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  • iammaxwell1989iammaxwell1989 Melbourne
    Posts: 316Member
    Joined: Sep 19, 2012
    edited October 2019
    > @superluckyclover said:
    > Type your comment> @snowpy00 said:
    >
    > Hello, I'll be soon (November-December?) applying for the visa. Gusto ko sanang isama yung girlfriend ko kaso hindi kame live in dahil hindi kaya ng gastusin and siya recent graduate lang tapos ako last year lang. We live with our parents and approved naman nila kame. We are together for almost 2.5 years. Is the "living together" a hard rule? Please help thank you!
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > yes, living together is a hard rule! my friends decided to get married para mas strong yung ties of relationship kasi maraming documents na need iprovide if "de facto" or sa Pinoy, parang Live-in partners. Kasi daw aware ang immigration na conservative culture ang Philippines. Example documents - Bank statement na joint, proof of cohabitation like Rental agreement document, joint bills, travel documents, mga stat declaration from different people.
    >
    > Mas marami daw nirequire ang CO sakanila compared to his European colleague. (I am not sure about the integrity of this pala)

    I disagree. It is not a hard-and-fast rule. Your defacto can get approved even though you don't live together.

    Another reference below.
    https://www.acacia-au.com/de-facto-relationships-for-partner-visas.php

    10&13 Oct 2012 - IELTS
    26 Oct 2012 - IELTS Results
    17 Feb 2013 - Lodged Visa 476
    07 June 2013 - CO Allocated
    22 Aug 2013 - Visa Grant for me and my girlfriend
    07 April 2014 - Touchdown Melbourne!
    14 March 2015 - IELTS in Melbourne
    16 June 2015 - Submitted EA Skills Assessment (Electrical Engineer)
    23 June 2015 - PTE-A in Melbourne
    2 July 2015 - Received positive EA skills assessment
    6 July 2015 - Submitted EOI for visa 189 (65 points)
    3 Aug 2015 - ITA
    4 Aug 2015 - Lodged app for visa 189. Bridging visa released
    19 Nov 2015 - Visa 189 granted for me and my GF
    7 April 2018 - Lodged Citizenship
    21 Jan 2019 - Immi response
    29 March 2019 - Citizenship exam passed

  • superluckycloversuperluckyclover Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 888Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2015

    @iammaxwell1989 said:

    > @superluckyclover said:
    > Type your comment> @snowpy00 said:
    >
    > Hello, I'll be soon (November-December?) applying for the visa. Gusto ko sanang isama yung girlfriend ko kaso hindi kame live in dahil hindi kaya ng gastusin and siya recent graduate lang tapos ako last year lang. We live with our parents and approved naman nila kame. We are together for almost 2.5 years. Is the "living together" a hard rule? Please help thank you!
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > yes, living together is a hard rule! my friends decided to get married para mas strong yung ties of relationship kasi maraming documents na need iprovide if "de facto" or sa Pinoy, parang Live-in partners. Kasi daw aware ang immigration na conservative culture ang Philippines. Example documents - Bank statement na joint, proof of cohabitation like Rental agreement document, joint bills, travel documents, mga stat declaration from different people.
    >
    > Mas marami daw nirequire ang CO sakanila compared to his European colleague. (I am not sure about the integrity of this pala)

    I disagree. It is not a hard-and-fast rule. Your defacto can get approved even though you don't live together.

    Another reference below.
    https://www.acacia-au.com/de-facto-relationships-for-partner-visas.php

    Alright, point taken. Let's see their outcome if DHA's lenient with the concept of cohabitation.

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    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

  • Oz2021Oz2021 Posts: 11Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2019

    Hello fellow iskos and iskas! I have some questions para sa mga nakapunta na nang Oz through 476, and then PR na ngayon or nagpoprocess na ng PR status :smiley:

    1. How soon after you landed in Oz did you lodge your PR visa application? I'm planning to get Visa 189 kasi to get PR after I land there through 476. Kabado lang coz little work exp lang meron ako outside and within Oz.

