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DIY vs. Agent

era222era222 PhilippinesPosts: 783Member

Hello, posting for a friend! Been seeing a lot of folks here na DIY lang and was curious to know why you opted to go that route, maliban sa financial reasons (although ito ang primary reason ni friend). And also curious sa experience niyo working with an agent, what you liked or did not like about it — if nahirapan kayo sa communication at timing for example, kasi kailangan na back-to-back coordination?

Was able to give her some info based on my expi so far but limited lang meron ako, so if may makakapagshare diyan, thank you hehe.

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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  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018

    @era222 said:
    Hello, posting for a friend! Been seeing a lot of folks here na DIY lang and was curious to know why you opted to go that route, maliban sa financial reasons (although ito ang primary reason ni friend). And also curious sa experience niyo working with an agent, what you liked or did not like about it — if nahirapan kayo sa communication at timing for example, kasi kailangan na back-to-back coordination?

    Was able to give her some info based on my expi so far but limited lang meron ako, so if may makakapagshare diyan, thank you hehe.

    I have two applications one with agent and one DIY.

    Pros with agent:
    Since it was my first application, wala tlaga akong idea about how to apply. So she guide me everything from getting all the required documents. Which i can actually get it by myself kung nagrrsearch lang akong mabuti. But since we have no time at that time kasi busy sa work, it helps us a lot kasi ibinigay nalang niya check list samin then okay na. Maayus ang coms via email. Kya make sure legit ung agent mo.

    Cons w/o agent
    Minsan may nakita ako dito na hindi transparent ung agent nila sa kniya. Kaya dapat tlaga research on a good agent. U have to shell out extra money to pay for agent's services. Make sure search sa Mara kung legit sila.

    Pros with DIY
    U have the complete authority with your application. Anytime pwede mong buksan ung application and find out ur status. I only advice this if straight forward ung case mo. Meaning walang complications sa mga documents. Minsan may instances na may issues sa primary application. In DIY mahirap gawin un. Lalo na if wala kang idra on how to fill up forms,. Fortunately for me, nung nag DIY ako, nagaya ko na ung kung panu nafikl upan ung dati kong application by yhe agent. So naintindihan ko kung panu.

    Con with DIY
    Research. Research. Research.
    Napakadaming need alamin sa pag migrate. A lot of infos makukuha sa net or minsan dito sapinoyau. Need mo nag exert tlaga ng time and effort and money.

    Good luck.

    MACINOZ2023era222ispidprik_frappuccino

    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!

  • wandergorlwandergorl Dubai
    Posts: 64Member
    Joined: Apr 28, 2017

    I suggest to ask your friend if she's willing to exert an effort to read a lot and spend time kung primary reason nya is financial doing a DIY. It is not that hard doing it in the beginning - do your english test, then skill assessment and finally lodge your EOI. Major challenge is overwhelming info in DIY, to fight this do it one step at a time and be certain what info you need to know to avoid info overload.

    era222ispidprik

    OZ journey started in 2017 ~ Accountant 221111 (Offshore) - DIY
    Points- 95 (189), 100 (190) , 110 (491)
    Breakdown: Age - 30; English-20; Work-15; Education-15; CCL-5; Single-10
    **
    2016 - Moved to Dubai & met a fellow migrant who encouraged me to migrate to OZ instead of my "American dreams"
    2017 - Started research & gathering docs of past employment in Ph
    2018/2019 - Long break from OZ plan & employment (Traveled five months in SEA mid-2018 bc YOLO)
    2019/2020 - On & off PTE practice (a serious test of focus, perseverance, and patience....)
    22-Jan-2021 - Positive CPAA Skills Assessment (A huge relief and a big hope!! )
    24-Apr-2021 - PTE Superior (3rd take)
    04-Jul-2021 - NAATI CCL passed
    04-Jul-2021 - EOI submitted the same DOE (189)
    15-May-2022 - Created multiple EOI for each state (both 190,491)
    11-Aug-2022 - ROI application for VIC 190
    01-Sep-2022 - Received SA pre-invite 491 & same day lodged (crybaby when I saw the golden email)
    08-Sep-2022 - Nomination approval & Skillselect ITA received - 491
    03-Oct-2022 - Received VIC pre-invite 190 (Blessings, blessings!! )
    06-Oct-2022 - Nomination approval & Skillselect ITA received - 190
    10-Oct-2022 - Visa lodged VIC 190 (along with NBI clearance, dxb police clearance, form 80 & 1221)
    15-Oct-2022 - Medical exam
    24-Oct-2022 - Medical cleared -No action required
    07-Nov-2022 - Visa Granted (No CO contact) VIC190
    10-Feb-2023 - Resigned at work in Dubai
    Mar to Apr 2023 - Back to pinas & traveling 2 months in Thailand for career break
    02-May-2023 - Big move in Melbourne

