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Migrants from Middle East

ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH SydneyPosts: 172Member
edited November 2013 in Regional Sponsored Migration
Hi everyone, I'm not quite sure kund meron na po tayo Topic or Thread for those who are intending to migrate to Oz from any countries in Middle East or GCC (KSA, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, UAE).

Please share your experiences, tips, and updates on your applications.

More power and Good Luck to Everyone.

27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

Comments

  • jvframosjvframos Perth
    Posts: 501Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @ruelcortez_BH we don't have a thread for the entire GCC in particular but there is a separate thread po for Saudi and UAE... so starting this thread is good so people form these areas can start sharing their journey.

    I am from Dubai, UAE.

    Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
    Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED

    You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

  • langgam37langgam37 Brisbane
    Posts: 178Member
    Joined: Apr 22, 2012
    +1 from Dubai.

    25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
    23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
    10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
    24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
    26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
    24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
    10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
    12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
    15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
    25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
    27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
    30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
    02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
    14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
    30 August 2014 - Big Move
    08 Sep 2014 - First day of work

  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2013
    Mga sir thanks for your posts, mga bossing question lang po required ba na point of origin is pinas or pwede na ako magcross country from Bahrain?

    27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

    "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

  • jvframosjvframos Perth
    Posts: 501Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @ruelcortez_BH girl po ako :-)
    you can enter australia from your current location, no need na po na umuwi kayo ng pinas just to enter australia

    Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
    Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED

    You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

  • ChristelChristel Dubai
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jul 30, 2013
    Sir jvframos...as q lang po kung san kau nagreview ng ielts dito sa dubai?
  • ChristelChristel Dubai
    Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Jul 30, 2013
    @langgam37 san po kau nagreview ng ielts dito sa dubai?
  • langgam37langgam37 Brisbane
    Posts: 178Member
    Joined: Apr 22, 2012
    @Christel self-review lang po, saka youtube. :)

    25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
    23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
    10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
    24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
    26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
    24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
    10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
    12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
    15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
    25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
    27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
    30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
    02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
    14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
    30 August 2014 - Big Move
    08 Sep 2014 - First day of work

  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2013
    @christel cambridge ielts 1-10 po for self test and target 7 band meron po ako pdf plus audio files. Pm me me your email add and can give you copy.

    27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

    "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

  • lorieonlinelorieonline Perth
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2013
    @Christel hello, from dubai din ako. sa leeds management ako nag review located in salahuddin. 30 hours siya, pwede evening classes. pero meron ka din cambridge na mabili for self review
  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2013
    @langgam37, sir ask ko lang po kung ano shipping/cargo company and ginamit nyo to send stuff from Dubai to Oz, dito kasi may "Forex" which has good reputation on sending out stuff to Phils pero to Oz via Airport delivery lang daw sila.

    thanks sir

    27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

    "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

  • langgam37langgam37 Brisbane
    Posts: 178Member
    Joined: Apr 22, 2012
    @ruelcortez_BH di pa po kami naka-try magpadala ng gamit sa Oz, pero pwede daw sa Empost. Kailan po ba kayo punta ng Aus?

    25 Jul 2011 - Applied For Skills Assessment, Engineers Australia
    23 Sep 2011 - Skills Assessment Received, ANZCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer)
    10 Mar 2012 - IELTS Exam
    24 Mar 2012 - IELTS Result L-8.5; R,W,S -7
    26 Apr 2012 - 175 Application lodged....
    24 May 2012 - "Application Being Processed Further"
    10 Jun 2012 - Applied for NBI / Dubai Police Clearance
    12 Jun 2012 - Dubai Police Clearance Received
    15 Jun 2012 - CO Allocated
    25 Jun 2012 - Medicals
    27 Jun 2012 - Medicals Finalised
    30 Jun 2012 - PCCs Uploaded
    02 July 2012 - Visa Grant
    14-26 Mar 2013 - Initial Entry - Melbourne
    30 August 2014 - Big Move
    08 Sep 2014 - First day of work

  • ruelcortez_BHruelcortez_BH Sydney
    Posts: 172Member
    Joined: Oct 22, 2013
    bale sa end of June po arrival namin sa Oz, Emirates Airlines kayo nung nagtravel sir?

    27 June 2014 - Touch down Land Down Under

    "Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." - Proverbs 16:3

  • jvframosjvframos Perth
    Posts: 501Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @Christel, hello.. pasensya na at ngayon ko lang nabasa message mo. by the way, girl po ako :-)

    nagself review lang po ako... masyadong magastos magreview center. as long as meron kayong cambrodge 1-10 ok na yun. plus you can watch you tube of ryan Higgins to learn on essay writing. also, may mga samples din sa you tube ng speaking test. so everything now is given in the internet. important thing lang is to practice, practice and practice.....

    good luck.. If you need help, email mo lang ako [email protected].

    Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
    Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED

    You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

  • rizkallahrizkallah Dubayy
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Mar 27, 2014
    Hello guys. I am from Dubai, UAE. I wish to apply for Points Based Skilled Migration to Australia. Please I need advise regarding my nominated occupation.

    I have a bachelors degree in Architecture, and a masters degree in Construction Project Management. I worked for 16 months as an ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNER in an Architectural Firm after my first degree. Now I am working as a DRAFTSPERSON with a Kitchen Contractor for 10 months. And this month I was promoted to DESIGN ENGINEER. Please advise me, can I still select ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTSPERSON (ANZSCO Code 312111) as my nominated occupation?

