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Posts: 1,067Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hellooo. My boxes just arrived today. I didn't pay anything. Although may kaunting dents mismo sa box at nabakbak yung cling wrap ko, pero okay naman yung mga epektus haha!
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 ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **
Joined: May 22, 2023
Thanks po ✨
Joined: May 22, 2023
Thanks po ✨
Joined: Jul 13, 2022
Hi everyone, currently here sa Melbourne for a "test" before doing the actual big move in September. Started setting up bank account (NAB) and getting a prepaid sim. I also created my Wise account using my Australian number already.
Question is, how to send my PHP to the Wise app/AUS bank? I have BPI/BDO in PH. When I checked BPI, if you want to do it online, you have to have USD account and use it to transfer to your Aus bank. Otherwise if you dont have USD account, you need to transact with a teller on a bank (which alam nio naman gaano ka-time consuming eto sa atin sa Pinas).
Though I found a workaround. I can link my PH credit card and use it to load/send money to my Wise app. Then I will just use my PH money to pay off the credit card transaction. I tried so far to send 100 AUD and the total deduction in my credit card is 103 AUD. I used BPI credit card. Balitaan ko kayo if good ang conversion (usually it is if via BPI credit card)
Joined: Jul 13, 2022
PS: I tried to add my BPI debit card pero di sya tinanggap ng Wise App
Posts: 58Member
Joined: May 24, 2023
Oh thank you for this information. This is a great help. Just wondering, yung SSS contribution po kaya natin pwede rin makuha?
233311 ELECTRICAL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 10 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 11: Took PTE (L:77, R:87, S:79, W:79)
May 24: TSS 482 Visa Lodged
May 30: Medical Examinations at St. Lukes
June 6: TSS 482 Visa Granted
June 29: Big MOVE
Sept 21: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 20: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 26: Submitted Additional Docs
Nov 3: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
Aug 16: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Sept 16: Pre-Invite for 190 SA
Sept 23: Submit Document for Final Invite
Sep 30: ITA
Oct 13: Lodge SC 190
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
2025
Jan 11: Medical Examinations @ BUPA Adelaide
Jan 13: Health Clearance Provided
Husband
233211 CIVIL ENGINEER (ONSHORE)
| Age: 30| English: 20 | Offshore Experience: 10| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10 |Onshore Experience: 05 |State :05
2023
May 23: Took PTE (L:81, R:83, S:90, W:74)
Sept 8 : Submitted CDR via Free Fast track
Sept 13: Received Positive Outcome
Sept 16: Submitted MSA CDR+RSEA
Oct 11: EA Requested Additional Docs
Oct 16: Submitted Additional Docs
Oct 29: MSA CDR +RSEA Result - Positive
Nov 6: Submitted EOI 189
Nov 8: Submitted EOI 190(SA)
2024
April 29: Retook PTE (L:85, R:90, S:84, W:87)
Aug 28: ROI (Under Skilled Employment in SA)
Oct 11: Pre-Invite for 190SA
Oct 19: Apply Medicare
Oct 23: Medicare Approved
Nov 7: Invite for 189
Dec 20: Lodged 189
2025
Jan 11: Medical Examinations @ BUPA Adelaide
Jan 13: Health Clearance Provided
Joined: Mar 02, 2023
Hi, let me break down what I do to transfer PHP to AUD from my banks
Medyo may katagalan lang yung Wise to your AU bank especially pag first few transfers.
Joined: Jul 13, 2022
Here is how I did mine just by playing around in the Wise App
PRE-REQUISITE: Ensure you have already added PHP in your Wise App currencies
1. In the Wise App, select Add Money. Then select the PHP currency. Put in any amount
2. In the Paying with section, select Bank/ E- wallet transfer. Select Continue. From here, you would see your unique Wise account number under Wise's Bank name (Wise Pilipinas Inc.)
3. From your local PHP bank, use Instapay to transfer to Wise Pilipinas Inc and input your Wise account number. Transfer fee should just be PHP10. Instapay limits is 50k per day (Haven't tried Pesonet for bigger amounts)
4. You will receive an email from Wise to confirm that the PHP is received in your account. (Usually this takes about 10-15mins).
5. Once PHP is shown on your account in Wise, select PHP then select Convert. You can opt to convert instantly or wait for your desired coversion rate. Wise charges minimal fee (about 110-150 PHP for a 50k PHP transaction)
6. After conversion, your AUD should be updated to show your new balance.
7. From there, select AUD to transfer to your local Australian bank. This will require your Bank name, account number and BSB. The transfer should be instant with no cost. (I have NAB. Not sure with other bank types.)
