General Skilled Immigration Visa - Step By Step Process
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Joined: Oct 31, 2012
@sydneyblued ako lang po nagpamedical - ngpa-appointment na ako sa accredited clinic d2 sa dubai...yung mga non-migrating dependents mo hindi naman nirequire...
Accountant (General) : 221111
6 Nov 2010: IELTS Results (Academic Module) L:8.5, R:8.5, W:7, S:7
22 Dec 2010: Lodge Skills Assessment to CPAA
19 Jan 2011: CPAA Assessment result - not academically suitable
6 Jun 2012: Applied CPAA Skills re-assessment application
17 Sep 2012: CPAA Assessment result - academically suitable
25 Sep 2012: Lodged EOI Application with 65 points
15 Oct 2012: Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
17 Nov 2012: Lodged Visa Application
22 Nov 2012: DIAC Acknowledged Valid Visa Application
28 Nov 2012: Medicals done (Main applicant)
04 Dec 2012: CO Allocated (SA GSM Team 7)
04 Dec 2012: PCC emailed as per request checklist received
05 Dec 2012: Visa Granted (THANK YOU LORD!!!)
15 Sep 2013: "The Big Move"
04 Dec 2013: Initial Entry Date Deadline
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 98Member
Joined: Jan 08, 2012
Nominated Occupation: Sales & Marketing Manager (AIM 131112- hubby) Skilled Australian Sponsored Visa(subclass 190)
16/03/2012- lodged skill assessment (AIM); 08/05/2012- Skill Assessment- POSITIVE; 16/08/2012- IELTS 4 (L- 8 R-8 W- 7.0 S-7.5= OB-7.5); EOI Registration: 26/08/2012; SA SS Application: 29/08/2012; SA SS Approval: 29/11/2012; DIAC Invitation: 29/11/2012; Visa Lodgement: 27/12/2012; Immi Acknowledgement Application Received: 27/12/2012
Case Officer Assigned: 01/02/2013 (GSM Team 33) Medicals Finalized: 24/02/2013 PCCs and Further Documents Sent: 06/03/2013 VISA GRANT: 13/03/2013 (All Glory and Honor to God!!!!)
IED: September 2013
Target Date of Permanent Move: January 2015
"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." Jeremiah 29:11
"The will of God will not take you, to a place where His grace will not protect you"
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Thanks
April, 2012 - IELTS
July 26, 2012 - ACS Positive skill assessment
Nov 1, 2012 - Submit EOI 489 Regional Family sponsored
Nov 16, 2012 - Received Invitation
Dec 15, 2012 - Lodge Visa
Dec 16, 2012 - Received acknowledgement of valid application
Dec 21, 2012 - Completed medicals (front-loaded)
Feb 4, 2013 - PCC (NBI)
Feb 25, 2013 - CO assigned
Feb 26, 2013 - Wife and daughter completed medicals. Wife PCC to follow
March 22, 2013 - Visa Granted. Whew! !
Sept 2013 - Initial entry Melbourne
October 2013 - Went back to PH to resign and spent quality time with my family
March 30, 2014 - Went back to AU. Job hunt mode! !
May 9, 2014 - accepted Job offer.
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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."
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Joined: Feb 23, 2012
1. Visa 189 is independent. Another type of visa is Visa 190 (SS), depending on your Skills and/or your totaal points, you might be required to apply for State Sponsorship (Visa 190).. so hanap ka ng state na in-demand ang skills mo. You don't need someone from AU to get nominated.. you just have to satisfy the criteria of the state.. may separate thread about this.
2. Yes, you can submit one EOI, and then select other visa options na gusto mo.. kung alin ang mauna mag invite, you can decide to accept or decline.
3. For Visa 189 (independent), walang required na proof of asset/money.. sa Visa 190(SS), some states will ask info about how will you bring money to support you initially, pero sabi ng mga nandito, ung iba hindi nmn nagrequire ng actuall proof, kumbaga part lang sya ng application process to answer those financial declaration questions..
4. If you are single, and they are not migrating with you, yes, sarili mo lang ang kailangan ng mga documents...they will not be required to provide docs, police clearance/medical. You should put them in the "OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS", medyo nakakalito ang part ng application na ito kaya be careful. DO NOT put them in the "MIGRATING Dependents" or "NON-MIGRATING Dependents".
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..
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i'm still confused about the visa 190 (SS), what's the difference on visa 187 (RSMS)? also, yun bang visa 186, 187 and 190...walang visa fee? i read visa 189 fee is 3,060 USD. i think i need to read more on these visa types. one of my main concerns is getting employed the soonest as soon as the visa is granted. i'm looking at seek.com.au website to see if there's demand for my skills. what other website/jobsite could you recommend? gusto ko sana sa melbourne. . in demand ba IT sa melbourne? thanks.
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."
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- there are two main visa groups a) Skilled b) Employer Sponsored
a) Skilled -para sa mga skilled worker, you can apply on your own, sympre ikaw magbabayad
- visa 189 - independent
- visa 190 - with state sponsorship (either kulang ang points or dahil CSOL sched 2 ang skill)
- visa 489 - regional/family sponsored, this is a temporary visa
b) Employer Sponsored
- visa 475, 186,187 -employer will process your papers, sympre sila magbabayad
- kung super indemand ang skill mo, at makahanap ka ng employer na willing mag sponsor, then ito ung visa
- some of these visas are temporary, but you can apply for PR after satisfying some criteria..
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..
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may mga visa na priority processing.. so mas mabilis mag assign ng CO..
normally pwede magpamedical before magka-CO, you need your health ID and TRN, but you should know that the medical exam date has an effect on your Initial Entry Deadline..
