Student Visa (Step by step)

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• jie1234 Sydney
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  August 2014

  lodged yesterday...still waiting for the acknowledgment, anyway, tumatawag din po ba ang mga COs pag gabi? just asking lang kasi mas mabuti nang handa

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• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014 edited August 2014

  @tin1289 ...hi tin your CO will contact or communicate with your agency if nag IDP kayo....

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• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @jie1234 ...hi i don't think tatatwag ang CO pag gabi dahil labas na ng office hours yan....i don't now with the experience of others here....IMHO

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• pmm0202 Sydney
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  August 2014

  @danyan2001us thanks po! Needing prayers din po!:) just got an acknowledgement from the embassy pinagsu submit na po ako ng medical. Mag medical napo ako tomorrow. Automatic po ba na maaapload po sa ehealth? Sana po di abutin ng 3 mos kasi commence na ako sa OCt 3:(
  
  Pag na acknowledge na po ba meaning may CO na?
  
  Please Lord
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @pmm0202 ...yes may naka assign na na CO sa iyo dahil pina submit ka na ng medical...malapit na yan just be patient with the process....matagal pa yong commencement mo...double check ka dapat with all your other documents....

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• dreamprayhard84 Sydney
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  August 2014

  @pmm0202 pag nagpa medical ka po 1 week bago isubmit yung mga result sa australian embassy. God bless po and good luck.

  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
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  August 2014 edited August 2014

  @danyan2001us boss. Dan maiba lang po ako ang rules po ba ng australian immigration nagpapalit po ba sila ng rules every july 1 ng taon kasi po diba magpapa move kami ng intake ng jan 2015 baka bigla kasi magpalit ng rules ang immigration? Salamat po and 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-
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @dreamprayhard84 .....usually changes are happening on the 1st of july on each year..so kung january 2015 na intake pa kayo then sa tingin ko hindi kayo maapektuhan if ever may changes man sa student visa....if meron man then baka andito na kayo kasi july 2015 2nd semester na yan dito....

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• motherof2 Davao City
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  August 2014

  @ozdreamer0323 regional nlng daw po ako magstudent mas malaki daw maggain ng points kung mag skill select
• dreamprayhard84 Sydney
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  Joined: Jan 25, 2014

  August 2014

  @danyan2001us thank you boss. Dan and god bless.

  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-
• tin1289 Sydney
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  Joined: Feb 02, 2014

  August 2014

  @danyan2001us thank you po kua dab
• appledeuce Sydney
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  August 2014

  @appledeuce SVP ka po di ba? Laki kasi ng tuition per sem mo so I was assuming na nag Uni ka under 573.

  Yup SVP po ako. I initially planned to apply for 572 but I didn't want to go thru the hassle of presenting proof of funds. Kaya tiis-Ganda muna with the expensive school fees. lol
  

  Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
  28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
  20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
  03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
  07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
  16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
  17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
  21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
  24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
  19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
  06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
  14 Oct 2015 - Graduation

  Journey to PR:
  07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
  12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
  12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
  29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
  03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
  19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
  01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
  14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
  15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
  22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
  16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

  Citizenship:
  Date applied: 27 March 2018
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
  Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
  Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
  Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
• tin1289 Sydney
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  August 2014

  @appledeuce SVP ka po di ba? Laki kasi ng tuition per sem mo so I was assuming na nag Uni ka under 573.

  Yup SVP po ako. I initially planned to apply for 572 but I didn't want to go thru the hassle of presenting proof of funds. Kaya tiis-Ganda muna with the expensive school fees. lol
  

  
  So pagSVP no need na ng proof of funds talaga?? Paano po ginawa nyo dun? Ngvisa lodge na po ako and im under SVP po.. Sana d din ako hingan proof of funds
  
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014 edited August 2014

  @motherof2 ...check this link at makita mo dyan ang mga points na magain mo for example if mag study ka in a regional area you will gain 5 migration points.....on the other hand try to consider the job opportunities in whatever regional area that you will choose...baka mahihirapan ka maghanap ng work....at the end it all boils down to your own personal decision.....just showing here that you will get 5 migration points if mag study ka sa regional area....here is the link:
  
  http://accountingprofessionalyear.com.au/point-test/

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  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @motherof2 ....the link which i just shared is the point test for everyone...hindi siya limited sa mga accountant lang...that's for everybody...so if makakuha ka ng 60 points basing on that point test, then you are qualified to apply for permanent residency in australia...

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• motherof2 Davao City
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  August 2014

  @danyan2001us hi po thank u po sa info pls check po yung link na pinakita sa akin ng agent plus 10 points daw po agad kapag nag apply sa skilled regional, then plus 5 point if naka 2 yrs study ka sa australia then plus 5 points ulit kapag sa regional ka nagaral. Tama po ba? Please advise
  Thanks po
  
  https://www.acacia-au.com/skilled-migration-points-test.php
  
  
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @motherof2 ....skilled regional meaning you will have a relative who is living in a regional area in australia or you will be sponsored by the state (state sponsorship)...tama ka plus 5 mihgration points if sa regional area ka nag aaral.....please check yong link na share ko....that will be your guide how to come up with 60 points.....

  primary applicant- wife
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• jie1234 Sydney
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  August 2014 edited August 2014

  guys, tumatawag ba ang COs during weekends? may dadaluhan kasi ako na okasyon bukas and its going to be a whole day event...im just worried baka tumawag sila in the middle of it.

