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should i hire a migration agent

majkensdmajkensd MandaluyongPosts: 8Member
hello,
I'm a newbie here, and would just like to get everyone's take if I should hire a migration agent.
For now I have checked respall's account.

thanks!

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  • rarekingrareking Montreal
    Posts: 466Member
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    IELTS+REMARK - 2MOS | ANZSCO - 3MOS | NT 489 INVITE - 1MO | SA 190 INVITE - 1.5MOS | VISA GRANT - 1.5MOS (15-OCT 2014)

  • wizardofOzwizardofOz Brisbane
    Posts: 1,342Member
    Joined: Feb 19, 2013
    @majkensd

    if you have no time, but got the extra money.. then hire one.

    But personally, even if I had the money… magsasariling-sikap pa din ako.. madami kang matututunan and friendships na mab-build.

    Nominated Occupation: Plant or Production Engineer (ANZSCO 233513)

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    makalipas ang isang taon....
    04/20/14: CDR Application sent to EA
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  • RoseGRoseG Melbourne
    Posts: 44Member
    Joined: Jul 01, 2014
    Hi @majkensd, I also had the same question before. I suggest that if your situation is a complicated one and you don't have time to do your own research, better get a licensed migration agent. My husband and I started to process our visa application with our agent in June last year and we received our PR visa this 2nd week of the month. It only took 7 months amidst the complication of our application status. Kung di ka naman nagmamadali, DIY ka na lang. You'll save a big amount of money. Licensed agents' fees range from 80k Php to 200k Php, wala pa gastos sa visa, medical, clearances.
  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 11, 2011
    if money is not an issue then go ahead

    think of its as an investment ... pag nakapag migrate ka naman dito mababawi mo yan in 3-4 months time :)

    Google for Everything !!!

  • kimchiboikimchiboi Sydney
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Feb 16, 2015
    If you have a very special case, maybe...but under normal case, I don't think it is worth it. The application procedure is very clear and information is everywhere in the internet and forum like this unlike in the old days. After all, you are still the one who will gather the necessary documents so parang binabayaran mo lang ang agent mo to tell you what to do next. Save the hundred thousand pesos and use that as your pocket money in Australia

    2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
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  • majkensdmajkensd Mandaluyong
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  • majkensdmajkensd Mandaluyong
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    thank you for the link @rareking
  • garfieldgarfield Doha
    Posts: 215Member
    Joined: May 17, 2015
    Hello @majkensd Respall migrant agent din kami. Sa ngaun c husband ay nag re-review ng IELTS hopefully sa june ay makuha nya band 7 for visa 189.

    PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)

    2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
    2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
    2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
    2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
    2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
    2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
    2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
    2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
    2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
    2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
    2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.

    Long hiatus
    2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A

  • ayeenmordenayeenmorden Melbourne
    Posts: 28Member
    Joined: Nov 21, 2012
    Hi @majkensd @garfield same here Respall din kami. Okay naman sila. :-) goodluck sa application.
  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,770Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    Try checking out our migration agent pages we have reviews over there as well. you can view the link on top menu or here for direct access

    http://pinoyau.info/plugin/page/migration-agents

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  • garfieldgarfield Doha
    Posts: 215Member
    Joined: May 17, 2015
    Hi @ayeenmorden, musta application nyu?C husband nag rereview ulit for ielts, 2nd take na nya to kong sakali. Kaya standby muna ang agent.

    PA: Husband (Production/Plant Engineer -ANZSCO 233513)

    2015 April : Contacted an Agent (Resp)
    2015 June 21: 1st IELTS Result (L-6/ S-6/ W-6 R-5.5 OBS: 6)
    2015 Oct 18 : 2nd IELTS Result (L-6.5/ S-7/ W-6/ R-6 OBS 6.5)
    2015 Nov 09 : Preparing COE and CDR for EA Assessment
    2016 Jan 11 : Submitted CDR to Agent
    2016 Jan 13 : Agent lodged CDR to EA via fast track
    2016 Jan 19 : EA requested from Agent additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit
    2016 Jan 20 : Agent submitted additional supporting docs -Husband's current Work Permit to EA - Received EA positive result - Lodge EOI to NSW visa 190 (55+5) -Salamat Jehovah
    2016 April : after 2 months of waiting - decided to review PTE-A aiming for 189
    2016 May 28: PTE-A exam (FAILED)
    2016 Aug 29 : EOI submitted for visa subclass 489 in NSW.

    Long hiatus
    2017 Feb- Resumed in reviewing PTE -A

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