most recent by casssie
most recent by fasih
most recent by Ozdrims
General Skilled Immigration Visa - Step By Step Process
most recent by mathilde9
The Best Vegan Eats in San Diego: El Avocado
most recent by RosieHockm
VICTORIA STATES SPONSORSHIP 2024-2025
most recent by Ozdrims
QUEENSLAND STATES SPONSORSHIP FY 2024-2025
most recent by Ozdrims
Australian Computer Society Skills Application
most recent by Ozdrims
The longest running Pinoy-Australian Forum site in the history. We are connecting Pinoys "in" and "to" Australia since 2010! If you want to join in, click one of these buttons!
Comments
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Oct 21, 2012
hi! salamat sa comment mo, by the way ask ko lang ung sinabi mo na proof of funds, you stated na bank statement or bank certificate...di ba ung 2 ang binigay mo sa agency mo? if you don't mind ask ko lang kung ano ang agency na nag assist sau? salamat ulit!
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2012
20/10/2012 IELTS EXAM:
25/10/2012 TAFE APP
28/10/2012 TAFE Provisional offer
02/11/2012 IELTS RESULTS: (band score 8)
05/11/2012 TAFE FULL OFFER:
06/11/2012 Paid 1st sem TF
12/11/2012 lodged application at Singapore;
12/11/2012 Advised to come back with eCOE
13/11/2012 Incorrect eCoe received, requested post change
14/11/2012 got correct eCoe, re-lodged app
14/11/2012 Asked to go for medicals after checking docs
14/11/2012 Medicals done
21/11/2012 Meds up and finalized by health strategies
26/11/2012 Additional info requested(financial stuff)
11/12/2012 Info submitted
11/12/2012 VISA GRANT
Posts: 7Member
Joined: Nov 13, 2012
@Jhay May I know ano-anong documents pinakita mo sa AU embassy dito sa Sg? Pagkabigay mo ng documents medical na agad? Kase if mas mabilis ang processing dito I might as well lodge my application here. Hope u reply..thank u in advance
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Mar 19, 2012
20/10/2012 IELTS EXAM:
25/10/2012 TAFE APP
28/10/2012 TAFE Provisional offer
02/11/2012 IELTS RESULTS: (band score 8)
05/11/2012 TAFE FULL OFFER:
06/11/2012 Paid 1st sem TF
12/11/2012 lodged application at Singapore;
12/11/2012 Advised to come back with eCOE
13/11/2012 Incorrect eCoe received, requested post change
14/11/2012 got correct eCoe, re-lodged app
14/11/2012 Asked to go for medicals after checking docs
14/11/2012 Medicals done
21/11/2012 Meds up and finalized by health strategies
26/11/2012 Additional info requested(financial stuff)
11/12/2012 Info submitted
11/12/2012 VISA GRANT
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2012
Ms sisa16 can you also email me a copy of those reviewers please, i would really appreaciate it...i'll be taking ielts this dec 8, a bit worried on the writing part of the exam :-(
Sana my application will be as successful as those here who made it to AUS na....grabe im just starting palang...wish me luck :-)
student visa 572 (VET) timeline
12/05/12 IELTS speaking exam
12/08/12 took IELTS written exam
12/21/12 got IELTS results
R-7.5 L-8.5 W-6.5 S-8.5 OBS-8
04/09/13 submitted enrollment form to MEGT institute
04/10/13 recieved Letter of Offer and Course Acceptance Agreement
04/13/13 submitted signed Course Acceptance Agreement
04/16/13 paid tuition
04/18/13 recieved welcome letter and COE
04/22/13 lodge application to PIASI
04/23/13 recieved email confirmation and medical exam requirement
04/25/13 took medical at nationwide makati
04/27/13 medical result submitted to embassy
05/31/13 Got email from MEGT Institute Melbourne that they ceased the course i applied for :-(
06/05/13 submitted enrollment application to Academia International
06/07/13 called school to follow up, received offer letter, paid tuition and emailed back signed offer letter
06/10/13 received email from embassy asking for new COE
06/11/13 emailed new COE to embassy
06/18/13 received text from AIR21, visa grant docs received :-)
07/07/13 arrived in Melbourne :-)
07/15/13 intake date
*****************THANK YOU GOD***************
Posts: 37Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2012
student visa 572 (VET) timeline
12/05/12 IELTS speaking exam
12/08/12 took IELTS written exam
12/21/12 got IELTS results
R-7.5 L-8.5 W-6.5 S-8.5 OBS-8
04/09/13 submitted enrollment form to MEGT institute
04/10/13 recieved Letter of Offer and Course Acceptance Agreement
04/13/13 submitted signed Course Acceptance Agreement
