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  • franchelle1001franchelle1001 Singapore
    Posts: 31Member
    Joined: Oct 16, 2016

    Hello sa lahat, just sharing my citizenship journey:

    April 3 2022- submitted AU citizenship application
    August 18 - received appointment email for Oct 18 exam (rebooked to 1st Sept)
    Sept 1- passed the Australian Citizenship Test (same day approval)
    Oct 14 - received Citizenship Ceremony email
    Nov 7 - Citizenship Ceremony (Parramatta) <3

    lunarcatsabina12alpHunter_08xiaolicokidfrompolomolokcaspersushi24era222lmsg06
  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    Finally tapos na lahat. Sharing my timeline here, one last time. Nasa signature ko din. Wala pa yung passport ng wife ko, pero dumating na yung akin. Since ako naman member dito, will share my complete timeline na. Journey is complete. Salamat sa lahat ng tumulong at nakiramay sa pag antay.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

    Good luck sa mga hindi pa tapos ang journey. Good luck sa mga nag sisimula pa lang or mag sisimula pa lang. Parang lumipas lang 5yrs. Anyway baka eventually hindi na ko maging active dito. So eto mga nangyari sa amin the past 5yrs. Si misis naka apat na trabaho. Yung una niya, 2 weeks lang, pero sinama ko na sa bilang hehe. Retail siya nun, pero eventually naka kuha ng corporate job kaya umalis din agad. ako naka tatlo. sa limang taon, nagka anak kami. private hospital naman pinanganak kasi may private insurance kami on top of yung medicare. naka bili kami ng brand new na kotse na fully paid na. May property na din kami, na-approve kami ng mortgage na yung amount malabo na makuha namin sa pinas. Masaya naman kami. Ngayon we are working on another baby :). Salamat ulit sa lahat at good luck din sa lagat.

    kidfrompolomolokyeppudafranchelle1001lunarcatannedeterminedHeprexIamTimeujinMACINOZ2023caspersushi24and 9 others.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • patpapatpatpapat SYD
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: May 20, 2012

    Hi everyone!

    Just a question. Sorry, this is already 46 page long and not sure if this was already asked before. After the citizenship ceremony, can I still use my old PH passport to travel to PH with a valid PR visa? Kasi technically, you are an Australian citizen na, but you'll still be using your PH passport. And anong citizenship ilalagay sa mga declaration forms?

    Journey to Visa 189 - 261112 Systems Analyst

    2012-05-20: Joined pinoyau
    2014-06-07: Signed contract with Migration Agent
    2015-04-23: Received ACS Favorable Letter
    2015-05-30: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-07-23: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-08-29: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-10-24: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2016 - Hiatus
    2017-02: Discovered PTE as alternative to IELTS from Migration Agent
    2017-03-28: Passed PTE (+10 points) Total Points: 60 (need 70 points for immediate invite)
    2017-05-02: Passed PTE (Superior +20 points) Total Points: 70
    2017-04-20: Re-filed ACS (expired from 2015)
    2017-05-10: Received ACS Favorable Letter
    2017-05-13: Submitted Expression of Interest
    2017-09-06: Received Invitation to Apply
    2017-09-30: Lodged Visa Application
    2017-10-06: Applied for NBI Clearance (with Hit)
    2017-10-13: Medical at St. Luke's BGC. Suspicious findings on wife's x-ray
    2017-10-17: Submitted old x-ray to St. Luke's for further assessment
    2017-10-18: Claimed NBI Clearance (postponed from October 16 due to Transport Strike)
    2017-10-20: Medical Status for me: "Health clearance provided – no action required", wife's medical status: "Examinations ready for assessment – no action required"
    2017-10-27: Wife's medical status changed to "Health clearance provided – no action required"
    2017-11-17: Case Officer contact - Request for wife's signed Form 815
    2017-11-20: Submitted wife's signed Form 815
    2018-02-28: Sent feedback to DHA
    2018-03-07: VISA GRANT!
    2018-03-27: CFO/PDOS Certificate
    2018-04-22 - Big move

    =========================================

    Journey to Australian Citizenship

    2022-07-12: Submitted AU citizenship application online
    2022-11-15: Received invitation for interview and exam
    2022-12-14: Citizenship interview and exam (passed and received approved application on the same day) - Parramatta, NSW
    2023-05-08: Received invitation for Australian Citizenship ceremony | Northern Beaches Council, NSW
    2023-06-05: Australian Citizenship Ceremony
    2023-06-09: Submitted application for Australian Passport online/Auspost
    2023-06-19: Received my Australian Passport

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @patpapat said:
    Hi everyone!

    Just a question. Sorry, this is already 46 page long and not sure if this was already asked before. After the citizenship ceremony, can I still use my old PH passport to travel to PH with a valid PR visa? Kasi technically, you are an Australian citizen na, but you'll still be using your PH passport. And anong citizenship ilalagay sa mga declaration forms?

    If you check yung letter of citizenship approval mo, eto nakalagay dun.
    "Once you have attended your ceremony and become an Australian citizen, your permanent
    visa will cease and must not be used for re-entry into Australia. If you intend to travel outside
    Australia, you will need to apply for an Australian passport"

    I think hindi ka makakabalik if PH passport gamit mo at wala kang visa. Kasi technically, hindi na active yung visa mo. I think sa citizenship declaration forms, au na dapat ilagay mo. Not unless nag dual citizenship ka na. After ng au ceremony mo, di ka na pinoy. Kailangan mo ire-claim yun

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • patpapatpatpapat SYD
    Posts: 19Member
    Joined: May 20, 2012

    Hello @xiaolico. Thanks for your quick reply! I'm still in the process of applying for citizenship. I'll have my interview and test in December. I have a scheduled travel in March next year. You can move/delay naman your ceremony po diba in case the timelines don't match?

    Thank you!

    @xiaolico said:

    @patpapat said:
    Hi everyone!

    Just a question. Sorry, this is already 46 page long and not sure if this was already asked before. After the citizenship ceremony, can I still use my old PH passport to travel to PH with a valid PR visa? Kasi technically, you are an Australian citizen na, but you'll still be using your PH passport. And anong citizenship ilalagay sa mga declaration forms?

