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What's the best choice: Using an agent or do it yourself?

thatbadguythatbadguy SydneyPosts: 147Member
Hi guys!

I'm planning to study in Australia next year 2017. What do you guys think is the best choice, use an agent or I'll just do it by myself?


Im planning to go to IDP Makati if using an agent has more pros over doing it by myself.

Thank you and mabuhay!


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  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    Hi guys!

    I'm planning to study in Australia next year 2017. What do you guys think is the best choice, use an agent or I'll just do it by myself?


    Im planning to go to IDP Makati if using an agent has more pros over doing it by myself.

    Thank you and mabuhay!


    better DIY bro ang laki ng ma save mo....or if you want to ask for assistance then try consluting with IDP kasi free sila....

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • Xiaomau82Xiaomau82 Singapore
    Posts: 1,877Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2014
    Hi guys!

    I'm planning to study in Australia next year 2017. What do you guys think is the best choice, use an agent or I'll just do it by myself?


    Im planning to go to IDP Makati if using an agent has more pros over doing it by myself.

    Thank you and mabuhay!


    depends. DIY if you have the time to read up and research otherwise agent.
  • SeanybribriSeanybribri Cebu City
    Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Jan 07, 2016
    yes do it by yourself mas ok. kasi ang tagal kasi kapag may counselor ka and if you are choosing IDP its best na you keep on following up the school instead of seeking answer to IDP just so you know where you stand. Counselor has lots of clients to cater so i think there will be sort of delays. i dunno with the other applicants but thats what i have been experiencing ATM
  • FuturesFutures Melbourne
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    Currently DIY ako ngayon. Aside sa savings, it's a good exercise for survival in AU! Hehe

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  • Angel1014Angel1014 Australia
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    @danyan2001us Pano po kung may expereince na ng visa rejection last June 2015? DIY is still a better option? Though may letter of offer nko from CIT.

    "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

  • thatbadguythatbadguy Sydney
    Posts: 147Member
    Joined: Mar 24, 2015
    Thank you guys for the response! Appreciate it. I think I have to do it by myself na lang since I dont have work on weekends. I can read further on my free time. Thank you! Anyways, open na kaya for school year 2017 ang TAFE Queensland?
  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
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    @danyan2001us Pano po kung may expereince na ng visa rejection last June 2015? DIY is still a better option? Though may letter of offer nko from CIT.
    fix the reason of the visa refusal then relodge the visa application when everything is alright (exactly what we did way back 2010)

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • filsgozfilsgoz Melbourne
    Posts: 125Member
    Joined: Jul 05, 2013
    hi @thatbadguy have you decided which course you'd like to take? school you want to go to? PM me. I'm working in the industry and maybe i can help.

    Gday!

  • akocpaakocpa Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2015
    Depende sayo. Okay naman ang mag agent. Nakakatulong sila.

    Pero sa case ko, yung usual na cause ng delays ko sa sponsorship and visa,dahil sa agent. Kasi pinapadaan sakanya, pagfinoforward ko sa agent ang requirements madalas di nya maasikaso agad. Kung wala akong agent, last year pa sana ako may visa or direct grant sana. Ksi imbes na frontloaded n lahat ng docs, antayin daw ang sabi ng co. Tapos pag may nababasa ako sa forum na gusto ko sakanya iinform para mapadali yung process, sabi nya iba iba naman daw.

    And ibabalance mo pa yung pagkaparanoid mo sa mararamdaman ni co na baka nakukulitan sya sayo though may karapatan naman tayo kasi abbayaran naman haha. So mahirap magfollow up palagi. Depende sa agent naman. Tsaka kinokontrol ko sarili ko pag may isasuggest ako based dito sa mga nababasa ko kasi baka mafeel nyang pinangungunahan ko sya.