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @ga2au said:

    @era222 said:
    Hello, posting for a friend! Been seeing a lot of folks here na DIY lang and was curious to know why you opted to go that route, maliban sa financial reasons (although ito ang primary reason ni friend). And also curious sa experience niyo working with an agent, what you liked or did not like about it — if nahirapan kayo sa communication at timing for example, kasi kailangan na back-to-back coordination?

    Was able to give her some info based on my expi so far but limited lang meron ako, so if may makakapagshare diyan, thank you hehe.

    I have two applications one with agent and one DIY.

    Pros with agent:
    Since it was my first application, wala tlaga akong idea about how to apply. So she guide me everything from getting all the required documents. Which i can actually get it by myself kung nagrrsearch lang akong mabuti. But since we have no time at that time kasi busy sa work, it helps us a lot kasi ibinigay nalang niya check list samin then okay na. Maayus ang coms via email. Kya make sure legit ung agent mo.

    Cons w/o agent
    Minsan may nakita ako dito na hindi transparent ung agent nila sa kniya. Kaya dapat tlaga research on a good agent. U have to shell out extra money to pay for agent's services. Make sure search sa Mara kung legit sila.

    Pros with DIY
    U have the complete authority with your application. Anytime pwede mong buksan ung application and find out ur status. I only advice this if straight forward ung case mo. Meaning walang complications sa mga documents. Minsan may instances na may issues sa primary application. In DIY mahirap gawin un. Lalo na if wala kang idra on how to fill up forms,. Fortunately for me, nung nag DIY ako, nagaya ko na ung kung panu nafikl upan ung dati kong application by yhe agent. So naintindihan ko kung panu.

    Con with DIY
    Research. Research. Research.
    Napakadaming need alamin sa pag migrate. A lot of infos makukuha sa net or minsan dito sapinoyau. Need mo nag exert tlaga ng time and effort and money.

    Good luck.

    Thank you sa detailed insight! Oo nga, napansin ko rin yung pwedeng buksan yung application any time — something that I like doing pero di ko magawa dahil agent naghahandle ng case ko haha.

    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

  • jaceejoefjaceejoef Mandaluyong
    Posts: 333Member
    Joined: Apr 23, 2015

    It's been a while since na-grant ang visa ko. I'm currently processing my fiance's visa (subsequent entrant).

    DIY lang ako so ang ma-comment ko about agents is based on other people's experience.

    DIY PROS:
    - You have full control
    - No extra cost for agents

    DIY CONS:
    - you really need to make an effort to know everything. Hindi kasi straightforward ang process specially for skilled migrants.

    AGENT PROS:
    - they will provide you (almost) everything you need to know. Susundin mo na lang sila. Not much effort.

    AGENT CONS:
    - agents don't provide some techniques. One example for skilled migration applicants is their COE. May technique pano ang job description para mas higher chance na Bachelor ang makuha sa assessment. Agents don't know or don't bother sharing that tidbit of info.

