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Posts: 877Member
Joined: Mar 16, 2011
Respall is a bit pricey pero they are good. We had a great experience with them. Realtime ang response nila kasi they will allocate an agent for your to take care of you. They also use viber para mas quicker ang responses.
November 4, 2012 : ACS Assessment Systems Administrator - 262113
December 08, 2012 : Both take IELTS
December 18, 2012 : ACS Result Positive
December 21, 2012 : IELTS Result
January 10, 2013 : NSW SS Application
January 10, 2013 : TRA Assessment ICT Customer Support Officer - 313112 (partner's skills)
March 21, 2013 : TRA Result Positive
March 22, 2013 : NSW SS acknowledgement email received
May 16, 2013 : NSW SS Approved
May 16, 2013 : EOI invite for 190 Visa
May 24, 2013 : Lodged 190 Visa
May 25, 2013 : Both Medicals Done (Drs Horne & Chin)
June 4, 2013 : CO allocated Adelaide GSM Team 7
June 8, 2013 : Meds Referred to MOC
June 9, 2013 : Upload forms 80 and 1022
June 17, 2013 : Upload both NBI Clearances
June 28, 2013 : Upload both SG PCC
August 15, 2013 : Visa Grant! Thank you so much Lord!! IED May 29, 2014
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Joined: Nov 13, 2019
Hi! Newbie here. Gusto ko lang po malaman paano makontak si Ms. Gigi. Kindly send po any contact numbers or email add para makontak ko po sya. Salamat ng marami!
Posts: 118Member
Joined: Jan 17, 2011
@RomeoFormentos she is from ReachOutMigration, you can get her full details here
https://pinoyau.info/plugin/page/migration-agents
Joined: Nov 18, 2019
Worth it naman ang Respall. Yes, medyo mataas PF nila pero worth it. Tutulungan ka talaga ng agent mo sa lahat. Before ipasa mga docs nirereview nila ng maigi. Yung 3 CDR's ko for Engineers Australia nakailang revised ako bago na finalize kasi nakukulangan pa si Respall pero positive outcome namin kasi 9 days lang (including weekends) after namin ipasa yung EA Lodge lumabas agad result at positive naman. Malaking tulong ang Agent kung di mo alam ang mga gagawin mo.
ANZSCO 233512| Mechanical Engineer
Age: 30 | English: 10 | Work Exp: 10 | Educ: 15 | Partner: 5 | Total: 70 points
07.29.2019 | PTE A Test : LRSW|64/61/54/72 - Competent
08.27.2019 | PTE A Test : LRSW|67/66/58/71 - Competent
08.28.2019 | EA Assessment Lodge
09.05.2019 | EA Assessment - Positive Result
09.30.2019 | PTE A Test : LRSW|66/72/61/68 - Competent
11.04.2019 | PTE A Test : LRSW|74/77/78/70 - Proficient
11.04.2019 | Partner PTE A Test : LRSW|70/81/87/80 - Proficient
11.07.2019 | EOI Lodgement: 189 / 190 (VIC)
Joined: May 15, 2017
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Why would it be insufficient documents? Wouldn’t your agent know if they’re about to submit insufficient docs? I reckon it should have been picked up, but then I don’t know the whole story. For example, before we submit an application for any assessing authority, I have to go through all paperwork one last time and if I’m not fully confident, I tell the client and will leave it to the client to decide if he/she wants to risk it (only when I’m 95-99% unsatisfied) but of course if it’s obvious the application won’t meet the requirements, definitely won’t submit until the client complies.
Joined: May 15, 2017
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Perhaps they weren’t aware of the new requirements when they submitted the application? Just guessing. Hopefully yours would be sorted out. All the best
Posts: 985Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2016
Respall yung nagpasa na nabigyan ng negative assessment? tama ba? medyo surprising to. normally, mabusisis sila diyan.
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
Age 33-39- 25points
English superior- 20points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 10pts
Total- 70pts
July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
January 10, 2017- Took PTE
January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
January 12, 2017- EOI
January 18, 2017- ITA received
January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
February 15, 2017- Grant
October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
November 7, 2022- Passport received
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
one case, when you paid a lot but still did not deliver what was expected.
