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Kami 1 saturday naka 8 ata kami, pero magkakalapit naman yun. Nakakapagod pa din pero nakuha din naman namin yung gusto naming apartment.
Nominated Occupation: Software Engineer (2361313)
2016 09 XX - Started gathering docs for ACS skills assessment
2017 03 23 - Submitted ACS
2017 04 13 - Received ACS results
2017 05 02 - PTE Exam
2017 05 03 - Received PTE Exam result (Superior)
2017 05 XX - Lodged 1st EOI - 80pts (didn't get invited because of occupation ceiling)
2017 06 XX - Points Deducted due to age - 75 pts
2017 07 12 - ITA received for 1st EOI
2017 07 19 - Decided to abandon 1st EOI because I didn't split my 2nd job into two entries based on ACS assessment, created new EOI - 75 pts
2017 07 25 - ITA for 2nd EOI received
2017 08 24 - Visa Lodge, attached all available documents
2017 09 20 - Attached eMedical information sheet (just in case it is needed)
2017 09 25 - (Direct) Grant! [GSM Adelaide]
2018 06 XX - Target Big Move
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Code
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For employer sponsorship, you may refer to this https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/temporary-skill-shortage-482/short-term-stream#Eligibility
If skilled migration, check the specific occupation that you are applying and the assessing authority https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list
Maybe this is your code 392311 Printing Machinist and the duties and responsibilities should be as mentioned in this http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/[email protected]/Product+Lookup/19E53E29DFCE4CCBCA257B9500131142?opendocument
If that's your code then assessing authority is TRA and not vetasses. Dyan nyo po ipapa-assess yung working experience nyo to know how many points you'll receive. While waiting for your work experience outcome letter, you need to take the english exam (IELTS/PTE).
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1) if they have competitive rates sa fee
2) fast transaction in depositing money to your AU account
3) reliability
Thank you..
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Found this helpful blogpost po from a pinoyau member:
https://filaussiephy.com/12-must-knows-for-your-big-move-to-australia/
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 10pts | English: 20pts | Total: 75pts
04.2016 - joined pinoyau forum
21.03.2017 - visited AU at naconvince na seryosohin na ang pagaapply
19.08.2017 - Received ACS assessment: AQF Bachelor Degree, 2 years deducted
23.06.2018 | PTE Mock Test B |LRSW|80/71/59/87|
05.07.2018 | PTE-A |LRSW|90/84/90/89|
10.07.2018 - Submitted EOI 189/190 (VIC) (75/80)
11.08.2018 - ITA Received
30.09.2018 - Visa Lodged
10.12.2018 - Direct Grant! Thank you Lord!
04.05.2019 - IE in Melbourne
06.2019 - Job Offer in SA! Thank you ulit Lord!
13.07.2019 - BM in Adelaide
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Hello, up ko lang yung thread. Ask ko lang ano-anong gamit ang dinala nyo nung nagmove sa Aus?
263213 - Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Experience: 5 | English: 20 | Total: 70 pts
20.09.17 | Started collating documents for ACS Assessment
22.11.18 | Collected all documents for ACS Assessment
26.11.18 | Submitted ACS Skills Assessment
11.01.19 | Received ACS Result - Positive - 2Yrs Deducted
02.02.19 | PTE - L71/R78/S82/W73 - Proficient
02.03.19 | PTE - L73/R79/S90/W74 - Proficient+
23.03.19 | PTE - L73/R84/S84/W86 - Proficient+
13.04.19 | PTE - L77/R90/S80/W90 - Proficient+
04.05.19 | PTE - L79/R81/S87/W90 - Superior
07.05.19 | Submitted ACS Skills Re-Assessment to add new work
06.06.19 | Received ACS Result - Positive - 2Yrs Deducted
06.06.19 | Submitted State Nomination & EOI SA 489 (80)
20.07.19 | Received ITA SA 489
21.07.19 | SG COC eAppeal
22.07.19 | SG COC Application
24.07.19 | Medicals
25.07.19 | Health Clearance Provided - no action required
29.07.19 | SG COC Issued
30.07.19 | Visa Lodged
02.09.19 | NBI Clearance Issued
14.11.19 | Visa Grant - Thank you Lord!
