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Posts: 1,532Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Hindi mo din naman alam na may 190 pa pla na darating db, malaking hinayang pero 491 is not bad actually. You still have 189 if eligible occupation mo.
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
14 November 2024: Updated COCs for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through agent
4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 855Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Okay lang yan.. tama di mo naman alam eh, talaga grab nalang kung ano mauna.
May 2months ka pa naman to lodge 491 noh? Antay ng 189 baka sakaling meron pa this year haha.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
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 Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2023
Oo nga po eh. Expected ko din matatagalan yung pag approve ng nomination, kaso ayun napunta sakin yung pinakamabilis din (2 weeks) Dapat pala sinagad ko yung pag hintay sa 28 days. Tsaka, now I know na pwede palang mainvite ka ng magkasunod. Kumbaga wag maliitin ang swerte (in my case di ko din inexpect). Patience lang sa mga ibang naghihintay guys. Labaan!
ANZSCO Code: 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson (Onshore) | Age: 30| English: 20 | Experience: 5| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
SC190 WA = 85
SC491 WA = 95
Timeline:
2017 - Finished B.S. in Architecture
2017-2023 - 6 fruitful years in Qatar
07-2023 - Researching for student visa for Australia
09-2023 - Student Visa Lodged
10-2023 - Student Visa Grant. Quickly went to WA
12-2023 - Gathering information for next visa
01-2024 - Compiled all the documents for Skills Assessment
02-2024 - Vetasses submission
04-2024 - Vetasses requested for another bank statement
05-2024 - Positive Outcome Assessment by VETASSES (Yahoo!!!)
- Booked for PTE and got proficient (aruy ko po </3)
05-2024 - Immediately made my EOI
06-2024 - Booked for PTE again.
07-2024 - Got my Superior PTE.
- Updated my EOI's
09-2024 - Still not invited
10-2024 - Booked for NAATI to max the points (getting anxious)
20-11-2024 - Invited 491 and immediately canceled the NAATI
22-11-2024 - Submitted 491 application
05-12-2024 - Nomination Approved!
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2023
Salamat po. Grab ko na po makaiwas sa student visa trap. Thanks po.
ANZSCO Code: 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson (Onshore) | Age: 30| English: 20 | Experience: 5| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
SC190 WA = 85
SC491 WA = 95
Timeline:
2017 - Finished B.S. in Architecture
2017-2023 - 6 fruitful years in Qatar
07-2023 - Researching for student visa for Australia
09-2023 - Student Visa Lodged
10-2023 - Student Visa Grant. Quickly went to WA
12-2023 - Gathering information for next visa
01-2024 - Compiled all the documents for Skills Assessment
02-2024 - Vetasses submission
04-2024 - Vetasses requested for another bank statement
05-2024 - Positive Outcome Assessment by VETASSES (Yahoo!!!)
- Booked for PTE and got proficient (aruy ko po </3)
05-2024 - Immediately made my EOI
06-2024 - Booked for PTE again.
07-2024 - Got my Superior PTE.
- Updated my EOI's
09-2024 - Still not invited
10-2024 - Booked for NAATI to max the points (getting anxious)
20-11-2024 - Invited 491 and immediately canceled the NAATI
22-11-2024 - Submitted 491 application
05-12-2024 - Nomination Approved!
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Oct 12, 2023
Sayang, kung hindi ka pala nag 491, baka sa 190 nabunot yung pangalan mo last time. Nabasa ko kasi somewhere kapag parehas ka nag apply 190/491, mas nag p-prevail daw ang 491.
