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@cucci said:
Will do po. Thank you for your help
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Joined: Apr 13, 2019
Hi guys! Any tips here on my move. Will be heading to melb soon and quite worried I still haven't found a place. Was thinking of staying muna sa airbnb while I look for a place. Okay lng ba yun in case immigration asks me? Appreciate your insights.
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Joined: Mar 13, 2018
@reginalove said:
I don't remember being asked of where I will stay when I arrive in Australia. It's pretty common to book temporary housing for the next few days until you can personally inspect prospective flats/houses for long-term accommodation (don't sign long-term housing arrangements until you've seen the place in person!). I think immigration would understand that; just make sure to bring proof of your booking in case they do ask where you'll stay (and research prospective places on flatmates.com or something). I stayed with relatives for over a month before I found my own room, and a friend booked hostel accommodations while waiting for her dorm to open.
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Aug 29, 2019
Hi everyone. Bago lang po ako dito sa Pinoyau forum. Pasensya na po kung dito ako magtatanong sa page na 'to. Pwede kaya ako kumuha ng Masters Degree sa Au kung ang degree ko na BS Business Admin sa pinas po at thru ETEEAP(Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation)? Sana po meron may idea at may sumagot. Thank you so much in advance.
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Joined: Apr 25, 2014
@mumofLiam said:
hi, have you check what level is your degree comparable to AQF? https://www.aqf.edu.au/aqf-levels. then igauge mo kung pasok ang degree mo for the entry requirements ng Masters program na kukunin mo.
Or, you might also want to consult education agents para mas maguide ka, libre lang naman ang consultation. back read ka sa mga agencies na ginamit ng mga ka-forum natin dito.
Timeline: Student Visa Subclass 573 (Masters)
06 July 2015: Visa Grant
April 2018: Uni Graduation
Timeline: Permanent Visa (189) Accountant 221111
18 April 2018: ITA received - Visa 189
04 May 2018 : Lodged Visa Application - Visa 189
29 Aug 2018 - First CO Contact - PCC Qatar (partner)
9 Jan 2019 - 2nd CO Contact - penal waiver
18 Jan 2019 - Updated immiaccount with penal waiver
29 Jan 2019 - Forwarded PCC to gsm.allocated email
8 Feb 2019 - Visa Grant - Finally!!
Timeline: Citizenship
July 2020: Application lodgment
May 2021: Citizenship Exam
Feb 2022: Oi! Oi! Oi! Aussie na din sa wakas!
Posts: 33Member
Joined: Aug 29, 2019
Thank you, @agentKams
Posts: 39Member
Joined: Mar 28, 2019
Good day po sa lahat. I'm an Electrical Engineer with 4 years of working experience related to my field. I already lodged my 189 visa (70 points) and sa tingin ko mahirap ma invite for PR. So, I want to try na mag student muna and my brother is already a PR na sa Au. Question ko lang po, may mga courses po kaya akong pwedeng itake na related sa pinag tapusan ko? Wala pa po kasi ako masyado idea sa pag Student Visa. Thank you!
ANZSCO 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work (offshore): 10 | Qualifications: 15 | TOTAL: 75
May 2018: Took IELTS (Overall 7.0)(L-8.5, R-8.0, S-6.0, W-6.0)
March 2019: Took PTE Academic (1st try: Proficient)(L-78, R-82, S-90, W-78)
April 2019: Took PTE Academic (2nd try: Superior)(L-83, R-90, S-90, W-89)
June 2019: Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience)
August 2019: Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience)
August 2019: Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) at SkillSelect
August 2021: EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) at SkillSelect expired
May 2022: Took PTE Academic (3rd try: Superior)(L-88, R-90, S-90, W-90)
November 2022: Submit EOI for Visa 189 (75 pts) 190 (80 pts) 491 (90 pts)
February 2023: Pre-invite received 190 (NSW)
March 2023: ITA received 190 (NSW)
March 2023: Lodged 190 (NSW) Visa Application
Joined: Aug 30, 2019
Good Day.. ask ko lng po sana kng need tlga na cover ng ohsc ang stay mo sa australia.. if 2yrs ka dapat po ba 2yrs dn cover ng ohsc mo bago ilodge? May narerefuse dn po ba sa ganun case?
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Joined: Apr 27, 2015
@islytee said:
Yes, back in 2015 ang rule is dapat covered lahat ng member na included sa student visa for the duration of your course.