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Nice! At least okay prin un lahat belongings. Pasok naman sa committed number of days ng arrival un box mo, wala delay? Thanks marami! ^-^
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Posts: 44Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Hello po! Meron na ba nakapag try dito na bumili ng eSim activate and purchase outside Australia? Di pa kasi kami nakakapag first entry sa AU, and plan namin sana mag hanap ng work online. I am not sure if big help un having Australian number, kaya gusto sana namin bumili eSim pero purchase online lang and activate din online.
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Joined: Jul 13, 2022
Do you mean the esim na nabibili sa Klook? Wala kasi number un e. Last week when we were there and purchased a prepaid sim, ni-register nila ung sim namin upon purchase. If you know someone who is there in Australia, maybe you can ask them a favor to buy and register the sim for you and use it on your end to change either your Whatsapp/Viber number.
Joined: Jul 13, 2022
Can't seem to find the latest info. How much would it cost to send a balikbayan box from PH to AUS? Is it charged by box or by weight? Kindly recommend the courier you have used and how long does it take? Thank you!
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2021
I've been all around the internet for this brother, so I'll save you the hassle.
I ended up with DHL of course, they charged by weight after 25kg.
So I paid around Php 19K for 29.5kg of personal items. Not including customs duties which they compute after landing in AU, which fortunately is A$0.00 for my items.
They also explicitly reminded that no fake clothes/shoes/bags allowed, and to remove batteries from electronics.
261311 Analyst Programmer
[ Age: 25 | Skills Qualification: 10 | English: 20 [Superior] | Work Exp.: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Community Language: 5 | State Nomination: 5 | Total: 85 ]
27-Jul-2021 Started research and gathering of documents for assessment
14-Aug-2021 Got COVID, stopped all tasks and recuperate
15-Sep-2021 Restarted gathering documents and manager signatures for Stat Dec
07-Jan-2022 Completed all signatures
14-Mar-2022 ACS Skills Assessment Application
11-May-2022 ACS Request Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL]
10-Jun-2022 ACS Positive Result
01-Jul-2022 Started PTE review (Youtube, ApeUni)
20-Jul-2022 PTE Exam / Results [ L90 | R90 | W90 | S90 ]
31-Aug-2022 EOI lodged [ 80 pts. for SC 190 NSW | 90 pts. for SC 491 SA / WA / VIC ]
01-Sep-2022 Started NAATI review (Youtube, paid coach)
21-Sep-2022 NAATI CCL Exam
17-Oct-2022 NAATI CCL Exam Results [ 75/90 ]
18-Oct-2022 EOI re-lodged [ 85 pts. for SC 190 NSW / VIC | 95 pts. for SC 491 SA / WA ]
12-Jan-2023 Received pre-invite for SC 491 SA
23-Jan-2023 Lodged application for nomination for SC 491 SA
24-Jan-2023 Received pre-invite for SC 190 VIC / NSW
02-Feb-2023 Withdrew SC 491 SA nomination application
03-Feb-2023 Lodged application for nomination for SC 190 VIC
22-Mar-2023 Received VIC state nomination approval
16-May-2023 SC 190 VIC Visa application lodged
03-Jul-2023 Medical Exam - St. Luke’s BGC
07-Jul-2023 Medical Results Finalized
05-Nov-2024 Visa Grant
02-Dec-2024 Completed CFO PDOS
06-May-2025 Arrival in Melbourne
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2021
Forgot to mention, it took 5 days for the box to arrive in AU.
261311 Analyst Programmer
[ Age: 25 | Skills Qualification: 10 | English: 20 [Superior] | Work Exp.: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Community Language: 5 | State Nomination: 5 | Total: 85 ]
27-Jul-2021 Started research and gathering of documents for assessment
14-Aug-2021 Got COVID, stopped all tasks and recuperate
15-Sep-2021 Restarted gathering documents and manager signatures for Stat Dec
07-Jan-2022 Completed all signatures
14-Mar-2022 ACS Skills Assessment Application
11-May-2022 ACS Request Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL]
10-Jun-2022 ACS Positive Result
01-Jul-2022 Started PTE review (Youtube, ApeUni)
20-Jul-2022 PTE Exam / Results [ L90 | R90 | W90 | S90 ]
31-Aug-2022 EOI lodged [ 80 pts. for SC 190 NSW | 90 pts. for SC 491 SA / WA / VIC ]
01-Sep-2022 Started NAATI review (Youtube, paid coach)
21-Sep-2022 NAATI CCL Exam
17-Oct-2022 NAATI CCL Exam Results [ 75/90 ]
18-Oct-2022 EOI re-lodged [ 85 pts. for SC 190 NSW / VIC | 95 pts. for SC 491 SA / WA ]
12-Jan-2023 Received pre-invite for SC 491 SA
23-Jan-2023 Lodged application for nomination for SC 491 SA
24-Jan-2023 Received pre-invite for SC 190 VIC / NSW
02-Feb-2023 Withdrew SC 491 SA nomination application
03-Feb-2023 Lodged application for nomination for SC 190 VIC
22-Mar-2023 Received VIC state nomination approval
16-May-2023 SC 190 VIC Visa application lodged
03-Jul-2023 Medical Exam - St. Luke’s BGC
07-Jul-2023 Medical Results Finalized
05-Nov-2024 Visa Grant
02-Dec-2024 Completed CFO PDOS
06-May-2025 Arrival in Melbourne
Joined: Jul 13, 2022
Wow ang mahal pala! parang mas sulit pang mag biyahe ng CebPac and bring it on myself
Posts: 1,067Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
2days syang delayed yata kasi nag uulan din nung time na yun.
