Student Visa (Step by step)

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• valiantboy Melbourne
  Posts: 181Member
  Joined: Jun 30, 2014

  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.

  Wow, it's great that you're in Oz na.. wee! hmm, ganyan yan, try asking kung ano billing cycle mo. kasi naka postpaid ako sa virgin starting 18th july pero billing cycle ko is every 14th.

  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

  August 2014

  hi friends! question lang po, gusto ko talaga magenroll sa early child education sa australia (vocational course) pero ang course ko nung college is hrim and ang job ko is office job - di din related. Sa tingin nyo po marereject ung application ko? meron na po ba dito na naapprove ung visa kahit na ndi related na course? tnx

  dyan papasok yung explanation part ng application. explain mo why you are choosing that course and relate that with your circumstance. kung office work ka, why not management? then again, pwede ka naman magstart sa management tapos take ka rin ng child care.
  

  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

  August 2014

  SUPER BILIS PO NG GRANT! thank you Lord!

  wow. Congrats!

  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

  August 2014

  @attila ...ok bro balitaan kita sa update namin after mag graduate si mrs....after sa graduation nya ay next visa namin ang 485 or graduate temporary visa on which period dyan na kami mag submit ng EOI....hopefully maimbitan saka pa lang kami mag apply ng PR....yong isang friend namin one year ahead sa amin graduaet ng bachelors (hindi masters ha hehe) tapos na siya sa kanyang professional year kayanaglodge na siya ng 485 yon after one week naimibtahan kaagad...bilis nya

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

  August 2014

  @attila ....in your case if ever makatapos kayo ng pr I believe eligible na kyo mag aply ng pr and for your reference check this link on the point test at tingnan mo dyan ilang points makukuha mo after studying for 2 years in australia....ma estimate mo dyan ilang points makukuha mo:
  
  http://accountingprofessionalyear.com.au/point-test/

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
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  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  August 2014 edited August 2014

  @valiantboy ...first take note that one can only apply for a student visa in Australia if he/she has received already the unconditional letter of offer from the school, have accepted it and paid the required tuition fee deposit (this is usually a one semester fee in advance). Then you will receive the COE (Certificate of Enrolment). Kung online ka nag aaply, bigyan ka ng 124 days (4 months) before mag umpisa ang course mo to lodge your application. Pero if hindi ka eligible to apply online, then pwede ka maglodge ng application mo after mareceive mo ang COE mo. Hope it helps....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  August 2014

  @valiantboy yes thanks sa reply. Nginquire na ako. Sa mga ngport lng ng number pala yung free ang 2months. Hehehe

  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

  August 2014

  @valiantboy ..i think bro si @chanell22 will be alright hehe...malapit na matapos ang winter..swerte mo but still bring clothes for winter time....hwag marami parami di masyado bulky bagahe mo...you can buy here sa 2nd hand store

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• valiantboy Melbourne
  Posts: 181Member
  Joined: Jun 30, 2014

  August 2014

  @valiantboy ..i think bro si @chanell22 will be alright hehe...malapit na matapos ang winter..swerte mo but still bring clothes for winter time....hwag marami parami di masyado bulky bagahe mo...you can buy here sa 2nd hand store

  Yup.. Lapit na matapos.. At least gabi na lang malamig.. Hindi na whole day

  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

  August 2014

  @valiantboy yes thanks sa reply. Nginquire na ako. Sa mga ngport lng ng number pala yung free ang 2months. Hehehe

  Basta ang suggestion lang kung ano yung carrier ng mga kasama niyo yun yung sundin mo.. Kasi kadalasan free calls n txt basta same provider..

  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!
• pmm0202 Sydney
  Posts: 157Member
  Joined: Feb 22, 2014

  August 2014

  Pwede na po ba makaalis ka pag May visa na po kahit in two months pa po start ng insurance?:)
• dreamprayhard84 Sydney
  Posts: 169Member
  Joined: Jan 25, 2014

  August 2014

  @pmm0202 congrats po, kelan po ang start ng intake mo? Ang alam ko pwede naman po pumunta na dun basta may visa na pero bawal kapa mag work. 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-
• iheartyouboy Sydney
  Posts: 68Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2014

  August 2014

  @attila youre welcome! yes, ive 2 jobs atm. isang casual work and isang cash on hand. Kaya naman.. 2 days lg naman pasok q sa uni
• iheartyouboy Sydney
  Posts: 68Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2014

  August 2014

  @czha hi. Im in queensland i dont know which school ang may bridging. But i know na sa NSW and Victoria lg meron..
• pmm0202 Sydney
  Posts: 157Member
  Joined: Feb 22, 2014

  August 2014

  @valiantboy thnk you:)
• pmm0202 Sydney
  Posts: 157Member
  Joined: Feb 22, 2014

  August 2014

  Sino po Sydney dito na pwede maki half sa accomodation?:) last week po ng sept ang dating ko:)
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  August 2014

  @attila youre welcome! yes, ive 2 jobs atm. isang casual work and isang cash on hand. Kaya naman.. 2 days lg naman pasok q sa uni

  Wow. You're so blessed. Ako 2nd week na hindi pa rin ngrereply mga inaapplyan ko. Ano yung cash on hand? U mean bayad agad after work?

