General Skilled Immigration Visa - Step By Step Process

Captain_A · January 2020

@barricade said:
Hello guys question, kasi naguguluhan ako kung ano ilalagay sa EOI application sa Employment History na part.

Exp ko is from 2010-2019
then yung suitable exp ko as per ACS is Sep 2017 - Aug 2019 only.

Ano po inilagay nyo sa EOI? as in yung complete working history nyo po ba? or kung ano lang yung sinabing suitable experience mo as per ACS? Salamat!

yes as far

@Nikka said:
Hello! Question po, when we submit EOI sometimes we submit for more than 1 subclass... Ex. 491,190,189 what if nauna si 190(regional) you submitted a visa, then comes 189 pwede nyo pa din po ba applyan yun and eventually yun ung visa na gamitin, instead of 190?

Thank you!

yes you can still choose 189

iris58 · January 2020

@johncs31 nagback read and research ako, kailangan daw magpasa ng statutory declaration with supporting docs like payslips, itr, termination letter na signed by your previous supervisor or boss or a colleague from that company na magseserve as witness that you performed such and such sa company mo. Self-written stat decs are not accepted, kailangan boss or colleague mo. Nabasa ko lang yan here: https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-skills/Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants V5-5 Aug 2018.pdf

Ang challenge ko ngayon is lahat ng colleagues ko from that company is nasa abroad na din. Any advice para sa amin?

iris58 · January 2020

@crisjerome good luck satin! Sabihin ko na lang totoo, bahala na kung ano maging reaction ng hr hehe

frisch24 · January 2020

@iris58 if you check the timeline, getting the coe and fixing all of your documents for ACS, probably like 4-6 months. then ACS assessment is around 2-3 months. getting an invite (honestly unpredictable, mainly depends on your points) lets just give it 6 months minimum. then getting the actual grant, unpredictable again, probably 8 months. Total estimate, you have already waited for 23 months, or almost 2 years. Which by then tapos na yung contract mo with your current company, 2 years right?

So for me, being honest with the purpose of getting your COE from your current employer would not hurt as much as you think. You are already having too much trouble looking at the other options of getting that COE. Technically, you are only fixing your requirements, you are not yet migrating to Australia.

ajiiiiii · January 2020

Good day po! Ask ko lang po if si main applicant nag apply for visa 491 via family stream pwede po ba dalhin ni main applicant si partner niya sa AU? Thank you po

iris58 · January 2020

@frisch24 thank you for the encouragement!

johncs31 · January 2020

@iris58 said:
@johncs31 nagback read and research ako, kailangan daw magpasa ng statutory declaration with supporting docs like payslips, itr, termination letter na signed by your previous supervisor or boss or a colleague from that company na magseserve as witness that you performed such and such sa company mo. Self-written stat decs are not accepted, kailangan boss or colleague mo. Nabasa ko lang yan here: https://www.acs.org.au/content/dam/acs/acs-skills/Skills Assessment Guidelines for Applicants V5-5 Aug 2018.pdf

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Salamat po @iris58 !

tigerlance · January 2020

I want to inquire ano po maximum data per file and total number of files?
Saan po pwede makita yung link ng list of drop down menus na iattach?
Paano niyo iattach yung payslips niyo for the past 12 years in 1 file? or ibreakdown into per year?
Advisable po ba na pdf nalang gagamitin?
What if lumampas ng 5MB per file?

tigerlance · January 2020

@tigerlance said:
I want to inquire ano po maximum data per file and total number of files?
Saan po pwede makita yung link ng list of drop down menus na iattach?
Paano niyo iattach yung payslips niyo for the past 12 years in 1 file? or ibreakdown into per year?
Advisable po ba na pdf nalang gagamitin?
What if lumampas ng 5MB per file?

steven · January 2020

FAQs
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Reference: https://pinoyau.info/profile/auyeah_

What visa I can apply for in Australia?

