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  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018

    @Reenoah said:
    SG peeps ask ko lang po sa mga nakapag complete na ng requirements:

    1. PTE exam center mas ok ba sa Pearson Professional Centers centre kumuha ng exam or ok din sa RELC Examinations Bureau. Mejo mababa po kasi rating ng RELC sa Google pero mas malapit at mas madaming schedule availability.

    2. Mga galing NCS at Bank of America Meryll Lynch, any tips and advice sa pagkuha ng Employment Verification Letters.

    NCS - only answered by an Intern that they don't entartain any request. Only email rejection was received.
    BAML - same email, only standard COE lang daw meron sila.

    1. About Statutory Declaration in Singapore:
      Does your colleague need to sign in front of an attorney/ oath witness or not needed. Just sign and send it for natarization?

    I have asked online sa process and some Lawfirms are even asking 400SGD for the whole process, parang ACS payment na almost :C
    IF you have any suggestion where to go for Notarization and the process that was accepted by ACS, kindly advise naman po para sa mga naliligaw pa ng landas.

    Take Care guys, no Mask soon.

    1.sa RELC ako nagtest. Okay naman. Peeo baka mas okay yung iba.

    1. Why does he need to sign stat dec po?
    Reenoah

    232412- Illustrator | Total: 65

    2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
    2018 Dec- PTE Test
    2018 Dec- Proficient
    2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
    2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
    2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
    2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
    2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
    2019 Sep 09- Medical
    2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
    2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
    2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
    2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
    2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
    2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
    2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
    2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
    2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
    2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
    2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
    2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
    2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
    2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
    2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!

  • datch29datch29 Singapore
    Posts: 276Member
    Joined: Jan 11, 2018

    @Reenoah said:
    SG peeps ask ko lang po sa mga nakapag complete na ng requirements:

    1. PTE exam center mas ok ba sa Pearson Professional Centers centre kumuha ng exam or ok din sa RELC Examinations Bureau. Mejo mababa po kasi rating ng RELC sa Google pero mas malapit at mas madaming schedule availability.

    2. Mga galing NCS at Bank of America Meryll Lynch, any tips and advice sa pagkuha ng Employment Verification Letters.

    NCS - only answered by an Intern that they don't entartain any request. Only email rejection was received.
    BAML - same email, only standard COE lang daw meron sila.

    1. About Statutory Declaration in Singapore:
      Does your colleague need to sign in front of an attorney/ oath witness or not needed. Just sign and send it for natarization?

    I have asked online sa process and some Lawfirms are even asking 400SGD for the whole process, parang ACS payment na almost :C
    IF you have any suggestion where to go for Notarization and the process that was accepted by ACS, kindly advise naman po para sa mga naliligaw pa ng landas.

    Take Care guys, no Mask soon.

    Na try ko mag exam sa RELC at yung nasa may gerrys grill.

    Experience ko sa RELC mabait yung bantay, nag ask ako kung pwede bako mag sulat sa binibigay na erasable notepad habang nasa instruction plang ako( yung testing ata ng mga mic) pinayag nya ko. Not sure kung iba na bantay kasi morethan 2 years ago na.

    Sa may test center naman sa malapit sa gerrys grill, tinanong ko same question if pwede mag sulat agad. Hindi daw. Hehhe

    Pero sa score, walang bearing kung saang test center. Same lang sya.

    Reenoah

    God is good all the time!

    Age: 25 | English : 20 | Work Experience : 15 | Qualifications: 15 | CCL: 5 | Partner: 5

    Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
    22/03/2019 - Positive Skill Assessment Outcome
    31/12/2019 - PTE Superior
    15/07/2020 - NAATI CCL Passed
    12/09/2020 - Partner English Passed
    25/11/2021 - Pre-Invite - SA
    20/12/2021 - ITA Received
    16/02/2022 - Visa Lodged
    05/09/2022 - CO Contact - Form 815
    03/11/2022 - CO Contact - New Medical Exam request/Form 815
    12/12/2022 - Visa Grant - THANK YOU, LORD!

  • ReenoahReenoah Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2022
    1. Why does he need to sign stat dec po?

    Nakalagay po kasi Statutory Declaration should be signed by your colleague who will attest my employment job roles, in front of the authorized witness.
    tapos another witness should sign din ata.

    Lahat naman po ng letter need ng signature diba.