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
but not applicable to all ofcourse
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
Joined: Jul 04, 2012
muy_caliente said:
for reference
18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
11 May '16 Got ITA
02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
04 Jul '16 Direct Grant
Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt
Posts: 1Member
Joined: Aug 31, 2018
Based on experience so far with Respall. Maalaga sila sa amin, sila pa nga nag fo-follow up sa mga requirements namin. They've been meticulous in ensuring the documents that we'll be submitting to ACS are complete. Nakadepende na sa case mo kung gano kabilis mo matatapos yung mga requirements for ACS, friend ko Respall din, 1 month lang oks na yung docs niya and he got a positive outcome. Waiting nalang siya for PTE schedule. Good Luck!
ANZSCO: 261314 - Software Tester | Age: 25 | English: PTE for schedule (Target is Superior) | Experience: For ACS Assessment | Education: For ACS Assessment
March 2018: First time visiting Brisbane as tourists
April 2018: Check different migration pathways and visa options
May 11 2018: Applied to Planit Relocation program
May 15 2018: Planit one way interview failed
November 7 2018: research different Migration Agencies and attended free assessment
November 27 2018: Inquire about one on one consultation with Respall
December 1 2018: One on one consultation with Respall
December 11 2018: Signed up for Respall Migration services
December 12 2018: Second try for Planit Relocation program
December 21 2018: Successful One way interview
January 14 2019: Planit Skype interview
January 21 2019: Planit Skype interview Failed
May 15 2019: ISTQB Certified Functional Tester - Foundation Level
April 13 2019: Third try for Planit Relocation program
June 5 2019: Failed One way interview (no more feedback since)
July to December: Was still hoping sponsored visa oppotunity from Planit
January 2020: Decide to accomplish all necessary docs for ACS assessment
February - June 2020: Completing docs for ACS assessment
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.
Posts: 985Member
Joined: Aug 13, 2016
Product din ako ng respall. I was referred by a friend. Tas I referred one friend din. Lahat kaming tatlo, tatlong couples, lumusot and happy sa respall.
Computer Network and Systems Engineer - 263111
Age 33-39- 25points
English superior- 20points
Bachelor's Degree- 15points
Work Experience- 10pts
Total- 70pts
July 25, 2016- Lodged ACS
August 2, 2016- Favorable letter from ACS
January 10, 2017- Took PTE
January 12, 2017- PTE exam results (L90 R86 S90 W79)
January 12, 2017- EOI
January 18, 2017- ITA received
January 19, 2017- NBI (hit)
January 23, 2017- Visa Lodge 189
January 24, 2017- Medical bgc
January 27, 2017- NBI clearance received
February 2, 2017- Medical cleared (no action required)
February 15, 2017- Grant
October 26, 2017- Flight to Melbourne
October 27, 2017- Landed in Melbourne
July 14, 2018- Moved to Sydney
October 11, 2019- Wife gave birth to a baby boy
October 20, 2019- Applied for baby's birth certificate online
October 23, 2019- Baby boy's birth certificate received
October 25, 2019- Applied for baby's medicare
October 31, 2019- Baby's medicare activated
October 31, 2019- Applied for baby's citizenship certificate
November 7, 2019- Received baby's citizenship certificate
November 13, 2019- Applied for baby's passport
November 20, 2019- Baby's AU passport received
November 2, 2021- Submitted AU citizenship application for myself and my wife
April 14, 2022- Received Interview with Standard Test letter. May 25 schedule.
May 25, 2022- Passed the Australian Citizenship Test
May 25, 2022- Citizenship Approval Received
September 15, 2022- Invitation to Citizenship Ceremony Received
October 6, 2022- Citizenship Ceremony
October 18, 2022- AU passport application lodged
November 7, 2022- Passport received
Joined: Jan 14, 2020
Hi, my schedule na po ba for PTE exam? Thanks
Joined: Apr 02, 2021
is there any chance you could enlighten us who was this the agent you contact? with more affordable fees?
