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Posts: 4Member
Joined: Oct 31, 2016
I have few questions, hopefully someone can answer.
1. Should I do IELTS or PTE-A first before I do my ACS?
2. For ACS, do i need to procure all the documents, e.g. TOR, Diploma, COE?
(My background.... I am based here in Malaysia. Currently working as an application support analyst. )
Thank you in advance.
Posts: 470Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2015
1. Should I do IELTS or PTE-A first before I do my ACS?
* up to you, you can do this after ACS or before, ACS does not require this with application
2. For ACS, do i need to procure all the documents, e.g. TOR, Diploma, COE? *yes, see guidelines https://more.acs.org.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0020/7319/Skills-Assessment-Guidelines-for-Applicants.pdf
261111 - ICT Business Analyst
26|05|15 - Visited Oz
01|08|15 - IDP PH IELTS
14|08|15 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:6.5 S:8.0 OBS:8.0) Sawi!
07|09|15 - Remarking, unchanged.
21|03|16 - Submitted to ACS
30|03|16 - Assessment result, unsuitable, <4years
27|09|16 - PTE Academic (L76/R55/S31/W88) Sawi!
08|10|16 - IDP PH IELTS
12|10|16 - Re-assessment ACS
21|10|16 - (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:7.0 S:7.5 OBS:8.0) Better!
28|10|16 - Assessment result, suitable!
28|10|16 - Lodged EOI for 190/489 (60/65)
Preparing for PTE Academic...
Philippians 4:13 "I can do all this through him who gives me strength."
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Joined: Oct 02, 2016
1. Visa 190/489 lang po ba pwede etong job code na ito? Kahit po ba mataas ang points? How about 189?
2. At this moment, SA lang open but under special conditions pa which is one of it is you need to have family sponsorship.
Posts: 15Member
Joined: Dec 22, 2016
Jan 09, 2017 - Gather ACS requirements
Jan 26, 2017 - Submit ACS requirements
Feb 13, 2017 - ACS assessment ICT Support Engineer (263212)
Mar 04, 2017 - IELTS Exam
Mar 15, 2017 - IELTS Results L8.0 R9.0 W7.0 S7.0 = OBS8.0
- EOI = 75 points
Aug 01, 2017 - Moved to Japan
Joined: May 13, 2018
Newbie po here.. planning to go in that pathway as well.
Thanks in advance!
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2014
ANZSCO 263212: ICT Support Engineer
11/03/2016 - Requested COEs from employers
09/04/2016 - Submitted documents to ACS
14/04/2016 - IELTS - L7 R7 S7 W6.5
15/04/2016 - ACS - Suitable
07/06/2016 - PTE-A - L72 R67 S82 W77
07/06/2016 - Submitted EOI SA visa 190 (65pts)
15/06/2016 - Amended EOI SA visa 489 (70pts - ICT Occupation minimum pts)
04/07/2016 - Submitted SA Nomination
07/07/2016 - Health Exam at SATA AMK
15/07/2016 - Received ITA
18/07/2016 - Collected NBI Clearance
22/07/2016 - Collected SG COC
23/07/2016 - Lodged visa - Uploaded docs
11/08/2016 - Direct Grant
05/01/2017 - Big Move
02/03/2017 - Contract Job
27/03/2017 - Permanent Job
06/01/2019 - Lodged 887 Visa
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2016
Anyway, sa mga nababasa ko sa website ng mga states, mukhang pahirapan makapasok kapag interstate. Bilang na bilang o halos walang SS kasi dito sa WA. Plano ko kumuha ng migration agent, sa tingin nyo po mga ilang percent ang chance na makakuha ako ng visa? Ok sa akin kahit 489 o any visa na puede, mahalaga nandito sa AU.
Salamat po.
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Joined: Aug 01, 2018
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2016
Posts: 11Member
Joined: Apr 25, 2018
Eto po kasi sana yung papaassess ko since eto po available for VISA 489..
Joined: Sep 19, 2019
Hello guys @Don80 @wingleaf @moonpatrick kamusta na po ung application nyo? Ok na po ba? nakita ko tong thread 2016 pa.. under din ako sa code nato 263212 ICT Support engineer, ngayong year ko plano mag apply ng visa.. Tingin nyo may opening po ba and matatagalan na ako under 190 visa mag sponsor ang state? Pa advise naman po.. salamat! any tips po?
