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Stand by for more detailed info but one notable change is the awarding of additional points for those applicants who are single, partners who have good English skills and applicants that are sponsored by a state government or relative in a regional area.
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For other fee increase, you may use this as reference https://www.acacia-au.com/visa-application-fee-increases.php
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Thanks Admin for the info :-)
ANZSCO 233411 | Electronics Engineer |
Age = 30 | Edu = 15 | Exp = 15 | PTE = 20 | Partner's English = 5 | NAATI = 5 | Visa 189/190/491=90/95/105 points
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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You're welcome @steven !
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!!!!)
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What's not mentioned clearly in the (SBS) article that there is a 2.25% CPI increase for almost all visa applications, aside from the budgeted 5.4% increase mentioned by the government.
(The partner visa actually costs $7715, not just $7547)
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Hi @council Thanks for spotting that out. Maybe SBS and I had the same source ... www.acacia-au.com
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!!!!)
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hi guys, confirm ko lang na tama ba yung balita na close na ang visa 189 for further applications? sinabi lang sakin ng tropa ko na merong agent.
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hi guys, ask ko lang if yung mga graduate sa section 2 na universities is hindi na makakapag claim ng bachelor's degree unless meron MBA or PRC license, kaya ang ma.claim lang is associate degree. So, paano naman yung mga IE lalo na iisang anzsco code lang sila ng ME? Please enlighten po.
TIA.
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@ShyShyShy said:
Assessing Buddy naman ang nagdedecide kung sang AQF ka belong.
| IE 233511 | A:30 (until Dec31)| ELA:10 | Q:15 | OWE:15 | = 70
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If you check the immigration website, you'll see that the visa is still open.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189
Maybe processing/approval is very slow or very limited, but it's not closed.
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> @stokedninja said:
> hi guys, confirm ko lang na tama ba yung balita na close na ang visa 189 for further applications? sinabi lang sakin ng tropa ko na merong agent.
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> If you check the immigration website, you'll see that the visa is still open.
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> https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189
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> Maybe processing/approval is very slow or very limited, but it's not closed.
i think it's no longer available! 😢 see screenshot below for your perusal! what do you think?
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The visa classification has not been marked as closed on the immigration website.
I assume you're referring to the 189 Points Tested Stream?
Maybe you can't apply because you weren't invited yet.
Skilled Independent visa (subclass 189)
Points tested stream
This visa lets invited workers with skills we need live and work permanently anywhere in Australia.
You don't need a sponsor or nominator
You must be invited to apply
You must be under 45 to be invited
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@VirGlySyl , I agree. Kaya I was wondering bakit ganun ang information saken ng agent ko. Tapos ang info is may changes with CEP, that section 2 uni must need PRC or masters to claim Bachelor's Degree, wala na yung GWA or 5 year-course, malaki ang implications sa IE or other Engineers nian, also, paano yung may mga assessment na, diba?
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@VirGlySyl, Tapos ang mangyayare is maging Associate Degree with 10 points sa Education at apply daw sa Engineering Technologist. Magkaiba ng Anzsco code yun. Magupdate ako Sir kapag nakausap ko na sila.
Hi Guys, Seeking for POV and opinions po kung may info kayong alam or nakaencounter kayo ng ganto.
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May possibility ba na yung dating nasa Section 1 magiging Section 2 or 3?
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@dream.BIG said:
Yes possible but I haven't encountered it yet. Not sure how often the list changes so far may mga addition lang.
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!!!!)
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@ShyShyShy said:
Matagal ng usapan to. May mga section 2 na nagiging comparable, based sa agent ko , based sa exp nila pag may mga PRC or license. Nabibigyan ng comparable to bachelor's degree sila.
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@therealaids said:
Hi Sir/Maam, I agree but per agent yung mga nakapag claim ng bachelors without license na from section 2. Need daw magpa assess again due to new rules.
Yung sayo po ba? Malaki kasi impact nito lalo sa mga section 2 uni graduate na walang licensure or board exam ng engineering. Additionally, if awarded na mag rerework lahat.
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@council said:
Hello Po.. tanong ko lang regarding this topic - hindi naman cguro na aapektohan yung naka lodge na under visa 189 noh? thanks!
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.
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@missnutritionist said:
From AUD4,045 as per their site below.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-nominated-190
That's just the visa and lodgement cost.
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.
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@missnutritionist you also need to consider the additional costs below.
1. Skill Assessment
2. English Review and Exam Cost e.g. IELTS or PTE
3. Cost on requesting for the required docs and getting these certified for true copies e.g. TOR, Diplomas, etc.
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.
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@Admin pag nag lodge ba ng EOI before Nov 2019, meron pa rin madagdag na 10 points for being single pagdating ng Nov. 2019?
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Hi.
May idea ba kayo kung para saan ang https://www.acs.org.au/? Dito po ba pinapaaccredit yung work experience? IT worker po ako and may nagsabi sakin na para majustify ko na 8yrs+ na akong nagwowork ay need kong isubmit ang COEs and Payslips sa acs.org.au.
Another question, about educational experience. As long as mashow ko yung TOR and diploma ko na graduate ako ng BSIT sa ganitong university ay macoconsider na po yun? May nagsabi sakin na kapag galing ka sa ganitong school ay puedeng di maconsider ung bachelor's degree.
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@engrOdetteAquino said:
ang alam ko required sa lahat yan mam. kahit sa mga mag aaral doon na students.
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yup, pang IT work assessment yan. kailangan piliin mo yung job code na akma sa work experience mo. marami kasi dyan choices. tapos kung may spouse ka, kailangan nasa same category kayo para may additional 5 points sa application. ang alam ko merong formatting sa COE. try mo mag hanap sa ibang thread baka meron na nag post. actually nag hahanap rin ako. yung sa TOR and diploma basta try mo lang. mahalaga napatunayan mong graduate ka.
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@xtiannf00 if I may, ano ba job code mo? are ano be role mo sa IT for the past 8 years+ na na mention mo?
anyway, tama si @stokedninja , you would need the following documents para ma asses yung occupation mo.
1. COE (may template to, ma google mo lang)
2. Payslips
3. Diploma / Certificates
4. TOR
5. others: IT Certifications
note, dapat naka certify true copy yan lahat.
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.
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