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Joined: May 13, 2021
Ilang years of working experience po ang advisable before po ako magpa-assess sa VETASSESS?? Kasi diba nagde-deduct po sila ng 1 year??
Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
Joined: Jun 09, 2011
@rmatanaciojr sa akin mas optimum magpaassess pag at least 6 years experience na, ok ang points sa work at age.
29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
04Mar2016: Direct Grant
07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
16Jul2017: Big Move
Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
TBA: Citizenship Ceremony
Joined: May 13, 2021
@engineer20 yung points po ba sa VETASSESS depende sa years of experience and age? Pano po kung 3 years of experience and 28 years old?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
VETASSESS doesn’t reward points, it’s the immigration department. The assessment would just show the recognised skilled work experience date which should reflect on your EOI.
Joined: May 13, 2021
@RheaMARN1171933 Thank you po. May expiration date po ba yung VETASSESS and PTE results? Gaano po siya katagal pwede gamitin?
Posts: 1,719Member, Moderator
Joined: Jun 09, 2011
@rmatanaciojr both are valid for 3 years
29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
04Mar2016: Direct Grant
07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
16Jul2017: Big Move
Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
TBA: Citizenship Ceremony
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Validity is actually 2 years but immigration will accept up to 3 years
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Joined: May 13, 2021
@RheaMARN1171933 Paano po kapag walang payslip? Thru bank (BPI) po kasi yung sahod ko. Nung nagdownload naman ako ng bank statement, wala yung pangalan ng company, so di rin valid. Ano po advice niyo?
Posts: 266Member
Joined: Mar 11, 2021
Gawa ka ng online account sa SSS. Nanjan lahat ng contribution or superannuation mo.
Occupation: Civil Engineering Draftsperson - 312211
2021
12-Feb: Vetassess Skills Assessment (fast track)
04-Mar: Received positive skills assessment
20-Mar: English Language test - L:90 | R:76 | S:90 | W:82 - Proficient
31-Mar: Expression of Interest Visa 189
2022
22-Aug: Received Invitation to Apply for Visa 189
06-Sep: Singapore Police Clearance E-appeal application (Main & Partner)
12-Sep: Lodge Visa 189
12-Sep: Singapore Police Clearance E-appeal approved (Main & Partner)
20-Sep: Singapore Police Clearance submitted (Main & Partner)
23-Sep: Medical at SATA AMK (Main) - Cleared
23-Sep: Philippine Police Clearance submitted (Partner)
01-Oct: Medical at NHS Makati (Partner) - for Sputum Test/Culture & Repeat X-RAY
03-Oct: Medical at NHS Makati (Child, IGRA test not available on weekends > NHS makati) - Cleared
2023
07-Jan: Case Officer Contact No.1 - S56 (Follow-Up on Medical & Police Clearance)
12-Jan: Medical at SLEC (Partner) - Cleared
09-Feb: Case Officer Contact No.2 - S56 (Signing of Health Undertaking)
16-Mar: Visa 189 Grant
Joined: May 13, 2021
@IamTim Noted po. Thanks.
Joined: Sep 23, 2020
Hello, just want to share my journey sa paghahanap ng work dito sa Australia.
Sana ay makatulong ito sa inyo. Maraming salamat.
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
Thank you for sharing your experience! I definitely agree that different job-hunting strategies apply to different people. I'm happy for you that you were able to find a good job so soon after arriving in Australia. I hope the job works out well for you in the long term!
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: Aug 20, 2020
Hello mga Ka-Arki!
May tanong lang po ako.
Eto po bang Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL) ay nagbabago every year, napansin ko kasi wala ang Arch'l Drafter sa listahan so medyo confused ako kung pwede padin maglodge ng EOI? Please enlighten me on this. Salamat!
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
It was never on MLTSSL to begin with. It’s on STSOL instead
Posts: 135Member
Joined: Aug 16, 2021
Then pag may SSS account na... Screenshot lang ng contribution pwede na ba yun? Dagdag ko lang sana ito kahit may ITR ako...
234411 Geologist
18 Nov 2021 : PTE A Results - S90/R72/L80/W73
25 Nov 2021 : VETASSESS - Lodged
30 Apr 2022: VETASSESS - Positive Outcome
6 May 2022: EOI Submitted - WA, SA, NT, VIC, QLD; 190 (75pts) / 491 (85pts)
16 Nov 2022: VETASSESS Reassessment
03 Jan 2023: PTE Retake
May 2023: Big Move to New Zealand, slowly giving up my Australian dreams....
