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Posts: 9Member
Joined: May 08, 2019
262113: Systems Administrator (Husband)
May 2019 - Started to pursue AU dream
May 2019 - Agent assessment: 65pts | for skilled nominated visa
Researching and still talking to migration agents
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: 9Member
Joined: May 08, 2019
262113: Systems Administrator (Husband)
May 2019 - Started to pursue AU dream
May 2019 - Agent assessment: 65pts | for skilled nominated visa
Researching and still talking to migration agents
Posts: 9Member
Joined: May 08, 2019
Edit: I saw it! Wow, should we wait for Nov nalang?
262113: Systems Administrator (Husband)
May 2019 - Started to pursue AU dream
May 2019 - Agent assessment: 65pts | for skilled nominated visa
Researching and still talking to migration agents
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Posts: 9Member
Joined: May 08, 2019
I just saw the news about the change nga po sa points system. Parang ok po sya in our case coz may chance madagdagan sya ng 10pts. But would love to know if may pag asa po talaga! If we should wait ng Nov nalang. Really need your assistance. Salamat po!
262113: Systems Administrator (Husband)
May 2019 - Started to pursue AU dream
May 2019 - Agent assessment: 65pts | for skilled nominated visa
Researching and still talking to migration agents
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Joined: Jun 23, 2019
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Joined: Jul 24, 2019
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
> Around how much po ang service from Visa Consort agency?
We provide special fees for Filipinos - fees start ffrom £1,500 which is approx P94K (helping out kabayans in my own little way).
Joined: Jul 24, 2019
Posts: 22Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2018
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: 22Member
Joined: Sep 14, 2018
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
Joined: Aug 07, 2019
@RheaMARN1171933 said:
Hi Ms. Rhea. Question lang po, would it be better to get services from agencies kapag tapos na mag IELTS?
Also, iba po ba ang fees kapag nagstart sa agent ng skills assessment palang vs. kapag EOI stage na?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
> Type your comment> @RheaMARN1171933 said:
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> > @ElyziaAdria said:
> > Around how much po ang service from Visa Consort agency?
>
> We provide special fees for Filipinos - fees start ffrom £1,500 which is approx P94K (helping out kabayans in my own little way).
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> Hi Ms. Rhea. Question lang po, would it be better to get services from agencies kapag tapos na mag IELTS?
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> Also, iba po ba ang fees kapag nagstart sa agent ng skills assessment palang vs. kapag EOI stage na?
When new clients come to me, we get started with preparing the skills assessment straight away as this alone takes more than a month just to collect all documents. Depending on the occupation, if English is required in the assessment, the client sorts his English whilst we sort the documents out at the same time to get them ready and then once the results are available, we then submit. This way, no time is wasted. Or for those assessments which don’t require English, we still prioritise skills assessment and the client has the time (at least 3 months) to sort out the English test. Better this way than prioritising English first.
With regards to fees, of course the fee is lesser from EOI because there’s less service provided.
Joined: Aug 07, 2019
> > @arkrizz said:
> > Type your comment> @RheaMARN1171933 said:
> >
> > > @ElyziaAdria said:
> > > Around how much po ang service from Visa Consort agency?
> >
> > We provide special fees for Filipinos - fees start ffrom £1,500 which is approx P94K (helping out kabayans in my own little way).
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> >
> >
> > Hi Ms. Rhea. Question lang po, would it be better to get services from agencies kapag tapos na mag IELTS?
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> > Also, iba po ba ang fees kapag nagstart sa agent ng skills assessment palang vs. kapag EOI stage na?
>
> When new clients come to me, we get started with preparing the skills assessment straight away as this alone takes more than a month just to collect all documents. Depending on the occupation, if English is required in the assessment, the client sorts his English whilst we sort the documents out at the same time to get them ready and then once the results are available, we then submit. This way, no time is wasted. Or for those assessments which don’t require English, we still prioritise skills assessment and the client has the time (at least 3 months) to sort out the English test. Better this way than prioritising English first.
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> With regards to fees, of course the fee is lesser from EOI because there’s less service provided.
>
Thanks, Ms. Rhea. Will be weighing my options based from this. 😊
Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
Joined: Oct 04, 2011
I think they have service where in they provide review of documents before lodging im not sure if this is existing still @RheaMARN1171933
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
Joined: Sep 21, 2019
@RheaMARN1171933 said:
Hi Rhea,
I hope you could answer this question. I just want to ask a question about VETASSES skill assessment requirement. I asked 3 agents about my 190 application... 2 of them said that VETASSES needed only 1-year recent employment documents even though I got at least more than 8 years of experience. 1 agent said to me they need all of my employment document. I am still researching which agents should I go to for this application. An agent at least has reasonable and affordable agent fees and it seems that everyone here recommends your service. Thanks
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
> Type your comment> @RheaMARN1171933 said:
>
> > @ElyziaAdria said:
> > Around how much po ang service from Visa Consort agency?