Joined: May 19, 2021
Hi guys, parefer naman ako s legit and affordable agent. Thanks!
Joined: May 29, 2021
Hello po, do you mind sharing your agent? I'm trying to look for a more affordable one to process my visa kasi
ANZSCO 261314 - Software Tester
Age: 30pts; Working Exp: 10pts; Education: 15pts; No partner: 10pts
Timeline:
07.11.2019 - Visited Melbourne as tourist; started to think about moving to AU
05.07.2021 - Assessment via RMA with "good prospect of success"
05.18.2021 - One on one consultation with an agent
Posts: 72Member
Joined: Jun 08, 2018
Ms Gigi O'Sullivan, reachout migration.
312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
TAS 489
489 Visa Grant:October 2019
NSW 190
190 Visa Grant: August 2022
Big Move: January 1, 2022
Posts: 72Member
Joined: Jun 08, 2018
Reachout migration, look for Ms Gigi O'Sullivan.
312111 - Architectural Draftsperson
TAS 489
489 Visa Grant:October 2019
NSW 190
190 Visa Grant: August 2022
Big Move: January 1, 2022
Joined: May 29, 2021
thanks! will try to contact them would you mind sharing how much yung professional fees nila?
ANZSCO 261314 - Software Tester
Age: 30pts; Working Exp: 10pts; Education: 15pts; No partner: 10pts
Timeline:
07.11.2019 - Visited Melbourne as tourist; started to think about moving to AU
05.07.2021 - Assessment via RMA with "good prospect of success"
05.18.2021 - One on one consultation with an agent
Joined: Oct 07, 2019
@> @amidzy said:
Tried to email Ms gigi thru reachoutmigration, however there's no reply yet. 😞
Joined: Jun 06, 2021
Affordable compared to other agents ang Reach Out Migration. But on my personal experience, Ms Gigi’s advice and ung diskarte nya to handle a case is masyadong naka based sa success rate nya. I’m not saying it’s totally wrong but I guess, an agent who chooses to discuss the positive chances and also the risk involved on every options available for the applicant is better. Let the applicant know all the possible visa options, and let the applicant decide.
Joined: Dec 09, 2013
Hi po. I have also tried reaching out to Ms. Gigi - sent her 3 emails na and I have also filled in yun assessment form nila sa website but wala pa rin response. 2 weeks na ako waiting. Just wondering if ganito ba talaga sila katagal mag reply? I was thinking baka closed na yun ReachOut Migration due to the pandemic???
ANZSCO 232411 Graphic Designer (Offshore)| Age: 37| Points: 80 + 5 points (Subclass 190)
Timeline:
16 JAN '24 - Received VETASSESS Positive Assessment
08 FEB '24 - Submitted EOI (NSW)
29 FEB '24 - Submitted ROI (VIC)
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
Ill try to reach her and check what's going on
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Joined: Dec 09, 2013
Thanks @Admin. Sana nga po malaman na natin what's happening para if needed, we can proceed to find other migration agent nalang kesa naghihintay po kami sa wala.
ANZSCO 232411 Graphic Designer (Offshore)| Age: 37| Points: 80 + 5 points (Subclass 190)
Timeline:
16 JAN '24 - Received VETASSESS Positive Assessment
08 FEB '24 - Submitted EOI (NSW)
29 FEB '24 - Submitted ROI (VIC)
Posts: 335Member
Joined: Nov 20, 2016
I had the opportunity to meet Ms Gigi when we were in Canberra. She mentioned that the focus of Home Affairs migration is for those in-shore applicants and not off-shore due to COVID concerns. Which in my opinion makes sense considering that international travel is still not allowed. For now, I suggest that you inquire with other migration agents and compare the best price for value service they can give.