04/16/13 paid tuition
04/18/13 recieved welcome letter and COE
04/22/13 lodge application to PIASI
04/23/13 recieved email confirmation and medical exam requirement
04/25/13 took medical at nationwide makati
04/27/13 medical result submitted to embassy
05/31/13 Got email from MEGT Institute Melbourne that they ceased the course i applied for :-(
06/05/13 submitted enrollment application to Academia International
06/07/13 called school to follow up, received offer letter, paid tuition and emailed back signed offer letter
06/10/13 received email from embassy asking for new COE
06/11/13 emailed new COE to embassy
06/18/13 received text from AIR21, visa grant docs received :-)
07/07/13 arrived in Melbourne :-)
07/15/13 intake date
*****************THANK YOU GOD***************
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 434Member
Joined: Oct 13, 2012
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Oct 21, 2012
thanks a lot!....ung agent kasi namin bank cert and bank statement kasi ng sponsor namin ang ask sa amin, tagal tuloy....
Posts: 35Member
Joined: Aug 11, 2012
Posts: 8Member
Joined: Nov 17, 2012
Which is better- studying in TAFE with a more practical course (i.e. ICT / Networking), getting a second bachelor's degree which is accounting for 2-3 years, or getting a master's degree for 1 year (i.e. Master in Information Technology)?
I really have no idea where to post this question. I was a software engineer for 2 years here in the Philippines and I'm actually not that good with programming, so I was thinking of studying another course(taking another bachelor's) to be able to get into another path- i want to be in the field of finance/econ/ or accounting sector.
But my aim of course would be to get a good job in oz.
Posts: 1Member
Joined: Nov 19, 2012
For the 'experienced' and those currently applying for a student visa:
I'm currently working at an insurance company here in Singapore for almost 5 years now and I'm planning to take up a Masteral degree in Australia in 2014. I took up Business Management and graduated at DLSU-Manila. My first job was at BPI and worked there for almost three years. Then I decided to try looking for a job here in Singapore, and was fortunate to be hired by this insurance company - my first and current employer.
From my initial research on the student visa application, what I read are the following: (please correct me if I'm wrong)
1. choose your course and school - my first choice is actuarial studies at Macquarie but then I'm not really confident if I could take on the high level math subjects under that course, so my next option is Professional Accounting (either at Macquarie or University of Sydney). I will be qualified for SVP for both.
2. academic and English language requirements - so far, I've met the acad. side. I'm planning to take up IELTS first or second quarter of 2013.
3. university application. if accepted, to pay required tuition fees. then eCOE (?) will be given to be submitted to Australian Embassy for the visa application.
4. for visa application, I can include a dependent, even if it's a de-facto spouse, but I have to add about 6kAUD/year to the 18kAUD/year living expenses required.
My questions are:
1. Will the university require the whole AUD36K (assuming no dependent and the course is for 2 years) + estimated tuition fees for one year? Will the university require proof of documents that you have the funds or the declaration is enough? If someone (not a relative) from the UK offered to sponsor for my tuition fees, is there any required amount that should be reflected on the sponsor's bank certificate?
2. How does scholarship grants work? I've read that during your application for university acceptance, some universities will automatically consider you for scholarship, subject for review. If ever you're qualified for the scholarship, does this mean that once you accept the offer, you only pay the tuition fees less the grant OR you have to pay the tuition fees in FULL first before eCOE is given?
3. My mom is currently in Australia, married to an Australian citizen. Will this be a problem? I'm concerned that this might be taken against me in a way that I have a reason not to leave Australia.
4. Will it be very difficult if I apply with a dependent (de-facto spouse)?
Any additional tips aside from addressing my concerns, I would really appreciate.