    If you check yung letter of citizenship approval mo, eto nakalagay dun.
    "Once you have attended your ceremony and become an Australian citizen, your permanent
    visa will cease and must not be used for re-entry into Australia. If you intend to travel outside
    Australia, you will need to apply for an Australian passport"

    I think hindi ka makakabalik if PH passport gamit mo at wala kang visa. Kasi technically, hindi na active yung visa mo. I think sa citizenship declaration forms, au na dapat ilagay mo. Not unless nag dual citizenship ka na. After ng au ceremony mo, di ka na pinoy. Kailangan mo ire-claim yun

    Journey to Visa 189 - 261112 Systems Analyst

    2012-05-20: Joined pinoyau
    2014-06-07: Signed contract with Migration Agent
    2015-04-23: Received ACS Favorable Letter
    2015-05-30: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-07-23: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-08-29: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2015-10-24: Failed to get all 7 in IELTS
    2016 - Hiatus
    2017-02: Discovered PTE as alternative to IELTS from Migration Agent
    2017-03-28: Passed PTE (+10 points) Total Points: 60 (need 70 points for immediate invite)
    2017-05-02: Passed PTE (Superior +20 points) Total Points: 70
    2017-04-20: Re-filed ACS (expired from 2015)
    2017-05-10: Received ACS Favorable Letter
    2017-05-13: Submitted Expression of Interest
    2017-09-06: Received Invitation to Apply
    2017-09-30: Lodged Visa Application
    2017-10-06: Applied for NBI Clearance (with Hit)
    2017-10-13: Medical at St. Luke's BGC. Suspicious findings on wife's x-ray
    2017-10-17: Submitted old x-ray to St. Luke's for further assessment
    2017-10-18: Claimed NBI Clearance (postponed from October 16 due to Transport Strike)
    2017-10-20: Medical Status for me: "Health clearance provided – no action required", wife's medical status: "Examinations ready for assessment – no action required"
    2017-10-27: Wife's medical status changed to "Health clearance provided – no action required"
    2017-11-17: Case Officer contact - Request for wife's signed Form 815
    2017-11-20: Submitted wife's signed Form 815
    2018-02-28: Sent feedback to DHA
    2018-03-07: VISA GRANT!
    2018-03-27: CFO/PDOS Certificate
    2018-04-22 - Big move

    =========================================

    Journey to Australian Citizenship

    2022-07-12: Submitted AU citizenship application online
    2022-11-15: Received invitation for interview and exam
    2022-12-14: Citizenship interview and exam (passed and received approved application on the same day) - Parramatta, NSW
    2023-05-08: Received invitation for Australian Citizenship ceremony | Northern Beaches Council, NSW
    2023-06-05: Australian Citizenship Ceremony
    2023-06-09: Submitted application for Australian Passport online/Auspost
    2023-06-19: Received my Australian Passport

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @patpapat said:
    Hello @xiaolico. Thanks for your quick reply! I'm still in the process of applying for citizenship. I'll have my interview and test in December. I have a scheduled travel in March next year. You can move/delay naman your ceremony po diba in case the timelines don't match?

    Thank you!

    @xiaolico said:

    @patpapat said:
    Hi everyone!

    Just a question. Sorry, this is already 46 page long and not sure if this was already asked before. After the citizenship ceremony, can I still use my old PH passport to travel to PH with a valid PR visa? Kasi technically, you are an Australian citizen na, but you'll still be using your PH passport. And anong citizenship ilalagay sa mga declaration forms?

    If you check yung letter of citizenship approval mo, eto nakalagay dun.
    "Once you have attended your ceremony and become an Australian citizen, your permanent
    visa will cease and must not be used for re-entry into Australia. If you intend to travel outside
    Australia, you will need to apply for an Australian passport"

    I think hindi ka makakabalik if PH passport gamit mo at wala kang visa. Kasi technically, hindi na active yung visa mo. I think sa citizenship declaration forms, au na dapat ilagay mo. Not unless nag dual citizenship ka na. After ng au ceremony mo, di ka na pinoy. Kailangan mo ire-claim yun

    Yes, alam ko puwede. And before ng test, yung Case Officer will ask you if you have any travel plans. Puwede mo din sabihin dun para they can schedule your ceremony invite after ng trip mo.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    Hi Everyone, just new here po and nasa process kme to start applying for our citizenship. Question lang po we had a free consultation sa Agent and they said we will need to get some Police clearance sa mga Country na pinagstayan nmen for a year in the last 10 years is that right ba ? kce before I think may nabasa ako na once you received your Resident visa if you stay somewhere outside australia for for more than 90 days thats when they require you for a police clearance sa country na yun. It just doesn’t make sense na we have to get new Police clearance sa ibang country when we already submit that police clearance nung nagapply kme for residence visa and since we had a Residence visa approve we went straight sa Australia without staying in any other country for more than 90days. If anyone can Advice me po. Salamat.

    MACINOZ2023
  • cheesyfionacheesyfiona Melbourne
    Posts: 100Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2016

    @ArchLab1 said:
    Hi Everyone, just new here po and nasa process kme to start applying for our citizenship. Question lang po we had a free consultation sa Agent and they said we will need to get some Police clearance sa mga Country na pinagstayan nmen for a year in the last 10 years is that right ba ? kce before I think may nabasa ako na once you received your Resident visa if you stay somewhere outside australia for for more than 90 days thats when they require you for a police clearance sa country na yun. It just doesn’t make sense na we have to get new Police clearance sa ibang country when we already submit that police clearance nung nagapply kme for residence visa and since we had a Residence visa approve we went straight sa Australia without staying in any other country for more than 90days. If anyone can Advice me po. Salamat.

    According to the documents requirement online you only need it with below condition:
    "If you have spent a total of 12 months or more outside Australia since we granted you a permanent visa, you need to give us overseas police certificates from every country, including your home country, where you have spent a total of more than 90 days since you turned 18."

    From your post sabi nyo po hindi naman kayo nag stay elsewhere since visa grant. How long did it take you po to move from your base country to Australia after the visa grant? Moved to Australia within 12 months of visa grant?

    Another condition where it will be required is if you are holidng a subclass 444 visa.

    ArchLab1

    263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

    HUSBAND's TIMELINE (Main Applicant)

    21 May 2016 - IELTS General exam (S8-R9-W7.5-L7.5)
    03 Apr 2017 - Lodged EA with Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment
    26 Jun 2017 - EA Assessment Results (5+ years exp, Bachelor's degree recognized)
    04 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI (189 - 60 points)
    08 Aug 2017 - Took PTE-A (S90 R90 W90 L90) Link to PTE tips below!
    09 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI (189 - 70 points)
    15 Aug 2017 - Got married! Updated EOI from Engaged to Married
    23 Aug 2017 - ITA received
    19 Sep 2017 - Requested for PSA Endorsement letter from city hall to expedite PSA copy of MC
    20 Sep 2017 - Submitted endorsement letter to PSA Pureza
    28 Sep 2017 - NBI Clearance - No hit (Me too)
    03 Oct 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati (Me too!)
    06 Oct 2017 - PSA Marriage Cert Released
    14 Oct 2017 - Visa lodged
    07 Dec 2017 - Assessment Commence mail | GSM Adelaide (Karen)
    11 Apr 2018 - Visa GRANTED
    15 May 2018 - Attended PDOS in CFO Manila
    Jun 2018 - Initial Entry
    Jun 2022 - Citizenship application (saktong four years, excited eh)
    Jan 2023 - Citizenship Test
    April 2023 - Citizenship Ceremony