  • ReenoahReenoah Posts: 71Member
    Joined: Mar 13, 2022

    @Reenoah said:

    1. Why does he need to sign stat dec po?

    Nakalagay po kasi Statutory Declaration should be signed by your colleague who will attest my employment job roles, in front of the authorized witness.
    tapos another witness should sign din ata.

    Lahat naman po ng letter need ng signature diba.

    Dito ko po pala nabasa yung info: https://www.am22tech.com/au/australia-statutory-affidavit-sample-co-worker-letter/

  • Rej1019Rej1019 Posts: 36Member
    Joined: Aug 20, 2020

    Hi mga ka-SG!
    Tanong lang po,
    Bale nareceive ko po results ko ng Vet last Nov 2020,
    Then lumipat po ako ng work Aug 2021.
    Naglodge na po ako ng EOI tho nd ko sure kung need ko ulit mag pa-assess kay VET since new employer na ko. Please enlighten me 🙏🏼 thanks!!

  • ericjayericjay Sydney, NSW
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jun 20, 2021

    Hello mga ka SG! Magtatanun lang po regarding police clearance. Im working here in SG for 11yrs.. Tanong ko lang if sa SG lng ba ko need mg request ng police clearance? Thanks in advance

    ANZSCO 263212 ICT Support Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25 | English: 10| Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner: 10 | State Nomination : 5/15 | TOTAL: 190 -80pts 491 -90pts

    15 Feb 2022 - EOI Submitted
    17 Feb 2022 - ROI Submitted
    03 May 2022 - Pre- Invite Received (SA 491)
    12 May 2022 - Received ITA (SA)
    30 May 2022 - Pre- Invite Received (ACT 491)
    06 June 2022 - Visa Lodged (SA 491)
    23 June 2022 - Biometrics
    24 June 2022 - Health Clearance Received
    08 Dec 2022 - EOI NSW 190 submitted
    10 Jan 2023 - Pre-Invite Received (NSW 190)
    19 Jan 2023 - Nomination Approval (NSW 190)
    20 Jan 2023 - Withdrawn application (SA 491)
    20 Jan 2023 - Visa Lodged (NSW 190)
    21 Apr 2023 - Renewed SG PCC
    06 Dec 2023 - Visa Granted!!

  • ericjayericjay Sydney, NSW
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jun 20, 2021

    Hello mga ka SG! Magtatanun lang po regarding police clearance. Im working here in SG for 11yrs.. Tanong ko lang if sa SG lng ba ko need mg request ng police clearance or need ko den mgrequest sa pinas? Thanks in advance

    ANZSCO 263212 ICT Support Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25 | English: 10| Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner: 10 | State Nomination : 5/15 | TOTAL: 190 -80pts 491 -90pts

    15 Feb 2022 - EOI Submitted
    17 Feb 2022 - ROI Submitted
    03 May 2022 - Pre- Invite Received (SA 491)
    12 May 2022 - Received ITA (SA)
    30 May 2022 - Pre- Invite Received (ACT 491)
    06 June 2022 - Visa Lodged (SA 491)
    23 June 2022 - Biometrics
    24 June 2022 - Health Clearance Received
    08 Dec 2022 - EOI NSW 190 submitted
    10 Jan 2023 - Pre-Invite Received (NSW 190)
    19 Jan 2023 - Nomination Approval (NSW 190)
    20 Jan 2023 - Withdrawn application (SA 491)
    20 Jan 2023 - Visa Lodged (NSW 190)
    21 Apr 2023 - Renewed SG PCC
    06 Dec 2023 - Visa Granted!!

  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018

    @ericjay said:
    Hello mga ka SG! Magtatanun lang po regarding police clearance. Im working here in SG for 11yrs.. Tanong ko lang if sa SG lng ba ko need mg request ng police clearance or need ko den mgrequest sa pinas? Thanks in advance

    Yes i think so kasi they only ask for police clearance on the last 10 years you lived in. But para sure and wala nh CO contact, kuha ka narin ng NBI. Para wala ng delay.

    232412- Illustrator | Total: 65

    2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
    2018 Dec- PTE Test
    2018 Dec- Proficient
    2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
    2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
    2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
    2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
    2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
    2019 Sep 09- Medical
    2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
    2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
    2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
    2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
    2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
    2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
    2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
    2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
    2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
    2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
    2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
    2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
    2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
    2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
    2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!

