Hi everyone!
Anyone here who recently lodged a visa subclass 600 sponsored family stream? I'm planning to invite my niece in the Philippines. Hope someone can share ideas before I will proceed the application. TIA
Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
Same day - complied all requested docs.
June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
BM - November 2017
TYL
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Posts: 235Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2017
Hi,
I recently lodged a visitor visa (600), submitted last 18 May. According sa home affairs website, global processing time is 37 days but not sure if it will take more than that to get the result. Let me know how I can help?
262112 ICT Security Specialist
30.07.17 ACS Skills Assessment lodged
22.08.17 PTE (L89/R90/S90/W90)
04.09.17 ACS Assessment done
07.09.17 EOI lodged (189, 190, 489)
19.09.17 Invitation to apply (189)
02.10.17 Visa lodge
07.10.17 Medical
23.11.17 DG
15.12.22 Citizenship Approval
30.08.23 AU Pledge
Posts: 1,004Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2013
Thank you sa reply. May I know the supporting docs you uploaded aside sa birth cert, passport, invitation letter, nbi ... It will be my first time sponsoring my niece to come here, hopefully she can come before the 20th of August to attend my baby's 1st birthday.
Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
Same day - complied all requested docs.
June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
BM - November 2017
TYL
Posts: 235Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2017
I lodged for my sister so not sure if same sa niece. But these are docs Ive attached. They have mandatory required docs naman so you will know. It helps if you also write a letter to home affaira or au embassy sa pinas why your niece urgently needs to be in au.
262112 ICT Security Specialist
30.07.17 ACS Skills Assessment lodged
22.08.17 PTE (L89/R90/S90/W90)
04.09.17 ACS Assessment done
07.09.17 EOI lodged (189, 190, 489)
19.09.17 Invitation to apply (189)
02.10.17 Visa lodge
07.10.17 Medical
23.11.17 DG
15.12.22 Citizenship Approval
30.08.23 AU Pledge
Posts: 1,004Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2013
Hi, etong sa financial status/visit funding dito i.upload ang bank statement nya at ang payslips ng sponsor?
Form 956A dahil ikaw naglodge sa application nya instead sya?
Aside sa invitation letter ko sa niece ko, san i.upload ang letter to homeaffairs sa other docs ba? TIA
Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
Same day - complied all requested docs.
June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
BM - November 2017
TYL
Posts: 235Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2017
Hi, etong sa financial status/visit funding dito i.upload ang bank statement nya at ang payslips ng sponsor? - bank statement nya, optional yung sa bank statement or payslip ng sponsor I think but upload it na lang to be sure. gawa ka na din ng letter saying yung compelling reason why she needs to visit you (e.g., compasionnate reasons, you havent seen her since covid etc).
good luck!
Form 956A dahil ikaw naglodge sa application nya instead sya? - yes para lahat sayo ieemail or post mail. exempt person ka ata since niece mo sya.
Aside sa invitation letter ko sa niece ko, san i.upload ang letter to homeaffairs sa other docs ba? TIA - yup other docs
262112 ICT Security Specialist
30.07.17 ACS Skills Assessment lodged
22.08.17 PTE (L89/R90/S90/W90)
04.09.17 ACS Assessment done
07.09.17 EOI lodged (189, 190, 489)
19.09.17 Invitation to apply (189)
02.10.17 Visa lodge
07.10.17 Medical
23.11.17 DG
15.12.22 Citizenship Approval
30.08.23 AU Pledge
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
PR po ako since June2021, first entry Sept2021. qualified po ba akong magsponsor ng family for visitor visa?
Posts: 6Member
Joined: Oct 31, 2017
Blessed day@everyone.... salamat ahead to anyone who can shed a light sa questions ko. I am planning na e invite ang niece ko from Pinas to have a Christmas holiday here via Visitor Visa (subclass) Family-sponsored stream just for 3 weeks. Pwede ba ako na lng mag file ng application thru my own Immi-account? Kasi am so worried na ma-deny sya at magiging record pa ito sa kanya. Confusing kc yong agent that I have spoken to told me sya daw. She's in her late 20's and has not had any official work tlga. She just had a recent overseas travel in Middle East this year (May) as tourist and just finished an online course sa TESDA and waiting for NC II assessment slot (kasi they need 15 takers daw). I will be providing all her needs from airfare tickets, insurance, accommodation. I know its a long shot kasi few weeks na lng but just need to try lang tlga ...at mataimtim na dasal. As a background, I'm an AU citizen na pala (maraming salamat talaga sa mga wisdom ninyong lahat) and no family. This will be my first time mag invite someone.
