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491 NSW (RDA)

Hi everyone,

We recently filed our EOI for 190 NSW and 491 SA. We know that the FY is already closing and the next round of invitations might happen around August based on previous year. We are still hoping that we can get invited atleast for SA but it seems they are already slowing down their invitations. With this, our agent advised us if we are open to consider regional NSW (the only open are Far Coast, Far West, and Northern Rivers). Do you have any insights on these RDAs when it comes to job opportunities? If it helps, our field is in Supply Chain and Logistics.

Road to Australia:

October 2022 - Decided to pursue migrating to AU
October 2, 2022 - Took IELTS (Competent)
November 28, 2022 - Husband submitted skills assessment (Vetassess)
February 15, 2023 - Vetassess requested additional documents
March 28, 2023 - Vetassess result (Negative); Decided to pursue EA for assessment and be the main applicant instead
April 5, 2023 - Submitted CDR (EA) - Fast track - Degree only
May 8, 2023 - In progress, EA requested to reupload passport photo
May 9, 2023 - Took PTE (Superior - S: 90, R: 90, W: 90, L:90)
May 10, 2023 - EA positive outcome
May 12, 2023 - Submitted EOI to states
June 20, 2023 - Submitted additional RSEA to EA
July 5, 2023 - EA positive outcome for work experience (5 years)
July 6, 2023 - EOIs updated to claim additional work experience points (189: 80, 190: 85, 491: 95)
Oct 9, 2023 - Husband submitted skills assessment (EA)
Oct 31, 2023 - Husband positive skills assessment outcome; EOIs updated to claim additional partner points (189: 85, 190: 90, 491: 100)
Nov 1, 2023 - ROIs update (VIC, ACT)
Nov 29, 2023 - Pre-invite VIC
Dec 12, 2023 - VIC Nomination Approval // Received ITA
Dec 15, 2023 - Visa lodgment
Dec 27, 2023 - Medical
Jan 5, 2024 - Medicals cleared (Main Applicant) / Examination ready for assessment (Dependent)
Feb 5, 2024 - Negative sputum test (Dependent)
Apr 2, 2024 - SLEC evaluation - Negative (Culture test)
Apr 16, 2024 - Medicals cleared in system (Dependent)
XX- Visa grant

Points breakdown - 90 points
Age 30 | English 20 | Degree 15 | Experience 10 | Partner 10 | State 5

MACINOZ2023

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  • MACINOZ2023MACINOZ2023 Qatar
    Posts: 314Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2021
    edited May 2023

    Hello, we received our 491 NSW ITA (via RDA Illawara state nomination) last March 17, and we have already lodged our visa last May 05. During our time all the RDAs were still open and I honestly didn't know where to start on choosing/deciding the best /ideal RDA (location) for our occupations. What I did was check some job portals and websites in AU to gauge if there is indeed a demand on our profession in that particular region, I remember hearing Hunter and Illawara all the time so I started with these 2 regions. When I saw Illawara I immediately fell in love with the place. After that, I also took into consideration the actual living conditions there (i.e rent, ambiance, weather, shops/stores, leisure, schools , proximity to Sydney or CBD etc) because it is also imperative for me and my Husband to actually "want" to live, work and enjoy our new "home" for at least 4-5 years. :)

    nika1234era222

    POINTS BREAKDOWN and JOB CODE

    Age : 25 | Education : 15 | Work : 5 | English PTE : 20 | Partner : 5
    ANZSCO Code : Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)
    Points : 70/75/85
    Applicant : Husband
    Location : Qatar

    TIMELINE

    2023

    XXX-XX-2023 - 491 NSW Visa Grant

    September 27, 2023 - Attached Cover Letter and Clicked "I confirm" button.
    September 21, 2023 - Attached required Form 1229
    September 14, 2023 - Received CO Contact/S56 (Form 1229)
    June 2023 - Medicals Cleared
    May 20, 2023 - Medical Physical Check up
    May 15, 2023 - Medical Laboratory Tests
    May 11, 2023 - Biometrics
    May 05, 2023 - Lodged Visa 491 NSW (85 pts)
    April 2023 - Philippines NBI and Qatar PCC
    March 17, 2023 - 491 NSW (RDA Illawara) State Nomination Approval and ITA from Skillselect
    February 14, 2023 - RDA Application to Illawara (NSW 491)