>
> We provide special fees for Filipinos - fees start ffrom £1,500 which is approx P94K (helping out kabayans in my own little way).
>
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>
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> Hi Rhea,
>
> I hope you could answer this question. I just want to ask a question about VETASSES skill assessment requirement. I asked 3 agents about my 190 application... 2 of them said that VETASSES needed only 1-year recent employment documents even though I got at least more than 8 years of experience. 1 agent said to me they need all of my employment document. I am still researching which agents should I go to for this application. An agent at least has reasonable and affordable agent fees and it seems that everyone here recommends your service. Thanks
I think what these agencies meant was you only need at least 1 year experience for VETASSESS to meet the requirement but of course you need to claim the whole 8 years if you want to claim more points. Be mindful that the requirements shouldn’t change whether you ask x amount of agents or even if you do the application yourself so no point comparing this. What you just need to look at with agents are the professional fees they charge and whether you are comfortable engaging them with your case.
By all means, please complete our free eligibility test on our website www.visaconsort.com (click yellow bar) and someone from our team will be in touch early on Monday.
Joined: Sep 21, 2019
@RheaMARN117193 I went to your website and completed the eligibility test then i commented stating about my options for migration and asked which option is workable. Someone from your team emailed me and told she cannot provide any answers or advice, instead avail a migrant agent for £100 per hour session just to answer any questions i have about my migration plans. Ganito po ba sa agency nyo? Wala po ba free consultation initially para sabihin mo migration plan options mo and get some initial advice which way to go that is workable for me. Nawalan tuloy ako interes....
Posts: 1,770Administrator
Joined: Dec 29, 2010
"Someone from your team emailed me and told she cannot provide any answers or advice, instead avail a migrant agent for £100 per hour session just to answer any questions i have about my migration plans."
I don't work for Visaconsort , may i know what type of questions that you've asked that led team to say this? or better send me a screenshot of the email via 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!!!!)
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
@NXAVIER25 people in admin usually screen enquiries to identify which of those are looking for an agent and which one just wants advice. It’s highly likely they asked you what exactly you need and from your reply, perhaps they understood you just wanted answers to your questions and that you would benefit more from a consultation with a registered agent. Be mindful that my team cannot easily answer any question related to immigration as they are not qualified to do so. I think there was a miscommunication in the end.
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
@NXAVIER25
I saw this email trail below:
VC:
I’m not authorise to provide you advice as I’m not a registered migration agent. If you’re not looking at engaging an agent and if it’s just answers to your questions/advice on what the best course of action for yourself. You’re best to book a consultation with our registered agent to get a proper advice. Her consultation fee is £100 for an hour. This is to cover the time she’ll be spending with you and the professional knowledge she will share with you.
You:
Please I need some answers to the comments or questions I’ve sent. Let me see if you can help with the options I asked and work out something for me to secure a visa.
VC:
Thank you for your enquiry. Could you please confirm whether you are looking for an agent to handle your case or just would like your questions answered?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
@NXAVIER25 I also had a look at the form you completed and noticed a lot of questions you asked which my staff isn’t qualified to address and best left asked during a consultation. Below is the extract:
What are the options you can advice for me to possibly get a working rights anywhere in Australia? How about study visa option for me?
Or my partner to study for a 1-2 years vocational or diploma program?
I would appreciate the response and help that you could provide on my case.
Thank you.
@NXAVIER25 I did not see anything wrong with how my staff handled your enquiry. She specifically asked what it is you’re after and you replied you want your questions answered so she suggested a consultation. Please have your facts straight before ranting online.
Joined: Oct 15, 2019
Hi Ms Rhea. can I have your contact details . I am chemist from Phils I would like to ask for your assistance. Thank you
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
@tmrapacon please complete our free eligibility test on our website www.visaconsort.com (click yellow bar). Thanks
Joined: Sep 18, 2019
@RheaMARN1171933 I apologize if i did sound rude on my post, but that is not my intention. I just feel sad that time probably because i am expecting too much or an instant answer in return. I now understand your process and now moving forward with the business on how you can help me. Now that i göt your attention, pwede po kayo maghandle ng case ko and give some initial assessment which option works for me. Pwede po ba natin discuss ito privately in the email- [email protected]. Thank you for your time and hoping for your response.
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Joined: Dec 29, 2010
@NXAVIER25 Visaconsort is giving free advice here in this forum out of genuine intention but please also understand that they are not running a charity. There is a certain demarcation on the questions you may ask a migration agent not only to Visacosort but to other Migration agents as well. Different people has different cases so this is where Migration agent service comes in and advices are tailored to everyone's needs.
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!!!!)