    MACINOZ2023

    Software Engineer (261313) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 5 | English = 10

    28.10.2016 PTE-A Exam
    02.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L69 R66 S50 W77) - saklap!
    19.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam A (L72 R56 S62 W69)
    26.11.2016 PTE-A Mock Exam B (L69 R61 S56 W69)
    28.11.2016 PTE-A Exam
    28.11.2016 PTE-A Results (L64 R73 S64 W68)
    10.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 1 - submit documents
    13.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 2
    14.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 3
    22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Submit updated document
    22.02.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 4
    03.03.2017 ACS Skill Assessment - Stage 5 - positive result!
    29.05.2017 PTE-A Exam
    29.05.2017 PTE-A Results (L78 R76 S66 W78)
    01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 189 (60 points)
    01.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - NSW
    28.06.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - Victoria
    19.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - SA - on hold. high points required
    27.07.2017 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - Tasmania
    30.08.2017 Lodge Tasmania Application
    12.10.2017 Tasmania Application - CO assigned
    17.10.2017 Tasmania Application - denied


    Web Developer (261212) | Age = 30 | Education = 15 | Experience = 10 | English = 10 | State = 10

    20.02.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Submit
    12.04.2018 ACS Skill Assessment Result - positive!
    01.08.2018 additional 5 points for experience
    15.08.2018 Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (75 points)
    16.08.2018 Lodge SA Application
    31.10.2018 ITA received for SA visa 489
    27.11.2018 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
    29.11.2018 Medical Clearance Provided - no action required
    18.12.2018 Lodge Visa
    26.09.2019 Visa Grant
    28.02.2020 Big Move


    Medical Exam at St. Luke's Experience
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/317744#Comment_317744

    BM Experience to Adelaide
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/356915/#Comment_356915


    Visa 489 Subsequent Entrant (De Facto)
    27.12.2021 Lodge Visa
    30.04.2022 CO contact - Medical Exam Requested
    23.06.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC
    22.07.2022 Medical Exam at St. Luke's BGC (rescheduled)
    10.08.2022 Medical further information required - doctor's note
    02.09.2022 Submitted additional requirement
    22.01.2023 Medical further information required - x-ray
    27.01.2023 Submitted additional requirement
    12.12.2023 Visa Grant

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    Hello guys,

    Plano ko ma mag DIY, mag pa assess sa Vetassess, try ko kung makakapasa ako. May nakapagsab na "Depende sa assessing authority kung irerequire nila na mag english exam muna before nila i-assess." Pero pano pag sa Australian immigration need ba na mag english exam like PTE? Thanks sa sasagot.

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @Janry said:
    Hello guys,

    Plano ko ma mag DIY, mag pa assess sa Vetassess, try ko kung makakapasa ako. May nakapagsab na "Depende sa assessing authority kung irerequire nila na mag english exam muna before nila i-assess." Pero pano pag sa Australian immigration need ba na mag english exam like PTE? Thanks sa sasagot.

    Alam ko VETASSESS doesn't require proof of English exam. VETASSESS din ako and I submitted my documents nang walang tine-take na English exam. I'd advise that you verify the facts diretso sa VETASSESS website: https://www.vetassess.com.au/skills-assessment-for-migration/designated-area-migration-agreements/required-documents. You'll see the required documents there. Try to check for your nominated occupation too.

    AU immigration isn't involved in the skills assessment, but yes if you're applying for a General Skilled Migration visa you need to take an English exam. The results of your exam determine the points you can claim for it. Here's the website for that: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/.

