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Posts: 981Member
Joined: Jan 27, 2018
As many would suggest here, getting an agent saves you the stress of thinking about what to prepare, what to do now, what to do next, what are other options... but of course, for a fee.
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07.2016 | IELTS
01.2017 | Applied to AHPRA
04.2017 | received Letter of Referral
09.2017 | finished BP
11.2017 | AHPRA Registration / Employment Offer
12.2017 | Lodged 457 Visa Application (onshore) / ANMAC Assessment
01.2018 | 457 Visa granted / Received positive ANMAC Assessment / Submitted EOI
04.11.2019 | Received Employer Nomination
04.26.2019 | Submitted Visa application (186 DE)
05.06.2019 | CO contact for medical exams
05.09.2019 | Visa Granted (186 DE)
17.09.2021 | Application for Citizenship
21.03.2022 | Citizenship exam, interview and approval
02.07.2022 | Citizenship Ceremony
(Thank you Lord!!!)
21.03.2023 | Citizenship interview, exam and approval of dependents
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Joined: Jul 11, 2018
I have some idea naman po about the whole process (thanks to pinoyau) and I've asked around and what i learned is that agents wont disclose the full details unless you sign a contract. I dont know if thats the practice sa lahat, but thats what it is here in sg apparently. thats why po medyo mahirap magcanvass and compare ng agents. I am fairly certain naman na legit lahat ng agents dito Sg but what i just want to know is yun sino sa kanila yun maayos kausap and yun would really treat you well and help you to move to Australia. Hindi yun ang tingin sayo is purely business.
Thank you po to anyone who would share.
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Aug 24, 2018
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
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: 118Member
Joined: Jun 20, 2017
Matthew 7:7
Ask and you will receive, search and you will find, knock and the door will be opened for you.
Psalm 23
The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake. Eventhough I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will not fear no evil, for you are with me. Your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil. My cup overflows. Surely goodness and love will follow me all the days of my life, and i will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Oct 01, 2018
Very responsive yung agent and helpful. Medyo may kamahalan lang din pero wala kasi kami time magasikaso kaya ng-agent kami.
Posts: 59Member
Joined: Jul 25, 2017
better save your money reserves pagdating nyo dito sa Australia.
yun pambayad ninyo sa MA, pang renta na yung 4-5 months dito sayang.
Goodluck po mga kababayan.
Miss na namin yung Chili Crab dyan sa SG huhu.
Update as of 31 Jan 2019
2019 Jan 25 - Drivers Licence (First Attempt) Thank you bossing!!
2018 Nov 22 : Wife Job Hunting commences!!!
2018 Nov 21 : APHRA Registered Nurse - Division 1 (Wifey) Thank you bossing!!
2018 Oct 15 : Wifey completion of IRON and submission of AGBP-40.
2018 Aug 15 : Husband First Day of Work Thank you bossing!!!
2018 Jul 23 : Wifey 1st Day of Classes IRON (ACFE).
2018 Jul 19 : Tenancy Bond Agreement Signing!! Thank you bossing!!!
2018 Jul 11 : Big Move to Melbourne, Australia. Stayed with brother's family for 10 days.
2018 Jun 29 : Last Day of Work (Singapore) -- Thank you bossing!!!
2017 May 15 : Wifey enrolment to ACFE -- Thank you bossing!!!
2017 Dec 23 - Wifey PTE (L-69,R-72,S-85,W-69) - Take 1 Yehey! (Nursing)
2017 Sep 17 : Returned to Singapore.
2017 Sep 14 : Initial Entry (Melbourne)
2017 Sep 04 : PR Visa 189 Grant!!! 3 of us!! Thank you Bossing!!!
2017 Mar 03 : Lodge & Payment (Me,Wifey & Baby - Yehey)
2017 Feb 15 : ITA - 189 (Software Engineer - Yehey)
2016 Dec 22 : EOI Submission
2016 Dec 20 : PTE (L-72,R-67,S-79,W-79) - Take 1 Yehey!
2016 Sep 24 : Positive Assessment from ACS - Software Engineer
2012 Jan 1 : Started to collect Employment Certificates / Plans of Migration to Australia
Thank you Bossing!!!
Joined: Jul 11, 2018
Joined: Apr 10, 2015
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Joined: Sep 12, 2018
ANZSCO Code: 233211 (Civil Engineer) | 70pts
ITA: Aug 11, Visa Lodge: Sept 13
Grant: November 23, 2018 (Praise the Lord!!)
"I WILL BE STILL, KNOW YOU ARE GOD"
Posts: 29Member
Joined: Oct 01, 2018
Joined: Dec 14, 2017
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Posts: 3Member
Joined: Sep 15, 2013
To say that a migration agent selects a client based on the job title is an over-generalisation. An assessment needs to be made on the applicant’s work experience, qualification and even the English language competency as demonstrated in their email correspondence. Moreover, if their occupation is listed in the STSOL, then you would need to consider state nomination options available, if any.
In terms of job title, an ‘electrical engineer’ can actually be a technician, an administrative support person a Database Administrator, Property Manager, Program or Project Administrator, etc - all depending on the job scope and industry of employment. A ‘designer’ can be an Interior Designer or Graphic Designer, etc, an ‘Architect’ an Architectural Draftsperson, and so on.
The initial assessment (which is not a simple 'tick and flick process' btw) considers all possibilities and acceptance of a client cannot be based merely on the applicant’s job title.
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2019
Good afternoon, Im new in this forum, just wanted to ask if anyone has heard about Austral Migration Consultancy? William Lee is their MARA agent. Just wanted to know if they are a credible agency, kasi di siya sing popular ng iba tulad ng ntrust and such. Anyone na may idea, will appreciate your feedback
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
hi @RonaOrtega92 baka gusto mo consider outside SG? medyo mahal sa SG.
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)
Posts: 21Member
Joined: Feb 18, 2019
Hello @Admin, do you have any recommendations po?
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
You may try contacting @RheaMARN1171933 of Visaconsort send her a PM
2010-06 : Lurker at philippines.com.au (previously the #1 Pinoy Australian Forum)
2010-06 : Started researching on Visa 175 - Target 120pts
2011-08 : Started prev employer document gathering for ACS skill assessment (0/4)
2010-12 : Philippines.com.au went offline and created www.pinoyau.info
2011-03 : 1st child born - AU dream halted
2014-03 : ACS document - 1/5 emp ref completed
2015-01: Promoted at work - AU dream halted
2015-11: ACS document - 1/6 emp ref completed
2016-09: 2nd child born - AU dream halted
2018-09: ACS document - 6/8 emp ref completed
2018-09: Revised all employment references and affidavit from scratch
2019-03: Completed Revised 8/8 emp ref
2019-03: PTE Exam - L59,R75,S62,W64 (no preparation)
2019-07: Favorable Skills Assessment result for Software Eng
2019-11: PTE Exam - L70,R68,S79,W68 (competent only)
2020-02: PTE Exam - L79,R79,S86,W76 (grr lack 3pts on Writing)
2020-03: PTE Exam - L85,R75,S87,W86 (Mar 4 - grr nag increase L, S and W but bumaba 4pts si R!!!!!)
2020-03 PTE Exam - L81 R79 S90 W81 (Mar 9 - Salamat Lord!!!!)