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Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
@RodSher said:
Accounting occup like General Accountant, kaso sobrang taas na ng points nila, pero kung may work experience kayo overseas na at least 3 yrs above, makakaclaim kayo ng additional points.
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Posts: 861Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2014
@RodSher what do you mean by pathway? are you looking for student pathway to PR? or diretso skilled visa?
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
Joined: Oct 25, 2019
Hi! I've heard that currently AU has a no IELTS no Show money policy. Who have tried this before?
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2017
Help po urgent lang, meron po ba nakatry magbayad sa school under National Australia Bank? Ano pong ways pwede bayaran dito Pinas?
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Aug 29, 2019
Hello everyone. May idea ba kayo sa approval ng SV kung ang current employer ko ngaun dito sa Singapore ay mag bibigay saken ng letter of assurance na makakabalik ako sa company with a higher position after ng studies (MBA+MPH) ko sa Au? Mas malaki po kaya chance sa approval?
Thank you in advance.
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2017
I did po and got my SV approved
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2017
Maybe you can try wire transfer po. I tried it with BPI but for a different AU bank when I paid my TF.
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2017
I just received my granted Student Visa yesterday! I'm so happy 🙂 I'll share some infos and the timeline of my application po.
Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Education; 3 years ESL experience; 1.5 years BPO; Freelancer (ESL job atm); Solo/No Dependent; Held TV in AU last year
Course: Cert III and Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care
Intake: January 2020
Place of study: Sydney
TIMELINE
06-2019 - Started looking for an agency who can assist me with my SV application.
06-25 - Decided to go with KOKOS International. My agent explained to me the process of SV application, emailed me the suggested schools for my preferred course and intake and the documents needed to submit to start my application.
07-05 - Submitted the documents required to my agent. Chose Kirana Colleges out of the 3 options provided because they don't require show money and IELTS.
07-11 - Received my Letter of Offer from KCA.
08-13 - Sent my renewed passport info to my agent. (Agent suggested it since my old passport was expiring next year)
08-20 - Paid my tuition fee (thru BPI wire transfer) and OSHC - AHM (thru cc).
08-27 - Received my COE. / Filled out “My Health Declarations” form on my Immi Account to obtain a referral letter.
09-09 - Medical test at St. Lukes BGC
Had to pause working on my SV because I went out of the country
09-23 - Medical test part 2 (urine test and MMR vaccine)
09-25 - Submitted the documents needed to lodge my SV application to my agent.
09-30 - Lodged my SV application.
10-29 - (around 3pm or 4pm maybe) Received my Granted Student Visa 😀
EXPENSES
Tuition Fee - 110,000 PHP (2,950 AUD) (1st term only / includes BPI charges)
OSHC - 37,000 PHP (January 2020 - March 2022)
Medical - 11,226 PHP (includes HIV + Hepa B&C tests - agent required me because I’ll do it eventually in AU daw once mag work placement na and mas mahal dun)
MMR Vaccine - 2,420 PHP
Visa Fee - 22,458 PHP (628.18 AUD)
Plane Ticket **- 3,000 PHP (Piso Sale ni Cebu Pac months ago pa; one way)
**TOTAL - 186,104 PHP
Originally po TV pa rin application ko but I decided to just push with SV instead. RT ticket ko was worth 6,000 PHP 🙂
I didn’t submit any proof of financial capacity when I lodged my visa. Trust lang talaga sa agent ko since he’s also confident that I will get my visa approved without having to show so. Pero minention ko pa rin sa GTE ko that my dad will sponsor my studies para safe 🙂
If you need assistance sa Student Visa nyo, I suggest contacting KOKOS International. FREE OF SERVICE sila and you don’t have to pay any Professional Fee unlike others. Perfect 5 until now yung reviews nila sa FB page nila and totoong super professional sila and responsive. Hindi ka nila pababayaan and will make sure na maapprove ang visa mo, hands on talaga. Super honest din sila if you will have high or low chances of getting approved visa (depending on the course you intend to take). You can contact my agent din, Sir AJ ([email protected]). He really made sure everything is good before lodging my visa and super knowledgeable sya sa process ng application, naeexplain nya talaga ng maayos yung mga areas na confused ako. I’m super happy na sya naging agent ko
Hopefully po nakatulong ako. God bless and claim po natin na approve ang visa natin 🙂
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2013
I am Japanese national, born and raised in the Philippines. Plan ko study in Australia with dependents, 2kids and my husband. May chance kaya?
Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
depende po sa course na itatake nyo and sa work experience and highest qualification that you currently have. Kapag hindi po kasi related yung course na gusto nyo itake and sa background nyo, mahihirapan po kayo ijustify sa GTE.
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Jul 28, 2013
Okay, college graduate naman ako then nag stay ako sa company ko for more than 10yrs, may mga institutions ba na need ang show money?
Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
sa mga inapply-an kong uni, hindi nila ako rinequire ng financial evidence pero yung friend ko hiningnan sya and then po nung nilodge yung visa namin hindi na kami nagpasa ng any financial statement
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Joined: Aug 26, 2019
How much po expenses sa pag-engage sa service ng agent?
Joined: Oct 04, 2019
hello! ask ko lang what are the requirements of the school na binigay. thank you
Posts: 30Member
Joined: Jun 09, 2019
Hello! May marerecommend ba kayo na migration agent focusing on SV track with dependents? Thank you
Posts: 26Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2014
Hi everyone.
I’m planning to apply for my sisters SV. Culinary course po niya sa pinas and graduating this coming June2020. May mga questions po ako and hopefully may makapag bigay ng advise.
😊 Thank you
Posts: 114Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2017
Hi everyone.
Please clarify po- if I have COE for 2nd semester of 2020, pwede na ba mg apply ng visa? may timetable po ba when ka pwede mag apply ng SV?
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2017
Wala po akong binayaran
Posts: 316Member
Joined: Sep 19, 2012
@jacqbrions Hi. Thanks for sharing your timeline and experience. What's your plan after finishing up the diploma course? Are you planning to get permanent residency? If so anong pathway? Thanks.
10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
3 Aug 2015 - ITA
4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
@Rodsher> @RodSher said:
When is the expected start of study? If around June/July, you can start application now or early January to allow enough time for processing (to account for delays or request for additional info). There's no particular timetable (afaik), but check DHA's website for the processing time for student visa and use that as a guideline.
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam
Joined: Dec 26, 2019
Joined: Dec 26, 2019
Hello po, how about po if while as a student gusto mo dun mag part time work ano po ba yung mga necessary documents na kailangan or hinihingi po nila doon.,?
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2019
Hi. Maybe you could answer my question. BS nursing graduate ako sa pinas pero hindi registered and no experience. If I will study nursing in AU 3yrs padin ba ang ibibigay saken or is there any way na macredit yung sa pinas para mga 2yrs nlang kukunin ko sa AU. 😬
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
Have you applied to the nursing program in Australia? If not, then do so first (or just email the university to inquire if they do RPL/recognition of prior learning). Depending on the Aussie curriculum and university policy on RPL, the university may opt to credit equivalent or similar subjects from your previous nursing degree, but that's not a guarantee. It costs nothing to inquire with the university, so try to do that first. This might require you to gather documents from your previous university, like the individual course syllabus, not just the transcript.
Also, consider exactly why you're opting to study another bachelor's degree in Australia when you already have a nursing degree, as you'll have to answer this in your GTE for student visa application. I understand why you prefer a shorter timeframe for studies due to cost, but you kinda need to justify din both to the university and DHA that you just want to learn useful subjects that were not part of your previous degree.
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2019
@athelene thank you so much for the information. One more question, my friend advised me to have my documents from school (TOR with syllabus and diploma) assess by AHPRA to check my eligibility for nursing program like IRON program. Do you have any idea about this? ‘Coz as far as i know this is only applicable for registered nurses with experience.
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Joined: Mar 13, 2018
I don't know anything about this, maybe you can look into the thread for AHPRA for guidance.
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam
Posts: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
Magandang pakinggan yung Jan 2 episode, na may interview with a migration agent. May mga tips sa mga nagbabalak mag-student visa.
https://www.sbs.com.au/language/filipino/program/en
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Jul 23, 2017
Hello, for now I plan to take Graduate Visa after finishing my studies. For PR pathway, I don't think my course is a pathway for PR. So I'm hopeful na maabsorb ng company kung saan ako magwwork soon.
Joined: Jan 07, 2020
Hello, may nakakuha naba ng student visa? Nag Lodged kami ng visa noong Nov 21 but still receieved parin yung status. Thanks!
Posts: 143Member
Joined: Jun 19, 2017
Hello everyone, meron po ba dito nakapag extend ng student visa nila while in Aus? via agent? or DIY? which is better? Thanks!