    MY TIMELINE (Dependent)

    05 Jul 2017 - Requested for CEMI and Certificate of Completion from university registrar (online)
    20 Jul 2017 - University docs delivered
    28 Aug 2017 - Requested LCR copy of MC (marriage certificate) from Makati City Hall
    04 Sep 2017 - Got LCR copy of MC, authenticated by PSA (blue paper)
    05 Sep 2017 - Passport renewal to married name; no appointment, Courtesy Lane entry with Endorsement Letter
    09 Sep 2017 - Requested TOR and Diploma copy from university
    16 Sep 2017 - Passport delivered to residence (Express)
    27 Sep 2017 - Received diploma and TOR copies


    PTE Describe Image Tips: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/comment/253962/#Comment_253962

  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    @>; @cheesyfiona said:

    @ArchLab1 said:
    Hi Everyone, just new here po and nasa process kme to start applying for our citizenship. Question lang po we had a free consultation sa Agent and they said we will need to get some Police clearance sa mga Country na pinagstayan nmen for a year in the last 10 years is that right ba ? kce before I think may nabasa ako na once you received your Resident visa if you stay somewhere outside australia for for more than 90 days thats when they require you for a police clearance sa country na yun. It just doesn’t make sense na we have to get new Police clearance sa ibang country when we already submit that police clearance nung nagapply kme for residence visa and since we had a Residence visa approve we went straight sa Australia without staying in any other country for more than 90days. If anyone can Advice me po. Salamat.

    According to the documents requirement online you only need it with below condition:
    "If you have spent a total of 12 months or more outside Australia since we granted you a permanent visa, you need to give us overseas police certificates from every country, including your home country, where you have spent a total of more than 90 days since you turned 18."

    From your post sabi nyo po hindi naman kayo nag stay elsewhere since visa grant. How long did it take you po to move from your base country to Australia after the visa grant? Moved to Australia within 12 months of visa grant?

    Another condition where it will be required is if you are holidng a subclass 444 visa.

    Hi po, Thank you sa pagreply, un dn nga nakita ko before if you stay somewhere more than 12months you will need to provide the police clearance from that country.

    Actually when we received our visa grant sa base country nmen we stayed there less than 90 days kce nagvisit kme sa UK for 2weeks then we returned sa base country nmen for 3 weeks tas pumnta na kme sa Australia. Kaya I’m not sure why the Agent is requiring us to get a pcc sa base country nmen before and other countries na we stayed in for the last 10yrs before we even received our grant. Is it because the Agents are just making sure that we have it incase irequire but getting a police clearance sa ibang country can take up to 3months. Do you think po we can just provide our old police clearance na we submitted nung nagaapply kme for residence visa just for reference? Not sure nga if worth it ba mag Agent kce they are quoting us $1800 and seems like here sa forum everyone is doing it by themselves. Salamat po ulet

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @ArchLab1 said:
    @>; @cheesyfiona said:

    @ArchLab1 said:
    Hi Everyone, just new here po and nasa process kme to start applying for our citizenship. Question lang po we had a free consultation sa Agent and they said we will need to get some Police clearance sa mga Country na pinagstayan nmen for a year in the last 10 years is that right ba ? kce before I think may nabasa ako na once you received your Resident visa if you stay somewhere outside australia for for more than 90 days thats when they require you for a police clearance sa country na yun. It just doesn’t make sense na we have to get new Police clearance sa ibang country when we already submit that police clearance nung nagapply kme for residence visa and since we had a Residence visa approve we went straight sa Australia without staying in any other country for more than 90days. If anyone can Advice me po. Salamat.

    According to the documents requirement online you only need it with below condition:
    "If you have spent a total of 12 months or more outside Australia since we granted you a permanent visa, you need to give us overseas police certificates from every country, including your home country, where you have spent a total of more than 90 days since you turned 18."

    From your post sabi nyo po hindi naman kayo nag stay elsewhere since visa grant. How long did it take you po to move from your base country to Australia after the visa grant? Moved to Australia within 12 months of visa grant?

    Another condition where it will be required is if you are holidng a subclass 444 visa.

    Hi po, Thank you sa pagreply, un dn nga nakita ko before if you stay somewhere more than 12months you will need to provide the police clearance from that country.

    Actually when we received our visa grant sa base country nmen we stayed there less than 90 days kce nagvisit kme sa UK for 2weeks then we returned sa base country nmen for 3 weeks tas pumnta na kme sa Australia. Kaya I’m not sure why the Agent is requiring us to get a pcc sa base country nmen before and other countries na we stayed in for the last 10yrs before we even received our grant. Is it because the Agents are just making sure that we have it incase irequire but getting a police clearance sa ibang country can take up to 3months. Do you think po we can just provide our old police clearance na we submitted nung nagaapply kme for residence visa just for reference? Not sure nga if worth it ba mag Agent kce they are quoting us $1800 and seems like here sa forum everyone is doing it by themselves. Salamat po ulet

    Ask ko lang, registered yung agent na yan? Kasi if you check yung DOHA, suggested to use an agent pag immigration assistance lang. Hindi citizenship application. I did mine this year, hindi ako nag agent. hindi din ako hiningan ng NBI clearance. pag kulang naman kasi yung documents, hihingin naman nila sa yo yung kulang. I am not sure sa agent, but just check if registered sila. eto yung site to check if registered yung agent. pero pang immigration lang ata to. not sure eh.

    https://portal.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • cheesyfionacheesyfiona Melbourne
    Posts: 100Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2016

    @ArchLab1 said:

    Actually when we received our visa grant sa base country nmen we stayed there less than 90 days kce nagvisit kme sa UK for 2weeks then we returned sa base country nmen for 3 weeks tas pumnta na kme sa Australia. Kaya I’m not sure why the Agent is requiring us to get a pcc sa base country nmen before and other countries na we stayed in for the last 10yrs before we even received our grant. Is it because the Agents are just making sure that we have it incase irequire but getting a police clearance sa ibang country can take up to 3months. Do you think po we can just provide our old police clearance na we submitted nung nagaapply kme for residence visa just for reference? Not sure nga if worth it ba mag Agent kce they are quoting us $1800 and seems like here sa forum everyone is doing it by themselves. Salamat po ulet

    As far as I know for police clearances, there might be a validity period so baka po kung ginamit nyo for PR visa before e hindi na valid? Highly possible that the agents are just trying to cover all the bases, pero baka nga po hindi nyo na kailangan.

    I can't really comment on agency kasi I think this is a matter of preference. My partner and I always apply by ourselves po kasi (visitor visa, PR visa, and now citizenship). Mas kampante lang ako na I know all the requirements, fields that have been answered, and the documents I have uploaded in relation to what is required.

    If you ever want to do it by yourself, this forum has been really helpful. Aside from that, all information are online and are itemised almost always very clearly.