Nominated Skill: 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
Target Visa: Subclass 190-OFFSHORE
Target State: NSW/VIC/WA
2023 April: started researching (DIY)
2023 Oct 30: Started Collecting Documents
2024 Jan 16: Husband's Vetassess
2024 Feb 2: Husband's Vetassess Priority processing
2024 Feb 6: Husband's Vetassess Positive Result
2024 July 2: PTE exam (Husband-Competent, Mine-Proficient)
2024 July 3: Husband Submitted EOI for Visa 190 VIC/NSW/WA (65)
(Age:30; Qualifications:15; XP Offshore:10; English:0; Partner:5; State:5)
2024 Sep 3: Decided to also have my own skill assessment, Submitted My Vetassess
2024 Sep 4: Vetassess Priority approval- then paid the same day.
2024 Sep 8: Vetassess Positive Result-5.9 years
2024 Sep 8: Husband Update EOI for Visa 190 VIC/NSW/WA (70)
(Age:30; Qualifications:15; XP Offshore:10; English:0; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Sep 8: Submitted My EOI for Visa 190 VIC/NSW/WA (80)
(Age:30; Qualifications:15; XP Offshore:10; English:10; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Nov 3: PTE Exam-Superior
2024 Nov 3: Updated EOI for Visa 190 VIC/NSW/WA (90)
(Age:30; Qualifications:15; XP Offshore:10; English:20; Partner:10; State:5)
2024 Dec 3: Pre-Invite from [email protected]
2024 Dec 3: Replied to NSW Pre-invite the same day.
2024 Dec 6: NSW Invitation to apply
2024 Dec 8: Applied for Singapore COC
2024 Dec 15: scheduled for NBI Fingerprint
2024 Dec : Lodged Application
2024 Dec : Medical
______________: Visa Grant
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2023
Hindi siguro masama loob ko kung hindi 3 days after ma approve tsaka lumabas yung 190 haha. Sakit. Pero ayun tuloy ko na lang 491 kesa walang hawak. Hehe.
ANZSCO Code: 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson (Onshore) | Age: 30| English: 20 | Experience: 5| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
SC190 WA = 85
SC491 WA = 95
Timeline:
2017 - Finished B.S. in Architecture
2017-2023 - 6 fruitful years in Qatar
07-2023 - Researching for student visa for Australia
09-2023 - Student Visa Lodged
10-2023 - Student Visa Grant. Quickly went to WA
12-2023 - Gathering information for next visa
01-2024 - Compiled all the documents for Skills Assessment
02-2024 - Vetasses submission
04-2024 - Vetasses requested for another bank statement
05-2024 - Positive Outcome Assessment by VETASSES (Yahoo!!!)
- Booked for PTE and got proficient (aruy ko po </3)
05-2024 - Immediately made my EOI
06-2024 - Booked for PTE again.
07-2024 - Got my Superior PTE.
- Updated my EOI's
09-2024 - Still not invited
10-2024 - Booked for NAATI to max the points (getting anxious)
20-11-2024 - Invited 491 and immediately canceled the NAATI
22-11-2024 - Submitted 491 application
05-12-2024 - Nomination Approved!
Joined: Jul 30, 2024
Nabasa ko din ito @CantThinkAnyUserName. Sa mismong website ni WA ko sya nakita, under ng FAQ.
Pero all good naman @Morantevic13. Ang mahalaga nainvite pa din. Yun naman talaga ang goal from the very beginning, either 491 or 190, hence the application to both subclasses. So I think wish granted pa din macoconsider. Goodluck!
Posts: 1,532Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
+1 sa above @cube we have different trajectories pero yung goal is we land in AU on a visa to catch on the dream! at the end iisa naman destination natin pero after nyan it will just be a distant memory! So congrats! many will definitely switch places with you as 491 is not automatically given ,lahat naman dumaan sa butas ng karayom but some maswerte talaga. Less na stress when magiging PR dahil it is only a matter of time @Morantevic13
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
14 November 2024: Updated COCs for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through agent
4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2023
Thanks guys! Salamat sa mga encouragements. Hopefully makakuha nadin ng invite mga tropa natin dito. Goodluck sa atin. Kung may mapadpad dito sa WA kitakits na din!
ANZSCO Code: 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson (Onshore) | Age: 30| English: 20 | Experience: 5| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
SC190 WA = 85
SC491 WA = 95
Timeline:
2017 - Finished B.S. in Architecture
2017-2023 - 6 fruitful years in Qatar
07-2023 - Researching for student visa for Australia
09-2023 - Student Visa Lodged
10-2023 - Student Visa Grant. Quickly went to WA
12-2023 - Gathering information for next visa
01-2024 - Compiled all the documents for Skills Assessment
02-2024 - Vetasses submission
04-2024 - Vetasses requested for another bank statement
05-2024 - Positive Outcome Assessment by VETASSES (Yahoo!!!)
