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Posts: 255Member
Joined: Feb 17, 2020
Congrats!!!! Pa-fishball ka naman! hahaha! Fighting!
Joined: Aug 13, 2020
Hi, if you dont mind. ano pong points nyo for 491? Also, If ITA was received last Dec 20, how long ka pwede magapply ng visa? May expiration ba yung ITA? Thanks!
Joined: Aug 04, 2021
If I were you po gawa ka na kaagad ng bago para naka-queue na po kayo.
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
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Joined: Aug 04, 2021
Wow same occupation, congrats po!!! Ilang points po ang naclaim niyo?
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Posts: 12Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2020
Thank you @haringkingking! Sige papafishball ako pag may grant na! Lols!
Hi @gorgeous_gal & @mariusinbrisbane!
Thank you, thank you!
90 pts (assessed) + 15 pts (state nom) = 105 pts!
Nung nagbukas yung SA for offshore, buti na lang kasama yung Occupation ko and nasa max # of years yung experience ko. Pasok sa banga!
Til 18 Feb yung pagrespond sa ITA. Goal namin magsubmit today (14 Feb).
On that note, Happy Valentine’s Day sa inyong lahat!
Posts: 12Member
Joined: Aug 19, 2020
@mariusinbrisbane Baka same school tayo?! Pero baka magkaibang batch Konti lang ang Stat eh!
Joined: Aug 04, 2021
Haha for sure po kasi mukhang mataas na po ang years of experience niyo. Sa DLSU po ako
Started my Australian visa journey: Jul 2021
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Joined: Dec 11, 2020
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seohyun | ICT Business Analyst | 189 / 190 Vic| Feb 17, 2022 | 85/90 | Onshore
Mag NAATI pa lang ako sa March 2. Pasama po sa dasal n’yo praying for everyone in this thread also
Timeline:
2018 Feb - Arrived in Australia (Student Visa)
2020 Nov - Finished degree (Bachelor's in IT)
2022 Jan - Skills Assessment Result, Suitable for Migration under ICT BA 261111
2022 Feb - EOI lodged with 85 points
2022 Jun - Passed NAATI
2022 Jul - Re-lodged EOI with 90 points
2022 Aug - Lodged ROI (VIC)
2022 Dec - ITA received - 189
2023 Dec - 189 GRANTED ♥
Thank you Lord!
Joined: Dec 23, 2021
Hi! Good vibes to everyone! Got my invite just now, Feb 17, 2022! 🙂
@Aisforapple | Occupational Therapist | 491 | Feb 8, 2022 | 100 points
Hope it goes the same with you also! Let’s pray for the invites and visas to be granted! 🙏
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2019
ANG BILIS!!!
_Jeremiah 29:11-12 _
"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you".
Joined: Dec 11, 2020
Congratulations!!! 🙏🙏
Timeline:
2018 Feb - Arrived in Australia (Student Visa)
2020 Nov - Finished degree (Bachelor's in IT)
2022 Jan - Skills Assessment Result, Suitable for Migration under ICT BA 261111
2022 Feb - EOI lodged with 85 points
2022 Jun - Passed NAATI
2022 Jul - Re-lodged EOI with 90 points
2022 Aug - Lodged ROI (VIC)
2022 Dec - ITA received - 189
2023 Dec - 189 GRANTED ♥
Thank you Lord!
Joined: Dec 23, 2021
@seohyun @chemistmom thank you! Praying for the best for everyone! 🙏
Joined: Nov 28, 2021
Good day mga ma'am and sir.
If ever ba mag send ako ng ROI for NSW eh dapat palitan ko ung EOI ko para NSW lang din ang nakalagay na "preferred location"? Currently kasi eh halos nilagay ko lahat ng locations sa EOI ko.
Hoping to get some inputs.
Thank you. Ingaaaat!
Joined: May 29, 2020
Hello po. I heard some states prefer that you choose their state sa EOI mo. Kaya po yung iba, merong multiple EOI, depende sa state. I am not really sure kung totoo, but when I got my invitation sa NSW, yung EOI ko is for NSW lang.
Hope that helps.
Joined: May 29, 2020
Ay sorry. ROI po, is this for 491?
Joined: Nov 28, 2021
Hi. Yes, it's for 491 po. Should I do the same then? Na palitan ko nlng ung EOI ko and NSW lng and ilagay ko na interest when I send an ROI for NSW?
Posts: 2,126Member
Joined: Mar 01, 2011
Yup better na palitan mo yung EOI with specific location sa NSW.
Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester
May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)
Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant
Visa 887 Timeline
July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant
Citizenship Timeline
July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony
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Joined: Feb 24, 2022
Hi, tanong lang po. I got nominated for visa 491, pero biglang hindi na pwede yung employer ko sa state na yun. Now I got a job offer pero sa different state na, okay lang ba to apply for nomination sa another state? This time employer sponsored 186 na?
Posts: 187Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2019
491 is state nominated, walang kinalaman ung employer dun. If may nahanap kang employer na willing to sponsor you for 186, go mo na. 186 is is PR na.
234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
491 FS : 90 pts
Age: 30
Experience: 10
Degree: 15
English : 20
Sponsor: 15
Assessing Authority: AIMS
TIMELINE
25 June 2016 ----------- IELTS exam (L: 7.5 R: 8.5 W: 6.5 S: 6.5) 7.5 overall
25 February 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment sent to AIMS through Philpost
4 March 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment received by AIMS
3 May 2019 -----------First stage Assessment result received
5 September 2019 -----------Second Stage Assessment (Examination) in Riyadh
12 November 2019 -----------AIMS examination result received (Passed)
11 October 2020 -----------PTE exam (Superior R:90 S:90 L: 90 W:90) I can't believe this
12 October 2020 -----------EOI submitted (491, 190, 189)
14 November 2020 -----------EOI updated (+5 points due to additional experience)
29 October 2021 ------------EOI for visa 491 Family Sponsored invited. I was aiming for 189 but I can't let this pass. Its
now or never. Passport used for EOI expired.
