Student Visa (Step by step)

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• patientlywaiting1994 Sydney
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  Joined: Mar 05, 2015

  November 2015

  @Aasapphire cge will check also AMS. thank you po. ha.,
• pc3 Perth
  Posts: 91Member
  Joined: Oct 12, 2015

  November 2015

  @traveltart @danyan2001us hi guys, i called ms rica sa idp cebu earlier and i told her about my concerns. we found out hindi pa na forward yung uni application ko since october and they will forward it today buti nalang i called her instead of my counselor.
  
  She said na I should've received an acknowledgment letter from ECU via email once my application was received but for 1 month na, wala talaga ako natanggap. But my counsellor insisted na forward na nya yung application ko.
  
  May online tracker din yung websit ng ECU. Wala talaga akong records dun. kaya ako nagtaka. I kept sending emails to my counsellor instead of calling para may evidence ako sa pag communicate sa kanya. pero 3x walang reply talaga. I had to call him every week to follow up.
  
  I think newbie yung counsellor ko at hindi alam yung ginagawa.
  
  From now on I will contact Ms. Rica na.
  
  Back to step 1

  SVP 573 (Masters Degree in Proj Mgmt) ECU Perth
  2015 Timeline:
  October 10 - Inquiry at IDP (Cebu)
  October 10-22 - Self review IELTS
  October 23 - Submitted application form and reqts. to IDP
  except IELTS
  October 24 - IELTS Exams
  November 6 - IELTS RESULTS (PASSED)
  November 12 - Submitted IELTS results to IDP
  November 16-25 - Waiting for offer letter from ECU through IDP
  -Follow up IDP (No feedback from ECU)
  -I was told by my counselor 3-4 times that
  application was sent and have to wait for ECU.
  -Checked ECU online tracker and application
  shows "no records"
  Nov 23 - Medicals at NHSI Cebu
  Nov 25 - Looked for a new IDP counselor. Counselor was away.
  Nov 26 - Complained to a different IDP counselor & found out
  my application was not yet submitted to university by
  my previous counselor.
  Nov 27 - I called AMS and submitted a new application.
  - Received acknowledgement email from ECU.
  Nov 30 - Long distance call from ECU Representative confirming my final agency of choice (IDP or AMS)
  Dec 1 - Nominated AMS and AMS emailed ECU.
  - Checked ECU online tracker and found my name on their
  records (YEY)
  - NHSI Medical results uploaded.
  Dec 7 - Received Offer Letter
  Dec 8 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
  Dec 11 - Receive COE from Univ
  Dec 14 - Visa Reqts forwarded to AMS
  Dec 19 - 2GO scheduled pick up of visa application
  Dec 22 - Acknowledgment fro AU Embassy & Visa Lodge
  Jan 11 - VISA GRANT!

  THANK YOU LORD! PIT SENYOR!

  “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10“Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!"
• yssabanana Darwin, NT
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  Joined: Nov 09, 2015

  November 2015

  Hi guys question lang. Kapag ba may history ng ptb pero halimbawamg treated naman na, possible pa ba magrant ang visa? Nagwoworry kasi ako although wala naman ako history ng ptb, baka lang meron exposure. Will this affect my visa app?
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2015

  Hi guys question lang. Kapag ba may history ng ptb pero halimbawamg treated naman na, possible pa ba magrant ang visa? Nagwoworry kasi ako although wala naman ako history ng ptb, baka lang meron exposure. Will this affect my visa app?

  If magaling na then you dont have a problem esp if youre doctor will give you a go signal. Just pray that it is clear during the x ray test

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

  November 2015

  @pc3 ..... Good luck and keep you in my prayers

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• yssabanana Darwin, NT
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  November 2015

  @danyan2001us thanks po sama clear siya
• michie1229 Sydney
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  Joined: Oct 13, 2014

  November 2015

  @yssabanana hi! advice ko lang agahan mo magpamedical para u know if my spot ka nga or wla. like what happened sa husband ko. wla sya history ng ptb but my nakita na spot sa xray nya. even small spot un suspected ptb na kaagad sya. kaya further check up pa. 3 days sputum test then if negative dun 2 months na waiting coz they need to culture it pa. then negative talaga 2 wks pa before maupload sa system ng aussy embassy. so matagal na process baka matagalan ang result ng medical. kame ngpamedical ng first wk ng aug then naipass ang application namin ng aug 29. oct 26 namin nakuha ang result.
• yssabanana Darwin, NT
  Posts: 105Member
  Joined: Nov 09, 2015