Posts: 1,038Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
You can use your immi account to apply for her sc600. Wala naman po mawawala magtry. While officers consider sponsorship from au citizens, they give more weight sa home ties, so kelangan nya ng strong proof nun. May mga kilala naman akong nagrant visa kahit walang work. Explain profoundly lang din sa cover letter yung circumstance nya esp hindi sya nagkawork and intention to visit. Good luck!
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore. Direct Grant
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!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgment
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
04 2025 - ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **
Posts: 6Member
Joined: Oct 31, 2017
Ooh, blessed you, mathilde9! Really thankful for this reply as it confirmed what I did from the start. Again, thank you.
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2024
Hello, may option ba na renew para sa visitor visa? Or panibagong application?
And if expiring na sa Feb next year yung current visitor visa, pwede na ba mag apply ulit as early as now?
ANZSCO 312111 - Offshore
NSW 190 - 85 points
2023 Nov - EOI submitted
2024 Oct - Pre-invite (NSW 190)
2024 Oct - Nomination application
2024 Nov - Nomination approval
2024 Dec - Visa lodgement
2024 Dec - Medical exam
-- waiting for grant --
Posts: 1,038Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Walang "renew" concept, apply lang ng panibago. Pwede ka na mag apply agad while you still have a valid one, pero may notice sa immi na whatever the decision of the application will override your current visa (approved or denied). Tried that myself.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore. Direct Grant
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!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgment
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
04 2025 - ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **
Posts: 46Member
Joined: Jul 30, 2024
Ah okay, noted. Thank you @mathilde9!
ANZSCO 312111 - Offshore
NSW 190 - 85 points
2023 Nov - EOI submitted
2024 Oct - Pre-invite (NSW 190)
2024 Oct - Nomination application
2024 Nov - Nomination approval
2024 Dec - Visa lodgement
2024 Dec - Medical exam
-- waiting for grant --
Posts: 58Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2021
Okay lang kaya na sa Other Documents ko inumpload yung form 956 (hindi 956A).
Nagdala ba kayo ng photo sa VFS Global para sa biometrics collection? TIA
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21/11/2024: Aus Citizenship Test
01/02/2025: Received approval of application
07/02/2025: Received invitation to Ceremony
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ANZSCO 261313 Software Engineer
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16/10/2021 EOI Updated (189), Date of Effect
Posts: 58Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2021
Tsaka kailan po kelangan pindutin itong "I confirm I have provided information as requested" button?

AUS Citizenship Timeline
07/08/2023: PR granted (186 DE)
07/08/2024: Submitted application
15/11/2024: Received invite to sit for interview + test (16/12 rescheduled to 21/11)
21/11/2024: Aus Citizenship Test
01/02/2025: Received approval of application
07/02/2025: Received invitation to Ceremony
23/02/2025: Citizenship ceremony
ANZSCO 261313 Software Engineer
21/03/2021 Started asking HRs and managers for employment reference
26/03/2021 Received employment reference from Employer 2 HR
29/03/2021 Received employment reference from Employer 5 HR
30/03/2021 Received employment reference from Employer 4 HR
11/06/2021 Received statutory declaration from Employer 3 manager
23/06/2021 Received statutory declaration and CoE from Employer 1 manager
26/06/2021 Received CoE from Employer 3 manager
26/06/2021 ACS Skills Assessment - Received Application
28/06/2021 ACS Skills Assessment - With Assessor
09/08/2021 ACS Skills Assessment - Application Finalised
04/10/2021 PTE-A Exam and Results Received
04/10/2021 EOI Submitted (190), Date of Effect
16/10/2021 EOI Updated (189), Date of Effect