  • ericjayericjay Sydney, NSW
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jun 20, 2021

    @ga2au said:

    @ericjay said:
    Hello mga ka SG! Magtatanun lang po regarding police clearance. Im working here in SG for 11yrs.. Tanong ko lang if sa SG lng ba ko need mg request ng police clearance or need ko den mgrequest sa pinas? Thanks in advance

    Yes i think so kasi they only ask for police clearance on the last 10 years you lived in. But para sure and wala nh CO contact, kuha ka narin ng NBI. Para wala ng delay.

    Salamat @ga2au sa info.

    ANZSCO 263212 ICT Support Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25 | English: 10| Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner: 10 | State Nomination : 5/15 | TOTAL: 190 -80pts 491 -90pts

    15 Feb 2022 - EOI Submitted
    17 Feb 2022 - ROI Submitted
    03 May 2022 - Pre- Invite Received (SA 491)
    12 May 2022 - Received ITA (SA)
    30 May 2022 - Pre- Invite Received (ACT 491)
    06 June 2022 - Visa Lodged (SA 491)
    23 June 2022 - Biometrics
    24 June 2022 - Health Clearance Received
    08 Dec 2022 - EOI NSW 190 submitted
    10 Jan 2023 - Pre-Invite Received (NSW 190)
    19 Jan 2023 - Nomination Approval (NSW 190)
    20 Jan 2023 - Withdrawn application (SA 491)
    20 Jan 2023 - Visa Lodged (NSW 190)
    21 Apr 2023 - Renewed SG PCC
    06 Dec 2023 - Visa Granted!!

  • wallflower11wallflower11 Australia
    Posts: 72Member
    Joined: Jun 08, 2018

    @engineer20 said:

    @wallflower11 said:

    @engineer20 said:

    @wallflower11 said:
    from 12-17 months last month to 12-18 months processing time for visa 190. Gawin na lang nilang 100 months para tapos na sobrang unfair na nito.

    Sadly, due to the pandemic kaya biglang nagbago priorities at turn around time ng visa processing. Mukhang ni-reallocate nila mga case officer to process onshore visa at citizenship applications kasi yung dating inaabot ng taon bago magkaroon ng schedule ng citizenship test ay nagiging 2-3 months na lang.

    For those wating for visa grants, ipon na lang muna pambaon ng pera dito, learn how to drive kung di pa marunong at add/upgrade your skills para mas maraming opportunities na makuha once big move na.

    Yes, I get that, pero parang too much na ang 18 months. Convenient gawing excuse ang pandemic pero hindi din naman ganun kadami ang grants for the last FY. Ang bullshit lang ng processing times, tanggalin na lang nila. Not to mention malaking money na ang nakuha nila, may right din ang applicants na makuha ang return sa investment nila.

    Alam ko frustrated ka dahil matagal ka ng naghihintay sa visa outcome mo at di ka nagiisa sa ganyang sitwasyon. Pero hindi lang naman PR visa ang inaayos ng mga CO kaya akala mo wala na silang ginagawa. Kung makikita mo lang kung ilang libo ang backlogs nila sa ibang klase ng visa at citizenship applications maiintindihan mo na kung anong workload meron ang immigration.

    About sa perang ibinayad sa application mo sa visa, wag kang magalala kasi mababawi mo naman lahat ng iyon ng ilang doble pa pag nandito ka na in terms of benefits para sa iyo at ng iyong pamilya.

    Napansin ko din na may 489 visa ka, bakit di ka lumipad bago sinara ng AU ang borders fron non-PR/citizen?

    So pandemic pa din ba ang reason kung bakit hindi pa din granted karamihan ng naghihintay ng grants dito?

    Nagbayad lahat ng applicants ng malaking visa fee at siguro naman pwedeng mag-expect ng magandang service. Madaling mabalik ang money gaya ng sinabi mo pero yung time I'm not sure paano gagawin doon.

    Get off your high horse next time, hindi ako humihingi ng advice sayo nor sympathy. Realize na baka it is high time na magdagdag sila ng manpower. Masyado kang preachy.

    312111 - Architectural Draftsperson

    TAS 489
    489 Visa Grant:October 2019

    NSW 190
    190 Visa Grant: August 2022

    Big Move: January 1, 2022

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,004Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    hello po! gaano po katagal sa experience nyo yung COC appeal approval? yung samin kasi more than a week na, In Progress pa rin hehe.. just curious.

