Student Visa (Step by step)

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• jeinardako Balanga
  Posts: 19Member
  Joined: Oct 01, 2014

  October 2014

  @markier87 nope.. i filed solo

  July 21, 2014 - Applied for Bachelor in Nursing in ACU
  August 4, 2014 - Offer Letter received
  August 8, 2014 - Fully Paid 1st semester
  - CoE received
  August 11, 2014 - Medicals done
  August 14, 2014 - Lodged my visa application
  August 20, 2014 - VFS manager's check was rejected @_@ I had
  to go back to VFS and pay in cash
  August 22, 2014 - went to VFS to pay in cash the courier fee
  August 26, 2014 - Confirmation of received visa application with
  valid medicals confirmed too.
  October 16, 2014 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
• jeinardako Balanga
  Posts: 19Member
  Joined: Oct 01, 2014

  October 2014

  guys, i havent booked a ticket to aussie yet kasi nabasa ko to bigla sa grant notice ko.. sino po meron din nito na pwde magshare ng experience? kasi ung start ng OHSC ko feb 9 exact date ng start of classes ko.. @_@ pno po to huhuh pls help. gusto ko na po kasi magpabook ng ticket

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  July 21, 2014 - Applied for Bachelor in Nursing in ACU
  August 4, 2014 - Offer Letter received
  August 8, 2014 - Fully Paid 1st semester
  - CoE received
  August 11, 2014 - Medicals done
  August 14, 2014 - Lodged my visa application
  August 20, 2014 - VFS manager's check was rejected @_@ I had
  to go back to VFS and pay in cash
  August 22, 2014 - went to VFS to pay in cash the courier fee
  August 26, 2014 - Confirmation of received visa application with
  valid medicals confirmed too.
  October 16, 2014 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord!
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  October 2014

  good luck to all of you guys.....praying for your visa grant...soon or later..

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• cutie_rhach Melbourne
  Posts: 88Member
  Joined: Sep 22, 2014

  October 2014

  @ann006 thanks.

  20/08/2014-IELTS Speaking Test
  21/08/2014-IELTS Listening, Reading and Writing Test
  03/09/2014-IELTS Results: R-8.0, L-7.5, W-7.0, S-7.0 OBS: 7.5
  19/09/2014-Lodged school application via IDP
  11/11/2014-Received offer letter from Victoria University
  29/11/2014-Paid OSHC
  02/12/2014-Paid tuition fee
  02/12/2014-Received eCOE
  05/12/2014-Completed medical examination at NHSI Makati
  05/12/2014-Submitted visa application via IDP
  11/12/2014-Embassy acknnowledged application
  23/12/2014-VISA GRANTED!
• markier87 Perth
  Posts: 492Member
  Joined: Sep 23, 2013

  November 2014

  To all NSW bound friends. This might tickle your fancy:
  
  http://scholarship-positions.com/2013-tafe-nsw-scholarships-for-international-students-in-australia/2013/02/13/

  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"
  
• Moomai1207 Sydney
  Posts: 44Member
  Joined: Jun 22, 2014

  November 2014

  @Agchangcoco sis sydney kaba? Hehe meet tau dun! Haha!! Congrats stin!
• Moomai1207 Sydney
  Posts: 44Member
  Joined: Jun 22, 2014

  November 2014

  @cutie_rhach yes po 573, sa sydney po
• Moomai1207 Sydney
  Posts: 44Member
  Joined: Jun 22, 2014

  November 2014

  @markier87 thanka sir
• Moomai1207 Sydney
  Posts: 44Member
  Joined: Jun 22, 2014

  November 2014

  @miniaj congrats!
• jenmac Davao City
  Posts: 17Member
  Joined: Oct 19, 2014

  November 2014

  Hello po. Ask ko lng. Bachelor of interior design po natapos ko. Balak ko sana magenroll ng early childhood services sa sydney. Ano kaya magandang option kasi yung natapos ko wala nman sa SOL. Kaya gusto ko sana early childhood. Possible kaya ako magrant ng visa?
• Agchangcoco Sydney
  Posts: 59Member
  Joined: Nov 10, 2013

  November 2014

  @Moomai1207 yes sis. Kailangan flight mo?
  

  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
• Misyel Sydney
  Posts: 8Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2014

  November 2014

  
  
  HI all!!! Im new here po! Im in SYD now holding business visitor ( presented my thesis paper in a conference last Oct 21-23. Leaving Sydney this Nov 6.
  
  Dumalaw po ako sa UTS coz i am interested to take Masters in Tourism Management, the international students affairs under business department checked my IELTS (8.0 pero under GT) said pasok daw even if its not Acad. Also i have masters in urban management and so they said I would be qualified to take up the course. Isasama ko my husband and 7 yr old kid, i also understand the procedure to lodge his TRV to book him in the appropriate school in a Suburb where we will stay --- we will stay with my dad and brother na both are australian citizens na....
  Since it would be under VISA 573:
  1. my concern now is the GTE.. Since i would seem unemployed na when i leave phils and same with my husband.
  ---- But granted i secure papers to prove i am a GTE like affidavit of paid leave from employer and my husband to resign from work but will return to Phils to manage their properties and his uncle will also submit an affidavit stating the business plans for the family owned properties, do you guys think that would be enough?
  
  2. can anyone pls share the timeline ng visa grant sa same situation as me na may 1 school age dependent, spouse and under 573?
  
  3. I dont fully understand the assessment level 2 for 573 as well...
  
  4. If i submit a study grant notice from an NGO, affidavit of support from my dad here and paid leave from employer, do i still need to show proof of funds?
  
  I plan to:
  - process application letter sa UTS
  Expect the letter of offer after 4 weeks (tama ba?
  
  - pay enrollment fee
  - expect CoE after 5 days?
  - get BUPA (cheaper)
  - process my son's TRV and tuition ($4500 for holders of 573)
  
  
  
  
  Hoping for replies... muchos gracias!!!
  
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2014

  @Misyel pwede na rin yang mga papers na yan para sa GTE, ako ginamit ko nga ay payslip ko at certification from my company kung ano position ko at ilang years na ako nag work sa kanila tapos purpose is to apply for a student visa. Timeline ay depende can be as long as 3 months pag sinuwerte ka 1 week lang andyan na. Subclass 573 ka so normally ung school maghahanp ng proof of.funds sayo pero just to be in the safe side I ready mo na yan para nag hanap ang ca see e officer ready ka. Try mo pumunta IDP wala naman silang fee baka pwede ka nila I assist

  "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.
• Moomai1207 Sydney
  Posts: 44Member
  Joined: Jun 22, 2014

  November 2014

  @jeinardako call ur oshc provider, pwede mo paadjust date nun, i dot know if may addirional fee, samin kasi lyk bupa pwede paadjust earlier date if fly ka dun ng mas maaga ;-)
• Moomai1207 Sydney
  Posts: 44Member
  Joined: Jun 22, 2014

  November 2014

  @Agchangcoco sis sa decmeber na kmi, after xmas hehee kaw ba?
• Misyel Sydney
  Posts: 8Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2014

  November 2014

  @Misyel pwede na rin yang mga papers na yan para sa GTE, ako ginamit ko nga ay payslip ko at certification from my company kung ano position ko at ilang years na ako nag work sa kanila tapos purpose is to apply for a student visa. Timeline ay depende can be as long as 3 months pag sinuwerte ka 1 week lang andyan na. Subclass 573 ka so normally ung school maghahanp ng proof of.funds sayo pero just to be in the safe side I ready mo na yan para nag hanap ang ca see e officer ready ka. Try mo pumunta IDP wala naman silang fee baka pwede ka nila I assist

  Thank you @Siopao23 problema ko is the show money kasi our personal funds around 750k lang eh 1.5M yata required for my case,and if i do secure the amount, hindi na 3 months naka stay sa account ko eh. december 15 2014 kasi deadline submission for applications,,, do you think may risk doon? i am not sure if IDP can answer this but i will try.. hope you can give me more tips
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2014

  @Misyel yung kasamahan ko sa work sito na pinay na nag aaral sa UTS under sub class 573 din hindi daw sila hinanapan ng UTS at ng immigration ng show money. Pwede mo hingan ng declaration of support brother mo at father mo . Hingan mo sila bank account pang dagdag sa personal na funds mo

  "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.
• jkeith Mandaue City
  Posts: 8Member
  Joined: Nov 03, 2014