22.02.20 | Big Move
25.02.22 | Visa 887 Lodged
02.03.23 | Visa Grant - Thank you Lord!
Joined: Sep 21, 2019
Um, would looking for reviews of potential places to move be a good one? Minsan, parang kakalito sila eh. Mga ibang lugar, maraming fans at haters at the same time. Or is there an aspect of, "Palibhasa, 'di naman sila galing sa third-world country, they wouldn't know an actual bad area if it slapped them in the face"? TBH, this isn't a suggestion, but a question.
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pwede po ba magapply na ng TFN two weeks before the big move online, meron na po kaming permanent address?
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Hi guys! Share ko lang po baka makatulong sa inyo
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Hi guys! Share ko lang po baka makatulong sa inyo
Joined: Aug 08, 2021
Hello po,
Would like to ask for advise kung anong suburb/area po between Brisbane and GoldCoast ang ideal for someone like me na maghahanap pa lang ng work between those 2 cities, na may tight budget for flatting.
I don't want to stick with Brisbane kasi kung may work sa Gold Coast eh masyadong malayo.
And tanong ko na din yung easiest way of transportation when I'm able to settle in between those cities.
Thank you po.
Joined: Oct 20, 2020
Hello po, nasa gc po ako ngayon. I recommend po to stay near tram para accessible po lahat sainyo. Student po ako. School ko po nasa Brisbane City, work ko po andito sa GC. Pero depends din po kasi sa case ninyo kung san po ang work ninyo. Hehe, you can check po sa maps lahat pati timetable ng transpo from point to point po even day of travel maiadjust niyo din po. hope it helps.
Joined: Aug 08, 2021
@agentx44 , thanks po, any I will check the map and see these trams po.
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hello po, nag-peprepare na po ako ng mga docs na dadalhin sa AU para by the time na ma-grant na yung visa namin (manifesting), ay wala na po kaming kulang. ask ko lang po if pagmag-aapply ba ng credit card sa Australia, hahanapin po ba nila yung credit history mo sa bansa na pang-gagalingan mo? para po sana ma-prepare ko narin toh if ever kailangan talaga. TIA po sa mga sasagot.
MY ROAD TO AUSTRALIAN PR
Nominated Occupation: Architectural Draftsperson - ANZSCO 312111 (Offshore)
2020
Jan 20: Since I’m DIYing it, I started researching and learning the whole process.
Feb 22: VETASSESS – I started gathering all required documents.
Apr 25: VETASSESS – I finished gathering all my documents. I created my account and started filling up the Skills Assessment for General Occupation Application.
Apr 29: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents. I started uploading the required documents. I decided not to include my first work in the Philippines because I don’t have payment evidence of it. I didn’t include my 1st work in Singapore as well because I don’t have a Certificate of Employment from that job.
Apr 30: VETASSESS – I double-checked my documents for the last time.
May 01: VETASSESS – I successfully submitted my online assessment for Architectural Draftsperson. Total amount paid is AUD$ 880 (SGD$ 842.66) Crossing my fingers that the outcome will be positive.
May 05: VETASSESS – My application status was lodged.
Jul 12: VETASSESS – After 11 weeks, the results came out and it was Positive. Number of years assessed positively was 9.63 which is equivalent to 15 points in EOI.
Jul 25: IELTS – I finally booked my IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 365. My test date was Aug 16, 2020.
Aug 16: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Aug 21: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 9.0 R: 7.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Aug 22: EOI – I finally submitted my Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect for NSW Visa 190.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nomination under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) are currently closed. I’m expecting that this may take a while because of the pandemic and the current situation in Australia. I just have to wait for the federal government’s advice on when it will open again.
2022
Jul 5: IELTS – Since my IELTS exam result was expiring on Aug 16, 2022, I booked my 2nd IELTS Computer-delivered Test for SGD$ 378. My test date was on Jul 17, 2022. I didn’t know at that time that Australia is accepting its validity for 3 years. But I was able to use it as well for my Canada PR application.
Jul 17: IELTS – It was my test day. Speaking, Listening, Reading, and Writing were all taken on this day.
