Student Visa (Step by step)

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• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  June 2014

  Hi all!
  I just want to share my experience especially to those who needs to travel to Manila for medical exams. Just had ours (me and my partner) last Fri at NHSI Makati. From CdeO we arrived at NAIA around 10:35am. We immediately went straight to look for NHSI Makati. We arrived around 11am there and checked for the requirements. The following were asked from us (subclass 574):
  
  4 pcs passport pics per person
  2 Clear copies of passport per person
  Payment: 3625 per person
  
  Unfortunately, we lack some passport pics so we had to have them copied but its more expensive than getting a new one so we opted to have a new set. Then had our passports photocopied. Then everything was smooth after that. It was less than an hour when we finished our exams. We were informed that the results will be uploaded within a week.
  
  This is for all who have been searching the whole WWW for details but to no avail. Just the address was available.
  
  So there you have it, I hope everyone will have a smoother medical exam at NHSI
  
  God bless to us all!
  

  Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
  Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
  Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
  Australian Citizienship

  May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
  May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
  June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
  July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
  July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
  July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
  July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

  June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
  June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
  Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
  May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
  May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
  May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
  May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
  Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
  Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
  Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

  Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
  Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
  Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
  Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
  Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
  Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
  May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
  May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
  May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
  June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
  June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
  Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
  Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
  Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
  Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
  Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
  TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                "To God be the Glory"
  
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  June 2014

  @walapangbisa ..hirap magkababy dito sis hehe...anak namin dito pinanganak at inouwi ni mrs sa pinas dahil walang mag aalaga dito.....hopefully next year makukuha na namin siya balik dito sa melbourne.....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• iheartyouboy Sydney
  Posts: 68Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2014

  June 2014

  Hello! How are you guys? Is there anyone going here in Toowoomba, Qld?
• bellaparaiso Sydney
  Posts: 131Member
  Joined: May 05, 2014

  June 2014

  @danyan2001us Onga kuya. I'm ready for my new adventure!
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  June 2014

  @bellaparaiso ....i know the feeling....hehe....treasure every minute of the experience.....and remember winter dito ngayon medyo malamig palo na dito sa melbourne....highest is 13 degrees and lowest is 3 degrees....kaya you need to adjust yourself....pero kayang kaya yan hehe...ang important macerating ka na dito....God is good indeed....we'll continue to pray for our friends here so that they will also soon have their visa....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• walapangbisa Sydney
  Posts: 44Member
  Joined: Mar 31, 2014

  June 2014

  @danyan2001us Thanks po. Sige po pag isipan po namin na mabuti HEhehe
• valiantboy Melbourne
  Posts: 181Member
  Joined: Jun 30, 2014

  June 2014

  Hello, I'm really new here but I am still backreading the threads. Can you help me? I just received my eCoE. I tried booking an appointment with VFS, but it will be from 10th July onwards. So that's not an option because classes start on 14th July. What's the best option for visa application? Should I send my application to the Australian Embassy directly by post? Have you tried this option?

  573 (Bachelor's) TIMELINE:
  22/03/14 Online application (with regrets--dapat nagagent!)
  26/06/14 Offer letter received
  27/06/14 Payment made / Offer accepted
  30/06/14 electronic Confirmation of Enrolment received
  01/07/14 Lodged with VFS
  02/07/14 Received by Australian Embassy
  03/07/14 Medicals with St Luke's Extension done
  09/07/14 Medicals uploaded
  09/07/14 Email of Notice of Grant received
  14/07/14 Arrived at Melbourne / First day of classes
  06/10/15 Deakin Graduation!
• bellaparaiso Sydney
  Posts: 131Member
  Joined: May 05, 2014

  July 2014

  @danyan2001us Thank you kuya.
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  July 2014

  @bellaparaiso ..no worries sis....(magsanay sanay ka na sa sagot na yan hehe....kasi yan ang sinasabi nila dito instead na sabihin mo...."you're welcome"....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  July 2014

  @valiantboy ....i think you can do so if you're not with an agent right now....just be sure na you are sending it to the right address.....and try to ask for an extension from your institution.....if you think that it will be too close for you....dahil may coe ka na malapit na yan......lodgement na lang yan.....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• iamshe_qldbound Sydney
  Posts: 15Member
  Joined: Jul 01, 2014