PERMANENT VISA
Skilled Independent visa (Subclass 189)
No restrictions, can work and live in any state.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-independent-189/points-tested#Overview

Skilled Nominated visa (Subclass 190)
Must stay in the nominated state for 2 years. Requirements differ depending on the state. Some state require show money, job offer and etc.
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-nominated-190#Overview

TEMPORARY VISA
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (Subclass 489)
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/skilled-regional-provisional-489

How to submit an EOI?

You can submit multiple EOIs. 1 EOI = 1 Subclass.

When will I be invited?

Check the invitation estimates from ISCAH:
http://www.iscah.com/will-get-189-invitation-estimates/

Immigration tracker
https://myimmitracker.com/

The higher the points the sooner the invite.

Invitation Rounds
Visa 189

Every 11th of the month 12mn AEST or 10th of the month 10pm PHT

Visa 190

Any day of the month

Getting the invite

NOTE: Never forward the invitation email to anyone.

Visa lodge

Requirement list from those who received Direct Grants (compiled by @Heprex):
***Primary
1. Birth Certificate
2. Passport Data Page
3. Work References (COE - Detailed)
4. TOR
5. Diploma
6. Marriage Certificate
7. PTE Academic Result/IELTS
8. Payslips (Try to provide at least 3 per year) or Bank Statements that cover the employment period
9. Tax Assessments (ITR)
10. NBI Clearance
11. e-Medical sheet
12. Form 80
13. Form 1221
14. CV
15. Passport Size Photo ID
16. SSS Static Info and Contribution
17. Skills Assessment (ex ACS result)

***Dependent
1. Birth Certificate
2. Passport Data Page
3. Marriage Certificate
4. Certificate of English as Medium of Instruction (CEMI) or PTE/IELTS Result
5. Diploma
6. TOR
7. NBI Clearance
8. e-Medical sheet
9. Form 80
10. Form 1221
11. CV
12. Passport Size Photo ID

If claiming points for partner skills, make sure to submit the necessary employment documents and the English exam result.

Skilled Employment Documents:
https://archive.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/supporting/Pages/skilled/skilled-employment-documents-eoi.aspx?fbclid=IwAR1ZyhY0TTdjYCkk-GCX9ZKtswmiop3g6gO57biH-0IntEnHY29syGeQPw8

You may prepare these requirements in advance so that when you get invited you can immediately lodge your visa application. However, please note that your initial entry date is dependent on the expiration of your health assessment and NBI clearance which are valid for 1 year.

Health Assessment

You can have the medical exam prior to visa lodge. The health assessment is valid for 1 year.

How can I increase my points?
State Nomination +5 points
Partner Skills +5 points
Superior English +20 points
Naati certification +5 points

Other discussions that might be helpful to you:
General Skilled Immigration Visa - Step By Step Process
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/101/general-skilled-immigration-visa-step-by-step-process#latest

PTE Academic
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/4233/pte-academic#latest

Filling up of EOI & Requirements after invitation
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/2346/filling-up-of-eoi-requirements-after-invitation#latest

How to Generate the HAP ID
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/11280/how-to-generate-the-hap-id#latest

Form 80 Questions
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/1256/form-80-questions#latest

Case Officer (CO) Contact Thread
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/10084/case-officer-co-contact-thread#latest

BIG MOVE 2019
http://pinoyau.info/discussion/11824/big-move-2019#latest

These are just recommendations but it is always best to do your own research and keep yourself up to date. Claiming for smooth applications and answered prayers this month. God bless everyone!

“God, exciting and great are your plans for me but please don’t let me get ahead of you. Help me to be faithful where I am now and enjoy where you planted me. Each season has its gift. I surrender in your perfect timing.”

Rashawn Copeland

lecia · January 2020

@tigerlance said:
I want to inquire ano po maximum data per file and total number of files?
Saan po pwede makita yung link ng list of drop down menus na iattach?
Paano niyo iattach yung payslips niyo for the past 12 years in 1 file? or ibreakdown into per year?
Advisable po ba na pdf nalang gagamitin?
What if lumampas ng 5MB per file?

