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491 Visa Holder

Good day po,

Ask ko lang po, currently naka 491 visa ako then gusto namin mag vacation sa Pinas, need po ba namin ng OEC? Hindi kasi kami sure need ba nyan eh.

Thank you po sa sasagot 😊

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  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    Yes need po nang OEC pag magbabakasyon na afaik sa mga post na nandito.
    Better din na itawag nyo sa embassy for further clarification.

    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
    xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @Ozdrims said:
    Yes need po nang OEC pag magbabakasyon na afaik sa mga post na nandito.
    Better din na itawag nyo sa embassy for further clarification.

    Salamat po. Mejo malayo kasi kami sa embassy eh 6hrs drive kaya need namin ng time para matapos lahat ng process eh.

    Ozdrims
  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    Also if may way to do it online, to save travel time and effort nyo, kaya magandang mag clarify din sa embassy.

    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
    xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @Ozdrims said:
    Also if may way to do it online, to save travel time and effort nyo, kaya magandang mag clarify din sa embassy.

    Kaya nga eh, pero willing din ako mag drive 6hrs tapos may konting gala na din.

    Ang problema kasi minsan hindi concistent ang mga sinasabi eh. May mga nagsasabi na NO NEED ng OEC meron naman nagsasabi na kailangan. Yung kasama ko dito sa work na naka 491 visa din na nagbakasyon last December, dere-deretcho lang daw xa eh walang hinanap na documents kundi visa copy lang. Kaya nakakalito na.

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019

    Naka register na ba kayo sa OWWA? Pwede rin naman pag uwi nio na lang saka nio gawin yung OEC sa airport nio na mismo asikasuhin may DMW desk naman sa mga airports sa atin.

    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
    xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    @Ozdrims said:
    Naka register na ba kayo sa OWWA? Pwede rin naman pag uwi nio na lang saka nio gawin yung OEC sa airport nio na mismo asikasuhin may DMW desk naman sa mga airports sa atin.

    2 weeks lang kami sa pinas eh kaya gusto sana namin matapos lahat dito para masulit ang aming bakasyon.

    Hindi ako sure tungkol sa OWWA kasi dati kami sa Saudi so malamang meron kami nyan dati.

  • baikenbaiken QLD
    Posts: 364Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2018

    @PeanutButter said:

    @Ozdrims said:
    Naka register na ba kayo sa OWWA? Pwede rin naman pag uwi nio na lang saka nio gawin yung OEC sa airport nio na mismo asikasuhin may DMW desk naman sa mga airports sa atin.

    2 weeks lang kami sa pinas eh kaya gusto sana namin matapos lahat dito para masulit ang aming bakasyon.

    Hindi ako sure tungkol sa OWWA kasi dati kami sa Saudi so malamang meron kami nyan dati.

    i believe 491 visa is actually a visa that allows you to stay in Australia, kahit wala kang work, so it beats the reason of getting an OEC for it, unlike 482 visa, kung san nakatali ang status natin dun sa employer natin...

    the thing is, wala kang problema dito sa AU, sa PH lang talaga medyo mahirap kasi depende dun sa kaalaman ng IO na makakausap mo kapag babalik ka na dito... i would suggest to try to ring the PH embassy in Canberra:

    or send an email to them

    at least meron ka correspondence proving that you don't need or an exempt from getting an OEC... i hope that helps po

    all the best!

    God Bless!

    263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | PY: 5 | CCL: 5
    Total: 80/85 on Visa 189/190 Respectively

    23.02.2018 | Signed up for the forum. Started gathering Documents and Reviewing for IELTS.
    01.06.2018 | Company offered to provide 482 Visa, GRABBED IT!!!
    15.10.2018 | 482 Visa Lodged
    13.11.2018 | 482 Visa Granted
    POEA Processing = took me almost a year to get all documents in place.

    07.06.2019 | Finally the BM!!!
    01.10.2019 | Started to review for PTE, aiming for Superior scores!
    23.02.2020 | PTE Mock Test = L=68/R=64/S=90/W=77
    29.02.2020 | PTE Test = L=90/R=85/S=90/W=85 - Got SUPERIOR on the 1st try! Thank You Lord!!!
    01.03.2020 | EOI Lodged for Visa 189/190 NSW (80/85)
    10.06.2020 | EOI Updated due to PY point addition (80/85)
    24.09.2020 | EOI Updated due to Passing NAATI CCL (85/90)
    10.05.2021 | Pursuing 186 (DE) - Thank God for His Favour!!!
    11.03.2022 | Visa 186 (DE) - Nomination and Visa Application Lodged... Now the waiting begins...
    14.01.2023 | Visa 186 (DE) - GRANTED!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!