    2. What steps did you have to do to strengthen your PR request? May nag PYear/NAATI/Spouse points ba dito? :smiley:

    3. Any advice for my situation? Planning to go there after I complete 1 year of work experience dito sa Pinas. I'm worried kasi na di ako makakuha ng relevant work dyan agad so baka di ko makuha yung 1yr minimum Australian exp points. As of now, bare minimum lang points ko. (Around 65 to 70 pts).

    4. Okay lang ba na sa dulo na nang 476 validity mag apply for 189? Like sa 16th month out of 18th? Para meron nang work exp 😁

    Thank you guys! Kahit di niyo sagutin lahat huhu any feedback from y'all will massively help me (and many others who may chance upon this part of the thread). Also good luck sa Oz journey! :smile:

  • winnerinprivatewinnerinprivate Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Nov 27, 2019

    @mateo18
    @constant

    Hi! May I know kamusta yung application niyo? Also, kailan kayo naglodge?

    Thanks in advance sa response!

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    this visa used to take only a month to get approved.

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • mmagpantay546mmagpantay546 Philippines
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Nov 11, 2019

    @Captain_A said:
    this visa used to take only a month to get approved.

    Those were the days, now it usually takes more than a year.

    Oct 7, 2019 Booked PTE-A Exam
    Nov 9, 2019 Took PTE-A Exam
    Nov 10, 2019 Received PTE-A results (Superior 90-79-90-90)
    Nov 13, 2019 Lodged 476 Visa
    Nov 21, 2019 Medical
    Nov 25, 2019 Medical cleared
    Jan 7, 2020 Frontloaded NBI clearance
    Sep 16, 2020 476 Status changed from "Received" to "Initial Assessment", further proof of relationship requested
    Nov 2, 2020 Uploaded additional docs. Status changed to "Further Assessment"
    Oct 30, 2021 Applied for EA Assessment
    Nov 12, 2021 EA assessment in progress
    Nov 19, 2021 Received EA positive assessment, max pts
    Oct 6, 2022 189 ITA, 90pts claimed
    Oct 26, 2022 190 VIC ITA
    Oct 31, 2022 Received PTE-A results (Superior)
    Nov 1, 2022 Applied for VIC nomination
    Nov 7, 2022 VIC Nomination Approval
    Nov 24, 2022 Lodged VIC 190
    Dec 22, 2022 Medical
    Dec 25, 2022 Medical cleared for primary applicant
    Dec 28, 2022 Medical cleared for wife (dependent)
    Feb 20, 2023 s56 request for 476 Visa: Form 80, PCC, Medical
    Feb 28, 2023 Submitted requested documents and medical cleared
    Mar 23, 2023 476 visa granted

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    @mmagpantay546 said:

    @Captain_A said:
    this visa used to take only a month to get approved.

    Those were the days, now it usually takes more than a year.

    babalik pa kaya sa dati?

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • snowpy00snowpy00 Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2019

    Hello! Kumusta status ng application niyo? Lodged mine first week of Nov last year but still in Received status :<

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    @snowpy00 said:
    Hello! Kumusta status ng application niyo? Lodged mine first week of Nov last year but still in Received status :<

    i know someone, sept 2019 pa nag apply, wala p din ata results until now

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • mmagpantay546mmagpantay546 Philippines
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Nov 11, 2019

    @snowpy00 said:
    Hello! Kumusta status ng application niyo? Lodged mine first week of Nov last year but still in Received status :<

    Same month tayo naglodge. Mine is also still in received status.

    Oct 7, 2019 Booked PTE-A Exam
    Nov 9, 2019 Took PTE-A Exam
    Nov 10, 2019 Received PTE-A results (Superior 90-79-90-90)
    Nov 13, 2019 Lodged 476 Visa
    Nov 21, 2019 Medical
    Nov 25, 2019 Medical cleared
    Jan 7, 2020 Frontloaded NBI clearance
    Sep 16, 2020 476 Status changed from "Received" to "Initial Assessment", further proof of relationship requested
    Nov 2, 2020 Uploaded additional docs. Status changed to "Further Assessment"
    Oct 30, 2021 Applied for EA Assessment
    Nov 12, 2021 EA assessment in progress
    Nov 19, 2021 Received EA positive assessment, max pts
    Oct 6, 2022 189 ITA, 90pts claimed
    Oct 26, 2022 190 VIC ITA
    Oct 31, 2022 Received PTE-A results (Superior)
    Nov 1, 2022 Applied for VIC nomination
    Nov 7, 2022 VIC Nomination Approval
    Nov 24, 2022 Lodged VIC 190
    Dec 22, 2022 Medical
    Dec 25, 2022 Medical cleared for primary applicant
    Dec 28, 2022 Medical cleared for wife (dependent)
    Feb 20, 2023 s56 request for 476 Visa: Form 80, PCC, Medical
    Feb 28, 2023 Submitted requested documents and medical cleared
    Mar 23, 2023 476 visa granted