I merge nyo po ang pdf files nyo according sa category na gagawin nyo. Ex: payslips ; 2009- 2019... ganun po para pag open ni CO di sya maguluhan, . Always make it easy for them to sort our docs para iwas CO contact.. Goodluck

diannaC · January 2020

Quite confused between 489 and 491? Whats the difference between the two?

I applied for 190 Vic, unfortunately, wala pa din kahit preinvite. Points is 70+ 5 so i am exploring other options. My first cousin is a citizen in Towoomba Queensland. He is willing to sponsor me for 491. If he did, after 3 years pa before kami makaapply for PR?

Please enligtened me guys. Getting a little bit hopeless. 🤭😞

RheaMARN1171933 · January 2020

@diannaC said:
Quite confused between 489 and 491? Whats the difference between the two?

I applied for 190 Vic, unfortunately, wala pa din kahit preinvite. Points is 70+ 5 so i am exploring other options. My first cousin is a citizen in Towoomba Queensland. He is willing to sponsor me for 491. If he did, after 3 years pa before kami makaapply for PR?

Please enligtened me guys. Getting a little bit hopeless. 🤭😞

489 does not exist anymore. It’s been replaced by 491.

tigerlance · January 2020

@lecia said:

@tigerlance said:
I want to inquire ano po maximum data per file and total number of files?
Saan po pwede makita yung link ng list of drop down menus na iattach?
Paano niyo iattach yung payslips niyo for the past 12 years in 1 file? or ibreakdown into per year?
Advisable po ba na pdf nalang gagamitin?
What if lumampas ng 5MB per file?

I merge nyo po ang pdf files nyo according sa category na gagawin nyo. Ex: payslips ; 2009- 2019... ganun po para pag open ni CO di sya maguluhan, . Always make it easy for them to sort our docs para iwas CO contact.. Goodluck

Paano pala magmerge ng files para kumasya sa 5MB per requirement as pdf?

Example:
Paysllips: 120 pages (for the last 10 years)
Bank Statements 70 pages (payroll statement account from BDO)

Yun kasi ang problem kung paano pagkakasyahin?
Other documents ok na sa akin, kasya sa 5MB

jaznimbo · January 2020

Hi! For those who have lodged their EOI, which of the following would be the best given these situations:

Lodge EOI with all requirements THEN update EOI with additional spouse points who will be taking the English assessment (PTE) - This is for us to be able to have the EOI lodged already and have our records on track and update our application for any additional requirements.
Lodge EOI AFTER acquiring additional spouse points - This is to have the EOI lodged when we have completed all requirements and additional points so we do not need to update.

Thank you in advance

RheaMARN1171933 · January 2020

@jaznimbo said:
Hi! For those who have lodged their EOI, which of the following would be the best given these situations:

Lodge EOI with all requirements THEN update EOI with additional spouse points who will be taking the English assessment (PTE) - This is for us to be able to have the EOI lodged already and have our records on track and update our application for any additional requirements.

Lodge EOI AFTER acquiring additional spouse points - This is to have the EOI lodged when we have completed all requirements and additional points so we do not need to update.

Thank you in advance

Doesn’t really matter either way. You’ll end up with the same date of effect anyway.

lpfan · January 2020

@tigerlance said:

@lecia said:

@tigerlance said:
I want to inquire ano po maximum data per file and total number of files?
Saan po pwede makita yung link ng list of drop down menus na iattach?
Paano niyo iattach yung payslips niyo for the past 12 years in 1 file? or ibreakdown into per year?
Advisable po ba na pdf nalang gagamitin?
What if lumampas ng 5MB per file?

I merge nyo po ang pdf files nyo according sa category na gagawin nyo. Ex: payslips ; 2009- 2019... ganun po para pag open ni CO di sya maguluhan, . Always make it easy for them to sort our docs para iwas CO contact.. Goodluck

Paano pala magmerge ng files para kumasya sa 5MB per requirement as pdf?