Jul 20: IELTS – My test results came out. L: 8.0 R: 9.0 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 which is Proficient English. It is equivalent to 10 points in EOI.
Jul 25: EOI – I received a notice that my EOI is expiring on August 23, 2022, so I had to resubmit it.
Aug 23: EOI – My Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect expired after 2 years.
Aug 25: EOI – I submitted my new Expression of Interest (EOI) in SkillSelect.
My points breakdown:
Age: 25
English Language Ability: 10
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Total: 70 points
*Invitation rounds for NSW nominations under the Skilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) were still closed. It’s expected to open in November 2022. I hope I get invited before my birthday because I will lose points during an age milestone on December.
Sep 09: EOI – After a long wait, NSW’s Skilled Visa Nomination Program finally opened. However, my skill points for my nominated occupation didn’t meet the minimum points required which is 90. I only had 70 points. I updated my EOI and changed my preferred state to Victoria, which only requires a minimum of 65 points. I then created an account in the Live In Melbourne portal and submitted my Registration of Interest (ROI).
Dec XX: EOI – My points went down to 60 points due to an age milestone and I am now not qualified for at EOI in the Australian Skillselect. My only hope is to get higher points in my English exam to get back in the pool. I withdrew my EOI and ROI in Victoria.
Dec19: – I booked my PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 367.11). My exam date was on Dec 30, 2022.
Dec 30: PTE – I took the PTE Academic English Test. My test results came out the same day: L: 84 R:84 S: 90 W: 75. I didn’t get the scores that I needed to achieve Superior English.
Dec 31: PTE – I booked another PTE English Test for USD$ 260 (SGD$ 361.28). My exam date was on Jan 09, 2023.
2023
Jan 09: PTE – It was my test day. The results came out on the same day: L: 90 R:85 S: 90 W: 80. I finally got the points that I needed to get Superior level of English.
Jan 10: EOI – I lodged my EOI for NSW Visa 190 and was able to reach 70 points again to qualify for an invitation. By this time, the minimum points for all occupations were already removed by NSW.
Jan 12: PTE – Booked my wife’s PTE English Test for USD$ 291.60 (SGD$ 401.85). Her exam date was on Jan 20, 2023.
Jan 20: PTE – It was my wife’s test day. The results came out on the same day. She got a Competent English result which is additional 5 points on my EOI for Partner’s Qualifications (English).
Jan 21: EOI – I updated my NSW 190 EOI. I now have 75 points.
My points breakdown:
Age: 15
English Language Ability: 20
Education: 15
State Nomination: 5
Years of Experience: 15
Partner Qualification (English): 5
Total: 75 points
Jan 24: EOI – I finally received a pre-invite to apply for visa 190 nomination from NSW! We were super-duper happy! We’re on cloud 9! Tears of joy!
Feb 03: EOI – Submitted documents required for NSW nomination visa subclass 190. I paid AUD$ 300 (SGD$ 290.73) for the application fee.
Feb 06: EOI – I finally received the Invitation to Apply (ITA) letter for NSW Visa 190! Wohoo!
Feb 13: Visa 190 lodged. I paid AUD$ 7523.88 (family of 3) with surcharge for the visa application fee. Praying that the visa processing and grants start to speed up.
Feb 13: EOI – Withdrew all my other EOIs to other states.
Feb 13: COC – I applied for eAppeal for Singapore Police Certificate of Clearance (COC).
Feb 14: NBI – My wife applied for her NBI Clearance.
Feb 21: COC – My eAppeal was approved. I paid SGD$ 55 for my COC application.
Feb 22: COC – Booked my appointment for fingerprinting on Mar 13, 2023.
Feb 22: Health Assessment – Booked our medical on Mar 13, 2023.
Mar 03: NBI – My wife finally received her NBI Clearance.
Mar 13: Health Assessment – Medical done at SATA AMK. Main applicant: SGD$ 241.90, Spouse: SGD$ 241.90, Child (6 years old): SGD$ 430.05 It cost us a total of SGD$ 913.35 for a family of 3.
Mar 13: COC – Fingerprinting and collection of SG COC.