    Citizenship Timeline:
    22.01.2024 | Citizenship Application made online. THANK YOU LORD!!!
    27.02.2024 | Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter Received
    11.04.2024 | Citizenship Test passed @ 100%!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!

    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019



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    baiken

    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
    xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT

  • MLBSMLBS Manila
    Posts: 953Member
    Joined: Sep 11, 2016

    Thanks for this - mukang ngayon binago na nila at majority ng non-PR visas need na ng OEC. Hassle nito grabe> @Ozdrims said:



    ![]

    Ozdrims

    233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
    95 pts total
    2017*****
    June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
    July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
    July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
    August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
    September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
    September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
    September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
    September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
    2018*****
    1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead

    Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)

    October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
    November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
    November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
    Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
    December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
    2019*****
    Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
    2020*****
    Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
    Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
    Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
    Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
    Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
    Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
    Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
    Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted

  • baikenbaiken QLD
    Posts: 364Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2018

    @Ozdrims said:


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    now this is going to be a real pain talaga :(

    thanks for sharing @Ozdrims

    all the best!

    God Bless!

    Ozdrims

    263111 Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 25 | Education: 15 | English: 20 | Experience: 10 | PY: 5 | CCL: 5
    Total: 80/85 on Visa 189/190 Respectively

    23.02.2018 | Signed up for the forum. Started gathering Documents and Reviewing for IELTS.
    01.06.2018 | Company offered to provide 482 Visa, GRABBED IT!!!
    15.10.2018 | 482 Visa Lodged
    13.11.2018 | 482 Visa Granted
    POEA Processing = took me almost a year to get all documents in place.

    07.06.2019 | Finally the BM!!!
    01.10.2019 | Started to review for PTE, aiming for Superior scores!
    23.02.2020 | PTE Mock Test = L=68/R=64/S=90/W=77
    29.02.2020 | PTE Test = L=90/R=85/S=90/W=85 - Got SUPERIOR on the 1st try! Thank You Lord!!!
    01.03.2020 | EOI Lodged for Visa 189/190 NSW (80/85)
    10.06.2020 | EOI Updated due to PY point addition (80/85)
    24.09.2020 | EOI Updated due to Passing NAATI CCL (85/90)
    10.05.2021 | Pursuing 186 (DE) - Thank God for His Favour!!!
    11.03.2022 | Visa 186 (DE) - Nomination and Visa Application Lodged... Now the waiting begins...
    14.01.2023 | Visa 186 (DE) - GRANTED!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!

    Citizenship Timeline:
    22.01.2024 | Citizenship Application made online. THANK YOU LORD!!!
    27.02.2024 | Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter Received
    11.04.2024 | Citizenship Test passed @ 100%!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!

    Jeremiah 29:11
    For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019
    edited June 18

    This is applicable to individuals na may work na pagbalik ng Pinas and for those outbound for the first time na nakahanap na ng work beforehand ,is up to you to declare it.

    baiken

    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
    xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    Nabasa ng asawa ko yan yung na offload na naka 491. So talagang need namin kumuha ng OEC.

    Ozdrims
  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019
    edited June 21

    Ang MWO (Migrant Workers Office ) ang pumalit sa POLO sa Canberra

    Link to their fb page:
    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/vw7YAjLkvwQ3H2nL/?mibextid=WC7FNe

    PeanutButter

    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
    xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT

  • OzdrimsOzdrims Singapore
    Posts: 1,084Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 09, 2019
    edited June 21

    In their fb page they are campaigning for visa holders to registre with them

    https://www.facebook.com/share/p/gNmzjfuebiNwYx6L/?mibextid=WC7FNe

    (June 22,2024 they will be visiting NSW to reach out more Filipinos ) link above 👆🏻

    PeanutButter

    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
    xx-xx-xx - Visa GRANT

  • PeanutButterPeanutButter Posts: 42Member
    Joined: Jan 02, 2021

    THANKS SA INFO!

    Ozdrims
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