  • snowpy00snowpy00 Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2019

    Sana di umabot ng isang taon :s

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    @snowpy00 said:
    Sana di umabot ng isang taon :s

    i think it is actually an advantage for the app to take long, given that you're currently employed and plans to use the visa to work here.

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • snowpy00snowpy00 Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2019

    Is it difficult to find a job there w/ a little relevant exp?

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    @snowpy00 said:
    Is it difficult to find a job there w/ a little relevant exp?

    possible pero minsan sa diskarte at swerte rin.
    in my experience, yes i had difficulty pero yung iba got an offer naman kahit little relevant experience.

    more exp can be helpful

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • snowpy00snowpy00 Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2019

    Hello pwede bang i-request if pwedeng sa CO ma move yung initial date of entry habang di pa na ggrant yung visa?

  • mmagpantay546mmagpantay546 Philippines
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Nov 11, 2019

    @snowpy00 said:
    Hello pwede bang i-request if pwedeng sa CO ma move yung initial date of entry habang di pa na ggrant yung visa?

    I'm not sure if that can be done. But I think one way you can do to delay the grant is to not upload your NBI clearance until they ask for it.

    Oct 7, 2019 Booked PTE-A Exam
    Nov 9, 2019 Took PTE-A Exam
    Nov 10, 2019 Received PTE-A results (Superior 90-79-90-90)
    Nov 13, 2019 Lodged 476 Visa
    Nov 21, 2019 Medical
    Nov 25, 2019 Medical cleared
    Jan 7, 2020 Frontloaded NBI clearance
    Sep 16, 2020 476 Status changed from "Received" to "Initial Assessment", further proof of relationship requested
    Nov 2, 2020 Uploaded additional docs. Status changed to "Further Assessment"
    Oct 30, 2021 Applied for EA Assessment
    Nov 12, 2021 EA assessment in progress
    Nov 19, 2021 Received EA positive assessment, max pts
    Oct 6, 2022 189 ITA, 90pts claimed
    Oct 26, 2022 190 VIC ITA
    Oct 31, 2022 Received PTE-A results (Superior)
    Nov 1, 2022 Applied for VIC nomination
    Nov 7, 2022 VIC Nomination Approval
    Nov 24, 2022 Lodged VIC 190
    Dec 22, 2022 Medical
    Dec 25, 2022 Medical cleared for primary applicant
    Dec 28, 2022 Medical cleared for wife (dependent)
    Feb 20, 2023 s56 request for 476 Visa: Form 80, PCC, Medical
    Feb 28, 2023 Submitted requested documents and medical cleared
    Mar 23, 2023 476 visa granted

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    @snowpy00 said:
    Hello pwede bang i-request if pwedeng sa CO ma move yung initial date of entry habang di pa na ggrant yung visa?

    may grant notice kana, malabo na mabago ang grant/visa details mo afaik

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • golazominerogolazominero Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Mar 12, 2020

    Hi, guys! Kumusta mga application niyo? Lodged mine on 06 January 2020 and completed uploading all necessary documents a couple of weeks after. Up to now, "received" pa rin status ko.

  • mmagpantay546mmagpantay546 Philippines
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Nov 11, 2019

    Received status pa rin ako, lodged on Nov 13, 2019.