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018

    @_sebodemacho said:
    hello po! gaano po katagal sa experience nyo yung COC appeal approval? yung samin kasi more than a week na, In Progress pa rin hehe.. just curious.

    Pre covid days parang 7days din. Di ko lang these days e. Sorry di nakatulong.

    _sebodemacho

    232412- Illustrator | Total: 65

    2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
    2018 Dec- PTE Test
    2018 Dec- Proficient
    2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
    2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
    2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
    2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
    2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
    2019 Sep 09- Medical
    2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
    2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
    2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
    2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
    2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
    2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
    2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
    2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
    2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
    2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
    2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
    2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
    2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
    2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
    2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,004Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    @ga2au said:

    @_sebodemacho said:
    hello po! gaano po katagal sa experience nyo yung COC appeal approval? yung samin kasi more than a week na, In Progress pa rin hehe.. just curious.

    Pre covid days parang 7days din. Di ko lang these days e. Sorry di nakatulong.

    Itatawag ko na sana, kaya lang kasi inabutan na kami ng visit sa Pinas. So I thought no use na rin at hindi na lang rin talaga maasikaso, pagbalik na lang siguro in 3wks' time.

    I actually expected nga na mabilis lang sya. Pero waley haha! Thanks for the time answering!

    ga2au

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • datch29datch29 Singapore
    Posts: 276Member
    Joined: Jan 11, 2018

    @_sebodemacho said:
    hello po! gaano po katagal sa experience nyo yung COC appeal approval? yung samin kasi more than a week na, In Progress pa rin hehe.. just curious.

    Yung application ko isa inabot ng 2 weeks plus around December ako nag apply nun. Then yung sa misis ko more than 1 week, inapply namin ng Feb.

    _sebodemacho

    God is good all the time!

    Age: 25 | English : 20 | Work Experience : 15 | Qualifications: 15 | CCL: 5 | Partner: 5

    Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
    22/03/2019 - Positive Skill Assessment Outcome
    31/12/2019 - PTE Superior
    15/07/2020 - NAATI CCL Passed
    12/09/2020 - Partner English Passed
    25/11/2021 - Pre-Invite - SA
    20/12/2021 - ITA Received
    16/02/2022 - Visa Lodged
    05/09/2022 - CO Contact - Form 815
    03/11/2022 - CO Contact - New Medical Exam request/Form 815
    12/12/2022 - Visa Grant - THANK YOU, LORD!

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,004Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    @datch29 said:

    @_sebodemacho said:
    hello po! gaano po katagal sa experience nyo yung COC appeal approval? yung samin kasi more than a week na, In Progress pa rin hehe.. just curious.

    Yung application ko isa inabot ng 2 weeks plus around December ako nag apply nun. Then yung sa misis ko more than 1 week, inapply namin ng Feb.

    Sa ngayon since uuwi kami Pinas, at 3wks pa ang balik, mas gusto ko na lang tumagal sya hahahahah

    Thanks sa sagot! :)

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • ericjayericjay Sydney, NSW
    Posts: 63Member
    Joined: Jun 20, 2021

    @_sebodemacho said:

    @datch29 said:

    @_sebodemacho said:
    hello po! gaano po katagal sa experience nyo yung COC appeal approval? yung samin kasi more than a week na, In Progress pa rin hehe.. just curious.

    Yung application ko isa inabot ng 2 weeks plus around December ako nag apply nun. Then yung sa misis ko more than 1 week, inapply namin ng Feb.

    Sa ngayon since uuwi kami Pinas, at 3wks pa ang balik, mas gusto ko na lang tumagal sya hahahahah

    Thanks sa sagot! :)

    :) Nagrequest ako ng COC nun sabado wla pa den approved hehe

    _sebodemacho

    ANZSCO 263212 ICT Support Engineer (Offshore) | Age: 25 | English: 10| Experience: 15| Education: 15 | Partner: 10 | State Nomination : 5/15 | TOTAL: 190 -80pts 491 -90pts

    15 Feb 2022 - EOI Submitted
    17 Feb 2022 - ROI Submitted
    03 May 2022 - Pre- Invite Received (SA 491)
    12 May 2022 - Received ITA (SA)
    30 May 2022 - Pre- Invite Received (ACT 491)
    06 June 2022 - Visa Lodged (SA 491)
    23 June 2022 - Biometrics
    24 June 2022 - Health Clearance Received
    08 Dec 2022 - EOI NSW 190 submitted
    10 Jan 2023 - Pre-Invite Received (NSW 190)
    19 Jan 2023 - Nomination Approval (NSW 190)
    20 Jan 2023 - Withdrawn application (SA 491)
    20 Jan 2023 - Visa Lodged (NSW 190)
    21 Apr 2023 - Renewed SG PCC
    06 Dec 2023 - Visa Granted!!