ANZSCO 221213 External Auditor
[VISA 190-80 pts]
(Age:30| PTE:20| Exp: 10| Educ:15| SS:5)
26 November 2016 - Engaged MARA accredited agent
11 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test A: L-77 R-72 S-60 W-82
12 February 2017 - PTE Mock Test B: L-79 R-69 S-66 W-81
14 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam
18 February 2017 - PTE-A Exam: L-90 R-83 S-90 W-80 (Superior)
19 February 2017 - VETASESS Migration Assessment (Internal Auditor)
11 April 2017 - Full skills assessment - negative outcome
17 August 2017 - Re-assessment - outcome review (employment) - negative outcome
15 September 2017 - CPAA Migration Assessment (External Auditor)
09 October 2017 - Result of assessment - academically suitable for migration under External Auditor. However, duties listed in the employment are considered to be closely related to "internal auditing".
20 October 2017 - Appeal for External Auditor (Employment)
03 November 2017 - Positive CPAA assessment! Yehey!
03 November 2017 - Lodged EOI (189/190-NSW)
17 November 2017 - Received invitation to apply for NSW state nomination.
18 November 2017 - Lodged my nomination application with NSW.
28 November 2017 - Approved application for NSW nomination and received an ITA for Visa 190
05 December 2017 - Lodged VISA 190 - DIBP
09 December 2017 - Medical Examination @ Nationwide Makati
13 December 2017 - NBI Clearance (Hit)
18 December 2017 - Claimed NBI Clearance
18 December 2017 - Frontloaded all documents
21 February 2018 - CO contact - employment reference (which I have already submitted)
23 February 2018 - First Feedback (suggestion)
15 March 2018 - Second Feedback (suggestion)
20 March 2018 - VISA Grant - Thank you God!
10 September 2018 - IED
13 December 2018 - Got a job with Big 4 Audit Firm (External Auditor-Senior Associate)
1 July 2019 - Moved to another audit firm (External/Internal Auditor-Senior Associate)
14 Jan 2021 - Got an Internal Auditor job in one of the biggeat insurance companies
Tips on BM: http://pinoyau.info/discussion/6492/migrating-to-australia-with-high-hopes/p16
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. (Jeremiah 29:11)
Joined: Dec 09, 2013
I just hope she replied man lang just to say this, but ok, understand. Thanks for the info.
ANZSCO 232411 Graphic Designer (Offshore)| Age: 37| Points: 80 + 5 points (Subclass 190)
Timeline:
16 JAN '24 - Received VETASSESS Positive Assessment
08 FEB '24 - Submitted EOI (NSW)
29 FEB '24 - Submitted ROI (VIC)
Posts: 187Member
Joined: Mar 15, 2019
Hello, I am applying for Visa. I am currently offshore. Si Mam Gigi Sullivan ang agent ko which is referred me by a friend. Ok naman sya, nagrerelpy naman agad sa emails.
234611 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST
491 FS : 90 pts
Age: 30
Experience: 10
Degree: 15
English : 20
Sponsor: 15
Assessing Authority: AIMS
TIMELINE
25 June 2016 ----------- IELTS exam (L: 7.5 R: 8.5 W: 6.5 S: 6.5) 7.5 overall
25 February 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment sent to AIMS through Philpost
4 March 2019 -----------Documents for First stage Assessment received by AIMS
3 May 2019 -----------First stage Assessment result received
5 September 2019 -----------Second Stage Assessment (Examination) in Riyadh
12 November 2019 -----------AIMS examination result received (Passed)
11 October 2020 -----------PTE exam (Superior R:90 S:90 L: 90 W:90) I can't believe this
12 October 2020 -----------EOI submitted (491, 190, 189)
14 November 2020 -----------EOI updated (+5 points due to additional experience)
29 October 2021 ------------EOI for visa 491 Family Sponsored invited. I was aiming for 189 but I can't let this pass. Its
now or never. Passport used for EOI expired.
6 December 2021 -----------Passport renewed
8 December 2021 -----------491 Visa lodged
5 January 2022 -----------Medicals
15 February 2022 ------------ VISA GRANTED! Family of 6 - Direct grant.
A long journey, but a longer journey ahead. Keep the faith!
Joined: Nov 26, 2021
Hello po.. just a newbie here po. May I ask for Ms. Collins' contact number or email? Thanks in advance po.