  November 2015

  @michie1229 hmmm actually nakapagpamedical na ko last Nov. 13. Nagwoworry lang tlga ko sa magiging result nya. So far, wala naman kumokontak saken from the clinic regarding dun. Sa husband nyo po ba ninotify nila kayo about sa result?
• michie1229 Sydney
  Posts: 48Member
  Joined: Oct 13, 2014

  November 2015

  @yssabanana thats good. nanotify kaagad naman kame. parang after 2-3 days lang nagemail samin ang clinic. if wlang tawag or email sa inyo oks na un
• yssabanana Darwin, NT
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  Joined: Nov 09, 2015

  November 2015

  @michie1229 hayy salamat sis. Mesyo narelieve ako din. Sana magtuloy tuloy na. I hope hindi na rin ako mainter iew ng embassy like sa friend ko. 13days after visa lodgement nagrant na daw siya eh and andun na siya ngayon sa melbourne.
• michie1229 Sydney
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  Joined: Oct 13, 2014

  November 2015

  @yssabanana no probs good luck sa application mo. positive lang and pray harder
• patientlywaiting1994 Sydney
  Posts: 136Member
  Joined: Mar 05, 2015

  November 2015

  Hello everyone, can someone help me with this. Bali ung medical ko ma-expire na po siya by Dec. 6, 2015, kaso lang po I will submit again my application kasi narefuse po ako nung una. Would it be okay if to follow-up na lang po ung next medical ko kasi, ung course ko kasi naman dati is iba ngayon baka may changes na if ano ang ippa-test ko for medical. Or is it better if magpa medical na naman ako kahit hinde pa expired ung dati ko, para atleast pag apply ko ba eh complete na lahat ng docs. ko. Can someone help me pleaseeeee. Thank you!
• patientlywaiting1994 Sydney
  Posts: 136Member
  Joined: Mar 05, 2015

  November 2015

  What if i will enroll directly to my school and gather all the necessary documents for my application and lodge directly to VFS. What are the chances of my application, do i really need to lodge my application via agency. Up until now I am still confused on what to do with this. My sponsor doesnt want me to apply to agency because it is unecessary as per her. and just forward my application to VFS. Can someone give me an advice with this.
• blahblah Sydney
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  Joined: Nov 25, 2015

  November 2015

  @patientlywaiting1994 go to IDP, wala naman bayad yun. Mas matututukan nila yung application mo.

  arrived BNE - Jan 2008
• patientlywaiting1994 Sydney
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  Joined: Mar 05, 2015

  November 2015

  @blahblah IDP only caters to applicant if the school is one of their partner institution, unfortunately mine is not. My sponsor already decided to enroll me at this specfc private institution and as far as I know they don't have any affiliated agencies here in the philippines.
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2015

  Hello everyone, can someone help me with this. Bali ung medical ko ma-expire na po siya by Dec. 6, 2015, kaso lang po I will submit again my application kasi narefuse po ako nung una. Would it be okay if to follow-up na lang po ung next medical ko kasi, ung course ko kasi naman dati is iba ngayon baka may changes na if ano ang ippa-test ko for medical. Or is it better if magpa medical na naman ako kahit hinde pa expired ung dati ko, para atleast pag apply ko ba eh complete na lahat ng docs. ko. Can someone help me pleaseeeee. Thank you!

  Depende sa course kung. Example.from business to nursing malamang may additional.test pero.hindi.mo.uulitin lahat as long as valid.pa ang medical 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.
• Siopao23 North Ryde
  Posts: 759Member
  Joined: Apr 19, 2013

  November 2015

  What if i will enroll directly to my school and gather all the necessary documents for my application and lodge directly to VFS. What are the chances of my application, do i really need to lodge my application via agency. Up until now I am still confused on what to do with this. My sponsor doesnt want me to apply to agency because it is unecessary as per her. and just forward my application to VFS. Can someone give me an advice with this.

  Ok din naman . Maraming dumiretso sa institution kaysa dumaan ng agent.

  "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.
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2015 edited November 2015

  Hello everyone, can someone help me with this. Bali ung medical ko ma-expire na po siya by Dec. 6, 2015, kaso lang po I will submit again my application kasi narefuse po ako nung una. Would it be okay if to follow-up na lang po ung next medical ko kasi, ung course ko kasi naman dati is iba ngayon baka may changes na if ano ang ippa-test ko for medical. Or is it better if magpa medical na naman ako kahit hinde pa expired ung dati ko, para atleast pag apply ko ba eh complete na lahat ng docs. ko. Can someone help me pleaseeeee. Thank you!