    Hope this helps.

    beancurd

    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

  • jakibantilesjakibantiles Sydney
    Posts: 315Member
    Joined: Jan 14, 2019

    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/357590#Comment_357590

    May mga input yung iba nating kaforum dito sa topic na ito. Baka makatulong. 😄

    era222

    ANZSCO 233512 | Mechanical Engineer | Age: 30, Education: 15, Work Experience: 10, PTE: 20, Spouse: 10, CCL: 5 | State Nom: 5 (NSW)

    Lodged Visa 482 | 17 Mar 2020 | Granted 24 Sep 2020 while Offshore
    Travel Exemption | DOA: 08 Oct 2020 | Approved: 12 Oct 2020

    Lodged EOI: Visa 190/95pts NSW
    DOE: 23 Dec 2020
    Pre-Invite: 10 June 2021
    ITA: 18 June 2021
    Visa Lodge: 05 Aug 2021
    Medical: 31 Jan 2022
    Visa Grant: 20 Apr 2022

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @jakibantiles said:
    https://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/357590#Comment_357590

    May mga input yung iba nating kaforum dito sa topic na ito. Baka makatulong. 😄

    Thank you! Did not see this thread, na-doble tuloy hahaha. Salamat :)

    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

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    @era222 Ang General Skilled Migration visa ay ung mga trabaho sa skilled occupation list?

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @Janry said:
    @era222 Ang General Skilled Migration visa ay ung mga trabaho sa skilled occupation list?

    Yes. Points system yung general skilled migration (GSM), and iba-iba ang visa options per occupation. You can check it sa actual skilled occupation list (SOL) ng immigration website: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list. Ang ginawa kong first step ay skills assessment sa VETASSESS, kasi yun yung magde-determine if pwede ako mag-proceed or not. Tapos while waiting for results, nag-English exam ako. Ano po bang nominated occupation mo?

    Refer ka lang sa official websites ng VETASSESS and AU immigration for their requirements kasi they have current information. Best not to rely lang dito sa forum or other online, non-official resources—always cross-check and verify. These things can be searched via Google, but just go to the official sites when you do.

    Hope that helps.

    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

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @Janry said:
    @era222 Ang General Skilled Migration visa ay ung mga trabaho sa skilled occupation list?

    Also, iba-iba ang pathways kasi pa-Australia, depende sa goal mo. Not sure if GSM nga ang target mo, but you can click "Explore visa options" here and check the available visas suitable sa purpose/goal mo: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/. May parang questionnaire dyan.

    Identify that siguro muna. Then if GSM nga, identify your nominated occupation (check mo yung SOL) and prepare for skills assessment na. Kay VETASSESS, mga 3 months ang regular processing.

    Good luck!!

    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

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    @era222 Photo Editor online for 8 years na. Walang direct na word na photo editor or photo retoucher sa Skilled occupation list. Photographer at Photographer assistant lang, kung titingnan ang details nung Photographer may ilang skills don na pasok ang work pero hindi lahat, kaya nag aalinlangan ako kung ano uunahain or kung tutuloy ba ako mag pa assess.

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,764Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    edited September 2022

    @jaceejoef said:
    It's been a while since na-grant ang visa ko. I'm currently processing my fiance's visa (subsequent entrant).

    DIY lang ako so ang ma-comment ko about agents is based on other people's experience.

    DIY PROS:
    - You have full control
    - No extra cost for agents

    DIY CONS:
    - you really need to make an effort to know everything. Hindi kasi straightforward ang process specially for skilled migrants.

    AGENT PROS:
    - they will provide you (almost) everything you need to know. Susundin mo na lang sila. Not much effort.

    AGENT CONS:
    - agents don't provide some techniques. One example for skilled migration applicants is their COE. May technique pano ang job description para mas higher chance na Bachelor ang makuha sa assessment. Agents don't know or don't bother sharing that tidbit of info.

    Hmmm…Just out of interest, what technique should it be? 🤔

    The Country education profile (CEP)is used by all assessing authorities and immigration. It provides a guideline for the comparability of overseas to Australian qualifications. It’s update by the Department of Education, Skills and employment from time to time. No amount of specialised technique an agent can do to overwrite such guideline. It has nothing to do with how creative the employment letter is. It’s all about the institution and which section it falls under along with the actual qualification a candidate achieved.