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: 20Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2021
Hey everyone, for those who made the big move recently (like in the last 2-3 months), how is your job hunting so far?
I'm in data analytics, and I've been all around Seek, LinkedIn, Indeed, Employment Hero, company, city council and school careers pages, volunteer pages and sent out close to 100 CVs with cover letter, all tailor-fitted and ATS formatted (with some help from AI) and all I got are:
• 2 HR interviews
• Another 1 that got to technical interview stage
• 2 initial assessment tests that didn't proceed to anything
• 2 group interviews for volunteering, and
• 1 scam job post.
Only 1 volunteer role has came back (and the scam job post that I already blocked). A lot are saying that data jobs are easy to get, but i'm finding it hard to break into, even the entry levels.
I've now stopped mass applying and really select which jobs to apply to, and started skilling up on software that I keep seeing in the job ads. Some also say that it's going to pick up at the start of fiscal year and after term break. I'm only getting the rejection emails now for jobs that I applied last month.
How are you holding up? How did you overcome this challenge? (Naghahanap lang ako ng karamay, hehe
)
261311 Analyst Programmer
[ Age: 25 | Skills Qualification: 10 | English: 20 [Superior] | Work Exp.: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Community Language: 5 | State Nomination: 5 | Total: 85 ]
27-Jul-2021 Started research and gathering of documents for assessment
14-Aug-2021 Got COVID, stopped all tasks and recuperate
15-Sep-2021 Restarted gathering documents and manager signatures for Stat Dec
07-Jan-2022 Completed all signatures
14-Mar-2022 ACS Skills Assessment Application
11-May-2022 ACS Request Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL]
10-Jun-2022 ACS Positive Result
01-Jul-2022 Started PTE review (Youtube, ApeUni)
20-Jul-2022 PTE Exam / Results [ L90 | R90 | W90 | S90 ]
31-Aug-2022 EOI lodged [ 80 pts. for SC 190 NSW | 90 pts. for SC 491 SA / WA / VIC ]
01-Sep-2022 Started NAATI review (Youtube, paid coach)
21-Sep-2022 NAATI CCL Exam
17-Oct-2022 NAATI CCL Exam Results [ 75/90 ]
18-Oct-2022 EOI re-lodged [ 85 pts. for SC 190 NSW / VIC | 95 pts. for SC 491 SA / WA ]
12-Jan-2023 Received pre-invite for SC 491 SA
23-Jan-2023 Lodged application for nomination for SC 491 SA
24-Jan-2023 Received pre-invite for SC 190 VIC / NSW
02-Feb-2023 Withdrew SC 491 SA nomination application
03-Feb-2023 Lodged application for nomination for SC 190 VIC
22-Mar-2023 Received VIC state nomination approval
16-May-2023 SC 190 VIC Visa application lodged
03-Jul-2023 Medical Exam - St. Luke’s BGC
07-Jul-2023 Medical Results Finalized
05-Nov-2024 Visa Grant
02-Dec-2024 Completed CFO PDOS
06-May-2025 Arrival in Melbourne
Posts: 1,067Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hii! Are you already onshore?
Sa case ko, I tried to apply for 2 to 3 jobs per week na fit talaga sa IT experience ko and desirable yung work terms (hybrid and benefits). So far 2 pa lang yung tumawag for HR interview and 1 technical. Both did not proceed because there were better candidates daw (i supposed local). Eh wala ganon talaga haha nugagawen di ba.
While waiting, I got a casual job at a cafe (as in lumapit ako sa staff after ko kumain mismo dun and nagtanong if they were still hiring haha). Been honest na wala akong alam about F&B at wala nga akong resume na dala haha. But teachable naman kako ako. I got a few hrs training next day then started work the following week. This is something new for me (surprisingly fun) and at the same time better than maubos yung savings ko. The rate for me is okay, between 30-34aud/hr. 4-day work week. This pays my car insurances and little bit of my existing financial obligations. Natry mo na ba mag apply sa mga ganito?