Posts: 56Member
Joined: Jul 16, 2014
@udonggo Dito ako sa SA & based on this link - https://www.migration.sa.gov.au/skilled-migrants/lists-of-state-nominated-occupations - naka Special Conditions Apply na ang 263212 - try mo check sa ibang state kung available sya.
ANZSCO 263212: ICT Support Engineer
11/03/2016 - Requested COEs from employers
09/04/2016 - Submitted documents to ACS
14/04/2016 - IELTS - L7 R7 S7 W6.5
15/04/2016 - ACS - Suitable
07/06/2016 - PTE-A - L72 R67 S82 W77
07/06/2016 - Submitted EOI SA visa 190 (65pts)
15/06/2016 - Amended EOI SA visa 489 (70pts - ICT Occupation minimum pts)
04/07/2016 - Submitted SA Nomination
07/07/2016 - Health Exam at SATA AMK
15/07/2016 - Received ITA
18/07/2016 - Collected NBI Clearance
22/07/2016 - Collected SG COC
23/07/2016 - Lodged visa - Uploaded docs
11/08/2016 - Direct Grant
05/01/2017 - Big Move
02/03/2017 - Contract Job
27/03/2017 - Permanent Job
06/01/2019 - Lodged 887 Visa
Joined: Sep 19, 2019
SYD to available.. meron pa po ba iba nag aapply under netong ICT SUPPORT ENGINEER 26312??
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2016
Hi my uncle got invited in 491 in QLD. I just want to ask regarding sa settlement fund. My uncle is the primary applicant with two dependent (wife + child) ang nakalagay po dun kailangan ng $40,000. Paano po kung wala syang maipakita na $40,000 worth na cash + properties? They are based in Dubai right now and they don’t have properties under their name in the Philippines. I hope may makasagot po sa akin. TIA!
Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake
July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
Waiting for COE
October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
October 26, 2018 - Grant
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 329Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2017
I'm not sure. but isa lang nasa isip ko nyan. "Loan"
ANZCO COD: 263111 || Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12.18.2015 || Signed up with a migration agent. Tried DIY to no avail! LOL!
00.00.0000 || Contemplating for the entire 2016, some miscommunication between my agent as well. Luckily I made it still!
08.26.2017 || Received Skills Assessment Results from ACS. Praise the Lord!
06.06.2018 || PTE first attempt: L:81 R: 77 Speaking: 90 W: 82 (2 Points more for Reading! need a superior score, SMH)
06.12.2018 || PTE 2nd attempt: L:86 R:87 S: 80 W: 79 (Finally got my desired score! Superior! Praises to God!)
06.25.2018 || Submitted EOI for Visa 189 and 190 NSW (Felt good to submit EOI, little did I know it was just the beginning...)
12.11.2018 || To God the Glory! Received Visa 189 ITA! Got teary-eyed on this day! called my mom in the Philippines!
12.18.2018 || Received Wife's Dubai Police Clearance.
01.12.2019 || Received my Dubai Police Clearance.
01.14.2019 || Received my SG Police Clearance! worked here between from 2010 to 2011.
01.16.2019 || Received NBI Clearance from the Philippines. (This took around 2 weeks)
02.04.2019 || Lodge visa 189 Application!
02.05 2019 || Schedule the Medical Examination.
12.17.2019 || Best Christmas gift ever! The day we got our Grant! All the glory and praises to Him!
04.01.2020 || Initial Entry (Tentative Date)
07.20.2020 || Big Move Day! (Got out of Quarantine after 14 days)
09.22.2020 || Got an Offer Letter (1st Job)
09.13.2021 || Offer Letter (2nd Job) God is good! All the time!
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the Lord," Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2016
Pumasok na din po sa mga choices na mag loan kaso he needs to upload the document in 14 days. I am not sure kung may bank na magpapaloan sa kanya agad agad.
May kapatid po sya sa QLD kaso ang pwde lang bigyan ng support from relatives is applicants that are 25 and under.
Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake
July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
Waiting for COE
October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
October 26, 2018 - Grant
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 329Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2017
Baka pwede syang humiram ng pera sa kapatid nya? baka may credit card cya? pwede cya mag cash advance.
ANZCO COD: 263111 || Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12.18.2015 || Signed up with a migration agent. Tried DIY to no avail! LOL!