Hiatus >>>
Joined: Aug 20, 2020
Hi ka-arkis, i just wanna know when is the best month to lodge for eoi? If theres such lang nman thanks!
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
No such thing. You lodge it once you’ve got your skills assessed and English done
Posts: 43Member
Joined: Sep 21, 2016
Acad or General IELTS po ba ang need for archi draftsperson? Ty
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2022
Good day po,
@engineer20 sir, can you give me advice po.
Me and my husband are Arch Drafters in Singapore.
passed na po ung PTE exam (proficient) and (VETASSESS) Skills Assessment Outcome na din po ako.
were looking for Immigration Agents to help us in processing po, baka po may ma-suggest kayo?
312111- Architectural Draftsperson | Current Points: 80
Age:30 | Education:15 | English:10 | Work Exp:10 | Partner:10 | State:5
30-11-2020: Completed Document Requirements
05-01-2021: Lodge documents for VETASSESS
29-03-2021: Received positive skills assessment from VETASSESS
07-12-2021: PTE A - L:77 | R:74 | S:83 | W:71 - Proficient
14-08-2022: Lodge EOI / ROI both 190 or 491
04-03-2023: ITA VIC 190 received
04-04-2023: Visa Lodgment - Received IMMI confirmation and DHA Letter
19-05-2023: Completed Medical
09-02-2024: Added baby in my Application
08-04-2024: CO request S59 for Me & Baby Medical
05-08-2024: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord
Direct Grant
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
If you already have your assessment and English test u can try to DIY it. Unless may complication sa case niyo then u need agent to help u.
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!
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2022
@ga2au im also thinking about this, but haven't really consider it at first. appreciate the advise.
sige sir, check ko ung existing post.
312111- Architectural Draftsperson | Current Points: 80
Age:30 | Education:15 | English:10 | Work Exp:10 | Partner:10 | State:5
30-11-2020: Completed Document Requirements
05-01-2021: Lodge documents for VETASSESS
29-03-2021: Received positive skills assessment from VETASSESS
07-12-2021: PTE A - L:77 | R:74 | S:83 | W:71 - Proficient
14-08-2022: Lodge EOI / ROI both 190 or 491
04-03-2023: ITA VIC 190 received
04-04-2023: Visa Lodgment - Received IMMI confirmation and DHA Letter
19-05-2023: Completed Medical
09-02-2024: Added baby in my Application
08-04-2024: CO request S59 for Me & Baby Medical
05-08-2024: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord
Direct Grant
Posts: 158Member
Joined: Jun 26, 2016
also if you do not have time mag DIY, helpful ang agent. baka busy ka sa work etc. mahirap mahuli so at least covered ka na.
312111 (Architectural Draftperson)
NSW 90pts (EOI updated 30 January 2020)
Received Invite (04 March 2020)
Visa lodge (07 April 2020)
CO Contact (24 October 2022)
Docs submitted (14 November 2022)
Grant (22 December 2022)
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2022
hmmm guys, what are your opinions if i took student visa pathway?
312111- Architectural Draftsperson | Current Points: 80
Age:30 | Education:15 | English:10 | Work Exp:10 | Partner:10 | State:5
30-11-2020: Completed Document Requirements
05-01-2021: Lodge documents for VETASSESS
29-03-2021: Received positive skills assessment from VETASSESS
07-12-2021: PTE A - L:77 | R:74 | S:83 | W:71 - Proficient
14-08-2022: Lodge EOI / ROI both 190 or 491
04-03-2023: ITA VIC 190 received
04-04-2023: Visa Lodgment - Received IMMI confirmation and DHA Letter
19-05-2023: Completed Medical
09-02-2024: Added baby in my Application
08-04-2024: CO request S59 for Me & Baby Medical
05-08-2024: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord
Direct Grant
Posts: 14Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2022
312111- Architectural Draftsperson | Current Points: 80
Age:30 | Education:15 | English:10 | Work Exp:10 | Partner:10 | State:5
30-11-2020: Completed Document Requirements
05-01-2021: Lodge documents for VETASSESS
29-03-2021: Received positive skills assessment from VETASSESS
07-12-2021: PTE A - L:77 | R:74 | S:83 | W:71 - Proficient
14-08-2022: Lodge EOI / ROI both 190 or 491
04-03-2023: ITA VIC 190 received
04-04-2023: Visa Lodgment - Received IMMI confirmation and DHA Letter
19-05-2023: Completed Medical
09-02-2024: Added baby in my Application
08-04-2024: CO request S59 for Me & Baby Medical
05-08-2024: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord
Direct Grant
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
What would you be studying? What are your credentials/work experience?