Mar 14: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Examinations in progress
Mar 14: COC & NBI – Uploaded my SG COC and my wife’s NBI Clearance.
Mar 15: Health Assessment – Status in ImmiAccount: Health Clearance Provided
May 05: NBI – I applied for my NBI Clearance in the Philippines.
May 19: NBI – I received my NBI Clearance.
May 22: NBI – I uploaded my NBI Clearance to my ImmiAccount.
Oct 10: ImmiAccount – I received s56 requesting for Form 80 from me and my wife. Status in ImmiAccount: Initial assessment.
Oct 16: ImmiAccount - Submitted our Form 80. Status in ImmiAccount: Further assessment.
2024
Feb 08: GOLDEN GRANT! Thank you Lord!
Joined: Jan 12, 2024
Hello po! newbie here planning magwork sa Australia. want to ask po ng mga tips nyo like if meron po ba kayo step by step?? what to prepare first mga ganon po. salamat po sa sasagot!
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Hello po, nakapag-BM na po kayo or onshore na?
"In God's Perfect Time"
AU MIGRATION JOURNEY WITH SPOUSE
(Industrial Engineer with Spouse)
SC189: 80pts: SC190: 85pts: SC491: 95pts
23 Jun 2022: Booked PTE Exam
July-Aug 2022: Review PTE
31 Aug 2022: PTE Examination
31 Aug 2022: Same day result (L-80, R-85, S-90, W-82) SUPERIOR! Thank you, Lord!
Sept 2022-May 2023: Got busy with work and businesses
June 2023: Start again to collect docs from previous companies and prepare CDR & RSEA
03 Aug 2023: Submit EA Assessment CDR+RSEA (Fast track)
28 Aug 2023: EA status: Assessment in Progress
04 Sept 2023: EA RFI: Additional Pay slips for current job
05 Sept 2023: Submit additional pay slips
21 Sept 2023: Received Positive Assessment & 8yrs+ RSEA Awarded. TYG!
23 Sept 2023: Submit EOI for SC189
24 Sept 2023: Submit Multiple EOIs
19 Dec 2023: VIC 190 - Pre-invitation TYG!
02 Jan 2024: VIC 190 Final Invitation and ITA received TYG!
12 Jan 2024: Visa Lodgment
17 Jan 2024: Attached form 80 and 1221
24 Jan 2024: Medical Cleared - SALAMAT SA DYOS!
24 Jan 2024: Withdrawn other EOIs
*** 2024: Visa Granted - Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: Got an AU Job while offshore -Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: BIG Move!!! - Manifesting!!!
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ano ano mga docs na dadalhin? or inaayos? pahingi po ng list if meron :>
i have also saved yung docu ni @era222 (which btw SUPER helpful! thanks mhie!)
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: Mar 02, 2023
Today I learned I need to execute an SPA (Special Power of Attorney) para sa isang property na hinuhulugan ko para may makapag-lakad on my behalf pag nakapag big move na. I'm now looking at other things na kelangan ng SPA para isang execution na lang. One thing to consider before flying Magastos kasi pag nagpa-SPA sa AU since sa consulate pa yon inonotarize at ipapadala pa raw dito yung papers.
Joined: Jan 12, 2024
What is BM po? onshore po hindi pa. i'm planning to ask my project manager if pwede same company iba lang location. from PH based to AUS based po. nagbabakasali lng po may tips makuha how to prepare visa or ano po ba ung mga requirements or need assessment if no experience working abroad pa talaga ever.
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Joined: Mar 08, 2022
Potential for transfer, particularly in Australia which has a lot of red tape for offshore sponsorship, is often unlikely unless you work in a high-demand industry, for example healthcare. Not to discourage you naman! Still worth asking.
As for step by step, we need more information to guide you—are you a fresh graduate, working? What's your occupation? Iba-iba kasi ang options depending on your profile. You can either shoot for visa sponsorship or general skilled migration (GSM). Start here by searching for your profession: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/working-in-australia/skill-occupation-list That will give you a list of visa options via GSM. And then just read up on each visa, the Immigration website is well-maintained so the high-level stuff is there, like yung mga step-by-step. You can easily Google for example "190 visa australia" and as long as you refer to the official site immi.homeaffairs.gov.au you're sure to find the info, for example: https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-nominated-190.
