got the visa grant.
Joined: May 29, 2020
Congratulations!
Joined: Aug 31, 2020
SG - AU
Hi po. Silent reader din po ako dito pero madami ako natutunan habang nagbabasa. Share ko lang po experience namin ng wife ko to give hope po sa ibang waiting.
Jan 2020
July-Aug 2020
July 2021
Sep 2021
Nov 2021
Jan 2022
Feb 2022
March 2022
April 2022
June 2022
God works in mysterious ways. Madaming dasal.
And pag nakapasok ka na dito sa AU mabilis nlng tlaga if ndi complicated case nyo po. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Posts: 325Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2017
Thanks! > @rjankhristiaan said:
Thanks. it's not for me. it's from my sister-in-law's husband. It terms of CTC, alam ko na pwede na tayo lang. from which, na gawa na ng hubby ng SIL ko. ngayon kasi, na sa final lodgment na sila, then waiting game na. kaso , sabi ni agency, dapat mag pa CTC ulit ng 2 extra copies for each document as required daw by immigration. wala naman ganon dito. isng copy lang naman kelangan. bottom line is, feeling ko pinag perahan lang sila. and gusto ko e reklamo kung hindi naman totoo na required by immigratoin.
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: 158Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2016
ang tahimik... wala pa din.
312111 (Architectural Draftperson)
NSW 90pts (EOI updated 30 January 2020)
Received Invite (04 March 2020)
Visa lodge (07 April 2020)
CO Contact (24 October 2022)
Docs submitted (14 November 2022)
Grant (22 December 2022)
Posts: 255Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Kapit lang po!!! Dami na naga-grant recently. Hopefully 'yung sa atin na po ang next
Posts: 72Member
Joined: Jun 08, 2018
Kapit lang lapit na yan. Yung iba nga wala pa invitation kaya consider yourself blessed.
312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
TAS 489
489 Visa Grant:October 2019
NSW 190
190 Visa Grant: August 2022
Big Move: January 1, 2022
Posts: 269Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Hello good day po. Nag-BR kasi ko dito at nabasa ko sa pages 20-22 na may mga nagsend ng compliments/complaints/suggestions. Ang tanong ko po sa mga nakakaalam, pwede po ba gawin yun kahit submitted palang ang status ng EOI ko? O dapat po ba invited o lodged na? Gusto ko po sana magsend ng suggestion sana sa DHA baka sakaling maapprove nila.
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: 567Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2018
Ano ang isusugget mo?
Kung sa EOI di ba may quota sila. Date of effect, quota, and yung points.
Pwede ka magfollow-up if lumampas sa turnaround time ng pagprocess nila after na nailodge mo ang visa.
Kung lumampas doon, may possibility na Direct Grant, or marami sila vineverify sa application mo, depende sa occupation
19/04/2011 IELTS Competent L:7.0, R: 7.5, W: 6.0, S: 6.0, OBS: 6.5
27/03/2018 PTE Proficient L:73, R: 70, W: 73, S: 78, OBS: 71
07/07/2018 Received Passport (10 years expiry)
08/08/2018 Received Driver's Licence 5 years
09/10/2018 0600H EA Queued for Assessment
29/10/2018 0530H Assessment in Progress
29/10/2018 1200H Outcome Received (Positive)
16/11/2019 1326H EOI Lodged 491 Family Sponsored 90 pts.
28/11/2019 NBI Application. (HIT)
09/12/2019 NBI Clearance Claimed at NBI Ermita for Faster processing
09/01/2020 2100H ITA 491
14/01/2020 Received Sponsorship Documents
20/01/2020 Payroll Statement of Account
27/01/2020 E medical at Nationwide Baguio
28/01/2020 E medical No Action Required. Nationwide Submitted to DHA
29/01/2020 Received Current Payslip
02/02/2020 SSS Inquiry System
07/02/2020 Reference Letter Current
07/02/2020 Provident Fund Update
10/02/2020 Polio Vaccination Certificate
12/02/2020 BIR Form 2316 updated to 2019
15/02/2020 Lodgment of Visa. Frontloaded all Docs including Form 80, 1221, 1281, medicals as per guidelines
18/02/2020 Form 1023
07/05/2020 CO allocated
27/10/2020 Direct Grant. No CO Contact.
19/05/2022 The Big Move
Posts: 269Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2019
Hello Sir. Sasuggest ko sana baka pwede tanggalin muna yung restrictions sa postcodes sa 491 FS. 60% kasi ng relatives ko sa father side nasa Sydney eh unfortunately lahat ng postcodes nila di pwede kasi city address. Napansin ko kasi Sir mas mabilis usad ng 491 FS haha.
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
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491 is a regional visa and Sydney is definitely not a regional area. Wouldn't your suggestion defeat the purpose of the visa? 😆
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Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Totally agree! hahaha