  July 2014

  Hello, i'm newbie here but since last year i've been reading this blog already. i hope you can help me with my inquiries. i need statutory declaration po pls? can somebody send me my email add is [email protected] TIA in return i can help you in finding cheaper rates for your travel needs. i am currently employed in a travel agency thanks much!
• valiantboy Melbourne
  Posts: 181Member
  Joined: Jun 30, 2014

  July 2014

  @Sir Dan.. Thanks. I went to VFS earlier. They accept walk-in applicants. but, the process is that all applications from the previous day are sent the next day in the morning. Well, I was a bit disappointed. I really hoped they could have sent it twice each day, one midday, and the other in the afternoon. Nevertheless I think this is the fastest way and very convenient. The staff are accommodating.

  573 (Bachelor's) TIMELINE:
  22/03/14 Online application (with regrets--dapat nagagent!)
  26/06/14 Offer letter received
  27/06/14 Payment made / Offer accepted
  30/06/14 electronic Confirmation of Enrolment received
  01/07/14 Lodged with VFS
  02/07/14 Received by Australian Embassy
  03/07/14 Medicals with St Luke's Extension done
  09/07/14 Medicals uploaded
  09/07/14 Email of Notice of Grant received
  14/07/14 Arrived at Melbourne / First day of classes
  06/10/15 Deakin Graduation!
• valiantboy Melbourne
  Posts: 181Member
  Joined: Jun 30, 2014

  July 2014

  by the way effective today, the student visa has been raised from 23,100 php to 23,300 php. I had to request a manager's / cashier's cheque for 200 php, to supplement the cheque that I had. whew...

  573 (Bachelor's) TIMELINE:
  22/03/14 Online application (with regrets--dapat nagagent!)
  26/06/14 Offer letter received
  27/06/14 Payment made / Offer accepted
  30/06/14 electronic Confirmation of Enrolment received
  01/07/14 Lodged with VFS
  02/07/14 Received by Australian Embassy
  03/07/14 Medicals with St Luke's Extension done
  09/07/14 Medicals uploaded
  09/07/14 Email of Notice of Grant received
  14/07/14 Arrived at Melbourne / First day of classes
  06/10/15 Deakin Graduation!
• valiantboy Melbourne
  Posts: 181Member
  Joined: Jun 30, 2014

  July 2014

  @danyan2001us Sir Dan, my application is already with VFS to be sent tomorrow morning. I have written the university about my situation. They are yet to issue a response. But, as of now, I informed them that I will miss their orientation.

  573 (Bachelor's) TIMELINE:
  22/03/14 Online application (with regrets--dapat nagagent!)
  26/06/14 Offer letter received
  27/06/14 Payment made / Offer accepted
  30/06/14 electronic Confirmation of Enrolment received
  01/07/14 Lodged with VFS
  02/07/14 Received by Australian Embassy
  03/07/14 Medicals with St Luke's Extension done
  09/07/14 Medicals uploaded
  09/07/14 Email of Notice of Grant received
  14/07/14 Arrived at Melbourne / First day of classes
  06/10/15 Deakin Graduation!
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  July 2014

  @valiantboy ...just call me dan or kuya dan bro hehe.....pare pareho lang tayo dito mga membro hehe...kaya huwag mo na lang akong tawaging sir hehe....anyway oen good thing about your plight is that you have already communicated with your institution.....just wait for their reply....usually they do understand your situation and grant you extension....good luck bro....see you here in OZ....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  July 2014

  @iamshe_qldbound nasend ko na sa email mo. Pwede patulong maghanap ng ticket from manila to new zealand between july 7-16 this year balik 3rd week of march next yr. Yung pinakamura ha? Thanks

  "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

  John 14:14

  Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  July 2014

  @valiantboy ...i like what you mentioned though about VFS ....that you commend their staff for being accommodating after all, that is what it means for quality service......keep on praying too bro....submit everything to HIM above.....and believe that everything happens with a reason.....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• bellaparaiso Sydney
  Posts: 131Member
  Joined: May 05, 2014

