Good day PinoyAu Community,
Just want to ask, what's your recommendation on this, because I'm going to be married this year and it will ofcourse change my civil status, would you suggest that I pursue applying now and change some things later? or just wait after the wedding to apply? Thanks in advance sa mga response
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Joined: May 10, 2021
Hi, in our case, since we know that visa processing takes years, we opted to wed first and update our documents prior application. We don't want to update our personal details in the middle of our application as we're afraid that it might cause confusion or issues.
Advantage of getting married first is your personal documents/info are already updated upon application. Also, one or either of you can act as the main applicant, while the other one is dependent, more cost efficient than applying separately as single.
Cons - application will take longer as you need to update all your personal documents first. Another would be when you're single you will automatically have additional 10 points, but if you are married, you will only earn this if your partner has a valid positive skills assessment (5) and competent English (5).
Hope this helps. I'm just sharing our case. If you have an agent, better seek their advise.
511112 Program or Project Administrator
2021
June 2021: Started gathering documents for VETASSESS application
12 Aug 2021: Submitted application to VETASSESS
02 Oct 2021: Partner took PTE Exam
04 Oct 2021: Released PTE Exam Results (Partner)
21 Nov 2021: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS
2022
02 Feb 2022: Partner lodged assessment application to EA (fast-track)
09 Mar 2022: EA requested additional documents
30 Mar 2022: Partner submitted additional documents to EA
03 Apr 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from EA
18 Apr 2022: Took PTE Exam
18 Apr 2022: Released PTE Exam Results (Superior)
18 Apr 2022: Lodged EOI (SC190: 85+5pts)
11 Aug 2022: Submitted ROI for VIC
06 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from VIC for SC190
08 Sep 2022: Submitted supporting documents and application for VIC State Nomination SC190
27 Sep 2022: Received approval of VIC nomination and ITA
25 Oct 2022: Lodged Visa (VIC SC190) - uploaded NBI + form 80 + form 1221 + other pertinent documents
04 Nov 2022: Medical Exam
10 Nov 2022: Medical Exams Results - no action required (cleared)
16 Mar 2022: Received Pre-invite from NSW for SC190
2023
11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!
All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.
Purely DIY with God's guidance
Joined: Nov 30, 2021
Thank you very much po, Very helpful po kasi medyo confused na din ako on how to proceed. I'm also on the verge of having an agent or to DIY. If DIY would it still be doable? Sorry if wrong thread na.
Joined: May 10, 2021
DIY po kami ng husband ko. Matrabaho po ito. I would not recommend this sa madalas busy, di matiyaga sa research at di po madetalye kasi you really need to check everything down to the smallest details.
511112 Program or Project Administrator
2021
June 2021: Started gathering documents for VETASSESS application
12 Aug 2021: Submitted application to VETASSESS
02 Oct 2021: Partner took PTE Exam
04 Oct 2021: Released PTE Exam Results (Partner)
21 Nov 2021: Received Positive Outcome Letter from VETASSESS
2022
02 Feb 2022: Partner lodged assessment application to EA (fast-track)
09 Mar 2022: EA requested additional documents
30 Mar 2022: Partner submitted additional documents to EA
03 Apr 2022: Received Positive Outcome Letter from EA
18 Apr 2022: Took PTE Exam
18 Apr 2022: Released PTE Exam Results (Superior)
18 Apr 2022: Lodged EOI (SC190: 85+5pts)
11 Aug 2022: Submitted ROI for VIC
06 Sep 2022: Received Pre-invite from VIC for SC190
08 Sep 2022: Submitted supporting documents and application for VIC State Nomination SC190
27 Sep 2022: Received approval of VIC nomination and ITA
25 Oct 2022: Lodged Visa (VIC SC190) - uploaded NBI + form 80 + form 1221 + other pertinent documents
04 Nov 2022: Medical Exam
10 Nov 2022: Medical Exams Results - no action required (cleared)
16 Mar 2022: Received Pre-invite from NSW for SC190
2023
11 April 2023: VISA GRANT!!!
All other EOIs are already withdrawn upon grant of visa.
Purely DIY with God's guidance
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
DIY is always an option but make sure you have the most updated information otherwise things can go wrong.
Joined: Nov 30, 2021
Well noted on this po. Thank you very much po sa response!