Example:
Paysllips: 120 pages (for the last 10 years)
Bank Statements 70 pages (payroll statement account from BDO)

Yun kasi ang problem kung paano pagkakasyahin?
Other documents ok na sa akin, kasya sa 5MB

Hi, search mo po online, yun smallpdf, or ibang free online pdf filesize minimizer.

diannaC · January 2020

@RheaMARN1171933 said:

@diannaC said:
Quite confused between 489 and 491? Whats the difference between the two?

I applied for 190 Vic, unfortunately, wala pa din kahit preinvite. Points is 70+ 5 so i am exploring other options. My first cousin is a citizen in Towoomba Queensland. He is willing to sponsor me for 491. If he did, after 3 years pa before kami makaapply for PR?

Please enligtened me guys. Getting a little bit hopeless. 🤭😞

489 does not exist anymore. It’s been replaced by 491.

Thanks a lot dear. How about difference between 482 (TSS) to 491? if same will lead to PR after three years, why mas madaming offer for 482?

RheaMARN1171933 · January 2020

@diannaC said:

@RheaMARN1171933 said:

@diannaC said:
Quite confused between 489 and 491? Whats the difference between the two?

I applied for 190 Vic, unfortunately, wala pa din kahit preinvite. Points is 70+ 5 so i am exploring other options. My first cousin is a citizen in Towoomba Queensland. He is willing to sponsor me for 491. If he did, after 3 years pa before kami makaapply for PR?

Please enligtened me guys. Getting a little bit hopeless. 🤭😞

489 does not exist anymore. It’s been replaced by 491.

Thanks a lot dear. How about difference between 482 (TSS) to 491? if same will lead to PR after three years, why mas madaming offer for 482?

Not all would lead to PR with 482. I strongly suggest you do more in depth reading on the the different types of visas. You’ll find the answers easily on the immigration website if you spend more time researching about these visas. All the best.

tigerlance · January 2020

@lpfan said:

@tigerlance said:

@lecia said:

@tigerlance said:
I want to inquire ano po maximum data per file and total number of files?
Saan po pwede makita yung link ng list of drop down menus na iattach?
Paano niyo iattach yung payslips niyo for the past 12 years in 1 file? or ibreakdown into per year?
Advisable po ba na pdf nalang gagamitin?
What if lumampas ng 5MB per file?

I merge nyo po ang pdf files nyo according sa category na gagawin nyo. Ex: payslips ; 2009- 2019... ganun po para pag open ni CO di sya maguluhan, . Always make it easy for them to sort our docs para iwas CO contact.. Goodluck

Paano pala magmerge ng files para kumasya sa 5MB per requirement as pdf?

Example:
Paysllips: 120 pages (for the last 10 years)
Bank Statements 70 pages (payroll statement account from BDO)

Yun kasi ang problem kung paano pagkakasyahin?
Other documents ok na sa akin, kasya sa 5MB

Hi, search mo po online, yun smallpdf, or ibang free online pdf filesize minimizer.

Nasubukan mo na ba ito? Ito yung ginamit mo sa lodging ng visa?

lpfan · January 2020

@tigerlance, yes, yan po lagi ko gamit, hindi sa paglodge ng visa kasi wala pa ko dyan. madami pa iba na online tools just be careful lang sa unsecured sites. Or if you are really worried, don po sa mismong scanner, pwede naman po adjust ang filesize before mo scan ang documents, as long as readable sya.

Regarding merging of PDF files naman, paid Acrobat po pwede, not sure po yung mga free kung maayos and safe.

JoRi0216 · January 2020

Hope someone can give me light on this matter:

Background:

From 17 January 2017 to present. Working on the same company. (started when I was still a student)
Complete my degree 06 July 2017 (as stated on my Completion Letter)

" This letter is to advise that on July 06, 2017, Josh XXXXX, XXXXXXXX, born the XXXXXXXXX, completed the requirements for the award of Master of Information Systems (CRICOS Code 083580K) from XXXXXXXXXXXX University with an award conferral date of the twenty-fourth day of July, 2017"

Applied for skill assessment 11 October 2018 using my work experience (01/17 - 10/18) - Positive assessment.

