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I plan to take the AIMS exam after mag 3 years ang work experience ko.
I have a few questions:
1. Sa Australia, different ag med. lab. technician from med. lab. scientist, right? Which assessment should i take? Coz i saw sa website ng aims na different ang assessments nila.
2. Saan pwede mag take ng exam here sa Philippines? Plan ko sana kasi na dito nalang mag exam para medyo less stress na when we reach Sydney. Hanap work nalang.
3. Do i need to enroll sa review center or makakaya ba with self-review lang?
I still have to read the rest of the thread coz alam ko may mga suggestions for review materials.
Btw, I am applying for student visa which is good for 2 years and i'll bring my kid as dependent.
My masterplan is student muna for 2 years, hanap ng part time job, take the aims assessment and work as med lab scientist. But i think it's better na i'll take the exam before i go there.
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Joined: Apr 06, 2015
1. If you're a Philippine College BS MT (not BSPH of UP) graduate and PRC licensed, AIMS will always assess you as Lab Technician and will invite you to sit for an Exam held every September and March. if you pass, then you will become Med Sci, which is eligible for a visa 189.
2. Exam venue is in a Makati Hotel i think. AIMS will contact you about the venue in Manila.
3.Self review. No review center in Ph currently focuses on AIMS exam (which is not MCQs).
You can PM those who already passed the exams and ask for advices regarding techniques they used to pass.
If you're in a hurry to go to Oz then pursue your plan as a student, but I would suggest you apply for a PR visa using Med Sci as Skilled occupation since you will take your kid with you. Less hassle because you dont have to go to school while providing for your child. And I think, students has limited hours of work there. Tuition is expensive too.
Disclaimer: I too is currently processing papers, so some of my answers might be inaccurate. So please ask others for their opinion. Thanks.
Posts: 118Member
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Posts: 118Member
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Posts: 202Member
Joined: Sep 07, 2013
Posts: 118Member
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Joined: Sep 11, 2015
After that kailngan nya mameet ung 60pts na requirment sa visa. Factor is age, english exam, result ng assessment, work exp.
04.09.14 IELTS: L:7 R:7 W:6 S:6. (idp) failed
02.15.15 IELTS: L:7 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5 (Bristish council) overall:7
04.20.15 Assessed as Lab technician (Aims)
09.05.15 Took Exam for Lab Scientist (MLS)
09.16.15 PTE: L: 73 R:72 S:48 W:76
10.02.15 PTE: L: 80 R: 86 S:74 W: 83 Thank you Lord!
10.08.15 Started collecting documents ( NBI, police, CoE and etc..)
11.16.15 Passed the Aims Examination.
11.17.15 Submitted Eoi as Medical laboratory scientist (189/190NSW)
12.11.15 Received ITA for NSW (visa 190)
12.12.15 Submitted application to NSW (visa 190)
01.08.16 Invited to Visa 189 (thank you Lord, kahit sayang 300$)
01.09.16 Lodge Visa 189 and submitted documents except Medical
01.18.16 Contacted by CO requesting Medical and form 80
01.20.16 Scheduled Medical (Expresscare Medical Clinic)
01.29.16 Submitted Required Documents (F80&Medical)
02.04.15 Visa Granted (thank you Lord!)
Lord i'm grateful for all your blessings!
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Sep 07, 2013
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Joined: Sep 11, 2015
A successful applicant is given a 5 year multiple entry visa to live and work in Australia. You only need to live in Australia for 2 of the 5 years to have the visa reissued for a further 5 years. Alternatively, you can spend 4 consecutive years in Australia and be eligible for citizenship.
If you choose not to gain citizenship, however, you must apply for a Resident Return Visa before the original one expires in order to travel to and from Australia. To qualify for this you must demonstrate that you have spent 2 years lawfully living in Australia or that you have significant personal, cultural or business ties to Australia.
Pede naman @bhelle_mt02 pero isipin mo na kung saan ka talaga,kasi pagpunta mo US adjust ka uli, actually nasa US ako ngaun, di pa ako nakakarating AUS. pansin ko dito malaki nga sweldo pero cost of living malaki din. kung pabalik balik ka wala ka stability. and kung pupunta ka US ikaw lang maggrant, matagal processing sa family, di mo ata agad makukuha pwera na lang kung magtourist sila tapos di na uuwi. opinion ko lang yun, pede ako icorrect haha medyo di ko alam process ng family pag nagkaworkvisa sa US eh. pero alam ko matagal eh.