6 December 2021 -----------Passport renewed
8 December 2021 -----------491 Visa lodged
5 January 2022 -----------Medicals
15 February 2022 ------------ VISA GRANTED! Family of 6 - Direct grant.
A long journey, but a longer journey ahead. Keep the faith!
Joined: Sep 25, 2020
hello sir. where does it say specifically that we have to cancel pending visa application? I did get a warning, see below. But I was able to push through with the 190 application, no errors or warning.
Talked to several agents, it seems that as long as the 491 is not yet granted, the 190 can be lodged - which is what happened. if in case the 491 is granted, the 190 can still be granted as well as the most beneficial visa that will be honored. the 190 will just override the 491.
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: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
If I am not mistaken, you cannot apply for other visas that are part of the General Skilled Migration program if you're already a 491 visa holder, unless it is 191 (PR pathway of 491 holders).
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Joined: Sep 25, 2020
not yet a visa holder. the 491 is still in received status when the 190 was lodged. you're right, i won't be able to lodge a 190 **IF **i have a 491 already but since i don't, the system allowed to lodge a 190.
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.
Joined: Oct 21, 2021
hi, is anyone here trying to submit a registration of interest for NSW? it says kasi na march 1 mag-open na yung submission window. but up until now di pa rin pwede mag-submit ng ROI sa website nila.
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Nov 17, 2019
Hello! I noticed this also since March 1 and they are still closed.
It happens my work ends at 12am and before I shutdown my personal computer, I'm checking the website regularly and horaaaay it's now open. I submitted mine already.
Goodluck to us!
for easier reference:
https://www.nsw.gov.au/topics/visas-and-migration/skilled-visas/register-your-interest-for-nsw-nomination
Posts: 791Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
I submitted mine pa rin kahit unticked pa rin yung Offshore for 261313 haha. Kelan kaya.....
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
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10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
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01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
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09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
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02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Jun 12, 2021
Hi. I have submitted an ROI last January 2022. Do I need to resubmit an ROI for March?
233214 - Structural Engineer
visa 189 = 85pts | visa 190 = 90pts | visa 491 = 100pts
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Timeline:
08/06/2021 - Contacted an Immigration Agent
11/06/2021 - Preparation of Initial Documents (including 3 Career Episode Essays, SS etc.)
25/08/2021 - Completion of all Initial Documents
05/09/2021 - Start of PTE Academic Review (English Exam)
30/10/2021 - PTE Academic Exam & Results ( L:90 | R:83 | S:90| W:90 ) Superior, First-Time Test Taker
04/11/2021 - EA Skills Assessment submitted for 233214 - Structural Engineer
23/11/2021 - Positive EA Skills Assessment outcome
25/11/2021 - EOI submitted
Around January 2022 - ROI submitted (RDA Sydney NSW) - not invited
Around March 2022 - ROI submitted (Northern Rivers NSW)
08/04/2022 - Pre-invite Received (Northern Rivers NSW)
06/05/2022 - Received ITA (Northern Rivers NSW)
13/06/2022 - Visa Lodged
17/06/2022 - Health Examinations (Medical)
30/06/2022 - Biometrics
19/08/2022 - Visa Grant (Wooohooo! To God be all the glory!)
22/09/2022 - Got Polio Vaccination Certificate from RHU
10/10/2022 - Got Covid Vaccination Certificate online
17/10/2022 - Secured a short-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($200 AUD incl. bills)
06/11/2022 - Secured a long-term accommodation in my regional area while offshore ($180 AUD incl. bills)
17/11/2022 - Big MOVE 2022
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Posts: 30Member
Joined: Nov 17, 2019
Hello! As mentioned on below screencap from the website:
ONE ROI should only be submitted PER SUBMISSION WINDOW.
I also did submitted an ROI last January 2022, but as to my understanding submission of ROI per window is okay.
Sending your ROI more than once per window is NOT allowed (ei. twice for January window).
This is my personal understanding but If I'm wrong, I think I am also in trouble.
Thanks!
Joined: Mar 02, 2022
Hello guys. Ask ko lang kung sino mga Civil Engieers dito na waiting for 491 Invitation? Tinangal ba sa list ang civil engineer for 491 visa? Halos lahat kasi ng regions walang check ung civil engineer with regards to offshore. Kindly check attached image.
Posts: 334Member
Joined: Sep 09, 2012
questions for 491 application March window. How do it?
Occupation: Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Main Applicant: Moi
February 02, 2013 - IELTS - passed
August 27, 2013 - Sent CDR to EA for Assessment
January 15, 2014 - Received Positive Assessment
February 24, 2014 - Submitted EOI
March 10, 2014 - Received Invitation to Apply for Visa
March 31, 2014 - Lodged Visa 189 (but system reflected application lodged on April 1, 2014 due to time diff)
April 19, 2014 - Medicals done and all documents uploaded
May 2014 - CO Allocated
June 2014 - SSS and Pagibig documents for 2009-2010 requested
July 2014 - Visa Grant! God is Great!
September 2014 - IED
August 2015 - Big move
----countdown mode ----
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
hi guys, sino nag apply ng 491 sa nsw? nag apply kasi ako sa isang state kaso nung nag check ako sa state na yun onshore lang pala late kasi yung update nila. Ngayon gusto ko lumipat sa ibang state na pwede ang offshore pwede pa kaya yun? magiging dalawa na ROI ko pero yung isa naman hindi pwede ang offshore.. late kasi nag update ang mga state
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491