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: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
1. document upload and
2. organization of health requirements.
So pwede mo na gawin medicals even if wala pa CO assigned. As long as may TRN ka na naa-access ng clinic, pwede na po pa-medical.
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
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Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 81Member
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Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
Posts: 81Member
Joined: Nov 12, 2012
Posts: 213Member
Joined: Oct 02, 2012
Target Visa Type: Skilled Independent (189)
Nominated Occupation - Software Engineer (261313)
03/12/2013: VISA Grant!!! (Thank you, Lord!) IED: 1/12/2014
03/05/2013: CO allocated (Team 6 GSM Adelaide)
01/09/2013: Frontloaded health requirements (c/o Nationwide Health Systems)
01/08/2013: Lodged online visa application for Subclass 189
01/07/2013: Received invitation from SkillSelect to lodge a Skilled - Independent (189) visa application. Thank God!
12/21/2012: Submitted EOI - 70 pts. (good luck to me again )
12/21/2012: ACS result (AQF Bachelor Degree)
12/14/2012: IELTS result (L/R/W: 8 S: 7 OBS: 8)
12/01/2012: BC IELTS exam (good luck to me )
11/23/2012: Submitted online ACS skills assessment application
11/21/2012: Completed ACS required docs
09/25/2012: Started COE request + other ACS required docs
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once you got an invitation, that's the only time you can apply for visa..
once you lodged the visa, CO will ask you to complete the PCCs and Medical exams..
if no more additional requirements are requested by the CO,
then you will wait for the decision..
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: 4Member
Joined: Jan 11, 2012
Posts: 4,336Member
Joined: Feb 24, 2011
Primary Applicant: Wife
Accountant (General): 221111
04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
03 Jun 2013 - started work
12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
We just received a favorable response last Jan 9 from Engineers Australia.
Pero hindi pa kami nag EOI. We have several questions po and sana po matulungan nyo kami.
1. Advisable po ba na wag muna mag EOI at icomplete muna ang mga documents?
2. Ung Bank Statement, hard requirement po ba talaga sya? Para san po ba ito? And if 3 companies yung pinasukan before, three bank statements yung need i secure?
3. Payslip: How many per year po ang need isubmit?
4. Dependent: Good na po ba yung Diploma as a proof of functional english? pano po mapprove na English yung medium of instruction? Need pa po ba yun?
5. Evidence of Relationship: If married naman na po, hindi po ba marriage certificate lang ang need as proof of relationship? Medyo naguguluhan po ako dito. (http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/general-skilled-migration/bringing-secondary-app.htm)
- Meron pa kasi nakalagay na dapat Evidence of the history of your relationship and Evidence of a genuine and continuing relationship . Ano po need to prove ito?
Thank you po in advance sa lahat. We would really appreciate your help.
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
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Joined: May 27, 2011
Hi, I'll try to answer some of your questions.
1. Hindi ko naabutan yun EOI, pero advice ko i-ready mo na yun mga documents and certified true copies para mas madali, kasi you'll never know if baka matagalan yun iba dahil meron problems.
2. Hindi kami nag-submit ng bank statements, for proof of employment COE lang and detailed employment certificate detailing your duties and responsibilities.
3. Payslip unless tingin mo hindi sufficient yun documents mo to prove your employment, hindi na ito kailangan. Kasi sa COE nakalagay naman salary mo. And nakapasa ka na naman sa assessment with Engineers Australia.
4. Sa dependent, kailangan nyo po kumuha ng tinatawag na "CERTIFICATE OF ENGLISH AS MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION" from your dependent's university / college. Most schools alam ito, yun wife ko sa PUP meron na talaga sila form para dito and meron small fee.
5. Marriage certificate lang po ang kailangan dito. Yun evidence of the history ng relationship ay para lang sa couple na hindi pa kasal, at gusto nila isama yun partner sa application.
Hope this helps.
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
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Joined: Jan 13, 2013
1. Standard COE with Salary
2. Customized COE with duties and responsibilities
Saka po pala, ako po kasi yung isasama ng husband ko. Sa pag fill up po ng form, san ako ilalagay? Sa Dependent po or sa Secondary Applicant? Pero wala naman po additional points needed sakin.
Thank u po ulit.
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 854Member
Joined: May 27, 2011
Occupation: ICT Software Engineer (ANZSCO 261313)
Dec 13 2011 - ACS: Suitable (AQF Diploma)
Feb 03 2012 - IELTS #1 Failed (W-6.5)
Mar 02 2012 - IELTS #2 Passed
Apr 21 2012 - 175 Visa Lodged Online
May 29 2012 - CO Assigned
Jun 25 2012 - Visa Grant (IED: Dec 14 2012)
Aug 19 2012 - Arrived in Sydney
Sept 10 2012 - Start @ 1st Job (Web Developer)
Posts: 1,684Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2013
Yung mga parents and siblings po namin na HINDI sasama sa pag migrate sa Australia - dun po ilalagay sa Other Family Members Not Migrating? Tama po ba? Nabasa ko lang po dito sa thread eh. medyo naguguluhan lang po ako
9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus
Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
Joined: Feb 23, 2012
Primary - is your Husband
Secondary - ikaw
Migrating Dependents - if you have kids
Non Migrating Dependents - leave it blank..normally pwede gamitin kung merong anak na hindi isasama.. or kung ang parents nyo ay dependent sa inyo, pero hindi sya mag-migrate..
Other Family Members - mga kapatid nyo po, at alam ko po ay pati parents..
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..