00.00.0000 || Contemplating for the entire 2016, some miscommunication between my agent as well. Luckily I made it still!
08.26.2017 || Received Skills Assessment Results from ACS. Praise the Lord!
06.06.2018 || PTE first attempt: L:81 R: 77 Speaking: 90 W: 82 (2 Points more for Reading! need a superior score, SMH)
06.12.2018 || PTE 2nd attempt: L:86 R:87 S: 80 W: 79 (Finally got my desired score! Superior! Praises to God!)
06.25.2018 || Submitted EOI for Visa 189 and 190 NSW (Felt good to submit EOI, little did I know it was just the beginning...)
12.11.2018 || To God the Glory! Received Visa 189 ITA! Got teary-eyed on this day! called my mom in the Philippines!
12.18.2018 || Received Wife's Dubai Police Clearance.
01.12.2019 || Received my Dubai Police Clearance.
01.14.2019 || Received my SG Police Clearance! worked here between from 2010 to 2011.
01.16.2019 || Received NBI Clearance from the Philippines. (This took around 2 weeks)
02.04.2019 || Lodge visa 189 Application!
02.05 2019 || Schedule the Medical Examination.
12.17.2019 || Best Christmas gift ever! The day we got our Grant! All the glory and praises to Him!
04.01.2020 || Initial Entry (Tentative Date)
07.20.2020 || Big Move Day! (Got out of Quarantine after 14 days)
09.22.2020 || Got an Offer Letter (1st Job)
09.13.2021 || Offer Letter (2nd Job) God is good! All the time!
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the Lord," Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2016
Acceptable po ba na may biglang malaking amount na pumasok dun sa account. Hindi kaya nila i-double check with payslips?
Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake
July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
Waiting for COE
October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
October 26, 2018 - Grant
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 329Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2017
@aranayad yun lang. but my gut feeling tells me pwede.
i think pwede tayo mag ask sa thread na focus sa 491 visa. if meron ng discussion.
im sure since nag start yung 491, may handful of applicants na din.
ANZCO COD: 263111 || Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12.18.2015 || Signed up with a migration agent. Tried DIY to no avail! LOL!
00.00.0000 || Contemplating for the entire 2016, some miscommunication between my agent as well. Luckily I made it still!
08.26.2017 || Received Skills Assessment Results from ACS. Praise the Lord!
06.06.2018 || PTE first attempt: L:81 R: 77 Speaking: 90 W: 82 (2 Points more for Reading! need a superior score, SMH)
06.12.2018 || PTE 2nd attempt: L:86 R:87 S: 80 W: 79 (Finally got my desired score! Superior! Praises to God!)
06.25.2018 || Submitted EOI for Visa 189 and 190 NSW (Felt good to submit EOI, little did I know it was just the beginning...)
12.11.2018 || To God the Glory! Received Visa 189 ITA! Got teary-eyed on this day! called my mom in the Philippines!
12.18.2018 || Received Wife's Dubai Police Clearance.
01.12.2019 || Received my Dubai Police Clearance.
01.14.2019 || Received my SG Police Clearance! worked here between from 2010 to 2011.
01.16.2019 || Received NBI Clearance from the Philippines. (This took around 2 weeks)
02.04.2019 || Lodge visa 189 Application!
02.05 2019 || Schedule the Medical Examination.
12.17.2019 || Best Christmas gift ever! The day we got our Grant! All the glory and praises to Him!
04.01.2020 || Initial Entry (Tentative Date)
07.20.2020 || Big Move Day! (Got out of Quarantine after 14 days)
09.22.2020 || Got an Offer Letter (1st Job)
09.13.2021 || Offer Letter (2nd Job) God is good! All the time!
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the Lord," Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2016
Nagpost po ako dun sa Feb 2020 na thread para po sa mga nainvite and messaged a few people that lodge their visa under 491 in QLD. Hopefully po may magreply. 🙏
Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake
July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
Waiting for COE
October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
October 26, 2018 - Grant
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 329Member
Joined: Aug 04, 2017
@aranayad Yes, hopefully meron. cge, ingat and God bless sa uncle mo.
ANZCO COD: 263111 || Computer Network and Systems Engineer
12.18.2015 || Signed up with a migration agent. Tried DIY to no avail! LOL!
00.00.0000 || Contemplating for the entire 2016, some miscommunication between my agent as well. Luckily I made it still!