  July 2014

  @danyan2001us Hahaha! Yea. Thank you Kuya. Sinanay na ako ni Dudung ko.
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  July 2014

  @bellaparaiso ...hehe...you're lucky...anyway good luck and we also continue to pray for our fellow bros and sis here who are still on their processing stage...God bless us all

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• iamshe_qldbound Sydney
  Posts: 15Member
  Joined: Jul 01, 2014

  July 2014

  @Siopao23 i haven't receive yet pwede paki-resnd pls? [email protected]
  same skype name ang email ko, we can exchange message for your inquiry
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  July 2014

  by the way effective today, the student visa has been raised from 23,100 php to 23,300 php. I had to request a manager's / cashier's cheque for 200 php, to supplement the cheque that I had. whew...

  Thanks for the info bro. My agent informed me just now pero sa kanila is 23,400. So O still have to verify if which is which.
  

  Student Visa - Subclass 574 (SVP) with De Facto Partner
  Temporary Grad Visa - Subclass 485 with De Facto Partner
  Skilled - Permanent - Subclass 189/190 with De Facto Partner
  Australian Citizienship

  May 17, 2014 - IELTS Exam (Acad) (L, R, W, S)
  May 30, 2014 - IELTS Results (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-7.5) O- 8.0
  June 27, 2014 - Medicals at NHSI
  July 21, 2014 - Lodged at VFS Cebu
  July 22, 2014 - Received acknowledgment from Embassy
  July 23, 2014 - VISA GRANTED!
  July 30, 2014 - IED in Perth

  June 24, 2016 - Submitted WA OQU Assessment
  June 27, 2016 - Received WA OQU Assessment Results - Positive!
  Jan-Apr 2017 - Gather docs for Skills Assessment
  May 10, 2017 - Submitted VETASSESS Application (Online) CHEMIST - 234211
  May 17, 2017 - Got a call from VETASSESS for add'l docs
  May 18, 2017 - Submitted add'l docs requested
  May 26, 2017 - VETASSESS Results - POSITIVE (Chemist)
  Sept 27, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - S
  Sept 30, 2017 - IELTS Exam (GT) - L,R,W
  Oct. 13, 2017 - IELTS Results - (L-8.5, R-8.0, W-7.0, S-9.0) Overall: 8.0

  Jan 24, 2019 - Lodged visa 485 (Post-Study Work Stream)
  Feb 01, 2019 - Visa 485 Medicals Done
  Mar 11, 2019 - EOI submitted for subclass 189 (85 pts) and 190 (90 pts)
  Mar 26, 2019 - CO requested docs (visa 485), Updated EOI - (95 pts)
  Apr 08, 2019 - CO requested additional docs (visa 485)
  Apr 11, 2019 - ITA received (visa 189)
  May 09, 2019 - Client Feedback sent (105 days since lodging 485)
  May 14, 2019 - Visa SC 485 refusal - SAD DAY
  May 17, 2019 - AAT appeal lodged online
  June 4, 2019 - Visa SC 189 lodged offshore, AAT appeal dropped
  June 12, 2019 - VA Blood test (medicals done)
  Jan 31, 2020 - SC 189 GRANTED (Direct)
  Feb 11, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for partner)
  Feb 12, 2021 - Lodged Citizenship (for me) - STILL WAITING
  Mar 25, 2021 - Interview and Test (partner)
  Apr 23, 2021 - Approved (partner)
  TBA - Pledging ceremony (partner)

                                "To God be the Glory"
  
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  July 2014

  @iamshe_qldbound sure resend ko ulit. Email ko [email protected] para you wont miss it

  "IF YOU ASK ANYTHING IN MY NAME, I WILL DO IT".

