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what's the full agency name?
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Joined: May 28, 2021
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Just did a check at MARA.gov.au
https://portal.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/register-of-migration-agent-details/?ContactID=9e89029f-a052-e311-9402-005056ab0eca
Seems like they just recently registered, although they were operating since 2003 "as they mentioned on their website" without any affiliation to MARA during that time? I don't know.
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Joined: May 28, 2021
Thank you po so much sa information ππ
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By the way just an FYI... Upon a few research MNAL is operated by a person named Carmine Mercorella. Googling a bit will give you these
https://www.moneymanagement.com.au/news/financial-planning/asic-watch-unsolicited-share-offerer
https://www.findlaw.com.au/news/4178/court-makes-final-orders-in-asic-proceedings-again.aspx
Just something to consider or to clear up with them.
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Joined: May 28, 2021
Thank you for further info about Mercorella po, maybe the case was. Already resolved since it was way back 2005?
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Heard some alarming news but you may want to do some more research.
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Joined: Jun 12, 2021
Hi. I asked the agent in question sa articles.. It isn't him daw π
@Admin , wanna know more about the "alarming news" you mentioned π
Joined: Jun 26, 2021
Re: their registration in 2021, itβs a renewal I think. They posted it on their FB page. The first 2 digit on an agentβs MARN means the year they are registered to be an agent. In their case they are registered since 2003. I am also thinking availing their services. Seems legit to me.
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@Gladdie18 saan ka based? If in PH, why not engaged an agent who is based in PH as well.
29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
04Mar2016: Direct Grant
07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
16Jul2017: Big Move
Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
TBA: Citizenship Ceremony
Joined: Sep 01, 2021
@Admin I've read the articles that you've provided, the 2nd article hits Carmine Mercorella's name because it contains the name of Carmine Misale and Guesseppe Antonio Mercorella. I don't know about the first article but their age are a bit close since the DOB of the person from the article is July 14, 1975.
Joined: Nov 12, 2020
Hi guys been on 2nd step with carmine though last year pa ako nag apply tumagal yung pte exam ko because of pabago bagong quaratine classification sa metro manila. Netong july lang ako nakapag exam pero December pa ako nag apply now waiting for TRA na which may take upto December they are legit and mara replied to me about them they also have office here in Ascott makati and Iβve been to their seminar last 2019. Another office in SG
Joined: Jan 05, 2022
Hello po. Just want to ask how's your experience so far with Carmine? Thanks po
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Joined: Oct 24, 2023
Hello @kitsocampo, how was your application with MNAL? Just signed a contract with them nung 2022 pero Jan 2023 pa ko nakapag take ng PTE. Have you received your PR visa grant na? What subclass?
Thanks.
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Joined: Sep 05, 2023
Hi, I just have a concern and hope anyone can answer. I am also under My New Australian Life with Carmine as my Lawyer. I received an email today regarding my application update and I was advised that my Expression of Interest and Skills Assessment has already lapsed. So I need to lodge a new skills assessment and lodge multiple new EOI's this coming July. However, I was not aware that they will charge me for this additional work when I did not received any invite since January 2023. I worry if this will be worth it? What if I will not receive an invite again for the next 1 or 2 years? So they will charge me again?
I do not know what to do with this setback. Hope anyone can share if they have experienced this. Thank you.
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Hala considered as additional work pala sa kanila yun. Nasa contract yan? You can go through it. Unless stated nga sa contract and you signed, pwede mo icontest yan. Di mo naman controlled kung kelan ka maiinvite. Kalurks. Super pinagkakitaan.
Madali lang din naman mag EOI pero yun nga nagbayad ka ng agent eh.
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§
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+1 Not a big fan of this agency tbh although they're legit. Read your contract.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
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Hi @mathilde9 & @era222 , thank you for the reply. Yes, I read my contract and it was indeed stated that they might need additional fee for any additional work required. But I did not thought at that time when I signed the contract that this would be considered as an additional work if I did not secure an invite within the migration year. I could have accepted it if the amount they are asking is due to my skills assessment will be expiring and they need to have it reassessed. But they are asking additional fee for another 2 years of work.