    Also to be an agent one needs to do a post graduate course in Australian immigration law and practice. Not so sure how an agent can share the intensive technique and knowledge gained from the course 😆

    I think mas realistic if CONS of using an agent would be fees more than what was mentioned above 👆 😊

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @Janry I see... Not sure lang. Ang alam ko naman ay if not the exact occupation, go for the closely related one (although again, not sure). I think it's up to you if you want to take that chance or not.

    Pero regardless, you would still need a skills assessment if you want to push for skilled migration. Ang mga advice na nakita ko here is to do the skills assessment first before the English exam kasi yung assessment ang make or break step. So that's what I did, although I (and many others here) already took the English exam while waiting for assessment results kahit 'di sure na makakapasa kasi I wanted to take the chance, in case favourable ang VETASSESS results.

    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

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    @era222 May malapit na description sa work ko galing sa website na Australian Bureau of Statistics Photographic Developers and Printers, pero pag nagsearch ako nag code sa Skilled Assessment test wala sya, hindi ko alam kung hindi updated ung Australian Bureau of Statistic or kung ano problema. Ask ko lang ano naman ang GTE ba yun? letter daw un? medyo nakalimutan ko, may nabasa ako na nagcoment ng ganun, na kahit daw ganu kaganda ang GTE hindi parin sure na makakapasok or makakapasa sa Australian visa?

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    @era222 Also, pag assessment ba puro requirements lang? Wlang kasamang letter? Thanks.

  • ozdreamer2019ozdreamer2019 Philippines
    Posts: 40Member
    Joined: Oct 29, 2019

    100% v491 holder here, from vetassess to visa grant. Pros ay no extra agent fees, full control ng application. Cons ay need to invest time in doing research, reading in forums like this saka mas matagal din yung progress mo lalo kung may full time job ka.

    234111 AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT
    Visa 491 FS
    95 pts (Age - 30, PTE - 20, Education - 15, NAATI - 5, Partner - 10, FS - 15)
    EOI: Jan 14, 2022
    ITA: Jan 21, 2022
    Visa Lodge: March 21, 2022
    Medical Exam: May 21, 2022
    S56 Request for NBI Clearance: July 4, 2022
    NBI Clearance Submitted: July 13, 2022
    Visa grant: August 19, 2022

  • JanryJanry Posts: 89Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2022

    @ozdreamer2019 Panung matagal ang progress mo, diba pasa lang naman lahat ng mga documents?

  • ozdreamer2019ozdreamer2019 Philippines
    Posts: 40Member
    Joined: Oct 29, 2019

    @Janry said:
    @ozdreamer2019 Panung matagal ang progress mo, diba pasa lang naman lahat ng mga documents?

    Ahh yes. I mean yung sa pag asikaso mo ng docs medyo matagal kasi need mo pa magresearch and all. Pag may agent ka, pwedeng sa kanya na manggaling instructions. Sa visa timeline naman on the part of immigration, walang bearing kung diy or agent.

    234111 AGRICULTURAL CONSULTANT
    Visa 491 FS
    95 pts (Age - 30, PTE - 20, Education - 15, NAATI - 5, Partner - 10, FS - 15)
    EOI: Jan 14, 2022
    ITA: Jan 21, 2022
    Visa Lodge: March 21, 2022
    Medical Exam: May 21, 2022
    S56 Request for NBI Clearance: July 4, 2022
    NBI Clearance Submitted: July 13, 2022
    Visa grant: August 19, 2022

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @Janry said:
    @era222 May malapit na description sa work ko galing sa website na Australian Bureau of Statistics Photographic Developers and Printers, pero pag nagsearch ako nag code sa Skilled Assessment test wala sya, hindi ko alam kung hindi updated ung Australian Bureau of Statistic or kung ano problema. Ask ko lang ano naman ang GTE ba yun? letter daw un? medyo nakalimutan ko, may nabasa ako na nagcoment ng ganun, na kahit daw ganu kaganda ang GTE hindi parin sure na makakapasok or makakapasa sa Australian visa?

    GTE is for student visa. Again, different pathway naman yun. Iba ang requirements for student visa.