  November 2014

  Hello everyone, alam kong off topic, but i desperately need your advise on how to make a reapplication letter. How to address one by one my areas of concern or how to answer punto por punto yung reasons ng Case Officer ko sa pagrefuse nya ng application ko. i was refused due to GTE, can someone please give me a draft or idea. Thank u in return.
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2014

  @jkeith pag GTE usapan kailangan humingi ka na assistance sa immig lawyer

  "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.
• jkeith Mandaue City
  Posts: 8Member
  Joined: Nov 03, 2014

  November 2014

  @Siopao23 salamat pare.
• cody Sydney
  Posts: 42Member
  Joined: Aug 01, 2014

  November 2014

  Question po need help. Ng send n kmi ng application letter sa uni SCQ name sa melbourne ng oct 7, until now wala pa din offer letter from them. Usually po ba gaano katagal ang isang offer letter from uni school? Sabi kc ng agency, university daw kya matagal. Im taking master course. Kc karamihan na na read ko dto ang bilis ng offer letter nla. Almost 1 month na antay nmn for offer letter plang ng school. Normal lng po ba ang ganito scenario? Salamat ng madami sa reply
• amedina Sydney
  Posts: 311Member
  Joined: Sep 25, 2012

  November 2014

  @cody I got my letter of offer after 2 months. Minsan kasi natatapat sa busy ang university. Gaya ngayon, exam days and end of semester. Wait for it. Dadating din yan. Good luck.

  11/17/12: passed school application thru IDP * 12/4/12: received letter of offer (univ. of newcastle) * 12/12/12: credit application * 2/22/13: received new letter of offer * 2/26/13: paid deposit fee * 3/8/13: received COE and paid visa fee * 4/10/13: visa application thru IDP * 4/11/13: medical request from DIAC * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 4/19/13: SLEC uploaded my medicals * 4/12/13: medical exam done * 7/11/13: VISA GRANTED
• ann006 Sydney
  Posts: 92Member
  Joined: Oct 10, 2014

  November 2014

  Any tips po for medical examination? Ano po usually tenetest nila? Paano po pag over weight??
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2014

  @ann006 walang problema sa overweight . Wag lang TB

  "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.
• Misyel Sydney
  Posts: 8Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2014

  November 2014

  @Siopao23 naku thank you i went over to IDP sa Bathurst st today and said the same thing but just be ready lang daw ako ng financial docs just to be sure. I will keep u posted! Thank u!!!
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2014

  @Misyel no worries. God bless.

  "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.
• Pattycorky Mandaluyong
  Posts: 49Member
  Joined: Nov 01, 2013

  November 2014

  Any tips po for medical examination? Ano po usually tenetest nila? Paano po pag over weight??

  Hi sis.. Tip lng po drink plenty of water. ang usual n tntest lng po n gngawa nila is urinalysis, complete physical exam and chest xray. Tpos pag may tattoo po additional hepa b exam And i think pg medical course ang kkunin kmi po s nationwide s makati ngp medical mganda nman po ang experience nmin dun kc hnd gnun kdami ung tao tpos friendly p ung doctor..

  Subclass 573 Associate Degree
  Bound for Perth by January... Fingers crossed!!!
  June 8, 2013 - took IELTS (R-9,L-8.5,S-8,W-6.5 OBS-8)
  Oct 22, 2013 - submitted docs for assessment
  Oct 30, 2013 - filled out school application
  May 15, 2014 - received revised offer letter from Polytechnic West
  June 5, 2014 - paid tuition fee
  June 18, 2014 - received Coe, requested for Confirmation of placement for my son
  June 23, 2014 - received CoP for my 5yo son
• ann006 Sydney
  Posts: 92Member
  Joined: Oct 10, 2014

  November 2014

  @Siopao23 thank u masyado kasi ako nakakakain lately samahan PA ng tense kaya worry ako na bka overweight na (
• ann006 Sydney
  Posts: 92Member
  Joined: Oct 10, 2014

  November 2014

  @Pattycorky thank u sis.. Aged care course ko physical, x-ray, hepa b and c ung mga nalagay na test.. Masyado ako nahuhumaling sa foods lately kaya worried ako.. Visa granted kna?
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2014

  @ann006 ok lang yan kabahan ,normal yan. . May mga kasama ako dito overweight nung nagpa medical wala naman problem.

  "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.