  • akocpaakocpa Posts: 86Member
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    And 489 visa ako. nung naglodge palang kami dati ng EOI, sabi nya, okay na daw yun. Maghihintay nalang ng invitation. Pero nababasa ko dito na kelangan magapply pa per state or region. Pero sabi nya okay na daw yun. 1 month din ako naghintay sa wala.Hanggang sa isang gabi napadpad ako sa website ng southern inland na open for accountants. Then required yung magapply muna sa mismong region ASIDE SA EOI. so inemail ko sya kinabukasan. Then yun nagmadali kami magsubmit. tapos 14 days after may invitation. Kakaloka. Kung di ko sya sinabihan di pa ako maiinvite. Hahahahaha.
  • therealaidstherealaids Singapore
    Posts: 118Member
    Joined: Jan 17, 2011
    If you have extra cash to burn go with Agent, if not DIY. Getting an Agent is costly I would say but it's not mandatory as per immi but on the other side it gives you a peace of mind that you are guided properly.
  • marzkymarzky Australia
    Posts: 14Member
    Joined: Jan 28, 2016
    Hi! does anyone here familiar with RPS Migration? Plan ko po kasing magtake ng bridging program for nurses and RPS have this offer of 850k from the processing of ahpra eligibility letter to resident visa processing.. Included na din po ung tuition fee sa program.. Do you think reasonable na po ung price nila? Thanks. :)
  • ARJanesARJanes Muscat
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    Joined: Apr 06, 2015
    I also hired an agency to help me with processing. So far not good. Super delayed sila at palaging may aberya. Lahat ng papers kaw din kukuha, kahit di kailangan pinaparequire. Sila magsusubmit, di mo alam ano pinagbibigay nila. Ako pa nakakahuli ng mga maling ginagawa nila. Pag sinabihan mu sila pa nagagalit, sabihin alam daw nila ginagawa nila. Magaling lang sila talaga sa sales talk pag nakasign ka na ng contract goodluck. Better DIY na lng and pinoyau of course. Lalo na kung di naman complicated ang case mo. :)
  • akocpaakocpa Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2015
    @marzky i am not familiar jan. Pero yung friend ko po na nurse na nasa au, parang may bridging program yun dati. Sabi nya sakin, she would not recommend to have an agency. Esp madali lang daw. Tapos mahirap daw magbayad ng utang sa agency esp kung may tuition fee kasi malaki daw ang interest. Parang ganun sabi nya.
  • akocpaakocpa Posts: 86Member
    Joined: Jun 25, 2015
    @ARJanes kung ibabalik ko lang ang panahon magdDIY nalang talaga ako. Sayang. Haha
  • akocpaakocpa Posts: 86Member
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    @marzky sabi sakin nung friend ko, ang principal loan nya daw is 880k tapos dinivide daw nila sa may 3.8% na patong every month at 24 months to pay ang terms nya. Lahat lahat umabot daw sa 1.6M. Doble halos. Sabi nya, if alam mo lang talaga ang process, madali lang. Andito naman ang pinoy au para iguide ka. :)
  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
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    @akocpa huwwaaaaaaaattt. bakit nag mahal? 860k ung bayad sa agent or yung total gastos including agent fee?

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  • akocpaakocpa Posts: 86Member
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    @filipinacpa lahat na yun. Yung may tuition na. Oo nga eh. Sabi nya lang, 24 months to pay so feeling ko dinivide sa 24 tapos may interest ang unpaid balance. Di ko alam ang terms nya basta yun sabi nya sakin.
  • kymmekymme Western Australia
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    @marzky i personaly met sir RPS ksi ng punta xa sa school nmin dito sa perth. im not sure if reasonable ung 850k coz im not too familiar with bridging course. nka bachelor ksi ako naun and ung 850k is just for the tuition fee although 1 year ang course ko. hingi nya samin for PR is 2000aud. di pa kasali ang fees dun sa cisa application mismo. ung 2k professional fee lang ata

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  • marzkymarzky Australia
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    @akocpa ang laki naman non.. Yung sa rps naman na offer eh 850k na daw talaga tapos pwede din installment 50k per month for 17 months and no interest.. kaya iniisip din namin nung husband ko kung halos ganyan din magagastos namin sa diy kahit mag-agent na kami.,