    263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

    HUSBAND's TIMELINE (Main Applicant)

    21 May 2016 - IELTS General exam (S8-R9-W7.5-L7.5)
    03 Apr 2017 - Lodged EA with Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment
    26 Jun 2017 - EA Assessment Results (5+ years exp, Bachelor's degree recognized)
    04 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI (189 - 60 points)
    08 Aug 2017 - Took PTE-A (S90 R90 W90 L90) Link to PTE tips below!
    09 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI (189 - 70 points)
    15 Aug 2017 - Got married! Updated EOI from Engaged to Married
    23 Aug 2017 - ITA received
    19 Sep 2017 - Requested for PSA Endorsement letter from city hall to expedite PSA copy of MC
    20 Sep 2017 - Submitted endorsement letter to PSA Pureza
    28 Sep 2017 - NBI Clearance - No hit (Me too)
    03 Oct 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati (Me too!)
    06 Oct 2017 - PSA Marriage Cert Released
    14 Oct 2017 - Visa lodged
    07 Dec 2017 - Assessment Commence mail | GSM Adelaide (Karen)
    11 Apr 2018 - Visa GRANTED
    15 May 2018 - Attended PDOS in CFO Manila
    Jun 2018 - Initial Entry
    Jun 2022 - Citizenship application (saktong four years, excited eh)
    Jan 2023 - Citizenship Test
    April 2023 - Citizenship Ceremony

    MY TIMELINE (Dependent)

    05 Jul 2017 - Requested for CEMI and Certificate of Completion from university registrar (online)
    20 Jul 2017 - University docs delivered
    28 Aug 2017 - Requested LCR copy of MC (marriage certificate) from Makati City Hall
    04 Sep 2017 - Got LCR copy of MC, authenticated by PSA (blue paper)
    05 Sep 2017 - Passport renewal to married name; no appointment, Courtesy Lane entry with Endorsement Letter
    09 Sep 2017 - Requested TOR and Diploma copy from university
    16 Sep 2017 - Passport delivered to residence (Express)
    27 Sep 2017 - Received diploma and TOR copies


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  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    @xiaolico said:

    @ArchLab1 said:
    @>; @cheesyfiona said:

    @ArchLab1 said:
    Hi Everyone, just new here po and nasa process kme to start applying for our citizenship. Question lang po we had a free consultation sa Agent and they said we will need to get some Police clearance sa mga Country na pinagstayan nmen for a year in the last 10 years is that right ba ? kce before I think may nabasa ako na once you received your Resident visa if you stay somewhere outside australia for for more than 90 days thats when they require you for a police clearance sa country na yun. It just doesn’t make sense na we have to get new Police clearance sa ibang country when we already submit that police clearance nung nagapply kme for residence visa and since we had a Residence visa approve we went straight sa Australia without staying in any other country for more than 90days. If anyone can Advice me po. Salamat.

    According to the documents requirement online you only need it with below condition:
    "If you have spent a total of 12 months or more outside Australia since we granted you a permanent visa, you need to give us overseas police certificates from every country, including your home country, where you have spent a total of more than 90 days since you turned 18."

    From your post sabi nyo po hindi naman kayo nag stay elsewhere since visa grant. How long did it take you po to move from your base country to Australia after the visa grant? Moved to Australia within 12 months of visa grant?

    Another condition where it will be required is if you are holidng a subclass 444 visa.

    Hi po, Thank you sa pagreply, un dn nga nakita ko before if you stay somewhere more than 12months you will need to provide the police clearance from that country.

    Actually when we received our visa grant sa base country nmen we stayed there less than 90 days kce nagvisit kme sa UK for 2weeks then we returned sa base country nmen for 3 weeks tas pumnta na kme sa Australia. Kaya I’m not sure why the Agent is requiring us to get a pcc sa base country nmen before and other countries na we stayed in for the last 10yrs before we even received our grant. Is it because the Agents are just making sure that we have it incase irequire but getting a police clearance sa ibang country can take up to 3months. Do you think po we can just provide our old police clearance na we submitted nung nagaapply kme for residence visa just for reference? Not sure nga if worth it ba mag Agent kce they are quoting us $1800 and seems like here sa forum everyone is doing it by themselves. Salamat po ulet

    Ask ko lang, registered yung agent na yan? Kasi if you check yung DOHA, suggested to use an agent pag immigration assistance lang. Hindi citizenship application. I did mine this year, hindi ako nag agent. hindi din ako hiningan ng NBI clearance. pag kulang naman kasi yung documents, hihingin naman nila sa yo yung kulang. I am not sure sa agent, but just check if registered sila. eto yung site to check if registered yung agent. pero pang immigration lang ata to. not sure eh.

    https://portal.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/

    @xiaolico said:

    @ArchLab1 said:
    @>; @cheesyfiona said:

    @ArchLab1 said:
    Hi Everyone, just new here po and nasa process kme to start applying for our citizenship. Question lang po we had a free consultation sa Agent and they said we will need to get some Police clearance sa mga Country na pinagstayan nmen for a year in the last 10 years is that right ba ? kce before I think may nabasa ako na once you received your Resident visa if you stay somewhere outside australia for for more than 90 days thats when they require you for a police clearance sa country na yun. It just doesn’t make sense na we have to get new Police clearance sa ibang country when we already submit that police clearance nung nagapply kme for residence visa and since we had a Residence visa approve we went straight sa Australia without staying in any other country for more than 90days. If anyone can Advice me po. Salamat.

    According to the documents requirement online you only need it with below condition:
    "If you have spent a total of 12 months or more outside Australia since we granted you a permanent visa, you need to give us overseas police certificates from every country, including your home country, where you have spent a total of more than 90 days since you turned 18."

    From your post sabi nyo po hindi naman kayo nag stay elsewhere since visa grant. How long did it take you po to move from your base country to Australia after the visa grant? Moved to Australia within 12 months of visa grant?

    Another condition where it will be required is if you are holidng a subclass 444 visa.

    Hi po, Thank you sa pagreply, un dn nga nakita ko before if you stay somewhere more than 12months you will need to provide the police clearance from that country.

    Actually when we received our visa grant sa base country nmen we stayed there less than 90 days kce nagvisit kme sa UK for 2weeks then we returned sa base country nmen for 3 weeks tas pumnta na kme sa Australia. Kaya I’m not sure why the Agent is requiring us to get a pcc sa base country nmen before and other countries na we stayed in for the last 10yrs before we even received our grant. Is it because the Agents are just making sure that we have it incase irequire but getting a police clearance sa ibang country can take up to 3months. Do you think po we can just provide our old police clearance na we submitted nung nagaapply kme for residence visa just for reference? Not sure nga if worth it ba mag Agent kce they are quoting us $1800 and seems like here sa forum everyone is doing it by themselves. Salamat po ulet

    Ask ko lang, registered yung agent na yan? Kasi if you check yung DOHA, suggested to use an agent pag immigration assistance lang. Hindi citizenship application. I did mine this year, hindi ako nag agent. hindi din ako hiningan ng NBI clearance. pag kulang naman kasi yung documents, hihingin naman nila sa yo yung kulang. I am not sure sa agent, but just check if registered sila. eto yung site to check if registered yung agent. pero pang immigration lang ata to. not sure eh.

    https://portal.mara.gov.au/search-the-register-of-migration-agents/

    Not sure if registered ung agent but will surely check. Salmat sa Advice.

  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    @cheesyfiona said:

    @ArchLab1 said:

    Actually when we received our visa grant sa base country nmen we stayed there less than 90 days kce nagvisit kme sa UK for 2weeks then we returned sa base country nmen for 3 weeks tas pumnta na kme sa Australia. Kaya I’m not sure why the Agent is requiring us to get a pcc sa base country nmen before and other countries na we stayed in for the last 10yrs before we even received our grant. Is it because the Agents are just making sure that we have it incase irequire but getting a police clearance sa ibang country can take up to 3months. Do you think po we can just provide our old police clearance na we submitted nung nagaapply kme for residence visa just for reference? Not sure nga if worth it ba mag Agent kce they are quoting us $1800 and seems like here sa forum everyone is doing it by themselves. Salamat po ulet

    As far as I know for police clearances, there might be a validity period so baka po kung ginamit nyo for PR visa before e hindi na valid? Highly possible that the agents are just trying to cover all the bases, pero baka nga po hindi nyo na kailangan.

    I can't really comment on agency kasi I think this is a matter of preference. My partner and I always apply by ourselves po kasi (visitor visa, PR visa, and now citizenship). Mas kampante lang ako na I know all the requirements, fields that have been answered, and the documents I have uploaded in relation to what is required.

    If you ever want to do it by yourself, this forum has been really helpful. Aside from that, all information are online and are itemised almost always very clearly.

    Un lang for sure d na rin sya valid. Un nga dn iniisip nmen if they just want to be sure or they don’t actually have an idea 😅 But will probably try and do it ourselves is it true ba na its much easier than applying for PR and Requirements na need sa Citizenship is less ?

    Heard a lot of good things about this forum and will probably asked for much needed help and guidance on our citizenship. Salamat ulet 😊

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @ArchLab1 said:

    @cheesyfiona said:

    @ArchLab1 said:

    Actually when we received our visa grant sa base country nmen we stayed there less than 90 days kce nagvisit kme sa UK for 2weeks then we returned sa base country nmen for 3 weeks tas pumnta na kme sa Australia. Kaya I’m not sure why the Agent is requiring us to get a pcc sa base country nmen before and other countries na we stayed in for the last 10yrs before we even received our grant. Is it because the Agents are just making sure that we have it incase irequire but getting a police clearance sa ibang country can take up to 3months. Do you think po we can just provide our old police clearance na we submitted nung nagaapply kme for residence visa just for reference? Not sure nga if worth it ba mag Agent kce they are quoting us $1800 and seems like here sa forum everyone is doing it by themselves. Salamat po ulet

    As far as I know for police clearances, there might be a validity period so baka po kung ginamit nyo for PR visa before e hindi na valid? Highly possible that the agents are just trying to cover all the bases, pero baka nga po hindi nyo na kailangan.

    I can't really comment on agency kasi I think this is a matter of preference. My partner and I always apply by ourselves po kasi (visitor visa, PR visa, and now citizenship). Mas kampante lang ako na I know all the requirements, fields that have been answered, and the documents I have uploaded in relation to what is required.

    If you ever want to do it by yourself, this forum has been really helpful. Aside from that, all information are online and are itemised almost always very clearly.

    Un lang for sure d na rin sya valid. Un nga dn iniisip nmen if they just want to be sure or they don’t actually have an idea 😅 But will probably try and do it ourselves is it true ba na its much easier than applying for PR and Requirements na need sa Citizenship is less ?

    Heard a lot of good things about this forum and will probably asked for much needed help and guidance on our citizenship. Salamat ulet 😊

    True yan. PR visa lang mahirap. Basically lahat ng docs mo sa PR visa, yun lang din yung sa citizenship. Mas kaunti pa. Mas straight forward din yung citizenship applicationn

    ArchLab1

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    @xiaolico said:

    @ArchLab1 said:

    @cheesyfiona said:

    @ArchLab1 said:

    Actually when we received our visa grant sa base country nmen we stayed there less than 90 days kce nagvisit kme sa UK for 2weeks then we returned sa base country nmen for 3 weeks tas pumnta na kme sa Australia. Kaya I’m not sure why the Agent is requiring us to get a pcc sa base country nmen before and other countries na we stayed in for the last 10yrs before we even received our grant. Is it because the Agents are just making sure that we have it incase irequire but getting a police clearance sa ibang country can take up to 3months. Do you think po we can just provide our old police clearance na we submitted nung nagaapply kme for residence visa just for reference? Not sure nga if worth it ba mag Agent kce they are quoting us $1800 and seems like here sa forum everyone is doing it by themselves. Salamat po ulet

    As far as I know for police clearances, there might be a validity period so baka po kung ginamit nyo for PR visa before e hindi na valid? Highly possible that the agents are just trying to cover all the bases, pero baka nga po hindi nyo na kailangan.

    I can't really comment on agency kasi I think this is a matter of preference. My partner and I always apply by ourselves po kasi (visitor visa, PR visa, and now citizenship). Mas kampante lang ako na I know all the requirements, fields that have been answered, and the documents I have uploaded in relation to what is required.

    If you ever want to do it by yourself, this forum has been really helpful. Aside from that, all information are online and are itemised almost always very clearly.

    Un lang for sure d na rin sya valid. Un nga dn iniisip nmen if they just want to be sure or they don’t actually have an idea 😅 But will probably try and do it ourselves is it true ba na its much easier than applying for PR and Requirements na need sa Citizenship is less ?

    Heard a lot of good things about this forum and will probably asked for much needed help and guidance on our citizenship. Salamat ulet 😊

    True yan. PR visa lang mahirap. Basically lahat ng docs mo sa PR visa, yun lang din yung sa citizenship. Mas kaunti pa. Mas straight forward din yung citizenship applicationn

    Glad to hear that 😊

    kidfrompolomolok
  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    Hi po Good morning, tanong lang po ulet incase someone knows po kce we are now doubting if we are eligible to actually apply for citizenship now. Case po kce nmen we visited Aus nung 2018 Nov with 1yr validity and then we got our PR grant while we have our tourist visa still valid. Would that count po ba as initial entry nung pumasok kme nung 2018 Nov with Tourist Visa or should we start on the Initial entry nmen with PR visa? Maraming salamat po sa mkakasagot

  • cheesyfionacheesyfiona Melbourne
    Posts: 100Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2016

    @ArchLab1 Maybe kailangan po ng more info to gauge your residency.