08.26.2017 || Received Skills Assessment Results from ACS. Praise the Lord!
06.06.2018 || PTE first attempt: L:81 R: 77 Speaking: 90 W: 82 (2 Points more for Reading! need a superior score, SMH)
06.12.2018 || PTE 2nd attempt: L:86 R:87 S: 80 W: 79 (Finally got my desired score! Superior! Praises to God!)
06.25.2018 || Submitted EOI for Visa 189 and 190 NSW (Felt good to submit EOI, little did I know it was just the beginning...)
12.11.2018 || To God the Glory! Received Visa 189 ITA! Got teary-eyed on this day! called my mom in the Philippines!
12.18.2018 || Received Wife's Dubai Police Clearance.
01.12.2019 || Received my Dubai Police Clearance.
01.14.2019 || Received my SG Police Clearance! worked here between from 2010 to 2011.
01.16.2019 || Received NBI Clearance from the Philippines. (This took around 2 weeks)
02.04.2019 || Lodge visa 189 Application!
02.05 2019 || Schedule the Medical Examination.
12.17.2019 || Best Christmas gift ever! The day we got our Grant! All the glory and praises to Him!
04.01.2020 || Initial Entry (Tentative Date)
07.20.2020 || Big Move Day! (Got out of Quarantine after 14 days)
09.22.2020 || Got an Offer Letter (1st Job)
09.13.2021 || Offer Letter (2nd Job) God is good! All the time!
Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you, "declares the Lord," Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.
Posts: 459Member
Joined: Jun 17, 2016
Salamat po
Subclass 500 Bachelor of Accounting/ CQUniversity-Rockhampton/ March 2019 intake
July 18, 2018 - Received Letter Offer from CQU (Unconditional Offer-No IELTS)
September 15, 2018 -Took IELTS-Academic (IDP)
September 28, 2018 - Results day OBS: 7 L:8 R:7.5 W:6 S:6
October 11, 2018 - Received Full Offer from CQU
October 12, 2018 - Paid OSHC worth AUD$ 1,720
October 15, 2018 - Paid Tuition to Flywire
October 17, 2018 - Confirmed CQU received payment
October 18, 2018 - Medical at St. Lukes-Ermita
October 22, 2018 - Received email form CQU for additional docs
Waiting for COE
October 24, 2018 - Received Confirmation of Enrollment
October 25, 2018 - Lodged visa
October 26, 2018 - Grant
Thank you Lord!
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2016
Hello guys, it's been a while since I last posted a comment here. Musta ang apply natin sa sc190 and 491? Anong points ang naiinvite these days?
@udonggo nakapag lodge kanaba ng application? Saang State?
TIA
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Note that 190 is not subject to priority points so your question won’t be applicable for 190 subclass.
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2016
Thanks @RheaMARN1171933
Based kasi from what I've read, specifically kay NSW, yung ranking is based pa rin sa points. Pero siguro nga it still depends kung anong job skill ang priority nila.
So for ICT Support Engineer being Low ang availability sa NSW, even though may maganda kang points, di pa rin guaranteed na maiinvite.
Eto yung nasa FAQs ni NSW:
If I satisfy this requirement does this guarantee I will be invited to apply for NSW nomination?
No, there is no guarantee that you will be invited to apply for NSW nomination. As with all occupations on the NSW 190 Priority Skilled Priority List, the selection process is competitive. We will invite the highest ranking candidates who meet the NSW nomination criteria to apply in each invitation round.
How does NSW assess this requirement?
Candidates are ranked within their occupation according to their; points total, English language ability and skilled employment.
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Yes, that’s correct. They grant ITA depending on ranking...same goes with other states/territories.
Your question wasn’t clear whether you were referring to invites from the state or invites from DHA. If you are referring to states, as mentioned, they do provide invites from highest ranking but there’s no information available as to exactly what points they give invites. A lot of factors are to be considered ie type of occupation, points of people applying. States do not freely disclose this but you could probably request via freedom of information from the government which may cost. This request takes time and probably by the time you get them it would only provide you data from months ago.
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Dec 16, 2016
Thank you so much for the info @RheaMARN1171933
Yup, sorry I was referring to invites from state. I don't think it's essential to request for those details, especially if it will take some time (in my opinion). It's better to lodge the application and wait tapos samahan ng dasal 🙏