04.09.14 IELTS: L:7 R:7 W:6 S:6. (idp) failed
02.15.15 IELTS: L:7 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5 (Bristish council) overall:7
04.20.15 Assessed as Lab technician (Aims)
09.05.15 Took Exam for Lab Scientist (MLS)
09.16.15 PTE: L: 73 R:72 S:48 W:76
10.02.15 PTE: L: 80 R: 86 S:74 W: 83 Thank you Lord!
10.08.15 Started collecting documents ( NBI, police, CoE and etc..)
11.16.15 Passed the Aims Examination.
11.17.15 Submitted Eoi as Medical laboratory scientist (189/190NSW)
12.11.15 Received ITA for NSW (visa 190)
12.12.15 Submitted application to NSW (visa 190)
01.08.16 Invited to Visa 189 (thank you Lord, kahit sayang 300$)
01.09.16 Lodge Visa 189 and submitted documents except Medical
01.18.16 Contacted by CO requesting Medical and form 80
01.20.16 Scheduled Medical (Expresscare Medical Clinic)
01.29.16 Submitted Required Documents (F80&Medical)
02.04.15 Visa Granted (thank you Lord!)
Lord i'm grateful for all your blessings!
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
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Joined: Sep 07, 2013
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Joined: May 01, 2015
Actually, No
AIMS said that this two letters are enough for visa application
And they are not going to issue a new letter unless I paid a full assessment fee again and resend all my papers additionally this will take 6 to 8 weeks
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 92Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2015
and gawin mo isend mo na lang din ung isa assessment letter pag mag lodge ka na visa. ganun na lang ginawa ko pero binago ko title or name nung file, ginawa ko "1st parg of assessment" tapos sa others ko sya nilagay para at least maview pa din ng CO. magegets mo ako pagmaglodge ka na ng application mo. and mag attach ng documents.
04.09.14 IELTS: L:7 R:7 W:6 S:6. (idp) failed
02.15.15 IELTS: L:7 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5 (Bristish council) overall:7
04.20.15 Assessed as Lab technician (Aims)
09.05.15 Took Exam for Lab Scientist (MLS)
09.16.15 PTE: L: 73 R:72 S:48 W:76
10.02.15 PTE: L: 80 R: 86 S:74 W: 83 Thank you Lord!
10.08.15 Started collecting documents ( NBI, police, CoE and etc..)
11.16.15 Passed the Aims Examination.
11.17.15 Submitted Eoi as Medical laboratory scientist (189/190NSW)
12.11.15 Received ITA for NSW (visa 190)
12.12.15 Submitted application to NSW (visa 190)
01.08.16 Invited to Visa 189 (thank you Lord, kahit sayang 300$)
01.09.16 Lodge Visa 189 and submitted documents except Medical
01.18.16 Contacted by CO requesting Medical and form 80
01.20.16 Scheduled Medical (Expresscare Medical Clinic)
01.29.16 Submitted Required Documents (F80&Medical)
02.04.15 Visa Granted (thank you Lord!)
Lord i'm grateful for all your blessings!
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2014
Posts: 92Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2015
04.09.14 IELTS: L:7 R:7 W:6 S:6. (idp) failed
02.15.15 IELTS: L:7 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5 (Bristish council) overall:7
04.20.15 Assessed as Lab technician (Aims)
09.05.15 Took Exam for Lab Scientist (MLS)
09.16.15 PTE: L: 73 R:72 S:48 W:76
10.02.15 PTE: L: 80 R: 86 S:74 W: 83 Thank you Lord!
10.08.15 Started collecting documents ( NBI, police, CoE and etc..)
11.16.15 Passed the Aims Examination.
11.17.15 Submitted Eoi as Medical laboratory scientist (189/190NSW)
12.11.15 Received ITA for NSW (visa 190)
12.12.15 Submitted application to NSW (visa 190)
01.08.16 Invited to Visa 189 (thank you Lord, kahit sayang 300$)
01.09.16 Lodge Visa 189 and submitted documents except Medical
01.18.16 Contacted by CO requesting Medical and form 80
01.20.16 Scheduled Medical (Expresscare Medical Clinic)
01.29.16 Submitted Required Documents (F80&Medical)
02.04.15 Visa Granted (thank you Lord!)
Lord i'm grateful for all your blessings!
Posts: 92Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2015
04.09.14 IELTS: L:7 R:7 W:6 S:6. (idp) failed
02.15.15 IELTS: L:7 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5 (Bristish council) overall:7
04.20.15 Assessed as Lab technician (Aims)
09.05.15 Took Exam for Lab Scientist (MLS)
09.16.15 PTE: L: 73 R:72 S:48 W:76
10.02.15 PTE: L: 80 R: 86 S:74 W: 83 Thank you Lord!
10.08.15 Started collecting documents ( NBI, police, CoE and etc..)
11.16.15 Passed the Aims Examination.
11.17.15 Submitted Eoi as Medical laboratory scientist (189/190NSW)
12.11.15 Received ITA for NSW (visa 190)
12.12.15 Submitted application to NSW (visa 190)
01.08.16 Invited to Visa 189 (thank you Lord, kahit sayang 300$)
01.09.16 Lodge Visa 189 and submitted documents except Medical
01.18.16 Contacted by CO requesting Medical and form 80
01.20.16 Scheduled Medical (Expresscare Medical Clinic)
01.29.16 Submitted Required Documents (F80&Medical)
02.04.15 Visa Granted (thank you Lord!)
Lord i'm grateful for all your blessings!
