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Posts: 65Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
The cons:
- extra cost of having a private health insurance (you can opt not to have a private insurance but its very risky since mahal ang gamutan dito sa AU.
- job opportunities (its given na mas marami talagang trabaho sa big cities like Sydney, Brisbane, etc)
- some companies hire people who are permanents and citizens only
- you need to make an effort to have at least 36hrs/week of work for 1 year (although you can do it by having 2 jobs if talagang kulang pa yung oras)
- nakakakaba mag apply ng 887 this days kasi yung iba kahit kumpleto requirements humihingi pa rin si CO ng additional requirements. (It will take 3-6months or even longer ang process, di ka pa rin pwede umalis sa regional areas while waiting for the visa)
The pros:
- andito ka na sa Australia! Make the most out of it. Pinoy ka kaya mo yan!
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2016
Mahirap ba talaga mainvite sa visa 489 ngayon? Accountant here
thanks.
221111 Accountant (General)
02 Apr 2016 - IELTS-A Exam (L9.0/R8.5/W6.5/S7.0)
22 Oct 2016 - IELTS-A Exam (L8.5/R8.0/W6.5/S7.0)
22 Oct 2016 - Submitted Enquiry on Result
10 Nov 2016 - Remark Received (L8.5/R8.0/W7.0/S7.0)
11 Nov 2016 - CPAA assessment application.
29 Nov 2016 - CPAA positive assessment result on Education.
05 Dec 2016 - became CPAA Associate member
---waiting for skills assessment---
Posts: 1,284Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2015
I am currently working in regional Victoria for 3 months already as an RN. I am looking into applying for 489 since kulang ako sa points for 189 or 190. 50 points lang ako so i need the extra 10 sa regional.
1. What is the current waiting time for EOI and processing time once it's lodged? I understand that it varies so just a rough idea.
2. Ano po yung conditions ng 489? Like ilan years dapat ako mg work and stay sa regional? Permanent part time ako since October so im not sure if counted na yun or mg start ng count pgk grant ng 489.
Thanks
Registered Nurse Nec
06/15 - touchdown Oz
07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
07/16 - finished uni
07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
10/16 - started working as an RN
07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2017
I would like to ask for some advice po kung anong lugar po magandang maghanap ng trabaho. hindi po kasi pwede sa Brisbane at wala naman po ako kilala sa QLD kaya wala po ako mapagtanungan. Sana po may makatulong sakin. Thanks.
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2017
Thanks nga pala sa reply.
Posts: 1,284Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2015
Registered Nurse Nec
06/15 - touchdown Oz
07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
07/16 - finished uni
07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
10/16 - started working as an RN
07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
So if you have 489 visa minimum of around 2 yrs 4 months more or less before you become a permanent. I think that's the fastest way.
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
Posts: 1,284Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2015
naghahanap lang muna ako ng better options.
Registered Nurse Nec
06/15 - touchdown Oz
07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
07/16 - finished uni
07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
10/16 - started working as an RN
07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Oct 05, 2011
December 2011 - Took IELTS (7.0W, 7.0R, 6.5L, 6.0S, OBS-6.0)
July 2013 - Submitted VETASSESS (ANZSCO 234111)
Nov 14, 2013 - Positive Outcome (VETASSESS)
Nov 17, 2013 - EOI Submitted
Nov 28, 2013 - SS Invitation from Qld
Dec 18, 2013 - Lodge 489 Visa
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2017
Posts: 1,284Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2015
Registered Nurse Nec
06/15 - touchdown Oz
07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
07/16 - finished uni
07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
10/16 - started working as an RN
07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Posts: 1,284Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2015
Registered Nurse Nec
06/15 - touchdown Oz
07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
07/16 - finished uni
07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
10/16 - started working as an RN
07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
Posts: 2Member
Joined: Mar 09, 2016
Nagsstart po kami gather ng info regarding Subclass 489 (Sponsorship by a Relative Living in a Designated Area).