    @Arch_Onin and @jvframos please advise :) Salamat po
  • jvframosjvframos Perth
    Posts: 501Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @rizkallah hello, I don't think it will be an issue if you have your skills assessed as architectural draftsperson as long as dun sa detailed certificate of employment mo ang nakasulat na duties and responsibilities mo is the same as dun sa roles stated in anzco code 312111. Your working title will not matter kasi ang ichecheck naman nila is if you are doing the same type of work. Just make sure lang na parehas lang yung ginagawa mo dun sa previous works mo at sa present work mo, otherwise baka hindi magcount yung total years of experience mo into 2 years which is by the way the min. years to claim points in working experience.

    Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
    Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED

    You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

  • rizkallahrizkallah Dubayy
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Mar 27, 2014
    @jvframos thanks for your comments. sorry I am not kabayan so i can't read everything you wrote. but I think I understand.
    What you mean is that my previous work experience (16 months) is not enough to gain points for work experience. you mentioned minimum of 2yrs but i thought minimum is 3 years, please clarify.
    What if i don't include my current job, is the 16 months enough to get a positive assessment from vetasses?

    thanks...
  • jvframosjvframos Perth
    Posts: 501Member
    Joined: Jan 22, 2013
    @rizkallah Oh I am sorry, I though everyone here in the forum are Filipinos... sorry for that.

    anyway, skills assessment is a requirement for the visa application and the years of experience is for the points you can claim in order to achieve the min. required points of 60. if you will only count your 16 months experience, you may get positive skills assessment (granted only if you satisfy all the requirements of vetassess) but will not be eligible to receive points for the work experience.

    Occupation: Architectural Drafstperson (ANZSCO Code 312111)
    Feb 2013 - Started collecting Vetassess requirements; March 29, 2013 - Lodged for Vetassess skills assessment; June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (BC, UAE); June 14, 2013 - received VETASSESS positive skills assessment; June 21, 2013 - got ielts results OBS 7.0 (l-7.5, r-7, w-7, s-7); June 24, 2013 - submitted EOI; June 27, 2013 - submitted WA state sponsorship application; July 03, 2013 - WA state sponsorship application approved; July 05, 2013 - received from DIAC invitation to lodge; July 14, 2013 - lodge visa application; August 13, 2013 - CO allocated, Team 7 GSM Adelaide; August 20, 2013 - submitted Form 80, NBI, PCC, bank statements for me, hubby and daughter and additional docs for hubby in lieu of Saudi PCC (statutory declaration, exit visa and end of service contract); August 22, 2013 - Medical check done; August 26, 2013 - uploaded hubby's Saudi PCC.... finally!; Sept 27, 2013 - visa grant daw but unofficial, hindi namin alam granted na pala.... long story…; Oct 10, 2013 - when we learned that our case was granted but no official confirmation.; Oct 11, 2013 - Official VISA Grant! Finally!!!! Thank God. End of the 1st journey, start of the new beginning; July 10, 2014 - IED

    You may not always understand why God allows certain things to happen, but you can be certain that God is not making any mistakes.

    Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight

  • rizkallahrizkallah Dubayy
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Mar 27, 2014
    thanks @jvframos for the explanation.
    Please how many years total in work experience do I need to claim points for the Architectural Draftsman ANZSCO 31211 occupation?
    I have started gathering my documents so I can lodge my vetassess application next week . Please where did you certify your documents in Dubai? I called the Australian embassy for inquiry, they will charge AED 99 per document. Anywhere less expensive?

    Salamat...
  • rjxrefrjxref Canberra
    Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2014
    Hi guys im applying also for subclass 190. Im from qatar by the way. Im applying thru WWICS migration agency. Already finished with my VETASSESS for 312111 occupation. But as of now im still waiting for the updated occupations list of other states aside from Southern Oz. I was planning to apply for northern territory, but the thing is they are asking for evidence of financial capacity or in other words "show money". Medyo mabigat ang 65k aud. And i assess pa din ng NT authorities ung application mo before approving ur state sponsorship. Ive been waiting and looking for other means at the same time for a speedy path to oz...
  • netzkeenetnetzkeenet Sydney
    Posts: 448Member
    Joined: Mar 30, 2014
    @rjxref did they tell na need talaga ng documents for that? May ibang state naman na may financial requirement pero di na humingi ng documents

    26.05.12 - IELTS Academic (L-8.5, R-7, S-7, W-7, OBS-7.5)
    31.05.13 to 25.08.13 - Bridging Program for Nurses
    04.09.13 - Registered with AHPRA
    12.12.13 - Lodged Skills assessment ANMAC
    17.03.14 - Positive skills assessment (Registered Nurse: Medical)
    29.03.14 - Lodged SS SA and EOI
    07.04.14 - NBI clearance
    01.05.14 - Approved SS SA and Invited to Apply for 190
    02.06.14 - Lodged visa application 190 and uploaded docs
    10.06.14 - Medicals at Nationwide
    15.09.14 - Direct Grant 190 visa (IED: June 10, 2015)
    22.10.14 - Touchdown Adelaide

    ~whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it and it will be yours~

  • rjxrefrjxref Canberra
    Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Jun 14, 2014
    @netzkeenet nag check po ako sa website nila: http://www.australiasnorthernterritory.com.au/Working/bsm/nt-nominated-general/Pages/skilled-nominated.aspxgration
    at the same time po nag check po ako sa immigration agent namin, at kinonfirm po nila. Yung mga mabusisi po na state is Queensland, Northern Territory and Tasmania (here you need to have a job offer before you will be considered for state nomination)...Let's hope na mag open po ung mga occupations related sa atin on the lists that the other states would be releasing.
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