  • marvinredsmarvinreds Posts: 51Member
    Joined: Oct 28, 2021

    hi mga ka SG. bakit mas gusto niyo sa AU kaysa SG? tanong lang po.

  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,004Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019
    edited May 2022

    @marvinreds said:
    hi mga ka SG. bakit mas gusto niyo sa AU kaysa SG? tanong lang po.

    Maraming rason haha! Pero in general, for the long run yung tinitingnan. Especially sa pagbuo ng pamilya. We feel that it's more conducive there.

    SG is perfectly fine para sa mga wala pa anak or singles, I think. Ipon ipon kasi low tax. Same lang halos ang economy ng AU at SG, meaning yung presyo ng bilihin halos same lang mas malaki lang talaga tax sa AU, kapalit ng halos libre lahat na education/social/medical services pag PR ka na, pero yun nga, in the long run and same light, for small families, hindi na uubra si SG. Ang hirap mag PR dito, yun kasi end goal para sa karamihan. Umaabot pa nga sa citizenship.

    This is just for my family (me and wife), meron ding sariling rason yung iba. Marami pang dahilan mahirap rin isa isahin LOL

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • ga2auga2au NSW
    Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
    Joined: Aug 28, 2018

    @marvinreds said:
    hi mga ka SG. bakit mas gusto niyo sa AU kaysa SG? tanong lang po.

    Gusto ko both countries actually. Maraming pros and cons.

    If you're a single person, mas prefer mo ang Sg. But because nagkafamily na kami. We want security for me and for my child. Unfortunately, Singapore cant give us security kasi pahirapan ang PR application dito. Benifits sa Australia mostly favorable sa mga family. While sa Singapore malaki kumita but mostly maganda dito para makaipon ka.

    232412- Illustrator | Total: 65

    2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
    2018 Dec- PTE Test
    2018 Dec- Proficient
    2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
    2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
    2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
    2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
    2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
    2019 Sep 09- Medical
    2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
    2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
    2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
    2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
    2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
    2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
    2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
    2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
    2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
    2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
    2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
    2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
    2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
    2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
    2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!

  • datch29datch29 Singapore
    Posts: 276Member
    Joined: Jan 11, 2018

    @marvinreds said:
    hi mga ka SG. bakit mas gusto niyo sa AU kaysa SG? tanong lang po.

    For family.

    Capuccino_2017

    God is good all the time!

    Age: 25 | English : 20 | Work Experience : 15 | Qualifications: 15 | CCL: 5 | Partner: 5

    Production or Plant Engineer (233513)
    22/03/2019 - Positive Skill Assessment Outcome
    31/12/2019 - PTE Superior
    15/07/2020 - NAATI CCL Passed
    12/09/2020 - Partner English Passed
    25/11/2021 - Pre-Invite - SA
    20/12/2021 - ITA Received
    16/02/2022 - Visa Lodged
    05/09/2022 - CO Contact - Form 815
    03/11/2022 - CO Contact - New Medical Exam request/Form 815
    12/12/2022 - Visa Grant - THANK YOU, LORD!

  • mikhail05mikhail05 Posts: 1Member
    Joined: May 19, 2022

    Hello po,

    Not sure if this is the right thread pero sana po may mka sagot sa tanong ko po.
    May nka try po ba mag apply ng tourist for Australia na based sa SG dito?
    Did you to get a Police Clearance? Is compulsory or optional?

  • japsdotcomjapsdotcom Canberra
    Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2018

    @marvinreds said:
    hi mga ka SG. bakit mas gusto niyo sa AU kaysa SG? tanong lang po.