    Sa occupation naman, I don't think I can help you further... Pero check mo yung immigration skilled occupation list. Yun ang basis mo for occupations. Malalaman mo na immigration website kapag may "immi".

    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

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @Janry said:
    @era222 Also, pag assessment ba puro requirements lang? Wlang kasamang letter? Thanks.

    Again, please check the VETASSESS website. Andun lahat ng requirements na kailangan, hindi ako sure ano specific requirements for your occupation.

    Requirements can mean a lot of things and might vary. Again, VETASSESS website ang kaibigan mo dyan lalo na pag DIY ka. Kailangan masikap ka magbasa ng official websites.

    Best of luck!

    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

  • money_engineermoney_engineer Dubai, UAE
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2018

    Hello po sa lahat. Nasa process na po ako ng pagfill-up sa immiaccount. Sa "facial image" part nagkakaproblema ako pag ina-upload ko ung back scanned copy na may pangalan at pirma. Eto po ung lumalabas (See below snap). May naka-experience na po ba sa inyo na ganito at pano po ung ginawa ninyo? Salamat po.

    MACINOZ2023

    233914 Engineering Technologist | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Overseas Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Partner Skills: 10 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Total: 90 (189) / 95 (190) / 105 (491) - Offshore

    08-Apr-18 | IELTS Results: L-8, R-8.5, S-7, W-6, Overall-7.5
    14-Sep-19 | Lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
    18-Sep-19 | Contacted by EA, additional info
    23-Sep-19 | Received EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track) Positive Outcome
    29-Feb-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 1st Take)
    01-Mar-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-76, Overall-80 (Proficient)
    01-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 2nd Take; Partner - 1st Take)
    07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-90, S-90, W-78, Overall-90 (Proficient)
    07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Partner): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-80, Overall-82 (Superior)
    07-Jul-20 | Lodged EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner)
    14-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination (Online)
    27-Jul-20 | Received EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner) Positive Outcome
    27-Jul-20 | Lodged initial EOI at 80 points
    28-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 3rd Take)
    28-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-78, S-90, W-85, Overall-86 (Proficient)
    29-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination Results - Passed - 70/90
    29-Jul-20 | Updated EOI at 85 points
    08-Aug-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 4th Take)
    08-Aug-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-88, S-90, W-90, Overall-90 (Superior)
    08-Aug-20 | Updated EOI at 95 points
    16-Jan-21 | Points down to 90 points (189) due to age
    21-Dec-21 | EOI NSW 190 - 95 points
    19-Jan-22 | EOI VIC 190 - 95 points
    08-Jul-22 | EOI WA 190 - 95 points
    09-Jul-22 | EOI WA 491 - 105 points
    27-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - EXPIRED
    29-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - SUBMITTED
    11-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ROI submitted
    23-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - PRE-INVITE received
    25-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ITA received
    19-Sep-2022 | Lodged (uploaded all docs incl. Form 80 and 1221)
    24-Sep-2022 | Medical cleared:
    21-Nov-2022 | Direct Grant VIC 190 PR (Thank you Lord)
    XX-XXX-2023 | Big move!

  • era222era222 Philippines
    Posts: 783Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2022

    @money_engineer said:
    Hello po sa lahat. Nasa process na po ako ng pagfill-up sa immiaccount. Sa "facial image" part nagkakaproblema ako pag ina-upload ko ung back scanned copy na may pangalan at pirma. Eto po ung lumalabas (See below snap). May naka-experience na po ba sa inyo na ganito at pano po ung ginawa ninyo? Salamat po.

    If no answers here, try asking this thread also: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process#latest Baka lang people are not viewing this thread since "DIY vs Agent" ang topic. Hehe.