Mahigpit ang competition sa IT job market as expected pero di ko inexpect na ganito kahigpit haha. I was prepared to survive 6months without work, but I felt it's kulang. So sa mga nagbabalak ng big move esp those bringing their fam with them, ipon malala. Maswerte talaga yung mga nakakuha ng job sa fields nila while offshore. Ayun lang.
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: 44Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Hope its ok to ask, nag try kaba mag apply before ka mag big move? Or mas effective din talaga maka arrive muna jan then hanap work? Agree, hirap din talaga hanap nowadays. Kami offshore parin, nag try din luck. Naisip nga namin minsan baka di natawag kasi di pa kami naka Australia number 😀 Although we indicated naman sa cover letter na may visa kami and eligible to work. Naiinip narin kami pero hirap mag move as a fam din ng wala job isa samin 🙏 Hope will fall into places satin lahat dito! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Posts: 1,067Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
No, i didn't apply while offshore. I really wanted to take a rest from corporate stress that time.
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: 20Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2021
We landed here first week of May. Started applying for jobs (and rental) the following week after sorting out government requirements and kids’ school. Buti nakakuha kami ng bahay by June (equally hard), so we’re focused on job hunting since then.
Will try that approach - it’s just a struggle for me since I’m a bit introverted so will see where I end up. I was trying for simple data entry/coordinator roles, kahit yun rejected agad. Kahit volunteer work, andaming references na kailangan.
261311 Analyst Programmer
[ Age: 25 | Skills Qualification: 10 | English: 20 [Superior] | Work Exp.: 15 | Partner Skills: 5 | Community Language: 5 | State Nomination: 5 | Total: 85 ]
27-Jul-2021 Started research and gathering of documents for assessment
14-Aug-2021 Got COVID, stopped all tasks and recuperate
15-Sep-2021 Restarted gathering documents and manager signatures for Stat Dec
07-Jan-2022 Completed all signatures
14-Mar-2022 ACS Skills Assessment Application
11-May-2022 ACS Request Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL]
10-Jun-2022 ACS Positive Result
01-Jul-2022 Started PTE review (Youtube, ApeUni)
20-Jul-2022 PTE Exam / Results [ L90 | R90 | W90 | S90 ]
31-Aug-2022 EOI lodged [ 80 pts. for SC 190 NSW | 90 pts. for SC 491 SA / WA / VIC ]
01-Sep-2022 Started NAATI review (Youtube, paid coach)
21-Sep-2022 NAATI CCL Exam
17-Oct-2022 NAATI CCL Exam Results [ 75/90 ]
18-Oct-2022 EOI re-lodged [ 85 pts. for SC 190 NSW / VIC | 95 pts. for SC 491 SA / WA ]
12-Jan-2023 Received pre-invite for SC 491 SA
23-Jan-2023 Lodged application for nomination for SC 491 SA
24-Jan-2023 Received pre-invite for SC 190 VIC / NSW
02-Feb-2023 Withdrew SC 491 SA nomination application
03-Feb-2023 Lodged application for nomination for SC 190 VIC
22-Mar-2023 Received VIC state nomination approval
16-May-2023 SC 190 VIC Visa application lodged
03-Jul-2023 Medical Exam - St. Luke’s BGC
07-Jul-2023 Medical Results Finalized
05-Nov-2024 Visa Grant
02-Dec-2024 Completed CFO PDOS
06-May-2025 Arrival in Melbourne
Posts: 1,067Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Oh okay I understand you. Mahirap nga din. Ako din i dont want to be around people a lot, pero ewan ko ba.. So far okay naman mga customers at walang rude, otherwise di ako tatagal. Sana makahanap ka na din ng work. Also pala, you can get a police check your own ganyan. Hiningi kasi sakin sa work yun eh. Saka sa seek, additional certificate sya eh that is verifiable.
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.
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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 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: 44Member
Joined: Apr 15, 2025
Pano kumuha police check? You mean police check sa Australia or police check from the country san ka galing?
Occupation: Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313) – Offshore
Applicants: Family of 3 (Primary applicant + spouse under the same occupation + newborn)
Points Claimed: 85
Timeline:
10 2022: Submitted EOIs
12 2023: Received invitation for Subclass 190 (Victoria)
02 2024: Lodged complete application, including newborn’s documents
04 2025: Additional documents requested (S56)
04 2025: Visa granted for all three of us! 🎉
We’re overjoyed! this is truly one of the best days of our lives! ❤️
Posts: 1,067Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Australia. National police certificate. I did it via service nsw. Not sure how to do it when offshore or for other states as it required me a valid au id. You can check.
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.
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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)
~~~~
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)
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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 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 ** ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧ **