Student Visa (Step by step)

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• kymme Western Australia
  Posts: 1,284Member
  Joined: Apr 10, 2015

  June 2015

  @Stela same nmn tayo 22 e. hehe. God bless saten

  Registered Nurse Nec

  06/15 - touchdown Oz
  07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
  05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
  07/16 - finished uni
  07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
  08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
  10/16 - started working as an RN

  07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
• goofygoofbot North Ryde
  Posts: 166Member
  Joined: Dec 08, 2014

  June 2015

  Guys magkano bang cash dapat dalhin sa OZ for pocketmoney lalo na pag couple?
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  June 2015

  @goofygoofbot depende. Pocket money ba ito para sa rent? Food? Mga pamsahe?

  "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.
• imathena Sydney
  Posts: 53Member
  Joined: Apr 30, 2015

  June 2015

  Guys magkano bang cash dapat dalhin sa OZ for pocketmoney lalo na pag couple?

  i read here somewhere should be something around au$4k/person to survive for 2-3 mos.that will give you time to look for a job.

  My Timeline - Visa Sub class 572 (non SVP) Early Childhood Education and Care Package Course

  April 20, 2015 - Lodged my Application with Fortrust (Single Application)
  May 11 - Acknowledgement from the Embassy
  June 9 - Phone Interview with Mr Jerry (my co)
  June 16 - Thank you to my case officer, Visa Grant! )

  To God Always Be the Glory!
• mdlsntmria Melbourne
  Posts: 95Member
  Joined: Aug 27, 2014

  June 2015

  May naka encounter na po ba kay CO Daniel? Is he lenient?

  Subclass 573 Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
  July 2015 Intake

  January 22, 2015 - Student visa Assessment at AMS Global
  February 13, 2015 - IELTS Speaking exam
  February 14, 2015 - IELTS Exam
  February 27, 2015 - IELTS Result Acad(L-7;R-7;W-6.5;S-6.5=OBS-7)
  March 18, 2015 - Received offer letter from WAI Melbourne
  May 18, 2015 - OSHC Paid and Receive Cert
  May 25, 2015 - Paid tuition Fee
  May 27, 2015 - Received COE from WAI
  June 1, 2015 - Medical at SLEC
  june 15,2015 - Submitted all the documents at AMS
  June 16, 2015 - Urinalysis done
  June 16, 2015 - Documents already picked up by VFS at AMS
  June 17, 2015 - Acknowledgement from the AU Embassy
  June 29, 2015 - VISA GRANTED!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
  July 8,2015 - Arrived in melbourne.
  Waiting game is over.
  "God will provide."
• ann22 North Ryde
  Posts: 71Member
  Joined: May 05, 2015

  June 2015

  @mdlsntmria hi! Sa pag kakaalam ko si daniel lang ang nag acknowledge ng application everytime na marerecv ng embassy ang papers.
• mdlsntmria Melbourne
  Posts: 95Member
  Joined: Aug 27, 2014

  June 2015

  @ann22 How is he? 573 ka ba? Incomplete pa daw medical ko eh does that mean hindi pa nauupload medical ko?

  Subclass 573 Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality Management
  July 2015 Intake

  January 22, 2015 - Student visa Assessment at AMS Global
  February 13, 2015 - IELTS Speaking exam
  February 14, 2015 - IELTS Exam
  February 27, 2015 - IELTS Result Acad(L-7;R-7;W-6.5;S-6.5=OBS-7)
  March 18, 2015 - Received offer letter from WAI Melbourne
  May 18, 2015 - OSHC Paid and Receive Cert
  May 25, 2015 - Paid tuition Fee
  May 27, 2015 - Received COE from WAI
  June 1, 2015 - Medical at SLEC
  june 15,2015 - Submitted all the documents at AMS
  June 16, 2015 - Urinalysis done
  June 16, 2015 - Documents already picked up by VFS at AMS
  June 17, 2015 - Acknowledgement from the AU Embassy
  June 29, 2015 - VISA GRANTED!! THANK YOU LORD!!!
  July 8,2015 - Arrived in melbourne.
  Waiting game is over.
  "God will provide."
• markadelaido Davao City
  Posts: 3Member
  Joined: May 27, 2015

  June 2015 edited June 2015

  Hi po anyone here lodging their docs from MAY 18 and got there result already? Salamat
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  June 2015

  hello guys just want to share with you this latest development regarding the student visa application to Australia...
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  http://www.minister.immi.gov.au/michaeliacash/2015/Pages/simplified-student-visa-process-to-boost-Australia's-international-education-sector.aspx
  
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  click the link to read the latest development on student visa application to OZ....

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

  June 2015

  with this development, there will be no longer SVP for it will be replaced with SSVF (simplified international student visa framework)....

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

  June 2015

  I would also share with you this recent changes to English requirement for any aspiring nursing student in OZ:
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  Nurses to get English requirement shake up
  Group of nurses set in a hospital
  
  The Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia announced changes in English language skills requirement for nurses and midwives. New changes will be implemented from 1 July 2015.
  New English tests introduced
  In addition to the existing IELTS and OET tests, NMBA will accept PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT results from 1 July 2015.
  Requirement for TOEFL iBT: minimum total score of 94 and the following minimum score in each section of the test:
  24 for listening,
  24 for reading,
  27 for writing, and
  23 for speaking.
  Requirement for PTE Academic: minimum overall score of 65 and a minimum score of 65 in each of the four communicative skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking).
  Requirements for IELTS and OET remain unchanged.
  Two test results may be combined to prove proficient English level
  From 1 July 2015, two test results from two sittings in a six month period may be used together to meet the English language requirement.
  
  Take IELTS for example, if you have sat two tests within a six months period and you achieve a minimum overall score of 7 in each sitting, and you achieve a minimum score of 7 in each component across the two sittings, and no score in any component of the test is below 6.5, then these two IELTS test results can be used together to meet the English language requirement.
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  Source: IMMIGRATION NEWS PTY LTD
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• aprilcruise Sydney
  Posts: 157Member
  Joined: Sep 21, 2012

  June 2015 edited June 2015

  @goofygoofbot i won't give a figure as it is case to case basis. it depends on the state, accommodation, lifestyle and shopping preference i think. rent sa accomodation depends on the state so dapat research kng magkano per week ang bayarin..
  
  in our case, we migrated as a couple 2 yrs ago in sydney with PR visa. Baon namin is 3k aud lng, we stayed with my cousin-in-law kya free accomodation and free tubig at kuryente hanggat jobless p kami..we arrrived winter season, di kmi masyado namili ng makakapal d2..kc may dala kmi from ukay..both of us are in IT field. i was 5 months preggy that time kaya si hubby lng ang naghahanap ng work. He was able to get a permanet IT position job after almost 2months. Sa transpo di rin kmi magastos kc malapit sa train station ung house so pag may interview sa CBD $9 return lng ang fare if peak hrs, mas mababa kpg hindi peak. since we are living with a relative bumibili kmi ng food namin and then share share sa lahat. di rin muna kami lumalayo ng pasyal pra tipid..nilalakad lng namin ung malalapit na park or mall pra exercise lalo na preggy ako..we went sa church na malapit sa house and thank God maraming filos kya madami pang nakatulong samin sa pagtitipid kc hatid sundo nila kmi everytime na punta kmi ng church..nagagalit pa sila samin nun kpg nagbubus kmi..in short lahat ng klase ng pgtitipid nagawa namin and we are blessed kc madami tumulong samin..at the end may natira pang 900aud sa baon namin..

  Primary Applicant: Hubby
  Nominated Skill: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code: 261313)
  Sept 23 2012 - Collating documents for ACS
  Oct 5 2012 - Lodge ACS skill assessment
  Nov 7 2012 - Positive ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree; 5yr & 4mos)
  Nov 21 2012 - IELTS Result L:8.0 R/S:6.5 W:7.0 OBS:7.0
  Nov 22 2012 - Sent NSW SS application via Fedex
  Nov 26 2012 - NSW application received
  Mar 5 2012 - NSW Acknowledgement
  Apr 17 2013 - NSW Approval
  Apr 17 2013 - Lodge Visa 190
  Apr 25 2013 - Medical at St Lukes (me & husband)
  Apr 29 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 Adelaide - JH (Requested for PCC, Medicals and Form 80)
  Apr 29 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and husband's PCC & Medical
  Apr 30 2013 - Uploaded my PCC and my medical was referred to MOC
  May 13 2013 - Uploaded Health Undertaking Form 815 requested by CO
  May 13 2013 - Received email from CO stating "application is under routine processing"
  May 14 2013 - CO requested for Form 1022, ITR and bank statement from (2008-2013)
  May 14 2013 - Uploaded Form 1022 and bank statement (lastest 3mos only)
  May 15 2013 - Uploaded ITR from 2008-2012
  May 21 2013 - VISA GRANT (Initial Entry: Nov 12, 2013)

  Thank you Lord!!!
• kymme Western Australia
  Posts: 1,284Member
  Joined: Apr 10, 2015

  June 2015

  @danyan2001us kuya dan dun sa IELTS for nursing registration. di ko masyado gets and two sittinggs. pwede lang ba ung two sitting overall 7. pro ok lng meron 6.5?

  Registered Nurse Nec

  06/15 - touchdown Oz
  07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
  05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
  07/16 - finished uni
  07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
  08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
  10/16 - started working as an RN

  07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  June 2015

  @danyan2001us kuya dan dun sa IELTS for nursing registration. di ko masyado gets and two sittinggs. pwede lang ba ung two sitting overall 7. pro ok lng meron 6.5?

  sis it should be no 6.5 on any of the band score.....
  
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• kymme Western Australia
  Posts: 1,284Member
  Joined: Apr 10, 2015

  June 2015

  @danyan2001us kasi ung nbasa ko 'no score in any component of test below 6.5'. kaya kala ko ok n ung 6.5. so dpat two sittings and at least all 7? in short, mas difficult na xa? ksi nung una all 7 1 sitting tas ngaun all 7 two sittings? nalilito ako.

  Registered Nurse Nec

  06/15 - touchdown Oz
  07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
  05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
  07/16 - finished uni
  07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
  08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
  10/16 - started working as an RN

  07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
• GoldSeeker Adelaide
  Posts: 202Member
  Joined: Dec 26, 2014

  June 2015 edited June 2015

  @danyan2001us kasi ung nbasa ko 'no score in any component of test below 6.5'. kaya kala ko ok n ung 6.5. so dpat two sittings and at least all 7? in short, mas difficult na xa? ksi nung una all 7 1 sitting tas ngaun all 7 two sittings? nalilito ako.

  Sa pagkakaintindi ko, you can combine both set of scores that you will be taking in 2 sittings within 6mos with the condition na walang 6.5 below with any of the subtests. Sa combination, dapat 7 OBS and 7/subtest.

  Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
  Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
  Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
  Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
  Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
  Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
  Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
  Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
  Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
  Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
• kymme Western Australia
  Posts: 1,284Member
  Joined: Apr 10, 2015

  June 2015

  @GoldSeeker what if sa first take nk at least all 7 na? ok na un or need talaga two sittings?

  Registered Nurse Nec

  06/15 - touchdown Oz
  07/15 - start of classes (Bachelor in Nursing)
  05/16 - passed OET (after 4 failed attempts with IELTS and PTE)
  07/16 - finished uni
  07/16 - received AHPRA Australian Registered Nurse rego
  08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
  10/16 - started working as an RN

  07/09/17 - Submitted EOI for State Nom Vic with 60points

  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
• revsky Riyadh
  Posts: 102Member
  Joined: Jun 07, 2015

  June 2015

  guys, kailangan di ba kumuha ng health insurance yung spouse ko kahit hindi siya kasama during my study sa oz? maraming salamat po!

  Registered Nurse-NEC
  8 years work experience
  Timeline. My Journey to Au.
  December 2015- Passed OET B scores
  April 2016- Applied AHPRA registration
  May 2016- Received AHPRA Referral Letter for bridging program
  May 2016- Enrolled Bridging program
  September 2016- Started Bridging program
  December 2016- Completed Bridging program
  January 2017-AHPRA-NMBA Registered Nurse Division 1
  March 2017-Received job offer letter and contract signed
  April 2017- Applied 457 visa application.
  April 2017- Applied ANMAC Modified Skills Assessment
  May 2017- 457 Visa granted and landed in AU.
  July 2017- ANMAC Positive Letter of Determination(Suitable for Migration)
  August 2017- Submitted Skills Select EOI- 70 points
  Sept 6 2017-Received invitation to apply visa
  Oct 10, 2017- Apply Skilled Independent Visa 189 with 2 dependents
  Nov. 24, 2017- CO Contract- requested for payslips.
  March 20, 2018- Visa Granted and Thank you Lord God.
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  June 2015

  guys, kailangan di ba kumuha ng health insurance yung spouse ko kahit hindi siya kasama during my study sa oz? maraming salamat po!

  Nope . Pupunta lang ng Australia

  "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.
• GoldSeeker Adelaide
  Posts: 202Member
  Joined: Dec 26, 2014

  June 2015

  @GoldSeeker what if sa first take nk at least all 7 na? ok na un or need talaga two sittings?

  Pwede na yun. For combination purposes lang naman yung new regulation dahil madami din nahihirapan maka-all 7 in just one sitting.
  
  

  Feb 2016 - BS Nursing (Graduate Entry 2yr Program)
  Oct 2016 - employed as nursing assistant with agency
  Jan 2017 - employed as nursing assistant at public hospital
  Dec 2017 - received AHPRA registration
  Dec 2017 - granted Temporary Graduate Visa (485)
  Dec 2017 - took PTE to increase points for PR application (Superior 1st take)
  Jan 2018 - job hunt for RN Positions/awaiting for ANMAC assessment for PR application
  Feb 2018 - ANMAC assessment approved/EOI 189 (70pts) and applied for 190 SA state nomination
  Mar 2018 - ITA 190 SA (70pts), visa lodge, attaching documents
  Apr 2018 - commence work as RN
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  June 2015

  it is good guys if you apply earlier in OZ kasi every year lalo na July they always have changes...good if it is positive but at times it is the other way around....buti ngayon medyo naging mabait sila sa mga student visa applicants but during our time, nahihirapan yong mga nag apply dahil hinigpitan ng gov kaya bumaba rin ang revenue nila from international students.....at least nakabawi na sila at marami na naman international students dito...try and try guys until you reach your goal---living a life here in OZ....

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• ann22 North Ryde
  Posts: 71Member
  Joined: May 05, 2015

  June 2015 edited June 2015

  Hi everyone good afternoon!! God has perfect timing, never early, never late. It takes a little patience and faith, but it's worth the wait. VISA GRANT na po kame just now. thank you sa forum na to sobrang nakaka help at na shshare mo ang stress at worries mo, thank you sa lahat ng naging bago kong kaibigan at mga sisters. Thank you thank you! God is good. sa lahat ng waiting pa trust God and wag mawalan ng pagasa. O:-) thank you lalo n kay sr @jhndoe2000 sa lahat ng pag tulong at pangulit ko hehe! Sis @pepay @imathena @stela see you there!!
  