When you say na-refuse, dahil mali ang kinuhang OSHC?
It's a main requirement so I believe if you did not lodge it during the initial visa application, CO will contact you and you need to provide it within a specified period.
Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
261311 - Analyst Programmer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Australian Education: 5 | English Proficiency: 20 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Professional Year: 5 | Total: 80
Timeline:
26 Oct 2015 - Visa 573 Granted
01 Nov 2015 - The Eagle has landed
02 Nov 2015 - First Day High
15 Feb 2017 - Hubby and Bubba joined me in Melbourne
01 Dec 2017 - Graduated Masters!
21 Mar 2018 - Visa 485 Granted
20 Feb 2019 - Sat NAATI CCL Exam in Adelaide
21 Mar 2019 - ACS Skills Assessment Positive, Qualification has been assessed as comparable to an AQF Master Degree with a Major in computing.
23 Apr 2019 - Medicals Cleared - No actions required
29 Apr 2019 - Submitted EOI for 189
11 Jul 2019 - ITA received
23 Jul 2019 - Lodged Visa 189! Speaking life over our PR application ♡
04 Feb 2020 - CO Michael Contact (Asking for Evidence of NAATI CCL pass document, Status: Initial Assessment)
04 Feb 2020 - Responded to CO Contact, attached evidence of NAATI CCL documents (Status: Further Assessment)
04 Feb 2020 - Provided Compliment Feedback via DHA website
06 Feb 2020 - Received Feedback Acknowledgement email from CO Sebastian
06 Feb 2020 - Golden Visa Grant! PRAISE GOD!
08 Apr 2022 - Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter
27 Apr 2022 - Australian Citizenship by Conferral approved
20 July 2022 - Australian Citizenship Oath Taking Whitehorse Council
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Joined: Apr 27, 2015
Maari mo bang ilagay dito ang breakdown ng 70 points mo para makita natin ano yung pwede mong pathway or gawin para ma boost pa ang points mo
Mark 11:24 Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
261311 - Analyst Programmer | Age: 30 | Education: 15 | Australian Education: 5 | English Proficiency: 20 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Professional Year: 5 | Total: 80
Timeline:
26 Oct 2015 - Visa 573 Granted
01 Nov 2015 - The Eagle has landed
02 Nov 2015 - First Day High
15 Feb 2017 - Hubby and Bubba joined me in Melbourne
01 Dec 2017 - Graduated Masters!
21 Mar 2018 - Visa 485 Granted
20 Feb 2019 - Sat NAATI CCL Exam in Adelaide
21 Mar 2019 - ACS Skills Assessment Positive, Qualification has been assessed as comparable to an AQF Master Degree with a Major in computing.
23 Apr 2019 - Medicals Cleared - No actions required
29 Apr 2019 - Submitted EOI for 189
11 Jul 2019 - ITA received
23 Jul 2019 - Lodged Visa 189! Speaking life over our PR application ♡
04 Feb 2020 - CO Michael Contact (Asking for Evidence of NAATI CCL pass document, Status: Initial Assessment)
04 Feb 2020 - Responded to CO Contact, attached evidence of NAATI CCL documents (Status: Further Assessment)
04 Feb 2020 - Provided Compliment Feedback via DHA website
06 Feb 2020 - Received Feedback Acknowledgement email from CO Sebastian
06 Feb 2020 - Golden Visa Grant! PRAISE GOD!
08 Apr 2022 - Received Citizenship Interview & Test Appointment letter
27 Apr 2022 - Australian Citizenship by Conferral approved
20 July 2022 - Australian Citizenship Oath Taking Whitehorse Council
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
Hi po, ask lang ng advise if true po ba na medyo nahihirapan ang mga nag apply for student visa with dependent? Nag inquire po kasi kami ng husband ko sa isang agency and sinabi nila na maraming student ang hindi na grant ang visa kasi with dependent sila, how true po? maraming salamat po.
Registered Nurse (Critical Care and Emergency) - ANZSCO 254415
Total pts: 80+5 (190)
Onshore
22 Feb 2022: ROI Lodge
04 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Invitation to Apply
07 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Application Submitted
21 Mar 2022: 190 VIC Nomination Approval
30 Mar 2022: 190 Visa Application Submitted
01 May 2022: Medical Exam
05 June 2022: Skilled Nominated SC 190 Granted
"When The Time Is Right I,The Lord Will Make It Happen" - Isaiah 60:22
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Joined: Mar 28, 2019
@superluckyclover said:
Ito po yung breakdown ko sir.