Read up muna on those options and see what fits your background.
212415 - Technical Writer | Offshore, PH | With agent | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work: 0 | Qualification: 15 | Single: 10 | NAATI: 5 | Total: 80+5 for SC190 | Granted 190 NSW
2020
December 5: Started consulting with agents
2021
March 5: Hiatus
2022
February 28: Resumed my application
June 16: PTE - Started studying on my own (Used Pearson mock tests and APEUni)
June 21: PTE - Booked my exam
June 23: VETASSESS - Submitted my application
June 24: VETASSESS - Status "Lodged"
August 26: PTE - Exam at Trident Makati
August 30: PTE - Results: SUPERIOR (LRSW 90) - Read my study/exam tips
September 14: NAATI CCL - Booked my exam
November 26: NAATI CCL - Exam
November 30: VETASSESS - Requested for updated reference letter
December 7: VETASSESS - Submitted updated reference letter
December 16: VETASSESS - Result - POSITIVE ASSESSMENT!
December 22: NAATI CCL - Results - Passed (77.5/90) - Just took the CCL cram course
December 23: EOI - Lodged 190 for VIC and NSW
2023
January 6: Submitted petition for correction of birth certificate (just in case)
January 10: STATE NOM - Received pre-invite from NSW for 190 TYL / Discontinued VIC ROI
January 23: STATE NOM - Submitted nomination application to NSW
January 24: Received ITA from NSW for 190 visa first thing in the morning tears of joy
February 17: Lodged 190 visa application / Scheduled my medicals at St. Luke's BGC
March 4: First-time visit to Melbourne and Sydney
March 13: Medicals
March 17: Police clearance
March 21: Medicals cleared
April 5: Uploaded corrected birth certificate (TYL, my LCRO was efficient)
October 16: Received commencement email
December 28: PR VISA GRANT
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BM or Big Move
pag nagbabad ka dito sa forum maraming abbrev na magegets mo na lang bigla ahahaha
m(au)nifesting 🇦🇺
Joined: Jun 06, 2022
Sorry kala ko onshore na looking for job na.. Anyways, first thing you can do is assess mo muna yung sarili mo. Basa2 lang po sa mga thread dito para maassess mo din sarili mo muna kung kaya mo ba kumuha ng work sa australia or magaapply ka as skilled migrant which is dapat yung occupation po is nasa list ni dha (department of home affair australia)..and kung magpapalipat ka din ng au based possible naman po check nyo po yung visa482. also marami ding legit agent dito you can book an assessment with them.
"In God's Perfect Time"
AU MIGRATION JOURNEY WITH SPOUSE
(Industrial Engineer with Spouse)
SC189: 80pts: SC190: 85pts: SC491: 95pts
23 Jun 2022: Booked PTE Exam
July-Aug 2022: Review PTE
31 Aug 2022: PTE Examination
31 Aug 2022: Same day result (L-80, R-85, S-90, W-82) SUPERIOR! Thank you, Lord!
Sept 2022-May 2023: Got busy with work and businesses
June 2023: Start again to collect docs from previous companies and prepare CDR & RSEA
03 Aug 2023: Submit EA Assessment CDR+RSEA (Fast track)
28 Aug 2023: EA status: Assessment in Progress
04 Sept 2023: EA RFI: Additional Pay slips for current job
05 Sept 2023: Submit additional pay slips
21 Sept 2023: Received Positive Assessment & 8yrs+ RSEA Awarded. TYG!
23 Sept 2023: Submit EOI for SC189
24 Sept 2023: Submit Multiple EOIs
19 Dec 2023: VIC 190 - Pre-invitation TYG!
02 Jan 2024: VIC 190 Final Invitation and ITA received TYG!
12 Jan 2024: Visa Lodgment
17 Jan 2024: Attached form 80 and 1221
24 Jan 2024: Medical Cleared - SALAMAT SA DYOS!
24 Jan 2024: Withdrawn other EOIs
*** 2024: Visa Granted - Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: Got an AU Job while offshore -Manifesting!!!
*** 2024: BIG Move!!! - Manifesting!!!