    Gaya ng sabi ng nila. Maganda ang buhay sa SG pag Single ka or wala pang anak. maganda rin ang buhay dito sa AU lalo na pag may pamilya ka. Ang naging problema lang sa SG hindi sila Pro-Family at napaka hirap mag apply ng PR. Kaya sabi ng kaibigan namin na Local. Pag hindi ka PR or Citizen ng Singapore umalis ka. 2019 ng nag decide kami mag move in dito sa Australia as TSS(482) then after 6 months namin nag work dito sa AU nag apply agad kami ng PR. Buti nakinig kami sa kaibigan namin. Ngayon mas maayos na buhay namin dito sa Australia at 11 months na lang inaantay namin para makapag apply ng Citizenship. At ang kagandahan din dito sa Australia, libre ang school ng mga anak namin at may medicare. may option ka rin mag 1,2, or 3 na trabaho para maka ipon ng pang down sa bahay compared sa Singapore bawal.

    Kaya habang bata pa, wag na mag dalawang isip mag apply kahit TSS or employer sponsored. Mas mabilis na mag apply ng PR pag andito na sa Au.

  • Rej1019Rej1019 Posts: 36Member
    Joined: Aug 20, 2020

    @marvinreds said:
    hi mga ka SG. bakit mas gusto niyo sa AU kaysa SG? tanong lang po.

    Hi bro! Para sa seguridad na din, kasi nagbabawas na din si SG ng mga foreign talents especially sa construction (not sure with other industries). Kumbaga para may safety net lang in case hindi na marenew ung employment pass 😅 at wala ka pang balak mag settle sa pinas.

  • japsdotcomjapsdotcom Canberra
    Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2018

    @_sebodemacho said:
    hello po! gaano po katagal sa experience nyo yung COC appeal approval? yung samin kasi more than a week na, In Progress pa rin hehe.. just curious.

    Noong 2019 ng mag apply kami ng COC inabot almost 3 weeks.

  • japsdotcomjapsdotcom Canberra
    Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2018

    @mikhail05 said:
    Hello po,

    Not sure if this is the right thread pero sana po may mka sagot sa tanong ko po.
    May nka try po ba mag apply ng tourist for Australia na based sa SG dito?
    Did you to get a Police Clearance? Is compulsory or optional?

    Hindi required ang police clearance sa tourist visa application.

  • japsdotcomjapsdotcom Canberra
    Posts: 90Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2018

    @wallflower11 said:

    @engineer20 said:

    @wallflower11 said:

    @engineer20 said:

    @wallflower11 said:
    from 12-17 months last month to 12-18 months processing time for visa 190. Gawin na lang nilang 100 months para tapos na sobrang unfair na nito.

    Sadly, due to the pandemic kaya biglang nagbago priorities at turn around time ng visa processing. Mukhang ni-reallocate nila mga case officer to process onshore visa at citizenship applications kasi yung dating inaabot ng taon bago magkaroon ng schedule ng citizenship test ay nagiging 2-3 months na lang.

    For those wating for visa grants, ipon na lang muna pambaon ng pera dito, learn how to drive kung di pa marunong at add/upgrade your skills para mas maraming opportunities na makuha once big move na.

    Yes, I get that, pero parang too much na ang 18 months. Convenient gawing excuse ang pandemic pero hindi din naman ganun kadami ang grants for the last FY. Ang bullshit lang ng processing times, tanggalin na lang nila. Not to mention malaking money na ang nakuha nila, may right din ang applicants na makuha ang return sa investment nila.

    Alam ko frustrated ka dahil matagal ka ng naghihintay sa visa outcome mo at di ka nagiisa sa ganyang sitwasyon. Pero hindi lang naman PR visa ang inaayos ng mga CO kaya akala mo wala na silang ginagawa. Kung makikita mo lang kung ilang libo ang backlogs nila sa ibang klase ng visa at citizenship applications maiintindihan mo na kung anong workload meron ang immigration.

    About sa perang ibinayad sa application mo sa visa, wag kang magalala kasi mababawi mo naman lahat ng iyon ng ilang doble pa pag nandito ka na in terms of benefits para sa iyo at ng iyong pamilya.

    Napansin ko din na may 489 visa ka, bakit di ka lumipad bago sinara ng AU ang borders fron non-PR/citizen?

    So pandemic pa din ba ang reason kung bakit hindi pa din granted karamihan ng naghihintay ng grants dito?

    Nagbayad lahat ng applicants ng malaking visa fee at siguro naman pwedeng mag-expect ng magandang service. Madaling mabalik ang money gaya ng sinabi mo pero yung time I'm not sure paano gagawin doon.