  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"
  
• attila Melbourne
  Posts: 33Member
  Joined: Aug 09, 2014

  August 2014

  @danyan2001us hi dan, how do you obtain a professional year? nakita ko sa link na sinend mo, +5 points din siya
  
  sorry i got confused, why does your wife still have to apply for graduate temporary visa after graduating prior to pr, pero in my case if ever, you're saying that i can go straight to apply for pr visa after graduation from MPA? thanks so much for being patient with all my questions
• czha Brisbane
  Posts: 142Member
  Joined: Mar 08, 2013

  August 2014

  @iheartyouboy aww san ka dyan ...punta ako soon ... madami ba odd jobs dyan?

  March 2013 - IELTS
  November 2013 - Engineers Australia (electronics draftperson)
  February 2014 - State Sponsorship (QLD) EOI approval
  March 20, 2014 - Visa application (visa 190)
  April 2, 2014 - Medicals done
  April 4, 2014 - NBI filed
  May 15, 2014 - COC filed
  July 9, 2014 - CO assigned (asked for additional employment docs)
  July 23, 2014 - Visa Grant
• iheartyouboy Sydney
  Posts: 68Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2014

  August 2014

  @markier87 matagal din aq nakakita ng job dto.. mga after 1 month cguro. cash on hand they just give you the money. Wala cyang tax. So, d xa nababawas sa number of hours your allowed to work mga asian restaurants usually do that coz theyre stingy. hehe! but they pay less tho.. pero okay nlg than wala dba?
• iheartyouboy Sydney
  Posts: 68Member
  Joined: Feb 19, 2014

  August 2014

  @czha im in toowoomba, qld. yeah marami you just have to be patient and dapat wag maging choosy. Atm, ung 40hrs q a fortnight nauubos sa pagiging dental assistant.. but pag gabi, waitress aq.. Cash on hand
• tin1289 Sydney
  Posts: 96Member
  Joined: Feb 02, 2014

  August 2014

  August 5 visa lodge
  August 14 visa grant
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  August 2014

  @attila ....ang professional year ay inioffer during the duration of your 485 visa...this is usually for 10 months at saka ang klase ay during sat lang....yes you are right you will receive 5 additional migration points when you're done with it...at saka sa py may internship at if you are lucky iabsorb ka ng company kung saan ka mag internship for 3 months....just to clarify though, ang professional year ay offered lang sa mga graduates ng engineering, IT at saka accounting....

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

  August 2014

  @attila ....after graduation kasi, you need to have another visa that will allow you to stay legally in Australia that's why you need to apply for 485 graduate temporary visa....or sa case ng mga qualified just like you, PSV (post study visa) pero within this period, you need to lodge your EOI (expression of Interest) and if lucky enough, you will be selected and invited to lodge now your Skilled Independent Visa which is for PR na.....kasi if you will have no other visa then after your student visa, you need to go out of Australia....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• Agchangcoco Sydney
  Posts: 59Member
  Joined: Nov 10, 2013

  August 2014

  @tin1289 Hello po! Congrat's po!

  573 visa
  uws application- september 09 2014
  offer letter- september 22, 2014
  paid tuition fee
  received COE
  medical- October 01, 2014
  visa lodgement thru AMS- October 10, 2014
• ateckmagnaye Sydney
  Posts: 46Member
  Joined: Aug 15, 2014

  August 2014

  @pmm0202 hi. Phone interview ka din ba? ilang days after your lodgement you received the call? Thanks! I just lodged mine just today.
• jie1234 Sydney
  Posts: 68Member
  Joined: Jul 26, 2014

  August 2014

  congrats @pmm0202 and @tin1289! mga august 5 lodgers! ako naglodge pag august 5 din kaso hiningan ako nang additional medical exams just a few days ago...kaya eto hintay2x pa rin

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• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  August 2014

  Sino po Sydney dito na pwede maki half sa accomodation?:) last week po ng sept ang dating ko:)

  May kakilala ako naghahanap dito banda sa dee why. 45 mins to city. Family sila . Gusto mo tanong ko kung available pa?

  "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.
• tin1289 Sydney
  Posts: 96Member
  Joined: Feb 02, 2014

  August 2014

  @Agchangcoco thank u po
• tin1289 Sydney
  Posts: 96Member
  Joined: Feb 02, 2014

  August 2014

  Thank u po sa lahat ng tumulong sa akin na magpray