Yung situation po namin ay ako po ang may complete po yung documents, experience,profession kaya lang po yung si misis ko po yung merong relative na OZ citizen.
Pwede po ba ako yung mag-apply or dapat po yung wife ko?
Salamat po.
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Joined: Sep 28, 2016
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Posts: 1,877Member
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Posts: 1,161Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2013
After 28 days pa balikan uli application mo...by a different CO
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Joined: Nov 21, 2016
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Joined: Jan 30, 2017
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2015
Q15 How do I demonstrate English language proficiency?
All applicants must meet the English language proficiency criterion. The criterion is informed by the nationally consistent teaching registration requirements which represent the standard of English required for teaching in Australia. All applicants must provide evidence of English language proficiency by meeting one of the following options:
(i) An Academic version of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Test Report Form (TRF) that shows:
a score of at least 7.0 for both Reading and Writing; and
a score of at least 8.0 for both Speaking and Listening.
The IELTS test scores must appear on a single IELTS TRF and be the result of a test undertaken during the 24 month period prior to submitting an application.
*you can use IELTS for the assessment sa AITSL, then for additional pts for DIBP use PTE, just my advice
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
26|05|15 - Visited Oz
01|08|15 - IDP PH IELTS
14|08|15 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:8.0 OBS:8.0) Sawi!
07|09|15 - Remarking, unchanged.
21|03|16 - Submitted to ACS
30|03|16 - Assessment result, unsuitable, <4years
27|09|16 - PTE Academic (L76/R55/S31/W88) Sawi!
08|10|16 - IDP PH IELTS
12|10|16 - Re-assessment ACS
21|10|16 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:7.0 S:7.5 OBS:8.0) Better!
28|10|16 - Assessment result, suitable!
28|10|16 - Lodged EOI for 190/489 (60/65)
Preparing for PTE Academic...
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
Posts: 1,877Member
Joined: Mar 08, 2014
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Posts: 1,004Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2013
Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
Same day - complied all requested docs.
June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
BM - November 2017
TYL
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Joined: Sep 28, 2016
Posts: 972Member
Joined: Sep 11, 2016
233411 Electronics Engineer (Age-30, Educ-15,English proficiency-20, NAATI - 5, Single, - 10 Relative sponsorship - 15)
95 pts total
2017
June 3, 2017 = Graduated from College
July 8, 2017 = Took IELTS GT
July 21, 2017 = received IELTS results (LRWS = 8/9/7.5/7)
August 11, 2017 = Lodged EA assessment (Fast track)
September 6, 2017 = Received positive EA assessment, lodged EOI (489 Family sponsored - 60 pts)
September 21, 2017 = Took PTE exam
September 22, 2017 = Received PTE results (LRSW- 90/90/90/90), lodged 189 EOI (60 pts), updated 489 FS EOI (70 pts)
September 26, 2017 = Lodged 190 EOI (NSW) 65 pts
2018
1 year wait... still no EOI invite. Decided to pursue student visa instead
Course: Cert IV and Diploma - Work Health and Safety (DNA Kingston)
October 15, 2018 = offer letter from school
November 8, 2018 = Medical exam (St. Lukes)
November 20, 2018 = Paid for tuition
Novemeber 28, 2018 = Received COE
December 2, 2018 = Lodged visa, after 1 min, granted!
2019
Feb 4 2019 = arrived to Perth
2020
Jan 2020 = Age increased to 30 pts
Jan 20 2020 = Took NAATI
Jan 26 2020 = Results for NAATI (passed) +5 pts
Jan 27 2020 = lodged EOI 491 Family
Feb 10 2020 = invited finally!
Oct 8 2020 = 491 granted
2023
Oct 8 2023 = 191 Lodged
Oct 30 2023 = 191 granted
Posts: 1,004Member
Joined: Jan 04, 2013
Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
Same day - complied all requested docs.
June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
BM - November 2017
TYL