    Get off your high horse next time, hindi ako humihingi ng advice sayo nor sympathy. Realize na baka it is high time na magdagdag sila ng manpower. Masyado kang preachy.

    Patience lang at ma approved din yan. Nagkaroon ng system glitch sa home affairs. nag hire kasi sila ng dodgy na contractor last 2020 at nadiscover lang ang kapalpakan last dec 2021 ang dami backlog na application ngayon.

  • heneralunaheneraluna Posts: 26Member
    Joined: Oct 29, 2021

    Hi mga kapatid, may isasangguni sana ako sa nyo. Sa ngayon, iniisip ko kung itutuloy ko ang balak kong pag-aaral ng post-graduate course sa WA this coming Feb 2023. May sapat naman akong budget kaso lang hindi ako sigurado kung practical eto kasi sa ngayon okay naman work ko dito sa SG and wala pa nman akong pamilya at nasa kalendaryo pa nman ang edad ko lol! Limang taon na din ako dito sa SG pero hindi PR at malabong maPR dito. Fyi. May EOI na ko at nagbabakasakaling mainvite kahit Visa 491. Ano sa palagay ninyo mga kabisyo? gogora na ko o maghihintay? Salamat :D

  • thirdy@austhirdy@aus Singapore
    Posts: 17Member
    Joined: Apr 01, 2017

    @heneraluna said:
    Hi mga kapatid, may isasangguni sana ako sa nyo. Sa ngayon, iniisip ko kung itutuloy ko ang balak kong pag-aaral ng post-graduate course sa WA this coming Feb 2023. May sapat naman akong budget kaso lang hindi ako sigurado kung practical eto kasi sa ngayon okay naman work ko dito sa SG and wala pa nman akong pamilya at nasa kalendaryo pa nman ang edad ko lol! Limang taon na din ako dito sa SG pero hindi PR at malabong maPR dito. Fyi. May EOI na ko at nagbabakasakaling mainvite kahit Visa 491. Ano sa palagay ninyo mga kabisyo? gogora na ko o maghihintay? Salamat :D

    Go. Bata ka pa and walang pamilya. Explore while you are young. Magkamali ka man, walang bibig ang nakasalalay sayo. Magkamali ka man, learn and grow from it. In short, nothing to lose and all gains ka.

    Anytime, pwdeng mawala ang trabaho mo sa SG. May opportunity ka mag-kamali and mg-tama. And opportunities do not come every day.

    Capuccino_2017heneraluna

    233411 | Electronics Engineer

    24-Oct-15 | IELTS Result (L: 7.5, R: 8.0, W: 7.5, S: 7.0, OBS: 7.5)
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    25-Feb-17 | Submitted CDR to EA (Fast Track)
    03-Apr-17 | Assessor requesting additional docs
    07-Apr-17 | Submitted requested docs
    08-Apr-17 | Assessed to have 10 years relevant overseas skilled employment
    12-Apr-17 | Submitted EOI (Visa 189/ 65 pts)
    06-Sep-17 | Received ITA
    17-Sep-17 | Lodged application. Uploaded all docs and pregnancy cert
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  • _sebodemacho_sebodemacho Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 1,004Member, Moderator
    Joined: Sep 13, 2019

    UPDATE: Our (me + wife) COC appeal got approved on May 20. 10 days after we submitted it. :)

    ga2au

    DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!


    "We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown


    261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife

    189 (95), 190 (100)


    2023

    14 Nov | BIG MOVE
    01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
    --- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
    19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!

    2022 - Pandemic Eases Off

    17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
    15 Nov | Medical Test
    03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
    03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
    31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
    27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
    26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
    26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
    21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
    21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
    xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired

    2021 - Pandemic Still

    25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
    01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189

    2020 - Pandemic

    19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
    30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
    09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
    19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
    12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired

    2019

    24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired

    2018

    --- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
    01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!

  • plumbum91plumbum91 Singapore
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Apr 04, 2022

    Hello SG friends. Ilang months na akong nagbabasa ng mga post dito sa group at napag iisip ko na lumipat ng Oz para magwork and maghanap ng mas magandang opportunity. Anong visa po ang pwede kong applyan? Aware ako na mostly dito ang tinatarget ay 189,190 at 491 kaya lang mejo madugo ang processing at inaabot ng taon. Meron ba ibang visa option na for work lang, not PR agad? Maraming salamat po.

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