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Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Congratulations sa pre-invite! Wooh
π¦πΊ Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) β NSW | Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Total Points: 90
Age: 25
English: 20 (Superior, PTE)
Experience: 15
Education: 15
Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)
NAATI CCL: 05
State Nomination (NSW): 05
π Timeline
π 17 April 2023 β Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
π 29 May 2023 β Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)
π 15 May 2023 β Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
π 29 May 2023 β Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
π 8 July 2023 β MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration β
π 26 July 2023 β Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
π 13 August 2023 β Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass β
π 15 August 2023 β EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points
π 13 September 2023 β EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
π 02 November 2023 β NSW Pre-Invitation Received
π 06 November 2023 β Nomination application submitted to NSW
π 09 November 2023 β NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received π
π 29 November 2023 β Visa Lodged and medicals booked
π 11 December 2023 β Medical examinations completed
π Clearances & Document Updates
π 11 October 2024 β Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
π 14 November 2024 β Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
π 04 December 2024 β Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI
π S56 Request & Response
π 20 March 2025 β S56 Request Received from IMMI
Requested:
β’ Employment contracts
β’ Payslips
β’ Bank statements
β’ Superannuation
β’ Reference letters
β’ Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
β’ Group certificates / payment summaries
π 27 March 2025 β Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
π 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) β π₯ VISA GRANTED!
βThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days β finally granted!β
βοΈ π¦ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE β SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA π¦πΊ
Coming Soonβ¦
Joined: Aug 19, 2022
Congrats :-) πππ
Occupation: CIVIL ENGINEER
Points: SC189-75/SC190-80/SC491-90
EOI: Nov 2021
ROI: Aug 2022
Patiently waiting for Gods' perfect timing
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
When lodging your EOI for NSW, make sure to claim the correct skilled work experience as per NSW guidelines or risk failing your state nomination application
Joined: Apr 10, 2023
Hello. Anyone here got pre-invitation last 16th Nov? naka-receive na ba kayo ng ITA / Final invitation?
Posts: 818Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
me! when ka nagsubmit?
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
261312 Developer Programmer / 90 points
~
25 Oct 2023 - EOI SC 190
16 Nov 2023 - Pre-invite NSW
24 Nov 2023 - ITA
29 Nov 2023 - Lodged
20 Mar 2025 - GRANTED β¨
Joined: Apr 10, 2023
Hi! Ano profession? Nagsubmit ako nitong 22nd Nov lang eh. Wala pa rin ITA although ilang araw pa lang naman ang nakakalipas. Sayo ba? Kumusta ang ITA?
Joined: Apr 10, 2023
Sorry nakalagay na pala sayo kung kelan mo nareceive hehe. Waiting pa rin ako ehh
Posts: 818Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
after 5 business days saken. nakaka anxiety yung pag aantay! pero malapit na din yan ITA mo \^o^/
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
261312 Developer Programmer / 90 points
~
25 Oct 2023 - EOI SC 190
16 Nov 2023 - Pre-invite NSW
24 Nov 2023 - ITA
29 Nov 2023 - Lodged
20 Mar 2025 - GRANTED β¨
Joined: Apr 10, 2023
Sana nga hehe para makamove forward sa life. Pero ang dami pa pagdadaanan until grant
Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
NSW is considered lightning fast sa processing compared to other states, lucky π you !
π¦πΊ Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) β NSW | Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Total Points: 90
Age: 25
English: 20 (Superior, PTE)
Experience: 15
Education: 15
Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)
NAATI CCL: 05
State Nomination (NSW): 05
π Timeline
π 17 April 2023 β Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
π 29 May 2023 β Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)
π 15 May 2023 β Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
π 29 May 2023 β Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
π 8 July 2023 β MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration β
π 26 July 2023 β Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
π 13 August 2023 β Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass β
π 15 August 2023 β EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points
π 13 September 2023 β EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
π 02 November 2023 β NSW Pre-Invitation Received
π 06 November 2023 β Nomination application submitted to NSW
π 09 November 2023 β NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received π
π 29 November 2023 β Visa Lodged and medicals booked
π 11 December 2023 β Medical examinations completed
π Clearances & Document Updates
π 11 October 2024 β Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
π 14 November 2024 β Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
π 04 December 2024 β Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI
π S56 Request & Response
π 20 March 2025 β S56 Request Received from IMMI
Requested:
β’ Employment contracts
β’ Payslips
β’ Bank statements
β’ Superannuation
β’ Reference letters
β’ Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
β’ Group certificates / payment summaries
π 27 March 2025 β Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
π 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) β π₯ VISA GRANTED!
βThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days β finally granted!β
βοΈ π¦ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE β SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA π¦πΊ
Coming Soonβ¦
Joined: Apr 10, 2023
Good to know! Sana maging applicable din to sa akin hehe. Salamat!
Posts: 818Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
sama sama tayo sa anxiety! HAHHA
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
261312 Developer Programmer / 90 points
~
25 Oct 2023 - EOI SC 190
16 Nov 2023 - Pre-invite NSW
24 Nov 2023 - ITA
29 Nov 2023 - Lodged
20 Mar 2025 - GRANTED β¨
Posts: 1,038Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Check your emails!! May pa-invite ang NSW today.
I have 2 (identical) EOIs for NSW para more chances of winning:
EOI #1 - DoE Sept 2023 << this one was selected by NSW for SC 190. I only updated new ACS Ref# and date.
EOI #2 - DoE Dec 2023
Sana may nakareceive pa ng invites sa forum na 'to. Pakigalaw ang baso.
Your invitation is next! Tiwala lang.
Came close maaany times to giving up. Yung mga nakakausap ko dito alam nila gaano ako kahopeless na sa invite. Ito lang hinihingi kong sign if itutuloy ko pa ba yung AU dream ko eh. . . so LABAN!
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!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - ** β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§ **
Joined: Jun 27, 2023
Congrats @mathilde9!
Posts: 24Member
Joined: Nov 14, 2023
Congratulations @mathilde9 !ππ₯³
Joined: Dec 21, 2022
congrats naman @mathilde9! yahoo!
Joined: Sep 13, 2023
Congrats! Well deserved, kami naman next!
263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12-12-23 Submitted ACS skills Assessment
Posts: 1,038Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
@midnightswim | @samisumi20 - pre ITA link sent by NSW already. Check your email.
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!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - ** β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§ **
Joined: Aug 25, 2023
thank you @mathilde9!
Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
meron pa isa naka receive dito pero wag na lang sabihin dumadami na mga #teamSYD π₯ππ¦πΊπ§§
π¦πΊ Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) β NSW | Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Total Points: 90
Age: 25
English: 20 (Superior, PTE)
Experience: 15
Education: 15
Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)
NAATI CCL: 05
State Nomination (NSW): 05
π Timeline
π 17 April 2023 β Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
π 29 May 2023 β Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)
π 15 May 2023 β Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
π 29 May 2023 β Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
π 8 July 2023 β MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration β
π 26 July 2023 β Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
π 13 August 2023 β Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass β
π 15 August 2023 β EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points
π 13 September 2023 β EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
π 02 November 2023 β NSW Pre-Invitation Received
π 06 November 2023 β Nomination application submitted to NSW
π 09 November 2023 β NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received π
π 29 November 2023 β Visa Lodged and medicals booked
π 11 December 2023 β Medical examinations completed
π Clearances & Document Updates
π 11 October 2024 β Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
π 14 November 2024 β Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
π 04 December 2024 β Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI
π S56 Request & Response
π 20 March 2025 β S56 Request Received from IMMI
Requested:
β’ Employment contracts
β’ Payslips
β’ Bank statements
β’ Superannuation
β’ Reference letters
β’ Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
β’ Group certificates / payment summaries
π 27 March 2025 β Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
π 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) β π₯ VISA GRANTED!
βThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days β finally granted!β
βοΈ π¦ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE β SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA π¦πΊ
Coming Soonβ¦
Posts: 1,038Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Final NSW ITA approved and received today!!! Salamat Lord.

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!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - ** β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§ **
Joined: Aug 25, 2023
Well-deserved sa bilis! Congrats!
Joined: May 18, 2023
Ang bilis! Congrats!