    Oct 7, 2019 Booked PTE-A Exam
    Nov 9, 2019 Took PTE-A Exam
    Nov 10, 2019 Received PTE-A results (Superior 90-79-90-90)
    Nov 13, 2019 Lodged 476 Visa
    Nov 21, 2019 Medical
    Nov 25, 2019 Medical cleared
    Jan 7, 2020 Frontloaded NBI clearance
    Sep 16, 2020 476 Status changed from "Received" to "Initial Assessment", further proof of relationship requested
    Nov 2, 2020 Uploaded additional docs. Status changed to "Further Assessment"
    Oct 30, 2021 Applied for EA Assessment
    Nov 12, 2021 EA assessment in progress
    Nov 19, 2021 Received EA positive assessment, max pts
    Oct 6, 2022 189 ITA, 90pts claimed
    Oct 26, 2022 190 VIC ITA
    Oct 31, 2022 Received PTE-A results (Superior)
    Nov 1, 2022 Applied for VIC nomination
    Nov 7, 2022 VIC Nomination Approval
    Nov 24, 2022 Lodged VIC 190
    Dec 22, 2022 Medical
    Dec 25, 2022 Medical cleared for primary applicant
    Dec 28, 2022 Medical cleared for wife (dependent)
    Feb 20, 2023 s56 request for 476 Visa: Form 80, PCC, Medical
    Feb 28, 2023 Submitted requested documents and medical cleared
    Mar 23, 2023 476 visa granted

  • golazominerogolazominero Posts: 3Member
    Joined: Mar 12, 2020

    Thanks! Mukhang mas matagal na nga this time. Yung mga kakilala ko kasi na Batch 2016 graduates (lodged 2018), in less than three months na-grant na. Please update din sana if ever man magka-result na sa iyo. Salamat! :)

  • Captain_ACaptain_A AUSTRALIA
    Posts: 2,179Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jul 04, 2012

    i know someone, sept 2019 nagsubmit mukhang wala pa results

    18 Mar '16 IELTS Results
    06 Apr '16 EA CDR Skills Assessment submitted
    26 Apr '16 EA Skills Assessment Positive Outcome
    06 May '16 PTE-A Exam
    07 May '16 PTE- A Results & Submitted EOI
    11 May '16 Got ITA
    02 Jun '16 Lodge Visa
    04 Jul '16 Direct Grant

    Believe you can... and you're halfway there.... - Roosevelt

  • mmagpantay546mmagpantay546 Philippines
    Posts: 12Member
    Joined: Nov 11, 2019

    @golazominero said:
    Thanks! Mukhang mas matagal na nga this time. Yung mga kakilala ko kasi na Batch 2016 graduates (lodged 2018), in less than three months na-grant na. Please update din sana if ever man magka-result na sa iyo. Salamat! :)

    I'll post a comment here when I get the grant. Ikaw din :)

    Oct 7, 2019 Booked PTE-A Exam
    Nov 9, 2019 Took PTE-A Exam
    Nov 10, 2019 Received PTE-A results (Superior 90-79-90-90)
    Nov 13, 2019 Lodged 476 Visa
    Nov 21, 2019 Medical
    Nov 25, 2019 Medical cleared
    Jan 7, 2020 Frontloaded NBI clearance
    Sep 16, 2020 476 Status changed from "Received" to "Initial Assessment", further proof of relationship requested
    Nov 2, 2020 Uploaded additional docs. Status changed to "Further Assessment"
    Oct 30, 2021 Applied for EA Assessment
    Nov 12, 2021 EA assessment in progress
    Nov 19, 2021 Received EA positive assessment, max pts
    Oct 6, 2022 189 ITA, 90pts claimed
    Oct 26, 2022 190 VIC ITA
    Oct 31, 2022 Received PTE-A results (Superior)
    Nov 1, 2022 Applied for VIC nomination
    Nov 7, 2022 VIC Nomination Approval
    Nov 24, 2022 Lodged VIC 190
    Dec 22, 2022 Medical
    Dec 25, 2022 Medical cleared for primary applicant
    Dec 28, 2022 Medical cleared for wife (dependent)
    Feb 20, 2023 s56 request for 476 Visa: Form 80, PCC, Medical
    Feb 28, 2023 Submitted requested documents and medical cleared
    Mar 23, 2023 476 visa granted

  • snowpy00snowpy00 Posts: 8Member
    Joined: Sep 30, 2019

    I lodged mine last 09 Nov 2019 still under received status haha.