"The following employment after July 2017 is considered to equate to work at an appropriately skilled level and relevant to 261XXX of the ANZSCO Code."

Question?

Should I start claiming work experience under my nominated skill starting from 06 July 2017. Is this correct? My assessment letter doesn't specify which specific date.

Many Thanks

Devi@nt19 · January 2020

Hi bros ans sises, hoping someone can give advise po. Nakareceive ako today ng request for additional details, akala ko DG na. hehe.. Requesting ng Police clearance sa akin kahit 4 months lang ako sa country (US) in question. Any advice on how i can communicate to them na hindi na dapat need ng PCS kasi wala namang 12 months yung stay ko outside the country or need ko pa rin magpasa ng FBI clearance? way back 2013 pa din kasi un.

cucci · January 2020

@Devi@nt19 said:
Hi bros ans sises, hoping someone can give advise po. Nakareceive ako today ng request for additional details, akala ko DG na. hehe.. Requesting ng Police clearance sa akin kahit 4 months lang ako sa country (US) in question. Any advice on how i can communicate to them na hindi na dapat need ng PCS kasi wala namang 12 months yung stay ko outside the country or need ko pa rin magpasa ng FBI clearance? way back 2013 pa din kasi un.

Baka pwede nang Character Statutory Declaration... Tapos sabayan mo ng letter informing them of the details of your stay in the US just to comply with the usual 28 day time frame allowed for replies to CO contact for additional documents. Then, apply ka pa rin ng FBI clearance.. which you can still add to your application pagdating... kung wala pang result.

RheaMARN1171933 · January 2020

@cucci said:

@Devi@nt19 said:
Hi bros ans sises, hoping someone can give advise po. Nakareceive ako today ng request for additional details, akala ko DG na. hehe.. Requesting ng Police clearance sa akin kahit 4 months lang ako sa country (US) in question. Any advice on how i can communicate to them na hindi na dapat need ng PCS kasi wala namang 12 months yung stay ko outside the country or need ko pa rin magpasa ng FBI clearance? way back 2013 pa din kasi un.

Baka pwede nang Character Statutory Declaration... Tapos sabayan mo ng letter informing them of the details of your stay in the US just to comply with the usual 28 day time frame allowed for replies to CO contact for additional documents. Then, apply ka pa rin ng FBI clearance.. which you can still add to your application pagdating... kung wala pang result.

I agree with this approach

Devi@nt19 · January 2020

Thank you @cucci and Ms. @RheaMARN1171933 !
Additional question lang po, do you happen to know po kung pano magrequest ng FBI clearance from the Philipppines? Salamat po.

cucci · January 2020

@Devi@nt19 said:
Thank you @cucci and Ms. @RheaMARN1171933 !
Additional question lang po, do you happen to know po kung pano magrequest ng FBI clearance from the Philipppines? Salamat po.

https://www.fbi.gov/services/cjis/identity-history-summary-checks

I think #2 would apply.

Devi@nt19 · January 2020

Thank you ulet @cucci Ms. @RheaMARN1171933 .
Have you used the same docu po? Wondering kung sino po pwede ilagay as approved witness. And need po ba na ipa-Notarized din yung document?

Thank you po!

cucci · January 2020

@Devi@nt19 said:
Thank you ulet @cucci Ms. @RheaMARN1171933 .
Have you used the same docu po? Wondering kung sino po pwede ilagay as approved witness. And need po ba na ipa-Notarized din yung document?

Thank you po!

I submitted Character StatDec as supplement kahit na may existing PCC. Since sa Pinas gagawin, have the Stat Dec formatted as Affidavit and be notarized.

Devi@nt19 · January 2020

@cucci said:

@Devi@nt19 said:
Thank you ulet @cucci Ms. @RheaMARN1171933 .
Have you used the same docu po? Wondering kung sino po pwede ilagay as approved witness. And need po ba na ipa-Notarized din yung document?

Thank you po!

I submitted Character StatDec as supplement kahit na may existing PCC. Since sa Pinas gagawin, have the Stat Dec formatted as Affidavit and be notarized.