    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

  • money_engineermoney_engineer Dubai, UAE
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Apr 06, 2018

    @era222 said:

    @money_engineer said:
    Hello po sa lahat. Nasa process na po ako ng pagfill-up sa immiaccount. Sa "facial image" part nagkakaproblema ako pag ina-upload ko ung back scanned copy na may pangalan at pirma. Eto po ung lumalabas (See below snap). May naka-experience na po ba sa inyo na ganito at pano po ung ginawa ninyo? Salamat po.

    If no answers here, try asking this thread also: https://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process#latest Baka lang people are not viewing this thread since "DIY vs Agent" ang topic. Hehe.

    Thank you po. Nagbabakasali din dito baka may sumagot haha.

    233914 Engineering Technologist | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | Overseas Experience: 15 | English: 20 | Partner Skills: 10 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Total: 90 (189) / 95 (190) / 105 (491) - Offshore

    08-Apr-18 | IELTS Results: L-8, R-8.5, S-7, W-6, Overall-7.5
    14-Sep-19 | Lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track)
    18-Sep-19 | Contacted by EA, additional info
    23-Sep-19 | Received EA MSA CDR + RSEA (Fast Track) Positive Outcome
    29-Feb-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 1st Take)
    01-Mar-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-76, Overall-80 (Proficient)
    01-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 2nd Take; Partner - 1st Take)
    07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-90, S-90, W-78, Overall-90 (Proficient)
    07-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Partner): L-79, R-83, S-90, W-80, Overall-82 (Superior)
    07-Jul-20 | Lodged EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner)
    14-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination (Online)
    27-Jul-20 | Received EA MSA CDR (Fast Track) (Partner) Positive Outcome
    27-Jul-20 | Lodged initial EOI at 80 points
    28-Jul-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 3rd Take)
    28-Jul-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-78, S-90, W-85, Overall-86 (Proficient)
    29-Jul-20 | NAATI CCL Examination Results - Passed - 70/90
    29-Jul-20 | Updated EOI at 85 points
    08-Aug-20 | PTE Examination (Main - 4th Take)
    08-Aug-20 | PTE Results (Main): L-90, R-88, S-90, W-90, Overall-90 (Superior)
    08-Aug-20 | Updated EOI at 95 points
    16-Jan-21 | Points down to 90 points (189) due to age
    21-Dec-21 | EOI NSW 190 - 95 points
    19-Jan-22 | EOI VIC 190 - 95 points
    08-Jul-22 | EOI WA 190 - 95 points
    09-Jul-22 | EOI WA 491 - 105 points
    27-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - EXPIRED
    29-Jul-22 | EOI 189 - 90 points - SUBMITTED
    11-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ROI submitted
    23-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - PRE-INVITE received
    25-Aug-22 | VIC 190 - ITA received
    19-Sep-2022 | Lodged (uploaded all docs incl. Form 80 and 1221)
    24-Sep-2022 | Medical cleared:
    21-Nov-2022 | Direct Grant VIC 190 PR (Thank you Lord)
    XX-XXX-2023 | Big move!

  • PR_AUPR_AU Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2022

    If someone applies for subclass visa 189 or 190 and failed. Bad record po ba yun? Malaki chance na di na makakapag apply student or tourist visa to Australia moving forward? Thank you :)

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,764Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016

    @PR_AU said:
    If someone applies for subclass visa 189 or 190 and failed. Bad record po ba yun? Malaki chance na di na makakapag apply student or tourist visa to Australia moving forward? Thank you :)

    Any visa refusal (even in different countries) will always be a red flag for them.

    PR_AU
  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @RheaMARN1171933 said:

    @jaceejoef said:
    It's been a while since na-grant ang visa ko. I'm currently processing my fiance's visa (subsequent entrant).

    DIY lang ako so ang ma-comment ko about agents is based on other people's experience.

    DIY PROS:
    - You have full control
    - No extra cost for agents

    DIY CONS:
    - you really need to make an effort to know everything. Hindi kasi straightforward ang process specially for skilled migrants.

    AGENT PROS:
    - they will provide you (almost) everything you need to know. Susundin mo na lang sila. Not much effort.