  John 14:14

  Loving Lord!The Scripture says that You are aware of all our needs, even before we ask You. So I come to You and place this request at Your loving hands.You know how desperate I am for getting the Visa. My soul has become weary and anxious over this delay in getting the visa .O Lord! Speak in the hearts of the concerned officials, grant me favour in their eyes and help me to get my visa on time so that my purpose is fulfilled. Perfect everything for me my Master. I wait at Your feet and trust in You to make this possible. I know that You will do it for You will never let Your children down. I thank You for listening to my plea! To You alone be all honour and glory. In the sweet name of Jesus I pray.Amen.
• ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
  Posts: 154Member
  Joined: Feb 06, 2014

  July 2014

  Hi @all! We've sent our documents via VFS na yesterday. I was surprised to receive an email from my CO remindibg me of the additional documents and reminding me that it is almost due already. Sabi nga sa amin ng Tita ko, parang favorite daw ata ako ... I hope in a good way niya ako favorite.
  
  Question though, anyone here who was asked for additional documents before and still receiveda call from their CO? Our agency kasi is telling us na malamang na hindi na ako tawagan at magbaba na lang ng decision.
  
  I hope we get the GRANT that we need ... iniimagine ko pa lang na marerefuse kami e sumisikip na dibdib ko e.
  
  I hope lahat po ng pending pa application dito sa forum positive din makuha na sagot. Lord help us please po!
• dreamprayhard84 Sydney
  Posts: 169Member
  Joined: Jan 25, 2014

  July 2014 edited July 2014

  @ozdreamer0323 nice to hear that na nakapag pasa kana ng additional docs nyo importante ginawan nyo ng paraan at samahan lang ng dasal be positive lalo na pinaghihirapan nyo yan,. God bless sayo sana maging maayos na yan at sa iba pang naglalakad pa for visa, god bless to all.

  Primary applicant - Wife
  Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
  Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
  Coe - 7/22/14
  Lodge application - 7/30/14
  Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
  Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
  Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
  Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
  Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
  Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
  In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

  1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

  -My GOD answers prayer-
• dreamprayhard84 Sydney
  Posts: 169Member
  Joined: Jan 25, 2014

  July 2014

  @ozdreamer0323 tanong ko lang po nag medical na po ba kayo? Base po kasi sa timeline nyo wala pa kayo medical.

  Primary applicant - Wife
  Early medical at st.lukes extension - 7/9/14
  Tuition fee payment via bpi - 7/9/14
  Coe - 7/22/14
  Lodge application - 7/30/14
  Aknowledge of AU embassy - 7/31/14
  Additional test for ptb history of my husband - 7/31/14
  Sputum test sep. 3/4/5 2014 done - 9/5/14
  Sputum result thank you LORD negative - 9/9/14
  Culture result again thank you lord negative - 11/6/14
  Thank you lord for 815 form sign and send via email to C.O - 11/25/14
  In the name of GOD woooooooooo visa grant thank you LORD - 12/01/14

  1st week of january 2015 flight to sydney.

  -My GOD answers prayer-
• ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
  Posts: 154Member
  Joined: Feb 06, 2014

  July 2014

  @dreamprayhard84 ay nabura ko ata yun lol. opo tapos na po.
• bellaparaiso Sydney
  Posts: 131Member
  Joined: May 05, 2014

  July 2014

  @ozdreamer0323 Praise God! Buti na send mo na rin sa wakas ang additional documents. Positive ako na di ka na tatawagan. Ako kasi nung hiningan ako ng additional documents and nag email na ako sa Co ko about it, kinabukasan may decision na sila... then the next day, may text na from Air21! Visa grant na yan!
• markmark Singapore
  Posts: 34Member
  Joined: Feb 01, 2014

  July 2014

  Good day! I'm planning to lodge my student visa application online next week. I also tried to look for an accommodation on Gumtree. I am having a hard time to open the link to check the mobile number and email address of the ad poster. I guess its because I'm outside Australia. Pwede ko po ba ipa-browse yung Ad to anyone who is already in Australia para ma reveal yung ad details. Salamat po.
• ozdreamer0323 Timbuktu
  Posts: 154Member
  Joined: Feb 06, 2014

  July 2014

  @bellaparaiso sana nga talaga .... paano mo nalaman na visa grant na? email or sms message ba?
• 5000rpm Quezon City
  Posts: 26Member
  Joined: Jan 03, 2012

  July 2014

  Hi everyone,
  
  I'm planning to study in australia soon.. anyone can give inputs about TAFE? Okay din ba if I study there? I mean in terms of job opportunities after? Thanks.