Age: 30 pts
English Language Ability: 20 pts
Skilled Employment Overseas: 5 pts
Education: 15 pts
Thank you!
ANZSCO 233311 | Electrical Engineer | Age: 30 | English: 20 | Work (offshore): 10 | Qualifications: 15 | TOTAL: 75
May 2018: Took IELTS (Overall 7.0)(L-8.5, R-8.0, S-6.0, W-6.0)
March 2019: Took PTE Academic (1st try: Proficient)(L-78, R-82, S-90, W-78)
April 2019: Took PTE Academic (2nd try: Superior)(L-83, R-90, S-90, W-89)
June 2019: Submitted documents for EA assessment (Education and Work Experience)
August 2019: Received positive results from EA (Education and Work Experience)
August 2019: Submitted EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) at SkillSelect
August 2021: EOI for Visa 189 (70 pts) at SkillSelect expired
May 2022: Took PTE Academic (3rd try: Superior)(L-88, R-90, S-90, W-90)
November 2022: Submit EOI for Visa 189 (75 pts) 190 (80 pts) 491 (90 pts)
February 2023: Pre-invite received 190 (NSW)
March 2023: ITA received 190 (NSW)
March 2023: Lodged 190 (NSW) Visa Application
Joined: Sep 20, 2019
Hi, newbie po sa forum. ask ko lng po as a BS Civil Eng'g graduate but Mechanical in profession. ano po kaya ang pede ko gawin para makapag-migrate sa AU?right now i'm working as QS sa isang company sa AU thru Offshore.
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Tanong lang po, dapat ba ang kunin na course ay 1 yr? Para mas madali magkawork at mas ok na iderecho iapply for PR? TIA
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Joined: Aug 29, 2019
Meron po ba dito na sa Torrens University Adelaide ang school?
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Joined: Aug 05, 2017
Pag narefuse ba ung visa application, kelangan mag apply po sa ibang school? Or pede pa din ung school na inapplyan mo dun sa na-refuse na visa? Rereapply visa?
Thank you po sa sasagot
05/09/17 - Start of Journey for AUS Migration
08/08/17 - PTE failed L65|R68|S44|W87
08/14/17 - Vetassess Assessment
08/31/17 - Vetassess additional requirements
09/28/17 - Vetassess FAVORABLE LETTER
02/02/18 - PTE Proficient L68|R76|S79|W72
02/08/18 - EOI lodged (NSW 190 - 55 points)
03/01/18 - PTE Superior failed L69|R80|S69|W79
04/23/18 - PTE Superior failed AGAIN L73|R82|S77|W76
00/__/18 - pre invite
Posts: 27Member
Joined: May 05, 2017
Hello sa lahat. May mga questions sana ako which I hope you guys can help me with. I am currently in Sydney on a Student Visa granted last Oct 2018. Gusto ko sana iapply ang asawa ko for a Student Subsequent Entrant Visa.
Can we lodge the application at any point now since my student visa is active and valid till 2020?
Saan po dapat naka-base ang start and end date ng OSHC nya: based ba at least on or before the date we submit his application and end on same date as my OSHC?
My husband is currently onshore on a tourist visa and we would like to lodge the application before it expires. Kelangan pa ba nami ifill out ang Form 919 (yung pang nomination of eligible dependents who are applying separately and offshore)? Nalito kasi ako since he is onshore but applying separately.
Meron ba ditong nakaranas magsubmit ng subsequent entrant visa application na hindi na hinigan ng proof of financial capacity? (Sabi kasi ng agent ko dati discretion lang ng DHA, yung sa akin wala kasi hiningi eh.)
Lastly, baka po meron sa inyo may guide for the GTE statement ng subsequent entrant. It would be such a great help kasi magdi-DIY kami.
Salamat ng marami sa mga sasagot. All the best sa atin and God bless!
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Joined: Apr 19, 2017
Hi Guys,
Good day sainyo, My partner is planning to study in Australia (Perth). highest attained nya e 2nd yr college (so technically, HS diploma sya) . then we decided na punta nalang sya n Australia sa sister nya para dun nya kunin degree nya.