    2022

    December 2022 - EOI (NSW 190 and 491)
    November 2022 - EOI (SA 491, WA 491, and VIC 190)
    November 2022 - 3rd PTE Exam - Applicant - Superior
    November 2022 - 2nd PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : 1st PTE Exam - Applicant - Proficient
    October 2022 : PTE Exam - Dependent - Proficient
    September 2022 : Review for PTE
    August 2022 : ACS Result - Positive - Suitable for Migration
    June 2022 : ACS Application Submitted
    March 2022 : Signed Service Agreement with our Migration Agent

    "Until it's my turn, I will keep clapping for others."

  • whimpeewhimpee Posts: 415Member
    Joined: Nov 04, 2022

    @nika1234 said:
    Hi everyone,

    We recently filed our EOI for 190 NSW and 491 SA. We know that the FY is already closing and the next round of invitations might happen around August based on previous year. We are still hoping that we can get invited atleast for SA but it seems they are already slowing down their invitations. With this, our agent advised us if we are open to consider regional NSW (the only open are Far Coast, Far West, and Northern Rivers). Do you have any insights on these RDAs when it comes to job opportunities? If it helps, our field is in Supply Chain and Logistics.

    Does your occupation fall under Pathway 2?If so, you can wait and see if you can still get an invitation for 491 without applying to a specific RDA. You can also check job portals to see if there are openings related to your field in these regions.

    nika1234

    491 Visa: Human Resource Adviser - 223111 (80 points) | Age: 15 | English: 10 | Work: 15 | Education : 15 | Partner : 10 | Nomination: 15
    09 Aug 2016 - VETASSESS Initial, Positive
    03 Jan 2020 - VETASSESS Reassessment, Positive
    29 Jan 2020 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 65 pts
    10 Feb 2020 - IELTS, Proficient
    15 Feb 2020 - EOI updated - 75 pts
    18 Jan 2022 - VETASSESS Renewal
    14 Oct 2022 - EOI submitted for 491 (NSW) - 80 pts
    10 Nov 2022 - Pre-invite received from NSW, applied on the same day
    18 Nov 2022 - NSW Nomination approved
    21 Nov 2022 - 491 Visa Lodged
    22 Nov 2022 - Submitted Forms 80 and 1221
    25 Nov 2022 - Medical exam and Biometrics
    6 Dec 2022 - Additional medical check requested for 1 dependent
    3 Jan 2023 - Complete health clearance
    5 Jun 2023 - Immi Assessment Commenced email received
    20 Jul 2023 - Visa Grant

  • nika1234nika1234 Posts: 60Member
    Joined: Feb 21, 2023

    @MACINOZ2023 said:
    Hello, we received our 491 NSW ITA (via RDA Illawara state nomination) last March 17, and we have already lodged our visa last May 05. During our time all the RDAs were still open and I honestly didn't know where to start on choosing/deciding the best /ideal RDA (location) for our occupations. What I did was check some job portals and websites in AU to gauge if there is indeed a demand on our profession in that particular region, I remember hearing Hunter and Illawara all the time so I started with these 2 regions. When I saw Illawara I immediately fell in love with the place. After that, I also took into consideration the actual living conditions there (i.e rent, ambiance, weather, shops/stores, leisure, schools , proximity to Sydney or CBD etc) because it is also imperative for me and my Husband to actually "want" to live, work and enjoy our new "home" for at least 4-5 years. :)

    Thank you for this!! Mejo nakakaoverwhelm magsearch for RDA. Hindi kasi ako familiar sa karamihan ng location. Haha.

    MACINOZ2023

    Road to Australia:

