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  • PetitaPetita Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: May 08, 2019
    @RheaMARN1171933 Hi Ms Rhea. Need your advise. My husband is going to apply for the skilled nominated visa 190. My husband will be turning 39 years old in June 2019. I’ve read that it usually takes a year to wait for Visa Approval if the total points is only 65 or pasang awa. Mag-start palang kami with everything (PTE, skills assessment) this May. Baka EOI will happen in July or August na, and invite est Q4 or Q1 2020. He’ll be 40 next June, and 10 points will be deducted from his 65 points if they review our visa application too late. We won’t make it if that’s the case. We’ll be paying 300k for the Visa Application of my hushand + 3 dependents. Is this worth a shot? :(

    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

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    @Petita you wont pay until you get invited. If you are interested to get agent like rhea you need to book appointments with them to get your case studied carefully and correctly with all the correct informations, data. Besides changes un points will be introduced in November.

    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

  • PetitaPetita Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: May 08, 2019
    @batman hi! Yes. Let’s say we get invited and then pay for the visa application 300k... if June next year na kasi ma review, 40yo na my husband. :( Baka masayang. So torn tuloy if itutuloy namin. 350k din IELTS and other requirements included. And yes sent them an email 3 days ago! Thanks

    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

  • PetitaPetita Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: May 08, 2019
    edited May 2019
    @batman btw ano po yung changes sa points?

    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

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    Thanks @batman @Petita did you send us an email? What’s the surname? I can look for it. What’s the occupation of your husband? If 65 points lang sya, I wouldn’t expect an invite by the end of the year. It will most likely be a long wait since his points. However, there will be changes in the points system from November. From the limited information that we know right now, it looks promising but can’t really say for sure until immigration has fully released the whole process for this new points system.
  • PetitaPetita Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: May 08, 2019
    edited May 2019
    @RheaMARN1171933 Hi Ma’am! It’s Bartolome, he’s a sys ad. The free assessment from a migration agent said we only have 65 pts.

    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

  • Chokiz0321Chokiz0321 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
    Posts: 2Member
    Joined: Jun 23, 2019
    @RheaMARN1171933 San po kaya ako makakahanap ng legit na agent po papunta sa australlia? Working here in Malayisa. Sana matulungan nyo ako
  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    @Chokiz0321 you can do a search on www.mara.gov.au or complete the free eligibility test on our website www.visaconsort.com (click yellow bar)
  • ElyziaAdriaElyziaAdria Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Jul 24, 2019
    Around how much po ang service from Visa Consort agency?
  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    > @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).
    PinayCPA2016
  • ElyziaAdriaElyziaAdria Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Jul 24, 2019
    @RheaMARN1171933 thanks Mam /sir!
  • donjosedonjose Philippines
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Sep 14, 2018
    @RheaMARN1171933 , i have my application with you, visa consort but requirements to Australia is really tough to provide.
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    @donjose ganun talaga to have a complete documentation.

    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

  • donjosedonjose Philippines
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Sep 14, 2018
    @batman Salamat sa pag motivate mo, sige i push ko pa pag tyagaan ang mga requirements. Nasa Australia ka na pala?
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    @donjose yup nasa Australia na kami. 6 months ago pa.

    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

  • arkrizzarkrizz Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2019

    @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).

    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?

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    > @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).
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > 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?

    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.
  • arkrizzarkrizz Posts: 15Member
    Joined: Aug 07, 2019
    > @RheaMARN1171933 said:
    > > @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?
    > >
    > > 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.
    >

    Thanks, Ms. Rhea. Will be weighing my options based from this. 😊
  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    I hired visa Consort on visa lodging part as well,,

    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

  • BlueSandBlueSand Posts: 4Member
    Joined: Sep 21, 2019

    @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).

    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

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    > @BlueSand 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).
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > 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.
  • NXAVIER25NXAVIER25 Posts: 2Member
    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.... :(

  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,767Administrator
    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!!!!)

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    edited October 2019

    @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.

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    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?

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016
    edited October 2019

    @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.

  • tmrapacontmrapacon Posts: 3Member
    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

  • RheaMARN1171933RheaMARN1171933 Posts: 2,689Member, Administrator, Moderator
    Joined: Mar 10, 2016

    @tmrapacon please complete our free eligibility test on our website www.visaconsort.com (click yellow bar). Thanks

  • NxavierNxavier Posts: 1Member
    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. :)

  • AdminAdmin Singapore
    Posts: 1,767Administrator
    Joined: Dec 29, 2010
    edited October 2019

    @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!!!!)

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