  1 Today will be my day
  2 I'm the best me there is
  3 I know that I am a winner
  4 I can do it, I know I can
  5 God will always be with me

  Be positive and believe in yourself
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @jie1234 ...you need to check first if embassy people (COs) report to office during saturdays there in pinas) but just to be sure, better have with you your phone so as not to miss any call. we missed ours when we went to simala in cebu however the agency also called us to inform us that our PVA came out already.....good luck though

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• attila Melbourne
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  Joined: Aug 09, 2014

  August 2014

  Hello everyone, I'm a newbie here. Been reading the forums for the past couple of weeks and trying to decide whether applying for a student visa is good for my wife and I. Been thinking of applying to get a bachelors degree in accounting, but upon reading other AU forums, most (from AU citizens) are saying that the job prospects are very bad due to a huge supply of accounting graduates. A lot are having difficulty getting a job after graduating. Have a couple of questions and I hope you guys can help out.
  
  1) For those already in AU, is it true that it is hard to find an accounting job?
  2) While studying, is it hard to find a part-time job?
  3) Can you pay your tuition fees (bachelors degree) with the money you make from a part-time job and live decently?
  
  Thanks in advance and goodluck to all those currently applying for a visa!
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @attila ......yes i would agree with you that indeed it is difficult to find a place in the accounting world here.....i have to be realistic with you though....however it all depends on one's luck also since one of our friends who have just finished with her Professional Year as well as her internship (3 months) as part of that program luckily was absorbed by her internship company and she is now a full time employee of that hist company....i would say that difficulty in finding a job is true not just to those accountants but to others also...so at the end it all boils down to your own interest and field of study plus working experience there in pinas..... on finding a part time job, my answer is inconclusive since it differs from one person to the other....however if you are patient enough and not that choosy when it comes to work opportunities (pwede mong magtrabaho ng kahit ano kahit na dishwasher, cleaner etc) then with proper support system coupled with luck, you can find one....on your third query, yes i can pay the tf of my wife through my work plus she also has her own part time work....she is taking masters so i am unlimited when it comes to work rights therefore i have more time to work comparing to those part timers.....good luck bro...

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• chanel22 Sydney
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  August 2014

  Hi po. Ilan pcs po ng bag ang pwede dalin? Ill bring 3 po. 1 luggage 1 hand carry 1 personal bag. Okay lang p kaya?
• santosjed21 Brisbane
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  Joined: Jul 28, 2014

  August 2014

  @danyan2001us Hi guys. Tanong ko lng po. matagal ba makuha results sa medical exam? Dapat ba nakuha mo na results before you lodge or yun medical examiner mag pass sa results online?
• attila Melbourne
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  Joined: Aug 09, 2014

  August 2014

  @danyan2001us Hi Dan thanks for taking the time to respond to my query Still torn between choosing to stay here in Manila, where I have a good job or taking a risk and going there to raise a family. There are rumors that they might remove accounting from the SOL soon, so it would be a waste if while I'm studying accounting there, they suddenly remove it @-)
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @attila ...sa tingin ko hindi nila tatanggalin ang accountant sa SOL dahil ang accounting ay isa sa napakarami na students dito at ang international students ay 11% sa revenue nila .....two years ago pa yan sinasabi nila na tatanggalinnila ang accountant but until now andyan pa rin....on the other hand, yong body na nag evaluate sa accountant at iba na occupations ang tinanggal nila.....

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  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @attila ...i would add though that it would be better for you na you will come here together with your hubby para mas magaan sa inyo ang pagstay nyo.....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @chanel22 ....it would also be good if you will check it with your airlines company...with regard to their luggage arrangement.....kasi ang mga airline companies at times they would have different luggage arrangement so just to make it sure.....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  August 2014

  @santosjed21 ...hi bro...i'm not that familiar now with their method there in pinas...dito kasi sa OZ nong maglodge kami ay ok na kahit na ang receipt lang na naka book kami for medical...everything is online kasi nong ginawa namin ang medical namin dito

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• tin1289 Sydney
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  Joined: Feb 02, 2014

  August 2014

  Sino po jan ang a new south wales.. Sa armidale po ako sa university of new england bka may alam kau na pedenv tirhan
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  August 2014

  Hi all!
  Sa mga nkavodafone plan dito, I have a question. Got my plan last Aug.6 but I already received a bill that's due on Aug 27. Is that normal? Hindi pa nga ng1 month eh may bill na? Please share your ideas. Thanks.

  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)

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