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if ung less than 3 years na lang po ang experience dahil nawabasan na from past 10 years pwede pa din po ba mag lodge ng EOI, pasok pa din po sa score na 60, at 70 sa SS kasi may relative sponsor po. Salamat po.
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29May2015: Submitted Online Application to VETASSESS (312112 Building Associate)
02Jun2015: Lodged Date at VETASSESS
28Aug2015: VETASSESS Assessment Completed (312112 Building Associate) - POSITIVE
17Oct2015: PTE-A taken at SG
19Oct2015: PTE-A Result: L-83, R-90, S-76, W-90 OAS-87
19Oct2015: Submitted EOI Visa 190 (65 points plus SS 5 points if granted)
19Oct2015: Submitted VIC SS Online Application Visa 190
20Oct2015: VIC acknowledged SS application and gave Reference Number
02Nov2015: VIC SS Application Rejected
05Nov2015: Submitted Online Reassessment to VETASSESS (312212 Civil Engineering Technician) 08Feb2016: VETASSESS Outcome POSITIVE
07Nov2015: Updated EOI to select NSW (312112)
18Dec2015: Received NSW SS Invitation Stream 2
21Dec2015: Lodged NSW SS Application
12Jan2016: NSW SS Approved / Visa 190 ITA Received
29Jan2016: SG PCC (Me) / Medical (Me, Wife and Kid)
01Feb2016: Medicals Cleared
05Feb2016: Lodged Visa 190
18Feb2016: NBI Clearance Applied (Me and Wife) - HIT
29Feb2016: SG PCC (Wife)
03Mar2016: Collected and Uploaded NBI Clearance
04Mar2016: Direct Grant
07May2016: Initial Entry (Sydney)
16Jul2017: Big Move
Oct2020: Lodged Citizenship Application
May2021: Citizenship Interview and Test
TBA: Citizenship Ceremony
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Newbie here, ngayon ko lng po na discover itong forum na to. Very helpful at andaming nag rereply tlaga. More power guys!
- May tanong lng po ako about sa EOI points, what if 25 years old ako, may IELTS band ako no lower than 8, BSECE, nominated occupation ko ay 263111 pero 2 yr exp lang. and may asawa ako na may 2 yrs exp sa same field din. basically ang points ko ay 30+ 20+ 15 + 5
malaki po ba ang chance ko na makakuha ng invitation kahit 2 yr exp lang ako? i am applying for 189 visa po.
Thank you and God Bless!
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 0pts | English: 10pts | Total: 55pts
04/25/17: Started reading about AU Skilled migration requirements
04/27/17: Started collating all required documents
06/16/17: Got a job offer in Singapore and started working (ipon mode)
07/27/17: Submitted ACS Assessment for 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer), Section 1, BSECE
09/04/17: Got a positive assessment with 2 years deduction
09/15/17:1st attempt PTE-A L/R/S/W: 82/71/88/73 (proficient) (10 pts)
10/19/17: 2nd attempt PTE-A L/R/S/W: 69/72/77/69 (proficient)
Aiming for superior
01/04/18: Submitted assessment for ICT Security Specialist
02/28/18: Was advised by ACS to change my code to either 263111, 263112 and 263113 (I selected 263111 then paid 200AUD)
03/01/18: Positive ACS Result but I got a 4 yrs deductions, sent email for appeal.
03/03/18: Got a positive ACS result with 2 years deduction (Work exp in Singapore added in this assessment, will claim 5 points on Dec 2018)
*****Aiming for superior in PTE******
03/04/18: Started reviewing again for PTE-A
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261312 Developer Programmer
03/01/16 - Started collecting all necessary documents for ACS
... fast forward ...
15/08/16 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
29/08/16 - Resubmit form forgot supporting document for statutory declaration
29/07/16 - 1st take IELTS Results (L:7.5, R,7.5, W:6, S:7)
23/09/16 - 2nd take IELTS Results (L:8.5, R:8.5, W:6.0, S:7)
11/11/16 - 3rd take IELTS Results (L:7.5, R:9.0, W:7.5, S:7) *Finally!!!
17/11/16 - Submitted EOI (189) - 65
21/12/16 - ITA
21/12/16 - (found out that i misdeclared something on my EOI) - Resubmit EOI (189) - 65 points
14/02/17 - Received second ITA
13/03/17 - Visa Lodge
21/03/17 - CO contact asking for Renumeration packages for several companies, Medical and SG COC.