Posts: 178Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2014
Sept 2014 - IELTS take 1 L=6.5 R=8.0 W=7.5 S=7.5 IDP
Dec 2014 - assessed as Medical Laboratory Technician 311213
Sept 2015 - took the MLS Exam
Oct 2015 - assessed as Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 (received the letter on Dec 2015)
Jan 23, 2016 - IELTS take 2 L=7.5 R=8.5 W=6.5 S=7.0 IDP
Feb 05, 2016 - submitted EOI for 489 Relative Sponsored, 65 points
Feb 20, 2016 - IELTS take 3 L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7.0 IDP
Apr 30, 2016 - IELTS take 4 L=8.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 S=6.0 British Council (hayy, just wait for 489 invite)
July 05, 2016 - got invited to lodge 489 Family Sponsored Visa
July 30,2016 - lodged visa application and uploaded documents except nbi, kuwait police clearance
Aug 09, 2016 - CO allocated, GSM Adelaide, Case Officer Hong, requested PCCs, Medical and Form 80
Aug 18, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Aug 22, 2016 - Uploaded PCCs and Form 80 (waiting for decision)
August 30, 2016 - VISA GRANTED (Thank you, Lord!!)
Posts: 34Member
Joined: Apr 06, 2015
Posts: 34Member
Joined: Apr 06, 2015
Posts: 92Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2015
04.09.14 IELTS: L:7 R:7 W:6 S:6. (idp) failed
02.15.15 IELTS: L:7 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:6.5 (Bristish council) overall:7
04.20.15 Assessed as Lab technician (Aims)
09.05.15 Took Exam for Lab Scientist (MLS)
09.16.15 PTE: L: 73 R:72 S:48 W:76
10.02.15 PTE: L: 80 R: 86 S:74 W: 83 Thank you Lord!
10.08.15 Started collecting documents ( NBI, police, CoE and etc..)
11.16.15 Passed the Aims Examination.
11.17.15 Submitted Eoi as Medical laboratory scientist (189/190NSW)
12.11.15 Received ITA for NSW (visa 190)
12.12.15 Submitted application to NSW (visa 190)
01.08.16 Invited to Visa 189 (thank you Lord, kahit sayang 300$)
01.09.16 Lodge Visa 189 and submitted documents except Medical
01.18.16 Contacted by CO requesting Medical and form 80
01.20.16 Scheduled Medical (Expresscare Medical Clinic)
01.29.16 Submitted Required Documents (F80&Medical)
02.04.15 Visa Granted (thank you Lord!)
Lord i'm grateful for all your blessings!
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 178Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2014
Sept 2014 - IELTS take 1 L=6.5 R=8.0 W=7.5 S=7.5 IDP
Dec 2014 - assessed as Medical Laboratory Technician 311213
Sept 2015 - took the MLS Exam
Oct 2015 - assessed as Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611 (received the letter on Dec 2015)
Jan 23, 2016 - IELTS take 2 L=7.5 R=8.5 W=6.5 S=7.0 IDP
Feb 05, 2016 - submitted EOI for 489 Relative Sponsored, 65 points
Feb 20, 2016 - IELTS take 3 L=8.5 R=7.5 W=6.5 S=7.0 IDP
Apr 30, 2016 - IELTS take 4 L=8.5 R=9.0 W=7.0 S=6.0 British Council (hayy, just wait for 489 invite)
July 05, 2016 - got invited to lodge 489 Family Sponsored Visa
July 30,2016 - lodged visa application and uploaded documents except nbi, kuwait police clearance
Aug 09, 2016 - CO allocated, GSM Adelaide, Case Officer Hong, requested PCCs, Medical and Form 80
Aug 18, 2016 - Health clearance provided - No action required
Aug 22, 2016 - Uploaded PCCs and Form 80 (waiting for decision)
August 30, 2016 - VISA GRANTED (Thank you, Lord!!)
Posts: 202Member
Joined: Sep 07, 2013
Posts: 379Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2015
Skilled-Independent Visa Subclass 189
Medical Laboratory Scientist 234611
2/2014- Decided to pursue my OZ dream
3/2014- IELTS L-7.5 R-8.0 S-7.0 W-6.5
-Submitted all docs for skill assessment
4/2014- Positive SA as Medical Lab Technician
9/2014- AIMS examination for Medical Lab Scientist
11/2014- Got the result and passed it!!!
1/2015- IELTS L-7.0 R-9.0 S-7.5 W-6.5
took some time off in my application processs
1/5/16- PTE L-76 R-68 S-81 W-73
1/9/16- EIO submitted for NSW state nomination.
- waiting for ITA
5/21- Updated EOI. Applied for 189 & 190 Visa
5/24- ITA for visa 189! Thank you Lord
6/2- Applied for NBI clearance
With Hit!!! same with husband
6/3- preparing other docs
6/7- Applied for CEMI
6/10- Got our NBI clearance
6/17- Medicals at Nationwide Davao
6/23-Health clearance provided
6/30- Lodged visa 189
6/30- Attached docs except form 80
7/29- CO contact asking for form 815
8/1- submitted form 815
8/30- Visa granted!!! Thank you, Lord!
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2015