Developer Programmer - ANZSCO 261312
[Age: 30 I Education: 15 | English: 20 l Work Exp: 10 l Partner: 5 | State: 5 | Total: SC190: (85)]
TIMELINE
2023
26-Apr-2023 - IELTS IDP General Result (Main) -> LRSW 8.5|8.5|7.5|7.5 (Proficient)
30-Apr-2023 - Started preparing requirements for ACS Skill Assessment
26-May-2023 - ACS Migration Skill Assessment Submitted (ANZSCO 261312)
30-May-2023 - ACS Status changed - With Assessor
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Partner) -> LRSW 76|77|72|76 (Proficient)
14-Jun-2023 - PTE Academic Result (Main) -> LRSW 90|90|90|90 (Superior)
28-Aug-2023 - ACS Skill Assessment Results - Suitable
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (NSW)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC190 (VIC)
28-Aug-2023 - Submitted EOI SC189
12-Sep-2023 - VIC 190/491 ROI Opened, Submitted VIC SC190 ROI
2024
12-Jan-2024 - Pre-Invite NSW SC190
12-Jan-2024 - Application Submitted for NSW
02-Feb-2024 - NSW Nomination Approval + ITA
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 VIC EOI/ROI Withdrawn, SC189 EOI Withdrawn
02-Feb-2024 - SC190 NSW Visa Application Lodged
06-Feb-2024 - Medical Tests Done
12-Feb-2024 - All Medicals Cleared
XX-XXX-2024 - Visa Grant! (manifesting)
Posts: 818Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
speed! lodge naaaa
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
261312 Developer Programmer / 90 points
~
25 Oct 2023 - EOI SC 190
16 Nov 2023 - Pre-invite NSW
24 Nov 2023 - ITA
29 Nov 2023 - Lodged
20 Mar 2025 - GRANTED β¨
Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
Hang bilis! Congratulations π₯³ @mathilde9
π¦πΊ Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) β NSW | Civil Engineer (ANZSCO 233211)
Total Points: 90
Age: 25
English: 20 (Superior, PTE)
Experience: 15
Education: 15
Partner Points: 05 (Competent English)
NAATI CCL: 05
State Nomination (NSW): 05
π Timeline
π 17 April 2023 β Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
π 29 May 2023 β Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)
π 15 May 2023 β Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
π 29 May 2023 β Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
π 8 July 2023 β MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration β
π 26 July 2023 β Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
π 13 August 2023 β Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass β
π 15 August 2023 β EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points
π 13 September 2023 β EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
π 02 November 2023 β NSW Pre-Invitation Received
π 06 November 2023 β Nomination application submitted to NSW
π 09 November 2023 β NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received π
π 29 November 2023 β Visa Lodged and medicals booked
π 11 December 2023 β Medical examinations completed
π Clearances & Document Updates
π 11 October 2024 β Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
π 14 November 2024 β Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
π 04 December 2024 β Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI
π S56 Request & Response
π 20 March 2025 β S56 Request Received from IMMI
Requested:
β’ Employment contracts
β’ Payslips
β’ Bank statements
β’ Superannuation
β’ Reference letters
β’ Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
β’ Group certificates / payment summaries
π 27 March 2025 β Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
π 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) β π₯ VISA GRANTED!
βThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days β finally granted!β
βοΈ π¦ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE β SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA π¦πΊ
Coming Soonβ¦
Joined: Jun 27, 2023
Congrats @mathilde9π§ββοΈ
Joined: Dec 10, 2023
hello po! sa mga nakapag lodge na ng NSW 190,
talaga po bang wala na iaattach na documents/ files sa mga education history, travel history, employment history, address history, etc sa IMMI account DHA? pure declaration lang ng dates from when to when at kung anong country?
For education history, need pa rin ideclare yung high school/ secondary level?
ni-next next ko po kasi until makarating ako sa page 20/20 tapos wala naman need iattach aside sa travel history na separate doc. (However these applicants must provide a full list of their entire travel history, including dates, to all countries in the last 10 years in a separate document attached to the application. Failing to do so will slow down visa processing times and reflect a failure to declare all relevant information to the Department.)
TYSM PO. ππΌ
Joined: Dec 10, 2023
or meron pa po sa dulo yun na pure attachment naman ng docs?
Posts: 1,038Member, Moderator
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
@getgetau - meron sa dulo
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!! β©βΛ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day β©βΛ
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 - ** β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§ ** Visa Granted! TYL ** β©βΛ.ββΎββΊββ§ **
Posts: 818Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
m(au)nifesting π¦πΊ
261312 Developer Programmer / 90 points
~
25 Oct 2023 - EOI SC 190
16 Nov 2023 - Pre-invite NSW
24 Nov 2023 - ITA
29 Nov 2023 - Lodged
20 Mar 2025 - GRANTED β¨