  Doing the application process without the help of an agency will allow you to save a big amount of money. If you have time try to backread and you will be helped by the info shared by our companions here at the forum. Good luck to your application. God bless
  
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• pc3 Perth
  Posts: 91Member
  Joined: Oct 12, 2015

  November 2015

  hi all,
  
  As mentioned I initially submitted my uni application with IDP last October but as confirmed yesterday, Nov 26, my application was not forwarded by my counselor. They told me they were going to process it yesterday but I have doubts that they did.
  
  Since I was unsatisfied I approached another agency this morning Nov 27 (listed on my univ website) and they surprisingly processed my application on the spot when i submitted it.
  
  I already received an acknowledgment email from my university. So I am just waiting for the offer letter na.
  
  My concern is I haven't informed IDP until this afternoon lang through email which they didn't reply to again.
  
  If by any chance they also processed my application today or yesterday (which I doubt since I didn't get a confirmation by email from my uni that they processed it).
  
  Will this affect my uni application? What if both agency will be able to successfully process my application?

  SVP 573 (Masters Degree in Proj Mgmt) ECU Perth
  2015 Timeline:
  October 10 - Inquiry at IDP (Cebu)
  October 10-22 - Self review IELTS
  October 23 - Submitted application form and reqts. to IDP
  except IELTS
  October 24 - IELTS Exams
  November 6 - IELTS RESULTS (PASSED)
  November 12 - Submitted IELTS results to IDP
  November 16-25 - Waiting for offer letter from ECU through IDP
  -Follow up IDP (No feedback from ECU)
  -I was told by my counselor 3-4 times that
  application was sent and have to wait for ECU.
  -Checked ECU online tracker and application
  shows "no records"
  Nov 23 - Medicals at NHSI Cebu
  Nov 25 - Looked for a new IDP counselor. Counselor was away.
  Nov 26 - Complained to a different IDP counselor & found out
  my application was not yet submitted to university by
  my previous counselor.
  Nov 27 - I called AMS and submitted a new application.
  - Received acknowledgement email from ECU.
  Nov 30 - Long distance call from ECU Representative confirming my final agency of choice (IDP or AMS)
  Dec 1 - Nominated AMS and AMS emailed ECU.
  - Checked ECU online tracker and found my name on their
  records (YEY)
  - NHSI Medical results uploaded.
  Dec 7 - Received Offer Letter
  Dec 8 - Paid tuition fee and OSHC
  Dec 11 - Receive COE from Univ
  Dec 14 - Visa Reqts forwarded to AMS
  Dec 19 - 2GO scheduled pick up of visa application
  Dec 22 - Acknowledgment fro AU Embassy & Visa Lodge
  Jan 11 - VISA GRANT!

  THANK YOU LORD! PIT SENYOR!

  “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. 8“For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. 9“Or what man is there among you who, when his son asks for a loaf, will give him a stone? 10“Or if he asks for a fish, he will not give him a snake, will he? 11“If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give what is good to those who ask Him!"
• michie1229 Sydney
  Posts: 48Member
  Joined: Oct 13, 2014

  November 2015

  @patientlywaiting1994 hi! u can go to idp or ams and ask anything u want without telling na u already have a school in mind na hindi nila affiliated. atleast masagot nila ung mga concerns mo. ngbibigay naman sila mg advice.
• appledeuce Sydney
  Posts: 412Member
  Joined: Nov 25, 2013

  November 2015

  hi all,
  
  As mentioned I initially submitted my uni application with IDP last October but as confirmed yesterday, Nov 26, my application was not forwarded by my counselor. They told me they were going to process it yesterday but I have doubts that they did.
  
  Since I was unsatisfied I approached another agency this morning Nov 27 (listed on my univ website) and they surprisingly processed my application on the spot when i submitted it.
  
  I already received an acknowledgment email from my university. So I am just waiting for the offer letter na.
  
  My concern is I haven't informed IDP until this afternoon lang through email which they didn't reply to again.
  
  If by any chance they also processed my application today or yesterday (which I doubt since I didn't get a confirmation by email from my uni that they processed it).
  
  Will this affect my uni application? What if both agency will be able to successfully process my application?