- Booked for PTE and got proficient (aruy ko po </3)
05-2024 - Immediately made my EOI
06-2024 - Booked for PTE again.
07-2024 - Got my Superior PTE.
- Updated my EOI's
09-2024 - Still not invited
10-2024 - Booked for NAATI to max the points (getting anxious)
20-11-2024 - Invited 491 and immediately canceled the NAATI
22-11-2024 - Submitted 491 application
05-12-2024 - Nomination Approved!
Posts: 210Member
Joined: May 23, 2020
I still think it is a great decision. Not everyone will be invited. Not everyone has the opportunity to be invited. And isa lang din naman po ang endgame natin: Citizenship.
Visa is still visa. Tama din po at least you are not on a visa that has a “permanent temporary status”. May PR Pathway, may extra steps nga lang po.
Ako TBH, if nauna dumating ang 491, I will still take it (and I think I was about to be invited na din ng VIC, kasi I received an email about my EOI/ROI during a VIC invitation round, a few days after I withdrawn my EOI because I receved a 189 invite). Take the waiting time as an opportunity po to gather funds, research more about the regional area you will live in (I dunno if Perth is considered regional??), and keep the 189 EOI. Kasi if you have the funds naman you can also apply to it if ma-invite ka po.
At the end of the day, invite is an invite and congratulations pa din po
DIY Journey. ✈️🇦🇺🦘 soooon
Nominated Occupation > Agricultural Engineer
Points Breakdown
Age - 30 points | English - Superior 20 points| Qualifications (BS) - 15 points | Experience (8 yrs +) - 15 points | Single - 10 points = TOTAL POINTS > SC189 - 90 points; > SC190 - 95 points; SC491 - 105 points
2023
08.01.2023 - Started CDR Preparation
08.25.2023 - Completed CDR/ CPD/ SS
09.01.2023 - Start PTE Exam Preparation
09.23.2023 - PTE Exam Proper
09.23.2023 - PTE Result > L - 88 | R - 90 | S - 90 | W - 79 > Superior - 1 take only
09.27.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Initial Document Upload (found some inconsistencies with date, had to postpone submission)
09.28.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Submitted, RSEA + Fast Track
10.18.2023 - EA Skills Assessment in Progress update
11.08.2023 - EA Skills Assessment Outcome - POSITIVE with 6 yrs + RSEA
11.08.2023 - Immediately Submitted EOI for SC 189 with 85 points
11.09.2023 - Submitted EOI / ROI for SC190 with 90 points for NSW/ VIC/ SA
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 2024
01.09.2024 - Submitted EOI for SC 491 for NSW with 100 points
01.19.2024 - Edited All EOIs for SC 189/190/491 to reflect new position in work
01.24.2024 - Withdrawn EOI 190 / ROI for SA, Resubmitted EOI 491 / ROI for SA
07.25.2024 - Updated All EOIs for SC 189/190/491 to reflect promotion in work
09.30.2024 - Booked NAATI Exam for extra +5 points (scheduled at 11.13.2024)
10.08.2024 - INCREASE IN POINTS - 8 years working experience +5 points baby; EOI’s recalculated for SC189, SC190 - NSW/QLD, SC491 - VIC/ SA/ NSW/ QLD
11.07.2024 - Invited to Apply - SC 189 ; Cancelled NAATI Exam.
Received my invitation to apply exactly 365 days (leap year) after I submitted my EOI.
11.09.2024 - LODGED - Visa Application for SC 189 🇦🇺
11.09.2024 - Withdrawn all other EOIs (NSW/VIC/SA/QLD). EOI of SC189 is now LOCKED.
11.18.2024 - Immigration Medical Exam at St. Lukes Extension Clinic BGC
11.19.2024 - Attached Joint Affidavit of Two Disinterested Person for Birth Certificate Clerical Error re: Mother’s First Name
11.19.2024 - Health Clearance Provided - No further actions required
WAIT for the GOLDEN EMAIL 📧 BEGINS
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Aug 08, 2023
And so I learned na sa WA pala if 2 (separate) EOIs mo more likely mainvite ka ng 491 muna. Now you will have 28 days to decide if you’ll take it or not and risk the ticket and wait for 190. Since once ma approved na ang isang nomination is wala na.