I signed with them last 2019 but resumed my application just last year.
Nasa stage ako na nagreregret ako bakit ako nag push pa sa kanila kasi this migration year wala sila masiyado updates sa application ko and I feel hindi talaga sila focus and hands-on unless bayaran na.
Occupation: Network Administrator (263112) Offshore
Points Breakdown: Age: 25 | English: 15| Employment: 15| Education: 10 | State: 5
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tsk sobra naman sila! when will your contract end? mag DIY kana tapos wag kana magpagawa ng kahit ano sakanila. ikaw na lang gumawa nung additional work, keri mo yun!
or if you still want, find another reputable agency na lang.
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@casssie sobra talaga kaya ilang araw ko rin iniyak kasi dalawang installments na rin nabayad namin sa kanila. So it's up to me if I'll continue with them or terminate the contract pero ang sakit lang na lahat ng nabayad mapupunta lang sa wala. I'm thinking of going DIY rin pero I'm actually losing hope if I should still continue with this AU dream.
Occupation: Network Administrator (263112) Offshore
Points Breakdown: Age: 25 | English: 15| Employment: 15| Education: 10 | State: 5
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Iyak lang pero walang susuko, you're halfway there! May chance ka pa to increase your points, do that and makakasama ka din sa invites soon. Some members here also encountered setbacks pero lumaban haha ayan mga granted na and waiting for grants na din. Fighting!
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§
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if i were you, i would terminate it. they are not worth your money and tears! if straight forward naman profile mo, keri mo ang DIY! start reading and researching. walang susuko!!! (οΏ£οΈΆοΏ£*))
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
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@lgdcz - exhibit 1 si @mathilde9 . ikaw talaga mhie ang living testament na habang may buhay, may life. charot!
iyak, pahinga, tapos laban ulit πͺ
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
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Thank you for the encouragement. Yes, I'm reading na nga rin and taking notes from this forum. Buti nahanap ko 'to.
Occupation: Network Administrator (263112) Offshore
Points Breakdown: Age: 25 | English: 15| Employment: 15| Education: 10 | State: 5
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haha siya nga @mathilde9 ang unang nag reply sa akin. Thank you!
Occupation: Network Administrator (263112) Offshore
Points Breakdown: Age: 25 | English: 15| Employment: 15| Education: 10 | State: 5
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Haha been there kasi. Tapos maiisip mo pa yung pera na nailabas mo na for that, nakaka demotivate talaga.
Bago ako mainvite nabasa ko din mga challenges ng iba dito. Yung iba nagka aberya pa sa medicals, documents etc. Iba iba ng pinagdaanan eh. I prepared myself na hindi super smooth tong journey since DIY. Nagbayad na din ako sa agent and terminated my contract before haha. Naexpire-an na din ng skills assessment. Naka encounter ng incompetent assessor. PTE retakes na nakaka demoralize haha.
Yung waiting time for an invite talaga yung make or break moment for me. Dito ko natutunan magtiwala nalang talaga. Nakakadepress kaya yung period na yun. Talagang sabi ko, Lord if this is for me, let me do it with your guidance kahit may hiccups help me recover. Bigay mo na to sakin please. Ganorn haha.
Pero looking back, (nux akala mo naman granted na), isang malaking belat na lang talaga sa mga aberyang pinagdaanan ko. Kung para sayo, i-mine mo! βΊοΈπ
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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: Dec 27, 2020
Bakit ang weird naman nito. To think na hindi naman additional work yun dahil same lang naman documents na kukunin nila sayo, iuupdate lang if ever may changes. Honestly, ikaw pa rin naman kumukuha sa lahat ng requirements mo. I do agree na iterminate na ang contract since hindi makatarungan na sabihing additional work ang pagreresusubmit lang ng requirements.
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Wow thank you for this @mathilde9 super encouraging ang naging journey mo. At claiming tuloy tuloy na yan! Praying for God's guidance and wisdom sa next steps ko while researching here paano mag DIY.
Occupation: Network Administrator (263112) Offshore
Points Breakdown: Age: 25 | English: 15| Employment: 15| Education: 10 | State: 5