23/03/17 - Uploaded Documents
04/09/17 - Grant
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I would just like to seek clarification because Im a bit confused with the required points for Visa 189. I plotted points on various sites listed below and it says there that I reached 60 points and that I am eligible to apply for migration.
http://www.workpermit.com/immigration/australia/australia-skilled-immigration-points-calculator
http://www.harriswake.com/skillselectpointscalculator
http://isa.com.au/immigration-and-visa-services/skilled-migration-points-calculator/
https://www.mygration.com.au/skilled-congratulations/
https://www.acacia-au.com/skilled-migration-points-test.php
https://www.immiaustralia.com.au/visas/skilled-migration-point-test/
My point breakdown are as follows:
Age: 33-39 (25)
Qualification: Bachelor's Degree (15)
Overseas Work Experience: 8 years or more (15)
Australian Work Experience: 1 year ( 5)
Total: (60)
I also checked the site below and it says 60 points:
https://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Visa-1/189-#tab-content-3
I guess my main point of clarification is if 60 points is the current MINIMUM POINTS (as of April 2017) required to apply for EOI. Or are the sites stated above have outdated information? I just want to make sure that I have a legit chance for migration before I invest my hard earned savings into this process.
Thanks and hoping for a favorable response!
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so if ever man po mag bawas sila, meaning magiging 0 year exp ako? and also, kahit magbawas sila wala din naman ako talagang points makukuha sa overseas occupation exp kasi less than 3 yrs ang exp ko.
Dun ba sa pag bawas ni ACS ng 2yrs, wala na ba ibang solution don? hehe. kahit CCNP or double degree holder ako?
Thanks!
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 0pts | English: 10pts | Total: 55pts
04/25/17: Started reading about AU Skilled migration requirements
04/27/17: Started collating all required documents
06/16/17: Got a job offer in Singapore and started working (ipon mode)
07/27/17: Submitted ACS Assessment for 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer), Section 1, BSECE
09/04/17: Got a positive assessment with 2 years deduction
09/15/17:1st attempt PTE-A L/R/S/W: 82/71/88/73 (proficient) (10 pts)
10/19/17: 2nd attempt PTE-A L/R/S/W: 69/72/77/69 (proficient)
Aiming for superior
01/04/18: Submitted assessment for ICT Security Specialist
02/28/18: Was advised by ACS to change my code to either 263111, 263112 and 263113 (I selected 263111 then paid 200AUD)
03/01/18: Positive ACS Result but I got a 4 yrs deductions, sent email for appeal.
03/03/18: Got a positive ACS result with 2 years deduction (Work exp in Singapore added in this assessment, will claim 5 points on Dec 2018)
*****Aiming for superior in PTE******
03/04/18: Started reviewing again for PTE-A
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261312 Developer Programmer
03/01/16 - Started collecting all necessary documents for ACS
... fast forward ...
15/08/16 - Submitted ACS Skill Application
29/08/16 - Resubmit form forgot supporting document for statutory declaration
29/07/16 - 1st take IELTS Results (L:7.5, R,7.5, W:6, S:7)
23/09/16 - 2nd take IELTS Results (L:8.5, R:8.5, W:6.0, S:7)
11/11/16 - 3rd take IELTS Results (L:7.5, R:9.0, W:7.5, S:7) *Finally!!!
17/11/16 - Submitted EOI (189) - 65
21/12/16 - ITA
21/12/16 - (found out that i misdeclared something on my EOI) - Resubmit EOI (189) - 65 points
14/02/17 - Received second ITA
13/03/17 - Visa Lodge
21/03/17 - CO contact asking for Renumeration packages for several companies, Medical and SG COC.
23/03/17 - Uploaded Documents
04/09/17 - Grant
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Partner/spouse skill qualifications - 5 pts
Kelangan pa po bang magpa assess ang spouse sa Engineers Australia o hindi na?
Kung hindi na po kelangan magpa assess ang partner, Ano ano po yung mga requirements para sa partner skill qualification?
Maraming salamat.
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221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
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221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
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1. education - yung qualification ba dapat ang ilagay eh kung anon yung results mo sa ACS? kasi ako BSCS ako pero ni qualify lang nila as AQF diplome.
2. employment history - dapat bang ilagay ko lang yung ni assess ni ACS na pwdeng ma scoran? or dapat ba ilagay ko lahat ng employment history at sila nalang mag validate sa ACS neto?
sorry sobrang newbie sa EOI sana may makasagot... maraming salamat!
Dec 05, 2016 - Booked PTE-A exam
Dec 14, 2016 - Completed all necessary ACS documents.