    @kymme ah ok. Inioffer din nya sa husband ko ung bachelor kaso un nga mas malaki ang gastos kaya mas ok sana kung bridging na lang., sa perth din namin gusto eh.. Pag ung bachelor ang ipapaasikaso namin sa kanya 50k ang professional fee nya.. ung sa 850k naman eto yung included..
    - processing of ahpra eligibility letter
    - registration at ahpra
    -business visa for the iron program
    -tuition fee for the iron program
    -ANMAC assessment fee
    -verification fee at ahpra
    -nomination
    -residency visa fee

  • kymmekymme Western Australia
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    idk the fees for bridging but kayo n bhala mg weigh. ksi ung visitor visa sa bridging bawal un mg work e. nk student visa pra bachelor pwede mg work. pero mlpag malaki nmn chance ma PR at abot ung points after sa bridging, then go mas mbilis ang way to PR and RPS has his ways to PR

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    07/16 - finished uni
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    08/16 - student visa 500 (Diploma)
    10/16 - started working as an RN

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

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  • JCsantosJCsantos Sydney
    Posts: 1,416Member, Moderator
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    edited February 2016
    Like what i have always said if money is not an issue then go for an agent it has more chances than doing a DIY, kumabaga get rid of the uncertainty and guessing work sometimes let the proofffesional guide you

    Google for Everything !!!

  • cliff19cliff19 Mandaluyong
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    Hi guys...my nka pag pgtry nba dto sa Accentrex consultancy?
  • attysarleattysarle Sydney
    Posts: 45Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2015
    Go with an agent if you:

    1. have money to burn (make it rain baby)
    2. do not have the time and patience to study your options bridging /485/course/ location
    3. do not have the time and patience to fill out the forms, skillselect, EOI etc.
    4. do not have the time and patience to contact/follow up with the school, medical, etc
    5. have unusual circumstances.
    6. maganda/pogi ang agent mo at may nararamdaman kang something between you
    7. have money to burn ($$cha-ching!$$)

    Sa personal experience ko, kaya na ng IDP ang student visa basta maging makulit (within reason) ka lang.

    Again depende pa din sa sitwasyon mo at kung saan ka chilax. Pero ang pinaka importante if going with an agent:

    Check kung registered sila.

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  • AUstudentwannabeAUstudentwannabe North Ryde
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    Joined: Jan 10, 2016
    @ARJanes hi po..i just want to ask if lodging of visa is online (scanned documents) or you have to submit the hardcopies of documents? at first kase po, i approached idp, but it seemed na hindi ako na prioritize..so, i decided to do it myself..already got an offer letter and paid tuition fee..and still waiting for the e-COE..kaya lang, i'm not sure sa lodging of visa on how to do it...been reading lots of articles and forums, and i have the checklist of documents already...if may COE na, i will lodge my visa immediately..kaya lang, i don't know how to do it... sa dibp na site lang ba, then upload the scanned copies? or dapat isubmit in person yong docs..? :)
  • AUstudentwannabeAUstudentwannabe North Ryde
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    ok na pala..i inquired at vfs and lodged on the day after...
  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,764Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    As a migration agent myself, I would suggest DIY. Student visa is very straight forward. In any case you go for an agent, make sure they charge you the average fee an agent would normally charge you https://www.mara.gov.au/using-an-agent/working-with-your-agent/agent-fees/

    I fist came to australia on a student visa in the early 2000tgrough IDP. They help out with the visa application, that's good enough. Just consider getting an agent if your applying for PR na Lang dahil that's when it gets complicated.
  • IslanderndCityIslanderndCity Adelaide
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    @RheaMARN1171933 how long ka na as mara? sa anong field ng PR applicants ang expertise mo ie. engineering or generally all? and so far, if you don't mind sharing your success rate?

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  • Ar_EnAr_En Makati
    Posts: 5Member
    Joined: Apr 05, 2016
    Hello po, alam nyo po ba yung AMS Global at KOKOS na mga agencies? Is it true kaya na free talaga ang services nila kasi yung school na papasukan mo na ata ang magbabayad daw sa service nila sa mga magpapatulong sa kanilang mga applicants? Tamad lang kasi talaga ako magresearch.hehe... and, yun nga experienced na kasi sila sa ganyang bagay so "siguro" mas mapapadali for me at kung free lang naman din ang service nila eh ok lang naman siguro?
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