    AGENT CONS:
    - agents don't provide some techniques. One example for skilled migration applicants is their COE. May technique pano ang job description para mas higher chance na Bachelor ang makuha sa assessment. Agents don't know or don't bother sharing that tidbit of info.

    Hmmm…Just out of interest, what technique should it be? 🤔

    The Country education profile (CEP)is used by all assessing authorities and immigration. It provides a guideline for the comparability of overseas to Australian qualifications. It’s update by the Department of Education, Skills and employment from time to time. No amount of specialised technique an agent can do to overwrite such guideline. It has nothing to do with how creative the employment letter is. It’s all about the institution and which section it falls under along with the actual qualification a candidate achieved.

    Also to be an agent one needs to do a post graduate course in Australian immigration law and practice. Not so sure how an agent can pass the technique 😆

    I think mas realistic if CONS of using an agent would be fees more than what was mentioned above 👆 😊

    Comment lang ako about this. Agree ako dito. I applied through an agent years ago. Regarding COEs, they actually gave me multiple sample resumes for multiple jobs. Most of my COEs were patterned sa samples nila. But I do understand, yung cons nung agent which is yung fee is mabigat talaga.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • plasticeyeplasticeye Singapore
    Posts: 158Member
    Joined: Jun 26, 2016

    If you have time, ok lang DIY.. pero pag busy at walang oras mag manage ng application, get an agent.

    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)

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,764Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016

    @xiaolico said:

    @RheaMARN1171933 said:

    @jaceejoef said:
    It's been a while since na-grant ang visa ko. I'm currently processing my fiance's visa (subsequent entrant).

    DIY lang ako so ang ma-comment ko about agents is based on other people's experience.

    DIY PROS:
    - You have full control
    - No extra cost for agents

    DIY CONS:
    - you really need to make an effort to know everything. Hindi kasi straightforward ang process specially for skilled migrants.

    AGENT PROS:
    - they will provide you (almost) everything you need to know. Susundin mo na lang sila. Not much effort.

    AGENT CONS:
    - agents don't provide some techniques. One example for skilled migration applicants is their COE. May technique pano ang job description para mas higher chance na Bachelor ang makuha sa assessment. Agents don't know or don't bother sharing that tidbit of info.

    Hmmm…Just out of interest, what technique should it be? 🤔

    The Country education profile (CEP)is used by all assessing authorities and immigration. It provides a guideline for the comparability of overseas to Australian qualifications. It’s update by the Department of Education, Skills and employment from time to time. No amount of specialised technique an agent can do to overwrite such guideline. It has nothing to do with how creative the employment letter is. It’s all about the institution and which section it falls under along with the actual qualification a candidate achieved.

    Also to be an agent one needs to do a post graduate course in Australian immigration law and practice. Not so sure how an agent can pass the technique 😆

    I think mas realistic if CONS of using an agent would be fees more than what was mentioned above 👆 😊

    Comment lang ako about this. Agree ako dito. I applied through an agent years ago. Regarding COEs, they actually gave me multiple sample resumes for multiple jobs. Most of my COEs were patterned sa samples nila. But I do understand, yung cons nung agent which is yung fee is mabigat talaga.

    That’s right. We do guide clients with employment letters but if we find that the qualification isn’t equivalent to an AQF degree, we tell them straight away how much points they could claim and calculate their preliminary points based on our findings from CEP even so the clients knows already even before getting our services or if they can’t meet the requirements for skills assessment based on their qualification, we let them know he/she can’t proceed with the migration journey as it’s not possible to do so.

    xiaolico
  • PR_AUPR_AU Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Sep 03, 2022

    @RheaMARN1171933 said:

    @PR_AU said:
    If someone applies for subclass visa 189 or 190 and failed. Bad record po ba yun? Malaki chance na di na makakapag apply student or tourist visa to Australia moving forward? Thank you :)

    Any visa refusal (even in different countries) will always be a red flag for them.

    Thank you, @RheaMARN1171933 :)

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