Kaya namen naisip itong route na to kasi ako dapat ang main applicant. unfortunately, ang tataas ng points and di kme pasok sa november 2019 points changes.
so naisip namen, mag student visa nalang sya then later on sya nalang mag PR.
meron na po ba sainyo gumawa ng ganitong route?
Thanks po
263111 - Computer Network and Systems Engineer | Age: 30pts | Education: 15pts | Experience: 0pts | English: 10pts | Total: 55pts
04/25/17: Started reading about AU Skilled migration requirements
04/27/17: Started collating all required documents
06/16/17: Got a job offer in Singapore and started working (ipon mode)
07/27/17: Submitted ACS Assessment for 263111 (Computer Network and Systems Engineer), Section 1, BSECE
09/04/17: Got a positive assessment with 2 years deduction
09/15/17:1st attempt PTE-A L/R/S/W: 82/71/88/73 (proficient) (10 pts)
10/19/17: 2nd attempt PTE-A L/R/S/W: 69/72/77/69 (proficient)
Aiming for superior
01/04/18: Submitted assessment for ICT Security Specialist
02/28/18: Was advised by ACS to change my code to either 263111, 263112 and 263113 (I selected 263111 then paid 200AUD)
03/01/18: Positive ACS Result but I got a 4 yrs deductions, sent email for appeal.
03/03/18: Got a positive ACS result with 2 years deduction (Work exp in Singapore added in this assessment, will claim 5 points on Dec 2018)
*****Aiming for superior in PTE******
03/04/18: Started reviewing again for PTE-A
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Posts: 293Member
Joined: Dec 12, 2012
Hello po,
Katulad nang nakararami, sumubok din ako mag AU back in 2013. I had zero knowledge back then but thru the help of awesome people of Pinoyau.info naglakas loob ako magapply nang PR. Sa awa nang Diyos, I was granted a PR then na grant na rin ang citizenship ko this year.
Ilang beses ko pinipilit ang brother ko pumunta dito but only recently ko lang sya napapayag. I want to help my him but unfortunately, hindi sya pwede sa PR route kasi wala syang enough work experience. Gusto ko sana sya mag student visa.
Meron po ba may kilala na agent or alam na agency na pwede makatulong sa amin?
Cheers!
Joe
Analyst Programmer (ANZSCO Code 261311)
11-05-11: IELTS Exam Result (L-6.5, R-8.5, W-7, S-8)
11-28-12: Submitted requirements to ACS
01-08-13: ACS Suitable
01-08-13: Submitted EOI
01-21-13: Received invitation to lodge a Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189)
02-06-13: Lodged visa application
02-06-13: Performed Medical exam
03-22-13: CO Allocated (Team 06 GSM Adelaide, JH)
03-27-13: Submitted PH Police Clearance, Form 80
04-26-13: Submitted MY and TH Police Clearance, payslips
05-13-13: VISA GRANT!
10-29-13: Initial Entry (Melbourne)
Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
@Khaosan_Road AECC yung agency ko They offer free service and so far happy naman ako sa service nila. My partner and I were granted a SV last January 2019. Okay din yung kokos.
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Posts: 59Member
Joined: Aug 05, 2017
Hello! Ung sop po ba kelangan signed pag sinubmit pa?
05/09/17 - Start of Journey for AUS Migration
08/08/17 - PTE failed L65|R68|S44|W87
08/14/17 - Vetassess Assessment
08/31/17 - Vetassess additional requirements
09/28/17 - Vetassess FAVORABLE LETTER
02/02/18 - PTE Proficient L68|R76|S79|W72
02/08/18 - EOI lodged (NSW 190 - 55 points)
03/01/18 - PTE Superior failed L69|R80|S69|W79
04/23/18 - PTE Superior failed AGAIN L73|R82|S77|W76
00/__/18 - pre invite
Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
@archeam yung GTE ko naka e-sign lang pero yung SOP namin ng partner ko nakanotaryo.
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
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Joined: Aug 29, 2019
Hi mga kapatid. Baka po meron na willing mag share ng SOP nila? I'm planning to take MBA po. Thank you in advance.
God bless us!
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Joined: Nov 12, 2017
Hello Guys - I have an offer for Master in Accounting, anong pathway po ang suitable for me? and am I eligible for PYO?
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