Dec 15, 2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
Dec 22, 2016 - ACS Result AQF Diploma with a major in computing.
Dec 28, 2016 - LRSW 72/64/87/67
Mar 10, 2017 - LRSW 61/70/81/63
Apr 18, 2017 - LRSW 67/80/83/69 Pass! Proficient
Apr 22, 2017 - Lodge EOI - Visa 189 (60 points)
Oct 12, 2017 - LRSW 64/71/88/61
Oct 16, 2017 - Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - Tasmania
Oct 24, 2017 - LRSW 64/78/71/72
Oct 25, 2017 - Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - Victoria
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Upon further research, if I'll apply as an ICT Business Analyst, the score ceiling varies due to the high number of applicants. The site's explanation for this is:
"Due to high levels of demand, and in keeping with previous years, the below occupation groups will be subject to pro rata arrangements to ensure availability of invitations across the programme year. SkillSelect first allocates available places to Skilled – Independent visas (subclass 189) and then the remaining to Skilled – Regional (Provisional) visas (subclass 489). If all places are taken up by subclass 189 visas then there will be no invitations issued for subclass 489 visas in these occupations.
Accountants
Auditors, Company Secretaries and Corporate Treasurers
Electronics Engineers
Industrial, Mechanical and Production Engineers
Other Engineering Professionals
ICT Business and System Analysts
Software and Applications Programmers
Computer Network Professionals"
65 Points
https://www.border.gov.au/WorkinginAustralia/Pages/15-febuary-2017-round-results.aspx
70 Points
http://www.border.gov.au/Trav/Work/Skil/29-march-2017-round-results
After understanding all of this and considering the huge investment my wife and I will put out, we decided to instead pursue PR in New Zealand as we have a bigger chance there when all things are considered compared to AU.
Thank you everyone for the help and insight! Good luck to those pursuing the dream, and pray for us as well.
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1- education claim kong ano ang result ng assessment.
2- declare the work for the last 10 years.
221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
- collating requirements for NT SS application
18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
- was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
- engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
02|05|18 - PCC processing
20|05|18 - Medical
06|06|18 - Visa payment
15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
09|02|19 - Big move
11|02|19 - First job interview
12|02|19 - Received a job offer
13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home
Posts: 70Member
Joined: Aug 14, 2014
Dec 05, 2016 - Booked PTE-A exam
Dec 14, 2016 - Completed all necessary ACS documents.
Dec 15, 2016 - CTC'd and Submitted online ACS Assessment.
Dec 22, 2016 - ACS Result AQF Diploma with a major in computing.
Dec 28, 2016 - LRSW 72/64/87/67
Mar 10, 2017 - LRSW 61/70/81/63
Apr 18, 2017 - LRSW 67/80/83/69 Pass! Proficient
Apr 22, 2017 - Lodge EOI - Visa 189 (60 points)
Oct 12, 2017 - LRSW 64/71/88/61
Oct 16, 2017 - Lodge EOI - Visa 489 (70 points) - Tasmania
Oct 24, 2017 - LRSW 64/78/71/72
Oct 25, 2017 - Lodge EOI - Visa 190 (65 points) - Victoria
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Main Applicant
o 1 passport size picture
o All passport ever issued to you (old and current passport) o NSO Marriage certificate (if applicable)
o Divorse Paper (if applicable)
o Legal Separation Paper (if applicable)
o Certificate of Employment -
o Copy of IncomeTax Return (for the last 10 years)
o Copy of Payslip (for the last 10 years)
o Copy of Bank Statement (Payroll Account), (for the last 10 years)
o IELTS result
o NBI Clearance “VISA to Australia”
o Police Clearance Certificate from other country you have lived for 12 months
Spouse (if applicable)
o 1 passport size picture
o All passport ever issued to you
o NSO Birth Certificate
o Divorse Paper (if applicable)
o Legal Separation Paper (if applicable)
o Updated resume – Australian Format
o Diploma
o Transcript of records
o Certification that medium of instruction was conducted in English
o Police Clearance Certificate from other country you have lived for 12 months o NBI Clearance “VISA to Australia”
Evidences of Relationship - De facto
o Photos together
o Travel Documents (if applicable)
o Airline Tickets (if applicable)
o Hotel Bookings (if applicable)
o Money Remittances/Money Transfers (if applicable)
o Chat History
o Yahoo Messenger
o Facebook
o Skype
o Viber
o WeChat
o Emails
o Joint Bank Account
o Joint ownership of any properties and/or any joint Liabilities
Relationship Statement
Signed Relationship statement outlining history and the development of the relationship. (Please do this on a separate paper. It can be type written or hand written.)