  Subclass 572 (non svp)
  April 22, 2015 lodge application (fortrust)
  April 28, 2015 acknowledgement from embassy
  June 4, 2015 phone interview
  June 5, 2015 request for additional documents
  June 10, 2015 submitted additional documents
  June 19, 2015 request for additional documents
  June 22, 2015 submitted additional documents
  June 24, 2015 VISA GRANT!!! 8-> :-bd
• seekingforhelp Sydney
  Posts: 110Member
  Joined: May 10, 2015

  June 2015

  @ann22 congrats sissy! good luck on your journey to ausie. marami palang documents na request ng CO mo sayo, ano-ano yung mga docs need nila po? if you dont mind askn

  may 25 IELTS received

  may 27 paid tuition fee + OSCH

  may 28 RCVD COE

  june 9 lodged via VFS

  june 10 acknowledged by the embassy

  june 18 advice medical

  june 22 medical examination via cebu

  June 27 medical submitted

  JULY 20 visa granted! - thank you lord! See you at oz!
• ann22 North Ryde
  Posts: 71Member
  Joined: May 05, 2015

  June 2015

  @seekingforhelp hi sis! Updated bank statement and evidence of solely ownership of business ng sponsor namen. God is good sis!
• aprilcruise Sydney
  Posts: 157Member
  Joined: Sep 21, 2012

  June 2015

  @ann22 congrats. would you mind sharing the questions asked on your phone interview?
  
  

  Primary Applicant: Hubby
  Nominated Skill: Software Engineer (ANZSCO Code: 261313)
  Sept 23 2012 - Collating documents for ACS
  Oct 5 2012 - Lodge ACS skill assessment
  Nov 7 2012 - Positive ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree; 5yr & 4mos)
  Nov 21 2012 - IELTS Result L:8.0 R/S:6.5 W:7.0 OBS:7.0
  Nov 22 2012 - Sent NSW SS application via Fedex
  Nov 26 2012 - NSW application received
  Mar 5 2012 - NSW Acknowledgement
  Apr 17 2013 - NSW Approval
  Apr 17 2013 - Lodge Visa 190
  Apr 25 2013 - Medical at St Lukes (me & husband)
  Apr 29 2013 - CO Allocated, Team 6 Adelaide - JH (Requested for PCC, Medicals and Form 80)
  Apr 29 2013 - Uploaded Form 80 and husband's PCC & Medical
  Apr 30 2013 - Uploaded my PCC and my medical was referred to MOC
  May 13 2013 - Uploaded Health Undertaking Form 815 requested by CO
  May 13 2013 - Received email from CO stating "application is under routine processing"
  May 14 2013 - CO requested for Form 1022, ITR and bank statement from (2008-2013)
  May 14 2013 - Uploaded Form 1022 and bank statement (lastest 3mos only)
  May 15 2013 - Uploaded ITR from 2008-2012
  May 21 2013 - VISA GRANT (Initial Entry: Nov 12, 2013)

  Thank you Lord!!!
• ann22 North Ryde
  Posts: 71Member
  Joined: May 05, 2015

  June 2015

  @aprilcruise hi sis! Usual questions like why australia, future plans, school, course, ur sponsor, skills mga ganun sis.
• seekingforhelp Sydney
  Posts: 110Member
  Joined: May 10, 2015

  June 2015

  what if po hindi ka naka answer sa phone interview sa embassy po? paano yun?

  may 25 IELTS received

  may 27 paid tuition fee + OSCH

  may 28 RCVD COE

  june 9 lodged via VFS

  june 10 acknowledged by the embassy

  june 18 advice medical

  june 22 medical examination via cebu

  June 27 medical submitted

  JULY 20 visa granted! - thank you lord! See you at oz!
• akobulilit48 General Santos City
  Posts: 6Member
  Joined: May 19, 2014

  June 2015

  Hello po! This is my first time to post here but I am reading the thread for ages na. Hehe. I wanna ask lg po if need pa ba NBI clearance for SVP 573 as requirements for lodging? Ako lg po mag-isa. Salamat po!
• ann22 North Ryde
  Posts: 71Member
  Joined: May 05, 2015

  June 2015

  @seekingforhelp just review sis and be confident. If ever hindi ka nakasagot maybe magkakaron ng effect un pero depende parin sa co mo un. Goodluck sis and pray lang lage.
• camseeme Sydney
  Posts: 58Member
  Joined: Jun 02, 2015

  June 2015

  @ann22 sis im happy for you!!! Super Congratsss!!!:)