  • ms476ms476 Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2019

    @winnerinprivate said:
    @mateo18
    @constant

    Hi! May I know kamusta yung application niyo? Also, kailan kayo naglodge?

    Thanks in advance sa response!

    Hi all, just sharing 🙂

    2019Sep18 - visa 476 application lodged
    Received status then changed to Finalised when visa was granted

    2020Mar18 - visa granted, lockdown na these days due to covid

    2020Sep18 - IED

    2020Mar13 - sent email request for IED extension, you will receive an automated response

    2020Mar15 - IED extension granted, new IED 2021Mar18 (+6mos fr original IED)

  • ms476ms476 Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2019

    @superluckyclover said:
    @iammaxwell1989 said:

    > @superluckyclover said:
    > Type your comment> @snowpy00 said:
    >
    > Hello, I'll be soon (November-December?) applying for the visa. Gusto ko sanang isama yung girlfriend ko kaso hindi kame live in dahil hindi kaya ng gastusin and siya recent graduate lang tapos ako last year lang. We live with our parents and approved naman nila kame. We are together for almost 2.5 years. Is the "living together" a hard rule? Please help thank you!
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > yes, living together is a hard rule! my friends decided to get married para mas strong yung ties of relationship kasi maraming documents na need iprovide if "de facto" or sa Pinoy, parang Live-in partners. Kasi daw aware ang immigration na conservative culture ang Philippines. Example documents - Bank statement na joint, proof of cohabitation like Rental agreement document, joint bills, travel documents, mga stat declaration from different people.
    >
    > Mas marami daw nirequire ang CO sakanila compared to his European colleague. (I am not sure about the integrity of this pala)

    I disagree. It is not a hard-and-fast rule. Your defacto can get approved even though you don't live together.

    Another reference below.
    https://www.acacia-au.com/de-facto-relationships-for-partner-visas.php

    Alright, point taken. Let's see their outcome if DHA's lenient with the concept of cohabitation.

    Sharing my experience re. De facto..
    18Mar2020 visa 476 granted
    Visa refused ang bf ko of 9years
    Ako lang ang nag grant sa visa 476 application namin
    Sinunod namin yung de facto requirements, may format pa kami na sinunod from kakilala na na-approve.
    Ayon sa immi response letter from Home Affairs (visa refusal) strict na talaga ngayon sa rule of co-habitation, at kailangan may major financial decisions (eg.house/lot lease or car loan) na maipakita.

  • MrShelbyMrShelby Posts: 1Member
    Joined: Apr 18, 2020

    Hi @ms476
    I'm planning to lodge my application this May or June (hopefully mawala na COVID). Plano ko rin isama GF ko as de facto. We co-habitated nung college (idk if that counts) but had to live separately pagka grad since magkalayo workplace namin. Do you think that would be enough? Thanks!

  • ms476ms476 Laguna, Philippines
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Nov 29, 2019

    @MrShelby said:
    Hi @ms476
    I'm planning to lodge my application this May or June (hopefully mawala na COVID). Plano ko rin isama GF ko as de facto. We co-habitated nung college (idk if that counts) but had to live separately pagka grad since magkalayo workplace namin. Do you think that would be enough? Thanks!

    Yep same reason din sa amin ng bf ko..we are both engineers mga 9yrs na working he's in proj mgt paiba iba location im in design so ayun di kami living together we included in our application in all honesty haha..nagsisi nga ako e sana pala kumuha na kami ng marriage contract before. Anyway anjan na yan ehehe so maka 1st entry lang ako, kuha na kami marriage contract.. subsequent entrant nalang cya. Nga pala DIY lang ang application ko kaya ganun..tanong tanung lang ako saka research 😁

  • jedd_allenjedd_allen Philippines
    Posts: 32Member
    Joined: Apr 12, 2016

    Hi everyone. I got my positive assessment result last January 2020. Just want to know if nagpprocess pa rin ng EOI ang Australian Immigration even now na may COVID pandemic. If ever, I am planning to formally submit my EOI this May. Thank you.