Unfortunately wala sa 189 yung occupation ko (arch draftsperson). But yeah, invite is an invite so thankful pa din. Mahirap nang walang hawak na next visa while nasa student. Maybe I’ll make an EOI ulit para sa 190 for the next FY.
ANZSCO Code: 312111 | Architectural Draftsperson (Onshore) | Age: 30| English: 20 | Experience: 5| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 10
SC190 WA = 85
SC491 WA = 95
Timeline:
2017 - Finished B.S. in Architecture
2017-2023 - 6 fruitful years in Qatar
07-2023 - Researching for student visa for Australia
09-2023 - Student Visa Lodged
10-2023 - Student Visa Grant. Quickly went to WA
12-2023 - Gathering information for next visa
01-2024 - Compiled all the documents for Skills Assessment
02-2024 - Vetasses submission
04-2024 - Vetasses requested for another bank statement
05-2024 - Positive Outcome Assessment by VETASSES (Yahoo!!!)
- Booked for PTE and got proficient (aruy ko po </3)
05-2024 - Immediately made my EOI
06-2024 - Booked for PTE again.
07-2024 - Got my Superior PTE.
- Updated my EOI's
09-2024 - Still not invited
10-2024 - Booked for NAATI to max the points (getting anxious)
20-11-2024 - Invited 491 and immediately canceled the NAATI
22-11-2024 - Submitted 491 application
05-12-2024 - Nomination Approved!
Posts: 738Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
di mo na ipupush 491?
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Posts: 134Member
Joined: Jul 27, 2023
. Sa dulo magkikita kita rin tayo lahat. Ang mahalaga may stable stepping stone ka na to Australia.> @Morantevic13 said:
Grab the 491 for now, it is a good pathway to PR/citizenship later on. You can still submit EOIs for other states, especially NSW and VIC. 85pts is still good for invitation lalo madami pa naman quota ang mga states. Kelangan mo nga lang ng maraming funds, but i think it will be worth it down the line. Tataya ka na lang din sa Au, itodo mo na.
ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural draftsperson
OFFSHORE
95 points
8 July 2023 - EOI
12 September 2023 - ROI (VIC)
25 September 2023 - Pre-invite (VIC)
25 September 2023 - Nomination Application
9 October 2023 - Nomination Approval, ITA
12 October 2023 - 190 Visa Lodgement
14 October 2023 - Medical exam
17 October 2023 - Medical cleared
VISA GRANT - (hopefully today!!!)
Posts: 1,532Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Latest WA Invitation Round Stats from Aussizz
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
14 November 2024: Updated COCs for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through agent
4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT
Posts: 1,532Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
WA Official Results for December 24 Round
ANZSCO 233211 Civil Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25| English: 20 | Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner Points: 05 (Competent English) |NAATI: 05 |State :05
SC190 NSW = 90
Timeline:
17 Apr 2023: Took PTE Exam: Superior
29 May 2023: Spouse PTE Exam: Competent
15 May 2023: Submitted relevant employment docs, work pass and DRAFT CDR to agent
29 May 2023: Agent submitted EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
8 July 2023: EA MSA CDR + RSEA result: Suitable for migration
26 July 2023: took the NAATI CCL
13 Aug 2023: results out for NAATI exam
15 Aug 2023: Agent updated EOI for CCL points (+5)
13 Sep 2023: Agent created EOI for SC 190 NSW
02 Nov 2023: Pre-invited by NSW
06 Nov 2023: Nomination submitted to NSW
09 Nov 2023: Nomination application approved & ITA received
29 Nov 2023: Visa lodgment and medicals booked
11 Dec 2023: Medicals completed
11 October 2024: started the renewal of PCC /COC/NBI clearances SG and PH for both of us
14 November 2024: Updated COCs for both of us and wife's NBI cert to IMMI through agent
4 December 2024: I updated my NBI certificate by myself
xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT