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SVP they will do the 1st assessment on behalf of DIAC so most likely if u've received ur COE your chance to obtain the visa is malaki. Unlike sa mga private colleges d2 na hndi ksama sa SVP it will take 3months and mahigpit sila for all the requirements.
Posts: 16Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2012
As long as na my statutory declaration sila.
Posts: 148Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2012
Posts: 268Member
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To God be the glory.
Subclass 572 Timeline (2-3 months processing)
June 13, 2012 - Lodged application via PIASI
June 19, 2012 - Student acknowledgement letter received
June 20, 2012 - Medicals @ St. Lukes
June 25, 2012 - Medical examination results forwarded to the Australian Embassy thru the e-health system
July 10, 2012 - Additional Information Request
July 12, 2012 - Picked up additional information
July 27, 2012 - Visa Granted. Thank you Father God!
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Sep 17, 2012
I'm a 25 y/o Filipina currently residing and working here in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. I have a bachelors degree in Marketing Communications from UA&P (Pasig, Philippines) obtained in 2008. I very would like to make a life for myself in Oz, and most people tell me that through student visa is the best and quickest way. I have some background in graphic design, so I would like to pursue that (despite the fact that mostly hospitality and health care jobs are said to be most in demand). Unfortunately, because of the limited work opportunities for women here in Riyadh, my experience in unrelated to my marketing degree, so that makes me unqualified for a masters program. the choice I'm going for is study graphic design and hopefully be able to find work and permanent sponsorship in Oz afterwards.
What do you guys think? Is this a feasible plan kaya? I already took my IELTS last Feb.. I got an 8.5 overall so no problem in that area na. I also have an acceptance in Grenadi Design School na for a two year advanced diploma program. Kaso since advanced diploma lang siya and not a bachelor's degree, hind ako magiging qualified for the post-study work visa. So my questions are:
1. dapat ba ako kumuha ng three year bachelor's program or ung advanced diploma would do?
2. does anyone how is the demand for graphic design or related field there? most people are advising me to get something that is in demand, pero I really don't want to veer to far from my interest.
3. graphic designer in included in CSOL schedule 2 pero not in SOL.. is this a disadvantage when I eventually want to apply for PR?
Sorry for the long post, I've had this plan for a while now and I'm glad I came across this forum. I'm hoping someone can give me some advise and clarifications.
Thank you in advance
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2012
pls advice naman po the best course/college/uni sa case ko. Front lang po talaga ang student visa, i am seeking work in AU.
my ielts is 6.5/GT/i am 35 y.o/graduated 2 yr. medical secretarial course/worked in Dubai for 5 and half years in Travel Agency/i resigned 6 mos. ago and currently in PI.
ang sarap basahin ng last part ng post nyo.. VISA GRANTED.. very insipiring sa mga baguhan tulad ko.
thank you po in advance sa lahat ng sagot nyo.
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@audrey26 TBH, I don't think graphic design will do you any good if your long term goal is to be a permanent resident here. I get your point of not wanting to veer away from what you want. If I had the choice, I would do the same. As they've said nga, It's not "love what you do, but do what you love." Pero, if your goal is to become a permanent resident, aside from being sponsored by an employer which is the best thing, your only choice is to study a course which is in demand here because in that way, you can still nominate yourself for skilled independent or sponsored by a state visa. Also, the SOL and all the other rules change yearly. So you'll never know talaga. It's weird that I'm giving you such advice coz I myself didn't listen to what people told me. LOL I'm studying a completely different course which I've come to like but wont do me any good. I do believe na it's nice that you want to continue on with what you love, pero we're not getting any younger (we're the same age) we should think of our future na eh. Maybe you can study something that's in demand here muna and when all is good, you can always study graphic design again.
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Joined: May 23, 2012
http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/523/2012-student-visa-applicants/p4
Don't be discouraged. Make more research on various forums and Australian immigration DIAC sites. You may be able to weigh your options and make a good decision later.
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Joined: Sep 17, 2012
I was just thinking, maybe it's worth the risk than spending years of schooling plus professional experience in the same field in order to get a PR. Does anyone here know how long does it usually take in order to be granted a PR?
I'm sorry for the numerous questions. Relying completely on information gathered from the internet can be quite confusing. Most if not all the time, I find myself more confused than enlightened when it comes understand the visas and processes.
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However, in my case, I have a degree in Early Childhood, so right now, all I have to do is have my degree assessed. If it's accredited, I've got better chance to be sponsored by an employer, if by the time I finish my 2 year course, and I don't have a sponsor yet, I can apply for skilled independent, given that I've worked in the education sector here for the 2 years I've spent. My case is a bit complicated kasi, it all boils down to my assessment talaga. I'm pretty sure it'll be accredited or at least a fraction of my subjects would be. If it's not entirely accredited though, then I would shift to children's services which is highly in demand here.
Not really familiar with CSOL, coz I know most people only look at SOL, as I've said in my previous post, these lists change annually. We'll never really know. I'm not saying that you won't be sponsored, what I'm trying to say is go with something that'll give you a likely chance that even if you don't get sponsored by an employer, you can at least apply for a skilled independent visa. Getting a PR here is harder now, I've known some people who have been studying short courses for 4 to 5 years now, just waiting to be sponsored by an employer to get permanent residency.
Think about it. You can continue on with graphic design and if all goes well, you would be sponsored or you could apply for skilled independent. If not, you can always study another course again.
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Thanks again, this are becoming more clear. I'm definitely more open now to taking another course. Honestly, I'm weighing my options based on the number of years I'll have to spend on it. I want to make a life for myself kasi outside of Saudi Arabia, so I'm determined to do this. At the same time, I want to pursue something that I love. I guess I would really have to invest some years in order to do both. Do you have an idea of how long before a PR is granted if you did take a course that's included in SOL?
Like you said before, we're not getting any younger, so there's this time pressure on me regarding getting a PR and at the same time making a career for myself and of my choice. All the resources are available for me, so this really is the main roadblock that I'm facing. And it doesn't help that I find all these pathways to Australia confusing and overwhelming even. I've had some experience with immigration lawyers and experters before, and I find that often times they get tired when you have so much questions and they end up telling you just check this websites and so and so forth. So I'm really glad that I found this forum. I sure hope there other other who are willing to share their opinions.
Posts: 268Member
Joined: Jun 08, 2012
To God be the glory.
Subclass 572 Timeline (2-3 months processing)
June 13, 2012 - Lodged application via PIASI
June 19, 2012 - Student acknowledgement letter received
June 20, 2012 - Medicals @ St. Lukes
June 25, 2012 - Medical examination results forwarded to the Australian Embassy thru the e-health system
July 10, 2012 - Additional Information Request
July 12, 2012 - Picked up additional information
July 27, 2012 - Visa Granted. Thank you Father God!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
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if you are applying for PR (independent) after studying, then you will have to take the same route with those applicatns with skills in SOL
the only difference is that you will have more advantage on skill select points, like you have points for education completed in australia..
the whole processing time varies depending on your assessing authority and completing all the requiremens.. example for engineers, assuming you have all your docs ready:
- Skills Assessment Engineers Australia (assuming you have IELTS results)- average 15 weeks
- EOI lodgement, waiting for invitation (assuming you have >65pts) - around 2 months
- Visa Invitation, completion of POlice Clearance. Medical - approx 1 month
So there.. its approximately 6 months for PR independent..
Now if you want to have State Sponsorship, just add this step after EOI lodgement...
- State Sponsorship (if you want) - approx 1-2 months (some states are faster)
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
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•Skilled – Sponsored (Residence) Visa (Subclass 886)
•Skilled – Independent (Residence) Visa (Subclass 885)
- these two are normally the permanent visa for eligible overseas students who have obtained an Australian qualification in Australia as a result of at least two years study and for holders of certain temporary visas with skills in demand in Australia
So starting Jan 1, 2013, just like what i've said in my previous post.. you will apply on the same PR visa type as either Independent (189), or Sponsored (190) via Skill Select..
Mga experienced peeps from AU, please correct me if im wrong..
THanks!
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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I was looking at the current SOL and I saw that Architecture is listed there, I'm actually considerting this as the next best thing since it doesn't veer away too much from the creative career that I want for myself. Plus, my father is an architect as well so it may prove to be useful in the future.
I have a question though, if my student visa/ course is say, two years in duration, would I need to apply for some kind of bridging visa in order for me to apply for the PR? If so, what visa would this be?
I would really appreciate inputs from other members as well. But to lock_code2004 and beaj, thank you again.
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pwede din po ang related occupations sa CSOL.. and then apply for state sponsorship..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 148Member
Joined: Jun 18, 2012
@Cheers25 here naman it's really spring na. No more winter coldness. Lol Nakakastress maghanap ng work noh. I work as a casual teacher here but i dont get to have jobs everytime Im free. All the jobs are in the northern suburbs, eh sa south ako nakatira. So lilipat nako soon. Hassle din kasi magtravel from south to north, nakakapagod.
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and then apply for PR visas..189, 190...
or employer nominated kung meron employer..
please validate kung tama ang interpretation ko..eto po ang link from DIAC:
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/visa-options-inside.htm
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Pathways to Permanent Residency for Students (effective Jan1, 2013)
see this link: http://www.visaguide.com.au/articles/student-pr-and-skillselect
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
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Joined: Sep 10, 2012
level 1. meron po bang available na list ang diac?
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Joined: Sep 17, 2012
"has the skills, attributes and qualifications that meet the Australian standard for an occupation on the Skilled Occupation List (SOL)."
So there goes my dilemma again on what course to choose, whether SOL or CSOL included. The only chance I see for getting an bridging visa is taking a bachelors degree so I can qualify for the two year post-study visa as per indicated here: http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/2011-post-study-work.pdf
That is of course with the intention for applying for PR while on this temporary visa, yung nga lang, it is much, much more costly
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Joined: Jul 24, 2012
June 30, 2012 : Took IELTS. Passed OB = 8.0
August 24, 2012 : Applied at ECU
September 18, 2012 : Received Letter of Offer from ECU
September 20, 2012 : Applied at Murdoch Uni.
October 18, 2012: Received Letter of Offer from Murdoch Uni.
March 19, 2013: VETASSESS received my documents
June 7, 2013: Skills assessment yielded positive result!
June 7, 2013: EOI submitted
June 17, 2013: Applied for WA SS
June 27, 2013: Application for WA SS was successful!
June 30, 2013: Signed the agreement
July 1, 2013: Received invitation to apply for Visa SC 190
July 21, 2013: Lodged Visa Application
August 15, 2013: CO emailed me regarding additional documents. Currently in the Philippines. Applied for NBI clearance.
August 27, 2013: Medical at St. Luke's. Pinabalik ako.haha!
September 2, 2013: Received NBI Clearance.
September 8, 2013: Back in UAE. Immediately applied for police clearance.
September 10, 2013: Received UAE Police Clearance. Uploaded final documents.
September 11, 2013: Visa Grant Notice received via email. Nostalgic. I miss you,mama. This is for you. I love you.
February 10, 2014: Flight to Perth
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
a) if you have read the introduction for Visa 485:
This visa allows overseas students who do not meet the criteria for a permanent General Skilled Migration visa to remain in Australia for 18 months to gain skilled work experience or improve their English language skills.. so meaning your course/skill is in SOL, pero hindi lang umabot ang points..
kasi kung mataas nmn ang points nyo, at nasa SOL ang skills, then go straight to PR 189..
b) if you chose to take a course that is in CSOL, then you can go straight from student visa to permanent visa 190 (State Sponsored) and so you have to go through the whole process, skill assessment, ielts and EOI..
c) and ofcourse the best way is to get an employer, who will sponsor you..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 64Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
June 30, 2012 : Took IELTS. Passed OB = 8.0
August 24, 2012 : Applied at ECU
September 18, 2012 : Received Letter of Offer from ECU
September 20, 2012 : Applied at Murdoch Uni.
October 18, 2012: Received Letter of Offer from Murdoch Uni.
March 19, 2013: VETASSESS received my documents
June 7, 2013: Skills assessment yielded positive result!
June 7, 2013: EOI submitted
June 17, 2013: Applied for WA SS
June 27, 2013: Application for WA SS was successful!
June 30, 2013: Signed the agreement
July 1, 2013: Received invitation to apply for Visa SC 190
July 21, 2013: Lodged Visa Application
August 15, 2013: CO emailed me regarding additional documents. Currently in the Philippines. Applied for NBI clearance.
August 27, 2013: Medical at St. Luke's. Pinabalik ako.haha!
September 2, 2013: Received NBI Clearance.
September 8, 2013: Back in UAE. Immediately applied for police clearance.
September 10, 2013: Received UAE Police Clearance. Uploaded final documents.
September 11, 2013: Visa Grant Notice received via email. Nostalgic. I miss you,mama. This is for you. I love you.
February 10, 2014: Flight to Perth
Posts: 64Member
Joined: Jul 24, 2012
http://www.immi.gov.au/students/_pdf/2011-post-study-work.pdf
Sa page 3, it mentioned that it should have skills assessment for an occupation on the SOL. What if your occupation eh wala sa SOL? You will not be eligible for temporary stay grant? What if you are not found suitable by the assessing body? You cannot stay for another 18 months?
sagutin ko na din po ung ilan sa mga tanong ko dito: checking FAQs sa VETASSESS website:
I need to apply for a 485 visa. Do I need to get my employment assessed by VETASSESS?
No, the skills assessment to support an application for a Skilled – Graduate (Temporary) visa (subclass 485) does not require an assessment of employment. You only need to get your qualification(s) assessed for this visa.
June 30, 2012 : Took IELTS. Passed OB = 8.0
August 24, 2012 : Applied at ECU
September 18, 2012 : Received Letter of Offer from ECU
September 20, 2012 : Applied at Murdoch Uni.
October 18, 2012: Received Letter of Offer from Murdoch Uni.
March 19, 2013: VETASSESS received my documents
June 7, 2013: Skills assessment yielded positive result!
June 7, 2013: EOI submitted
June 17, 2013: Applied for WA SS
June 27, 2013: Application for WA SS was successful!
June 30, 2013: Signed the agreement
July 1, 2013: Received invitation to apply for Visa SC 190
July 21, 2013: Lodged Visa Application
August 15, 2013: CO emailed me regarding additional documents. Currently in the Philippines. Applied for NBI clearance.
August 27, 2013: Medical at St. Luke's. Pinabalik ako.haha!
September 2, 2013: Received NBI Clearance.
September 8, 2013: Back in UAE. Immediately applied for police clearance.
September 10, 2013: Received UAE Police Clearance. Uploaded final documents.
September 11, 2013: Visa Grant Notice received via email. Nostalgic. I miss you,mama. This is for you. I love you.
February 10, 2014: Flight to Perth
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
i believe this is another pathway for students (Post-study work visa) . if you've read in the introduction, this will be implemented in early 2013.
so iba pa rin ung visa 485..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..