    • Date of entry on visitor visa =
    • Visitor visa valid until =
    • Conditions of stay of visitor visa =
    • PR grant date =
    • Date you exited Australia =
    • Date of entry PR visa =
    • Other exits after date of entry using PR visa =
    ArchLab1

    263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

    HUSBAND's TIMELINE (Main Applicant)

    21 May 2016 - IELTS General exam (S8-R9-W7.5-L7.5)
    03 Apr 2017 - Lodged EA with Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment
    26 Jun 2017 - EA Assessment Results (5+ years exp, Bachelor's degree recognized)
    04 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI (189 - 60 points)
    08 Aug 2017 - Took PTE-A (S90 R90 W90 L90) Link to PTE tips below!
    09 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI (189 - 70 points)
    15 Aug 2017 - Got married! Updated EOI from Engaged to Married
    23 Aug 2017 - ITA received
    19 Sep 2017 - Requested for PSA Endorsement letter from city hall to expedite PSA copy of MC
    20 Sep 2017 - Submitted endorsement letter to PSA Pureza
    28 Sep 2017 - NBI Clearance - No hit (Me too)
    03 Oct 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati (Me too!)
    06 Oct 2017 - PSA Marriage Cert Released
    14 Oct 2017 - Visa lodged
    07 Dec 2017 - Assessment Commence mail | GSM Adelaide (Karen)
    11 Apr 2018 - Visa GRANTED
    15 May 2018 - Attended PDOS in CFO Manila
    Jun 2018 - Initial Entry
    Jun 2022 - Citizenship application (saktong four years, excited eh)
    Jan 2023 - Citizenship Test
    April 2023 - Citizenship Ceremony

    MY TIMELINE (Dependent)

    05 Jul 2017 - Requested for CEMI and Certificate of Completion from university registrar (online)
    20 Jul 2017 - University docs delivered
    28 Aug 2017 - Requested LCR copy of MC (marriage certificate) from Makati City Hall
    04 Sep 2017 - Got LCR copy of MC, authenticated by PSA (blue paper)
    05 Sep 2017 - Passport renewal to married name; no appointment, Courtesy Lane entry with Endorsement Letter
    09 Sep 2017 - Requested TOR and Diploma copy from university
    16 Sep 2017 - Passport delivered to residence (Express)
    27 Sep 2017 - Received diploma and TOR copies


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  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    @cheesyfiona said:
    @ArchLab1 Maybe kailangan po ng more info to gauge your residency.

    • Date of entry on visitor visa =
    • Visitor visa valid until =
    • Conditions of stay of visitor visa =
    • PR grant date =
    • Date you exited Australia =
    • Date of entry PR visa =
    • Other exits after date of entry using PR visa =

    Hi,
    *Date of entry on visitor visa = Nov 5 2018
    * Visitor visa valid until = Nov 1 2019
    * Conditions of stay of visitor visa = Multiple entry
    * PR grant date = Feb 1 2019
    * Date you exited Australia = exited for visitors visa ( Nov 19 2018)
    * Date of entry PR visa = May 2019
    * Other exits after date of entry using PR visa = Exit only once for 2 weeks

    May idea ka ba on how we will able to compute it right to know if eligible na tlagah kme magapply ? Salamat

  • cheesyfionacheesyfiona Melbourne
    Posts: 100Member
    Joined: Aug 29, 2016

    @ArchLab1 Hindi ma-count yung visitor visa entry nyo sa residency because the PR visa was granted when you are not in Australia. So yung count for residency requirement will start on your May 2019 entry.

    Eto po yung residence calculator. Para ma-meet yung 4 years residency you should apply on May 2023. Your permanent residence date and your lawful residence date parehas po na May 2019.

    263312 Telecommunications Network Engineer

    HUSBAND's TIMELINE (Main Applicant)

    21 May 2016 - IELTS General exam (S8-R9-W7.5-L7.5)
    03 Apr 2017 - Lodged EA with Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment
    26 Jun 2017 - EA Assessment Results (5+ years exp, Bachelor's degree recognized)
    04 Jul 2017 - Lodged EOI (189 - 60 points)
    08 Aug 2017 - Took PTE-A (S90 R90 W90 L90) Link to PTE tips below!
    09 Aug 2017 - Updated EOI (189 - 70 points)
    15 Aug 2017 - Got married! Updated EOI from Engaged to Married
    23 Aug 2017 - ITA received
    19 Sep 2017 - Requested for PSA Endorsement letter from city hall to expedite PSA copy of MC
    20 Sep 2017 - Submitted endorsement letter to PSA Pureza
    28 Sep 2017 - NBI Clearance - No hit (Me too)
    03 Oct 2017 - Medicals at Nationwide Makati (Me too!)
    06 Oct 2017 - PSA Marriage Cert Released
    14 Oct 2017 - Visa lodged
    07 Dec 2017 - Assessment Commence mail | GSM Adelaide (Karen)
    11 Apr 2018 - Visa GRANTED
    15 May 2018 - Attended PDOS in CFO Manila
    Jun 2018 - Initial Entry
    Jun 2022 - Citizenship application (saktong four years, excited eh)
    Jan 2023 - Citizenship Test
    April 2023 - Citizenship Ceremony

    MY TIMELINE (Dependent)

    05 Jul 2017 - Requested for CEMI and Certificate of Completion from university registrar (online)
    20 Jul 2017 - University docs delivered
    28 Aug 2017 - Requested LCR copy of MC (marriage certificate) from Makati City Hall
    04 Sep 2017 - Got LCR copy of MC, authenticated by PSA (blue paper)
    05 Sep 2017 - Passport renewal to married name; no appointment, Courtesy Lane entry with Endorsement Letter
    09 Sep 2017 - Requested TOR and Diploma copy from university
    16 Sep 2017 - Passport delivered to residence (Express)
    27 Sep 2017 - Received diploma and TOR copies


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  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    @cheesyfiona said:
    @ArchLab1 Hindi ma-count yung visitor visa entry nyo sa residency because the PR visa was granted when you are not in Australia. So yung count for residency requirement will start on your May 2019 entry.

    Eto po yung residence calculator. Para ma-meet yung 4 years residency you should apply on May 2023. Your permanent residence date and your lawful residence date parehas po na May 2019.
    Ahh makes sense now 😅 kala ko pa nman puede na kme magapply but all good atleast more time to prepare. Salamt ulet sa help 😊

  • cuccicucci NSW
    Posts: 981Member
    Joined: Jan 27, 2018
    edited December 2022

    @ArchLab1 said:

    @cheesyfiona said:
    @ArchLab1 Maybe kailangan po ng more info to gauge your residency.