Thanks in advance! ^_^
Posts: 66Member
Joined: Jul 17, 2012
Posts: 25Member
Joined: Oct 21, 2012
thanks!!! >-
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2012
02 April 2011- IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0 : OBS-7.0)
02 August 2012- Got CoE from Macquarie Institute
14 August 2012- Lodged application by agency
09 September 2012- Medical Exam
03 October 2012- Embassy request for additional documents
07 November 2012- Visa Refused
03 December 2012- Changed agencies
09 Jan 2013- Received Offer of Letter from AICL Sydney
04 Feb 2013- Paid Tuition Fees
08 Feb 2013- Received CoE
14 Feb 2013- Lodged Visa Application
20 Feb 2013- VISA GRANT!
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
but maybe while trying to resolve the issue, and if you are still considering going to school, you can request to defer your enrollment this coming school year... mention that you had problems with the agent... i'm sure they will understand..
Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company..
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2012
02 April 2011- IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0 : OBS-7.0)
02 August 2012- Got CoE from Macquarie Institute
14 August 2012- Lodged application by agency
09 September 2012- Medical Exam
03 October 2012- Embassy request for additional documents
07 November 2012- Visa Refused
03 December 2012- Changed agencies
09 Jan 2013- Received Offer of Letter from AICL Sydney
04 Feb 2013- Paid Tuition Fees
08 Feb 2013- Received CoE
14 Feb 2013- Lodged Visa Application
20 Feb 2013- VISA GRANT!
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2012
02 April 2011- IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0 : OBS-7.0)
02 August 2012- Got CoE from Macquarie Institute
14 August 2012- Lodged application by agency
09 September 2012- Medical Exam
03 October 2012- Embassy request for additional documents
07 November 2012- Visa Refused
03 December 2012- Changed agencies
09 Jan 2013- Received Offer of Letter from AICL Sydney
04 Feb 2013- Paid Tuition Fees
08 Feb 2013- Received CoE
14 Feb 2013- Lodged Visa Application
20 Feb 2013- VISA GRANT!
Posts: 52Member
Joined: Nov 10, 2012
Posts: 430Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2012
22May2012 Applied at Deakin University
24May2012 Deakin University assessment
11June2012 Offer Letter
13June2012 Requested for Campus transfer
03July2012 Approved Request for transfer with new offer
12July2012 Sent hard copies of documents before payment of tuition Fee
17July2012 Paid tuition Fee
18July2012 Received eCoE
30July2012 Filed visa application at VIA centre
31July2012 Received sms acknowledgement from Australian Embassy
01August2012 Medical Notification
Medicals done for my whole family except for my U/A
which is pending
25August2012 e-Health uploaded to Australian Embassy
31August2012 Visa Granted!
01September2012 Received Confirmation
That in all things GOD may be glorified!
Posts: 65Member
Joined: Nov 06, 2012
02 April 2011- IELTS (L-7.0 R-7.5 W-6.0 S-7.0 : OBS-7.0)
02 August 2012- Got CoE from Macquarie Institute
14 August 2012- Lodged application by agency
09 September 2012- Medical Exam
03 October 2012- Embassy request for additional documents
07 November 2012- Visa Refused
03 December 2012- Changed agencies
09 Jan 2013- Received Offer of Letter from AICL Sydney
04 Feb 2013- Paid Tuition Fees
08 Feb 2013- Received CoE
14 Feb 2013- Lodged Visa Application
20 Feb 2013- VISA GRANT!
Posts: 174Member
Joined: Aug 18, 2012
Nov 1, 2012- IELTS Mock Test (L-7.5, S-8, W-7, R-5)
Nov 3, 2012- IELTS at IALF, Surabaya, INDONESIA
Nov 14, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-6, S-8, W-6, R-6 ) So horrible:D
Dec 1, 2012- IELTS Retake (Lord, I surrender it to you.)
Dec 11, 2012- IELTS Score ( L-7, S-8, W-6, R-6.5)
RETAKE OR GOODBYE OZ DREAM?
Oct 2013- Pushed the OZ dream
Dec 14, 2013- 3rd IELTS retake (L-7.5, S-8, W-5.5, R-7)
Posts: 4Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2011
Posts: 104Member
Joined: Dec 23, 2012
June 5 2013 Lodged my Application thru IDP Manila
June 11 2013 Received Acknowledgement Letter and Medical Info from Embassy
June 13 2013 Medical NHSI
June 19 2013 NHSI forwarded to Embassy
June 24 2013 Visa Granted
"Thank you Lord"