๐๐๐ฏ๐ข๐ ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ: ๐๐จ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฑ?
If you've ever thought about migrating to Australia, you've probably noticed that getting clear, accurate information can feel like a minefield.ย
From visas to work permits, residency options, and endless paperworkโit's easy to get lost.
๐๐จ, ๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ก๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ! ๐๐ก๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ญ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฆ๐ข๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐?
โ๏ธ๐๐จ๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฐ:
1๏ธโฃ Understanding visa options
2๏ธโฃ Navigating paperwork & applications
3๏ธโฃ Finding reliable resources
4๏ธโฃ Handling migration costs
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฉ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ข๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ!
Letโs help each other outโwhether you're planning the move or have already made it.
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Posts: 461Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2018
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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!!!
11.07.2024 | Citizenship Approval!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
29.10.2024 | Citizenship Invite Received
30.11.2024 | FINALLY A CITIZEN!!!! THANK YOU LORD INDEED!!! that was quite a journey!!!
Posts: 1,696Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 09, 2019
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๐ฆ๐บ Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190) โ 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
๐ Timeline
๐ 17 April 2023 โ Took PTE Exam (Achieved Superior English)
๐ 29 May 2023 โ Spouse took PTE (Achieved Competent English)
๐ 15 May 2023 โ Submitted work documents, work pass, and draft CDR to agent
๐ 29 May 2023 โ Agent lodged EA MSA CDR + RSEA to Engineers Australia
๐ 8 July 2023 โ MSA + RSEA Outcome: Suitable for Migration โ
๐ 26 July 2023 โ Sat for NAATI CCL Exam
๐ 13 August 2023 โ Received NAATI CCL Result: Pass โ
๐ 15 August 2023 โ EOI updated to reflect +5 CCL points
๐ 13 September 2023 โ EOI lodged for Subclass 190 (NSW)
๐ 02 November 2023 โ NSW Pre-Invitation Received
๐ 06 November 2023 โ Nomination application submitted to NSW
๐ 09 November 2023 โ NSW Nomination Approved & ITA Received ๐
๐ 29 November 2023 โ Visa Lodged and medicals booked
๐ 11 December 2023 โ Medical examinations completed
๐ Clearances & Document Updates
๐ 11 October 2024 โ Began renewing PCC / COC / NBI for SG and PH (self + spouse)
๐ 14 November 2024 โ Agent uploaded COC (SG), spouse's NBI to IMMI
๐ 04 December 2024 โ Uploaded own NBI certificate to IMMI
๐ S56 Request & Response
๐ 20 March 2025 โ S56 Request Received from IMMI
Requested:
โข Employment contracts
โข Payslips
โข Bank statements
โข Superannuation
โข Reference letters
โข Tax documents (NOA, IRAS)
โข Group certificates / payment summaries
๐ 27 March 2025 โ Submitted S56 response with supporting documents
๐ 23 April 2025 (07:01 AM) โ ๐ฅ VISA GRANTED!
โThank You, Lord! After 16 months and 24 days โ finally granted!โ
โ๏ธ ๐ฆ Manifesting: THE BIG MOVE โ SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA ๐ฆ๐บ
Coming Soonโฆ
Posts: 819Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2022
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i remember when i was just starting.. i was so overwhelmed navigating the DHA website. my only source of information back then was my friend who is in AU. super dami kong tanong sakanya. and kahit anong explain nya, di ko pa din magets. theres just too much information. at some point, i went on hiatus.
then i had the privilege to visit Sydney for the first time. i stayed for a month. on my last days there, girl, i dont want to leave. ๐ฅบ AU is so beautifuuuuuul!!! and thats when i promised myself that i will be back. and i will try my best to move there, no matter what it takes. (umiyak)
and thank you thank you thank you so much to this forum! grabe! sobrang helpful! i will try to keep on paying it forward sa abot ng aking makakaya. ๐
m(au)nifesting ๐ฆ๐บ
261312 Developer Programmer / 90 points
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25 Oct 2023 - EOI SC 190
16 Nov 2023 - Pre-invite NSW
24 Nov 2023 - ITA
29 Nov 2023 - Lodged
20 Mar 2025 - GRANTED โจ
Posts: 209Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2014
For me understanding Visa options. Naalala ko nung nag start ako, nakakalito talaga. Buti na lang may agent ako noon at na guide naman ako step by step and kung anong options... Whew! Those were the days!
149913 Facilities Manager (Age Pts:30 | English: 20 | Education: 15 | Experience: 0 | State Nomination: 5 | Total 70 pts)
11 Oct 2016 - Engaged services of a migration agent
20 Jan 2017 - VETASSESS Submission
17 Mar 2017 - IELTS Results [L-7.5; R-8.5; W-7; S-7.5; OBS-7.5]
13 Apr 2017 - VETASSESS negative assessment
5 Jun 2017 - VETASSESS reassessment
4 Dec 2017 - Positive Outcome (1 year only)
19 Dec 2017 - PTE Results [L - 90; R - 80; W - 88; S - 90; Overall 87)
20 Dec 2017 - Submitted EOI to NSW under stream 2.
16 Mar 2018 - NSW Pre invite
19 Mar 2018 - Submitted application for NSW Nomination
18 May 2018 - DIBP Invite to lodge VISA / Approval for NSW Nomination
19 Jun 2018 - Lodged VISA
26 Jun 2018 - wife and son medical checks (@ St. Lukes Global)
29 Jun 2018 - SG Police COC fingerprinting (mine)
30 Jun 2018 - medical checks at Point Medical (mine)
13 Jul 2018 - SG Police COC fingerprinting (wife)
9 Aug 2018 - NBI clearance (me and wife)
8 Oct 2018 - CO contact - GSM Adelaide - requesting for Evidence of Superior English: assign PTE scores
10 Dec 2018 - VISA granted! Thank you Lord!
1 Feb 2019 - Initial Entry
2 May 2019 - BM
3 May 2019 - Started work
15 Jun 2019 - wife and son BM
15 Jun 2023 - lodged citizenship application
5 Jul 2023 - received schedule for exam
14 Aug 2023 - Exam
21 Aug 2023 - Citizenship approved!
31 Oct 2023 - Citizenship ceremony
Posts: 279Member
Joined: Mar 06, 2018
Best to have a reliable source before everything. So 3.
ANZSCO 233213 Quantity Surveyor
Posts: 3,532Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
1 visa options.
if i have know that regional sponsored is easy pathway. di na sana ako nag antay ng more than a year. pero it was a learning journey. still grateful.
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member
Apr 2024 - Joined the government (employee)
July 2024 - Citizenship exam & passed
Nov 2024 - Citizenship Ceremony