    • Date of entry on visitor visa =
    • Visitor visa valid until =
    • Conditions of stay of visitor visa =
    • PR grant date =
    • Date you exited Australia =
    • Date of entry PR visa =
    • Other exits after date of entry using PR visa =

    Hi,
    *Date of entry on visitor visa = Nov 5 2018
    * Visitor visa valid until = Nov 1 2019
    * Conditions of stay of visitor visa = Multiple entry
    * PR grant date = Feb 1 2019
    * Date you exited Australia = exited for visitors visa ( Nov 19 2018)
    * Date of entry PR visa = May 2019
    * Other exits after date of entry using PR visa = Exit only once for 2 weeks

    May idea ka ba on how we will able to compute it right to know if eligible na tlagah kme magapply ? Salamat

    Sometimes di rin sure ang residency calculator. Pwede rin naman mag try ng application sa immi website. Kung pwede na, the process will push through otherwise first 2 or 3 pages pa lang sasabihin naman ng website na kulang pa ang residency unless seeking exemptions as stated din doon sa page na yun. At least makikita mo na rin ang mga required documents to be uploaded.

    ArchLab1

    ++++++++++++++++++++++++
    07.2016 | IELTS
    01.2017 | Applied to AHPRA
    04.2017 | received Letter of Referral
    09.2017 | finished BP
    11.2017 | AHPRA Registration / Employment Offer
    12.2017 | Lodged 457 Visa Application (onshore) / ANMAC Assessment
    01.2018 | 457 Visa granted / Received positive ANMAC Assessment / Submitted EOI

    04.11.2019 | Received Employer Nomination
    04.26.2019 | Submitted Visa application (186 DE)
    05.06.2019 | CO contact for medical exams
    05.09.2019 | Visa Granted (186 DE)

    17.09.2021 | Application for Citizenship
    21.03.2022 | Citizenship exam, interview and approval
    02.07.2022 | Citizenship Ceremony
    (Thank you Lord!!!)

    21.03.2023 | Citizenship interview, exam and approval of dependents
    ++++++++++++++++++++++++

  • ArchLab1ArchLab1 Posts: 16Member
    Joined: Nov 28, 2022

    @cucci said:

    @ArchLab1 said:

    @cheesyfiona said:
    @ArchLab1 Maybe kailangan po ng more info to gauge your residency.

    • Date of entry on visitor visa =
    • Visitor visa valid until =
    • Conditions of stay of visitor visa =
    • PR grant date =
    • Date you exited Australia =
    • Date of entry PR visa =
    • Other exits after date of entry using PR visa =

    Hi,
    *Date of entry on visitor visa = Nov 5 2018
    * Visitor visa valid until = Nov 1 2019
    * Conditions of stay of visitor visa = Multiple entry
    * PR grant date = Feb 1 2019
    * Date you exited Australia = exited for visitors visa ( Nov 19 2018)
    * Date of entry PR visa = May 2019
    * Other exits after date of entry using PR visa = Exit only once for 2 weeks

    May idea ka ba on how we will able to compute it right to know if eligible na tlagah kme magapply ? Salamat

    Sometimes di rin sure ang residency calculator. Pwede rin naman mag try ng application sa immi website. Kung pwede na, the process will push through otherwise first 2 or 3 pages pa lang sasabihin naman ng website na kulang pa ang residency unless seeking exemptions as stated din doon sa page na yun. At least makikita mo na rin ang mga required documents to be uploaded.

    Baka try din nmen un to be sure 😊 ung agency kce na inask nmen if applicable na kme said we are pero knowing na they are not really for citizenship made me really doubt them hahah tho we checked na registered agent sila mainly for other visa related. Salamat sa suggestion 🙂

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
    Posts: 985Member
    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @ArchLab1 said:

    @cucci said:

    @ArchLab1 said:

    @cheesyfiona said:
    @ArchLab1 Maybe kailangan po ng more info to gauge your residency.

    • Date of entry on visitor visa =
    • Visitor visa valid until =
    • Conditions of stay of visitor visa =
    • PR grant date =
    • Date you exited Australia =
    • Date of entry PR visa =
    • Other exits after date of entry using PR visa =

    Hi,
    *Date of entry on visitor visa = Nov 5 2018
    * Visitor visa valid until = Nov 1 2019
    * Conditions of stay of visitor visa = Multiple entry
    * PR grant date = Feb 1 2019
    * Date you exited Australia = exited for visitors visa ( Nov 19 2018)
    * Date of entry PR visa = May 2019
    * Other exits after date of entry using PR visa = Exit only once for 2 weeks

    May idea ka ba on how we will able to compute it right to know if eligible na tlagah kme magapply ? Salamat

    Sometimes di rin sure ang residency calculator. Pwede rin naman mag try ng application sa immi website. Kung pwede na, the process will push through otherwise first 2 or 3 pages pa lang sasabihin naman ng website na kulang pa ang residency unless seeking exemptions as stated din doon sa page na yun. At least makikita mo na rin ang mga required documents to be uploaded.

    Baka try din nmen un to be sure 😊 ung agency kce na inask nmen if applicable na kme said we are pero knowing na they are not really for citizenship made me really doubt them hahah tho we checked na registered agent sila mainly for other visa related. Salamat sa suggestion 🙂

    Tama yan, hindi naman tutuloy yung application if hindi ka pa qualified. I remember nung kami, maaga namin ginawa para sana pag eligible na kami, puwede na namin submit na lang. naka upload nalahat ng docs. Hindi tumuloy yung application. So ang ginawa ko, inusog ko yung date hehe. Tumuloy na yung application pero hindi ko sinubmit. Nung umabot na sa date na eligible kami, inedit ko na lang yung date na nilagay ko as dummy. Dun ko na pinasa yun application. Heavy din kasi talaga sa documentation ang AU. Time consuming talaga siya.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • MeggerMegger Sydney
    Posts: 913Member
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    Tama yan, hindi naman tutuloy yung application if hindi ka pa qualified. I remember nung kami, maaga namin ginawa para sana pag eligible na kami, puwede na namin submit na lang. naka upload nalahat ng docs. Hindi tumuloy yung application. So ang ginawa ko, inusog ko yung date hehe. Tumuloy na yung application pero hindi ko sinubmit. Nung umabot na sa date na eligible kami, inedit ko na lang yung date na nilagay ko as dummy. Dun ko na pinasa yun application. Heavy din kasi talaga sa documentation ang AU. Time consuming talaga siya.

    Agree. Base sa experience ko though the calculator is most of the time accurate, pero ang application parin ang last checker, kasi di nga mag proceed kung di pa satisfied ang years of residence.

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    11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
    02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
    04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
    05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
    05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
    06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
    06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
    06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
    07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
    07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
    08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
    23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )

  • MeggerMegger Sydney
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    Baka may same case dito. Tinatanong ang wife ko kung she want her middle name included during interview. She chooses no, kasi ang immiaccount walang middle name. May impact ba to sa oath taking, hahanapan ba ng ID na walang middle name? TIA sa reply.