  I don't think there would be any problem. The latter of the 2 applications will be rejected malamang since nasa system na ng Uni ang profile mo.
  
  Kawawa naman yung second counsellor Ng IDP na nag-assist sayo, baka nawalan ng commission hehe.

  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
• ana_s Sydney
  Posts: 70Member
  Joined: Apr 27, 2015

  November 2015

  Hi guys! Anyone who has lodged a 573 visa with a partner? Penge naman po tips and crucial requirements to pass for the de facto. Thanks!
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2015

  Hi guys! Anyone who has lodged a 573 visa with a partner? Penge naman po tips and crucial requirements to pass for the de facto. Thanks!

  sis please check this link:
  ---------------------------------------------------------
  https://www.border.gov.au/about/corporate/information/fact-sheets/35relationship
  ---------------------------------------------------------------
  
  good luck and keep praying

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• koykoy Adelaide
  Posts: 110Member
  Joined: Sep 14, 2014

  November 2015

  @lightsaber07 @michikoi, hi! i am also a physiotherapist but pinas graduate. kamusta na po, practicing physio na po kayo sa au? any advise nmn -- aral ba uli or pa assess sa APC and then take both written and practical exam? we plan to make the big move next year and i will need advise kung paano makapag-practice as physio in au. TIA and hope to hear from you soon.

  07 April 2014 Vetassess submission
  28 July 2014 Vetassess results: positive
  9 Sept 2014 IELTS
  01 Nov 2014 IELTS take 2
  19 Nov 2014 EOI and SS submission
  28 Nov 2014 SA sponsorship granted
  20 Jan 2015 Lodged visa
  12 Feb 2015 SG PCC appointment, upload other docs
  18 Feb 2015 CO allocated, asked for other docs
  05 Mar 2015 SG PCC release
  10 Mar 2015. Medicals done
  13 Mar 2015 Medicals uploaded (according to the clinics)
  25 Mar 2015 NBI clearance released
  31 Mar 2015 NBI uploaded to immi
  2 July 2015 Visa grant. That in all things, God may be glorified!
  Jan 2016 Initial Entry
  July 2016 Big Move
• yssabanana Darwin, NT
  Posts: 105Member
  Joined: Nov 09, 2015

  November 2015

  Guys,
  Visa grant na po ako. Nung Friday pa. Ngayon pa lang na forward ng IDP. Di rin kasi ako nag check ng email. Praise God! Thank you po talaga Papa Jesus!
  

  Congrats sis! Buti ka pa. Hindi ka na ininterview ng embassy? How i wish magrant na din visa ko. Goodluck sis!
• yssabanana Darwin, NT
  Posts: 105Member
  Joined: Nov 09, 2015

  November 2015

  Guys question again... Pwede ko ba malaman ung results ng medical exam ko? Pde ko ba un tanungin sa clinic?
• ana_s Sydney
  Posts: 70Member
  Joined: Apr 27, 2015

  November 2015

  @danyan2001us thanks, kuya. Do you think kuya, will these be enough? Joint bank statement (pero konti lang laman, below 300k), resident id from condo, written testimonies from friends and family, email correspondence from time of separation, photos. Ung parents ko naman, sila magpprovide ng showmoney/financial support.
• danyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
  Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
  Joined: Nov 14, 2012

  November 2015

  Guys question again... Pwede ko ba malaman ung results ng medical exam ko? Pde ko ba un tanungin sa clinic?

  With our experience in pinas and here in oz, we never ask for our medical exams result, however we knew when something was wrong since the clinic asked us again to undergo this or that test....
  
  

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

  November 2015

  @danyan2001us thanks, kuya. Do you think kuya, will these be enough? Joint bank statement (pero konti lang laman, below 300k), resident id from condo, written testimonies from friends and family, email correspondence from time of separation, photos. Ung parents ko naman, sila magpprovide ng showmoney/financial support.

  It looks alright .... Just double check if everything is set according to the guidelines set by oz immig plus do some readings i think there is a thread on that somewhere on this student visa topic... Good luck
  
  

  primary applicant- wife
  arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010
• yssabanana Darwin, NT
  Posts: 105Member
  Joined: Nov 09, 2015

  November 2015

  Guys question again... Pwede ko ba malaman ung results ng medical exam ko? Pde ko ba un tanungin sa clinic?

  With our experience in pinas and here in oz, we never ask for our medical exams result, however we knew when something was wrong since the clinic asked us again to undergo this or that test....
  
  

  Oh ok. Thanks kuya..