    October 2022 - Decided to pursue migrating to AU
    October 2, 2022 - Took IELTS (Competent)
    November 28, 2022 - Husband submitted skills assessment (Vetassess)
    February 15, 2023 - Vetassess requested additional documents
    March 28, 2023 - Vetassess result (Negative); Decided to pursue EA for assessment and be the main applicant instead
    April 5, 2023 - Submitted CDR (EA) - Fast track - Degree only
    May 8, 2023 - In progress, EA requested to reupload passport photo
    May 9, 2023 - Took PTE (Superior - S: 90, R: 90, W: 90, L:90)
    May 10, 2023 - EA positive outcome
    May 12, 2023 - Submitted EOI to states
    June 20, 2023 - Submitted additional RSEA to EA
    July 5, 2023 - EA positive outcome for work experience (5 years)
    July 6, 2023 - EOIs updated to claim additional work experience points (189: 80, 190: 85, 491: 95)
    Oct 9, 2023 - Husband submitted skills assessment (EA)
    Oct 31, 2023 - Husband positive skills assessment outcome; EOIs updated to claim additional partner points (189: 85, 190: 90, 491: 100)
    Nov 1, 2023 - ROIs update (VIC, ACT)
    Nov 29, 2023 - Pre-invite VIC
    Dec 12, 2023 - VIC Nomination Approval // Received ITA
    Dec 15, 2023 - Visa lodgment
    Dec 27, 2023 - Medical
    Jan 5, 2024 - Medicals cleared (Main Applicant) / Examination ready for assessment (Dependent)
    Feb 5, 2024 - Negative sputum test (Dependent)
    Apr 2, 2024 - SLEC evaluation - Negative (Culture test)
    Apr 16, 2024 - Medicals cleared in system (Dependent)
    XX- Visa grant

    Points breakdown - 90 points
    Age 30 | English 20 | Degree 15 | Experience 10 | Partner 10 | State 5

  • nika1234nika1234 Posts: 60Member
    Joined: Feb 21, 2023

    @whimpee said:

    @nika1234 said:
    Hi everyone,

    We recently filed our EOI for 190 NSW and 491 SA. We know that the FY is already closing and the next round of invitations might happen around August based on previous year. We are still hoping that we can get invited atleast for SA but it seems they are already slowing down their invitations. With this, our agent advised us if we are open to consider regional NSW (the only open are Far Coast, Far West, and Northern Rivers). Do you have any insights on these RDAs when it comes to job opportunities? If it helps, our field is in Supply Chain and Logistics.

    Does your occupation fall under Pathway 2?If so, you can wait and see if you can still get an invitation for 491 without applying to a specific RDA. You can also check job portals to see if there are openings related to your field in these regions.

    Ohhh. Sige I'll check this one. Thank you!!!!

    Road to Australia:

    October 2022 - Decided to pursue migrating to AU
    October 2, 2022 - Took IELTS (Competent)
    November 28, 2022 - Husband submitted skills assessment (Vetassess)
    February 15, 2023 - Vetassess requested additional documents
    March 28, 2023 - Vetassess result (Negative); Decided to pursue EA for assessment and be the main applicant instead
    April 5, 2023 - Submitted CDR (EA) - Fast track - Degree only
    May 8, 2023 - In progress, EA requested to reupload passport photo
    May 9, 2023 - Took PTE (Superior - S: 90, R: 90, W: 90, L:90)
    May 10, 2023 - EA positive outcome
    May 12, 2023 - Submitted EOI to states
    June 20, 2023 - Submitted additional RSEA to EA
    July 5, 2023 - EA positive outcome for work experience (5 years)
    July 6, 2023 - EOIs updated to claim additional work experience points (189: 80, 190: 85, 491: 95)
    Oct 9, 2023 - Husband submitted skills assessment (EA)
    Oct 31, 2023 - Husband positive skills assessment outcome; EOIs updated to claim additional partner points (189: 85, 190: 90, 491: 100)
    Nov 1, 2023 - ROIs update (VIC, ACT)
    Nov 29, 2023 - Pre-invite VIC
    Dec 12, 2023 - VIC Nomination Approval // Received ITA
    Dec 15, 2023 - Visa lodgment
    Dec 27, 2023 - Medical
    Jan 5, 2024 - Medicals cleared (Main Applicant) / Examination ready for assessment (Dependent)
    Feb 5, 2024 - Negative sputum test (Dependent)
    Apr 2, 2024 - SLEC evaluation - Negative (Culture test)
    Apr 16, 2024 - Medicals cleared in system (Dependent)
    XX- Visa grant

    Points breakdown - 90 points
    Age 30 | English 20 | Degree 15 | Experience 10 | Partner 10 | State 5

  • enrico0919enrico0919 Posts: 260Member
    Joined: May 02, 2022

    upon searching sa mga jobsites, mostly ng mga logistic jobs na lumalabas ay nsa NSW or 491 NSW.

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