    312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary

    11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
    02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
    04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
    05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
    05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
    06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
    06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
    06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
    07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
    07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
    08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
    23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )

  • MeggerMegger Sydney
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    Joined: Nov 15, 2014

    Hello po sa lahat. Tanong lang po, ano ba gagawin para maibalik yong middlename sa details before mabigay yong Citizenship Certificate. TIA.

    312312 - (Electrical Engineering Technician) Primary

    11/27/2015 - Lodge TRA assessment application
    02/26/2016 - Received TRA outcome letter
    04/19/2016 - lodge vetasses qualification assessment.
    05/20/2016- Received Vetassess PTA, AQF Bachelors Degree
    05/21/2016- Lodge SS for SA
    06/06/2016- Received ITA SS SA
    06/11/2016- Lodge SS for NSW
    06/27/2016- Received ITA SS NSW ( God is great! thank you Lord)
    07/14/2016- Medical Cleared
    07/31/2016- lodge ITA NSW
    08/05/2016- Uploaded NBI. Waiting.. In His time everything is right..,
    23/11/2016- Grant ( Thanks Lord God )

  • Hunter_08Hunter_08 Adelaide
    Posts: 2,127Member
    Joined: Mar 01, 2011

    Hi guys, question alam nyo ba kung ilang beses pwede mag reschedule ng test invites? kasi na invite ako while i'm on overseas maski inindicate ko yung travel dates ko. nung nag try kasi ako mag reschedule wala pa din yung return date ko sa Aus doon. natandaan ko kasi nung tumawag ako before sabi twice pwede mag pa reschedule ng test invites.

    Apr 26, 2013 ACS Result- Suitable
    Feb 21,2013 Submitted ACS online assessment - Software Tester


    May 9, 2016 PTE Exam Result L/R/S/W- 71/69/83/72 Passed Thank you Papa Jesus
    Aug 18,2016 ACS Result- Suitable -Software Engineer
    Aug 19, 2016 Lodged EOI for subclass 190
    July 13, 2017 Lodged EOI and Submitted Application for subclass 489
    Aug 12, 2017 ITA Received
    Aug 25,2017 Scheduled Medical Test
    Aug 28, 2017 Medical Cleared(No Action Required)
    Aug 30, 2017 NBI Clearance PH
    Sept 15, 2017 SG COC Fingerprint and Collection
    Sept 20, 2017 Visa Lodge
    Nov 1, 2017 CO Contact (Requesting to Send PTE Score Report to DIBP which I already did before)

    Mar 6, 2018 Visa Grant


    Visa 887 Timeline

    July 25, 2020 Visa Lodge
    Oct 12, 2020 Visa Grant


    Citizenship Timeline
    July 4, 2022 Submitted Citizenship Application
    Dec 21, 2022 Invitation for Exam(Need to reschedule the exam)
    Feb 21, 2023 Citizenship Exam
    April 3, 2023 Received Approval Letter
    June 22, 2023 Citizenship Ceremony


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  • Cerberus13Cerberus13 Dublin Ireland
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    Joined: Mar 23, 2020

    Hi, sorry not related sa citizenship but I guess you're the right people to ask. May successfully nakapag mortgage and nakabili ng bahay sa AU habang PR pa lang? How was your experience? Thanks!

    ANZSCO 312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
    Location at the time of application: Offshore (Tokyo Japan) / DIY

    2020-Mar : Vetassess submission - Priority processing
    2020-Apr : Vetassess positive assessment - 5+ years employment
    2020-Jun 25 : First take PTE-A Tokyo - Superior
    2020-Jun : SkillSelect EOI lodge - 190/491 : 90/100 points

    2020 : Covid happened...

    2020-Aug : Job Offer - Ireland, Critical Skills Employment Permit path
    2020-Oct : Ireland Work permit granted
    2020-Oct : EOI auto updated due to age score dedcution - 190/491 : 85/95
    2020-Nov 18 : Ireland Employment Visa application
    2020-Nov 25 : Ireland work visa approved
    2020-Dec 26 : Moved to Dublin from Tokyo

    2022-Jun : EOI expired. New EOI lodged with no change in score
    2022-Aug : VIC opened for offshore. Lodged ROI for VIC
    2022-Sep : NSW opened for offshore. Created new EOI for NSW only
    2022-Sep : Removed 491 in my EOI. Only considering 190 for now
    2022-Nov 10 : Irish Stamp 4 status approved
    2022-Nov 29 : Received pre-ITA from NSW. Yay!
    2022-Nov 30 : Received nomination from NSW
    2023-Jan 13 : Visa 190 lodged
    2023-Feb 21 : Medicals
    2023-Feb 29 : Medicals cleared
    2023-Mar 15 : Japan PCC uploaded. Officially waiting for grant : )
    2023-Nov 23 : NSW 190 granted!

  • xiaolicoxiaolico Australia
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    Joined: Aug 13, 2016

    @Cerberus13 said:
    Hi, sorry not related sa citizenship but I guess you're the right people to ask. May successfully nakapag mortgage and nakabili ng bahay sa AU habang PR pa lang? How was your experience? Thanks!

    Kami, well citizen na kami now. Pero nag start mortgage namin, PR pa lang kami. Wala ata difference if PR or citizen. I think same lang, license, passport (PH or AU), pag PR ka, of course visa. Based sa experience ko, wala talaga difference PR sa citizen. Yung right to vote lang.

    Cerberus13yhsoqueispidprikera222baiken

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
    Age 33-39- 25points
    English superior- 20points
    Bachelor's Degree- 15points
    Work Experience- 10pts
    Total- 70pts

    July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
    August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
    January 10, 2017- Took PTE
    January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
    January 12, 2017- EOI
    January 18, 2017- ITA received
    January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
    January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
    January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
    January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
    February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
    February 15, 2017- Grant
    October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
    October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
    July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
    October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
    October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
    October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
    October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
    October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
    October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
    November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
    November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
    November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
    November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
    April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
    May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
    May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
    September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
    October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
    October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
    November 7, 2022- Passport received

  • eujineujin Shinjō
    Posts: 290Member
    Joined: Sep 23, 2016

    Happy new year guys!

    Nakapagsubmit na din kame ng partner ko ng application after almost 2 months process na pagkuha lang ng sg coc, from when we scheduled our fingerprints here in our local police to receiving the certificates today from SPF .. hindi na ko makakahintay ng another day para lang ma-attach uli lahat ng docs namen and ma-submit.. :D We're hoping na magkaron ng movement within the next 9-12 months ang application. Anyone na kakasubmit lang or about to submit anytime soon? :smile:

    a year from now, you will wish you had started today

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