Doing student visa pathway does not guarantee you an invitation to apply, but it can help you get more points (Australian study, study in regional area, Australian work experience) down the line. It may take longer and it will cost more, but in my opinion it's the easiest way to get into the country. You just have to plan ahead and prepare your finances (at least have enough savings to cover your entire tuition, if possible).
Income from part-time work can only cover living expenses and a bit of savings, but likely not enough to fully cover uni tuition (unless you have a partner who can work full-time and you maximize the unrestricted hours during summer and winter vacations). Find a migration agent (education agents do not provide advice about visa options after studying) and ask them about what would be a good pathway for you, although I recommend you also do your due diligence/research on what to study. Don't study a program that has no clear pathway to residency (i.e., studying Diploma of Leadership and Management, when there is no clear occupation that you can nominate later on).
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: 14Member
Joined: Jan 03, 2022
@athelene, got good insight from what you said. I do have a partner going there with me.
I've read your previous comments about taking Master of Architectural Science like you did, kudos to that. But do you have any opinion on graduate diplomas? yeah, cause they're quite cheaper than the master's.
Anyway i'll probably need to hire an agent.
312111- Architectural Draftsperson | Current Points: 80
Age:30 | Education:15 | English:10 | Work Exp:10 | Partner:10 | State:5
30-11-2020: Completed Document Requirements
05-01-2021: Lodge documents for VETASSESS
29-03-2021: Received positive skills assessment from VETASSESS
07-12-2021: PTE A - L:77 | R:74 | S:83 | W:71 - Proficient
14-08-2022: Lodge EOI / ROI both 190 or 491
04-03-2023: ITA VIC 190 received
04-04-2023: Visa Lodgment - Received IMMI confirmation and DHA Letter
19-05-2023: Completed Medical
09-02-2024: Added baby in my Application
08-04-2024: CO request S59 for Me & Baby Medical
05-08-2024: Visa Grant. Thank you Lord
Direct Grant
Posts: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
You are nominating architectural draftsperson, so I think it's not necessary for you to do a master's degree---unless gusto mo talaga. In my opinion, doing a Master of Architecture could get you a positive skills assessment for architect (thus skipping the OQA pathway), pero yun nga mahal ang uni fees.
Graduate Diploma is AQF Level 8, which is higher than a bachelor degree but lower than a master's degree. If studied full time, it is only a one-year study (Graduate Certificate is for one sem lang). It is, of course, cheaper than a 2-year master's degree, but as far as I know, the only ones usually offering Graduate Diplomas are universities. Bale parang exit options sila if you don't want to complate a full master's degree. At USyd they offer GradDip and GradCert for Architectural Science, but wala for Architecture (they only have MArch). UniMelb offers a GradCert in Design for Health and Wellbeing.
https://sydney.edu.au/handbooks/architecture/postgraduate/coursework/architectural_science_rules.shtml
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-certificate-in-design-for-health-and-wellbeing/
Take note that the Graduate Diploma is different from a Diploma or Advanced Diploma, which are actually lower than a bachelor degree. If you are looking to upskill within the architecture field, I would recommend Master of Architecture or the GradDip/GradCert programs, unless you are looking to change industry/field. You can probably get away with doing a diploma or advanced diploma, pero kailangan talaga ma-justify mo yung "downgrade" to a lower AQF level sa GTE mo. Usually kasi hinahanap ng immigration officer yung progression of study (meaning yung aaralin mo is higher dun sa previous qualification mo).
Source: https://www.teqsa.gov.au/australian-qualifications-framework
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: 360Member
Joined: Mar 23, 2020
Hello. Any update kung anong territories open for offshore arch draftsperson applicants? 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!
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Go to anzscosearch website and search for you occupation. Updated ung website na yun on which state and what visa are open to each state.
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!