You should include:
o How, when and where you first met
o How your relationship developed
o When you decided to marry or to commence a de facto, spouse or interdependent relationship
o Your domestic arrangement-how you support each other financially, physically, emotionally and when level ofcommitment began
o Any periods of separation - when and why the separation occurred, for how long and how you maintained yourrelationship during the per o Your future plans
263311 Telecommunications Engineer
Points Total: 75 Points
Age: 32 - 30 points
English: Superior - 20 points
Employment Experience: 5-7 Years - 10 points
Education: BS Degree: 15 points
Timeline:
03/05/2017 - IELTS General Exam (L7.5/R9/W7/S6.5) - 10 Points
04/11/2017 - Submitted EA Assessment (Fast track)
05/11/2017 - EA Contact Requesting Change of CDRs
05/18/2017 - Sent New CDRs
05/29/2017 - EA Positive Outcome Granted
05/29/2017 - Submitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 65 Points
08/14/2017 - PTE Academic Exam (L82/R90/W90/S90) - increased to 20 Points
08/16/2017 - Resubmitted EOI (Visa 189) w/ 75 Points
08/23/2017 - ITA Received!!!
09/16/2017 - Medicals taken at Nationwide Makati
09/20/2017 - Visa 189 Lodged
10/31/2017 - CO Contact requesting for additional supporting documents for de facto partner
11/03/2017 - Provided needed documents
03/06/2018 - Grant Received!!!
04/12/2018 - Big Move to Sydney
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Nakita ko ang waiting time sa ITA ng System Analyst kapag 65 pts ay 31 weeks na. Totoo ba ito? Tapos may mga questions ako please.
1. Kung para makatanggap ng EOI pa lang sa may 65 pts ay 31 weeks na, gaano katagal kung 60 points lang?
May pag-asa pa ba ang mga may 60 pts sa System Analyst na ma invite pa?
EDITED
2. After mag lodge ng EOI o magsubmit ng visa application, pwede bang mag resign sa work na pinagbasehan ng points ko at tsaka mag stay sa ibang bansa habang naghihintay ng invite o pinaprocess yung application ko?
O kailangan hindi ako umalis sa work ko na pinagbasehan ng points ko o sa bansa na kung saan ako naglodge ng EOI/nag apply? O pwede at kailangan ko lang sila iupdate?
3. What if kailangan ko na magresign bago ako nakapag lodge ng EOI o nainvite mag apply, pwede parin ba ako mag lodge ng EOI/magsubmit ng application kung resigned na
sa work pinagbasehan ng points ko at tsaka mag stay sa ibang bansa habang naghihintay ng invite o pinaprocess yung application ko?
Maraming salamat!
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Good day po!.
Need ko po ng tulong kung papaano yug pag enter ng tamang dates sa work experience. Ito po yung resulta ng skills assessment ko sa ACS (via RPL) last year. Currently employed parin po ako sa company na na assess from 01/14 - 01/16. Right now nag request po ako ng new COE para lang ma prove na employed parin sa same company and to claim additional 5 points for work experience.
"Dear,
Thank you for your ICT skills assessment which was received by the Australian Computer Society
Your skills have been assessed to be suitable for migration under 261112 (Systems Analyst) of the ANZSCO Code.
The following employment after December 2013 is considered to equate to work at an appropriately skilled level and relevant to 261112 (Systems Analyst) of the ANZSCO Code.
Dates: 09/07 - 10/08 (1yrs 1mths)
Dates: 12/08 - 08/10 (1yrs 8mths)
Dates: 08/10 - 06/13 (2yrs 10mths)
Dates: 07/13 - 12/13 (0yrs 5mths)
Dates: 01/14 - 01/16 (2yrs 0mths")
Need help po kung tama po ba na ganito ang pag input?
From: Sept 2007 To: Oct 2008 (not relevant)
From: Dec 2008 To: August 2010 (not relevant)
From: Aug 2010 To: June 2013 (not relevant)
From: July 2013 To: Dec 2013 (not relevant)
From: January 2014 To: Blank (relevant)
tama po ba na blank kasi currently employed pa in the same company and need mag upload ng new Certificate of Employment from HR namin.
Kinumpleto ko po muna lahat ng requirements before mag EOI (done na po ako sa assessment, nag vetasses po ako for points test advisory (dahil accounting major po ako, pero 95% ng work experience ko is ICT related and done narin po ako sa English proficiency exam)
Thanks in advance po sa mag hehelp.
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