  • superluckycloversuperluckyclover Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 888Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2015

    @ms476 said:

    @superluckyclover said:
    @iammaxwell1989 said:

    > @superluckyclover said:
    > Type your comment> @snowpy00 said:
    >
    > Hello, I'll be soon (November-December?) applying for the visa. Gusto ko sanang isama yung girlfriend ko kaso hindi kame live in dahil hindi kaya ng gastusin and siya recent graduate lang tapos ako last year lang. We live with our parents and approved naman nila kame. We are together for almost 2.5 years. Is the "living together" a hard rule? Please help thank you!
    >
    >
    >
    >
    >
    > yes, living together is a hard rule! my friends decided to get married para mas strong yung ties of relationship kasi maraming documents na need iprovide if "de facto" or sa Pinoy, parang Live-in partners. Kasi daw aware ang immigration na conservative culture ang Philippines. Example documents - Bank statement na joint, proof of cohabitation like Rental agreement document, joint bills, travel documents, mga stat declaration from different people.
    >
    > Mas marami daw nirequire ang CO sakanila compared to his European colleague. (I am not sure about the integrity of this pala)

    I disagree. It is not a hard-and-fast rule. Your defacto can get approved even though you don't live together.

    Another reference below.
    https://www.acacia-au.com/de-facto-relationships-for-partner-visas.php

    Alright, point taken. Let's see their outcome if DHA's lenient with the concept of cohabitation.

    Sharing my experience re. De facto..
    18Mar2020 visa 476 granted
    Visa refused ang bf ko of 9years
    Ako lang ang nag grant sa visa 476 application namin
    Sinunod namin yung de facto requirements, may format pa kami na sinunod from kakilala na na-approve.
    Ayon sa immi response letter from Home Affairs (visa refusal) strict na talaga ngayon sa rule of co-habitation, at kailangan may major financial decisions (eg.house/lot lease or car loan) na maipakita.

    THANK YOU FOR VALIDATING. It's never a hard and fast rule - cohabitation, is in my opinion, cultural.

    Hindi ganun ka-accepted ang live-in satin. Unlike dito sa Australia, na open ang tao sa cohabitation. Kaya hindi basta basta mag relationship kayo for xx years ay pasok kayo sa de facto.

    But thanks for sharing, maraming kang matutulungan na future applicants. Hindi biro magkaron ng record of visa refusal kaya dapat maingat mga tao mag advice dito.

    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

  • superluckycloversuperluckyclover Melbourne, VIC
    Posts: 888Member
    Joined: Apr 27, 2015

    @Oz2021 said:
    Hello fellow iskos and iskas! I have some questions para sa mga nakapunta na nang Oz through 476, and then PR na ngayon or nagpoprocess na ng PR status :smiley:

    1. How soon after you landed in Oz did you lodge your PR visa application? I'm planning to get Visa 189 kasi to get PR after I land there through 476. Kabado lang coz little work exp lang meron ako outside and within Oz.

    2. What steps did you have to do to strengthen your PR request? May nag PYear/NAATI/Spouse points ba dito? :smiley:

    3. Any advice for my situation? Planning to go there after I complete 1 year of work experience dito sa Pinas. I'm worried kasi na di ako makakuha ng relevant work dyan agad so baka di ko makuha yung 1yr minimum Australian exp points. As of now, bare minimum lang points ko. (Around 65 to 70 pts).

    4. Okay lang ba na sa dulo na nang 476 validity mag apply for 189? Like sa 16th month out of 18th? Para meron nang work exp 😁

    Thank you guys! Kahit di niyo sagutin lahat huhu any feedback from y'all will massively help me (and many others who may chance upon this part of the thread). Also good luck sa Oz journey! :smile:

    Strongly suggest na may PY, NAATI and makakuha ng engineering role para maxed out mo lahat ng points. Ang PY ay 11 month course, NAATI ay limited lang ang exam dates sa isang taon (may covid pa so paki factor-in) din.

    PTE - i superior din. Pero strongly urge you to invest in PY kasi may limitations ang pwde kumuha nito 485 (IT,Engineering, Accountants) or 476 lang.

    Kahit 457 people (482) di eligible kumuha nito.

    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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