I've just been to the Migration Agents Roundtable in London hosted by VETASSESS to update and discuss about new and current procedures as well as to talk about how migration agents and VETASSESS can work together to be of more assistance to the applicants. I thought I'd share something that might be of relevance especially to those applying under trade skills assessment with VETASSESS. One of the heads overseeing assessments for trade occupations emphasised on the fact that a statutory declaration isn't really necessary. It can just be on an ordinary paper with all the contact details of the person writing the reference. Filipinos were actually an example he used since they've got a lot of applicants from Philippines - saying to save them time and further costs. Stat dec or not doesn't really make a difference for them so no point wasting time and money given that people from India and Philippines spend a lot of money already. Note that this only applies for trade skills assessment with VETASSESS.
Also, it was mentioned that evidence of the health insurance paid by the employer is another way of proving employment in case the applicant finds it hard to provide tax documents. This issue, he mentioned, is especially common from applicants who worked in the Middle East, according to him, it takes months to get copies of tax documents that's why they recently started accepting the health insurance evidence. Again, this only relates to trade skills assessment with VETASSESS.
Hope this info would be helpful....
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Any idea po sa timeline ng 458 process and if this is doable cuz we have to resign from our work for this appreciate ur ur input. Btw chef po occupation
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Unfortunately, I am not a fan of utilising 457 visa as an option pathway to migration because it usually isn't the best one for aspiring migrants. Same as student visa, though I'm a living example that it could work, it's also not a guaranteed pathway.
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We have sent eoi for VIC for 55pts but response yet as of to date.
Since our agent was able to finda job placement.. hence they have suggested this option..
They said bridging visa can have work rights..
At sabi.. once kay invite na sa vic we can subsequently lodge for pr application..
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They have lodge EOI for vic sa via 190.. its been more than 12 weeks i guess pero wala pa rin balita.
As per discussion w them. Kung ano mauna. Like 457 or 190.. wouldnt matter daw. Kay pwede naman e lodge ang 190 once an invite while naka 457?tama po ba?
May job offer na po talaga hubby ko. At yun nga advise nila is onshore e process kase mas mabilis daw..
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01.18.2019.🔹️Started my AUS Journey. Gathering of documents.
02.28.2019.🔹️ACS Skills Assessment Application
03.17.2019.🔹️MOCK TEST 1 [L70 /R49 /S36 /W73]
03.23.2019.🔹️ACS Positive Result
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05.06.2019.🔹️PTE EXAM 1 [L79 /R80 /S90 /W80] -
05.17.2019.🔹️EOI lodged
07.08.2020. -- Australia temporarily suspends skilled migration program --
-- PANDEMIC . ACS and PTE results about to expire --
04.12.2021.🔸️ACS Skills Re-Assessment Application
05.11.2021.🔸️ACS Positive Result
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Ms. Mara:
Good day!
As I explore here in the forum, I learned that you’re a registered migration agent. Where can we go to let our qualifications be assessed by you. I can’t find the link yet.
Thank you.
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Hi @RheaMARN1171933 - do you help process Aus visa 190 or 189?
How can we get in touch po?
Thank you.
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We assist from start to finish. Please complete our free eligibility test on our website www.visaconsort.com )click yellow bar).
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Hi we have plans on migrating to Australia. I am an Architect by profession. Is there any way that we pass AACA assessment off shore from the Philippines? Or we need to entry as a draftsperson and accumulate knowledge and experience before we can apply for the assessment of AACA?
Thank you. A response will be a big help.
Stay safe everyone.
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A 5-year BS Arch from the PH is not considered as equivalent to the Australian MArch, which is why most people go through the draftsperson route. I believe that has more to do with the weighting of the design studio subjects. AACA only considers the education, not work experience in the skills assessment. While you can include professional work in the Stage 2 OQA portfolio, you will still be asked questions about your education during the interview for Stage 2. If you are offshore, you will only be eligible to do Stage 1 OQA because Stage 2 requires you to be onshore to attend an in-person interview.
If you get PR visa through the draftsperson route, you don't need to do AACA assessment unless you're looking to get registered in Australia (which is optional).
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
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Thank you for your insight. As I have been researching on AACA's process, I think you are right. If I may ask, are you currently in AUS? Do you work as a drafter?
Thank you!
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I am currently in Brisbane on a student visa. I don't work as a drafter, but I'm planning to learn Revit as I've heard that's becoming an essential skill in order to find work as a draftsperson.
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