22 y.o. Female CPA and MBA holder with 3 years working experience

filipinacpa · January 2013

Good day everyone!

I'm interested to move in Melbourne Australia to try my luck in looking for a better career opportunities.
Na-try ko na mga online applications but until now wala pa response na natatanggap.

Do you think possible naman ako makakuha ng work dun just in case andun na ako? How much kaya ang dapat budget ko for a month? I plan to study din dun kahit konting units lang.

Thank you all!

TotoyOZresident · January 2013

Hi iha.. good move, tyaga ka lang sa paghintay.

LokiJr · January 2013

Applications po as in work? Try niyo po mag-apply ng visa na lang...very much in demand naman ang occupation niyo dun so hindi kayo mahihirapan

filipinacpa · January 2013

Yeah parang gusto ko rin po i avail yung 189 visa.. how long po kaya ang processing nito? Thanks!

filipinacpa · January 2013

Yung ielts po ba pwede simultaneous sa cpaa assessment? Thanks!

lou24 · January 2013

@filipinacpa, nope di pwede. IELTS muna before CPAA assessment.

filipinacpa · January 2013

Thanks for your responses!

Ask ko na rin po pala if maapprove naman po kaya ang 189 visa ko despite 3 years working experience palang? Thank you all!

lock_code2004 · January 2013

wala namang impossible... meron ngang visa for newly engineering grad visa 476... meaning most of them have no work experience..
nakahanap naman sila ng work.. pero dont expect na bigtime work agad.. we will all start from the bottom.. unless you are exceptionally good and indemand ang skills mo..

i suggest.. concentrate on completing your documents immediately..
balita ko medyo madugo ang CPAA assessment.. academic IELTS and ung core courses required..check mo ang thread ng "Accountants".. marami inputs dun...

Visa 189/190 pinakamabalis na approval ang 1-2months upon lodging your application..
kung wala kang problem sa medical at documents.. pero acceptable na ang between 3-6 months average processing time from EOI to visa grant..

pag na-approve na ang visa mo, saka mo na problemahin ang work..

pagdating mo sa AU at mahirap maghanap ng work.. pwede naman mag-aral..upgrade ng qualification/skills.. do part time work para may local experience..
mura na ang tuition fee.. kasi nga PR ka..

goodluck!!

filipinacpa · January 2013

wala namang impossible... meron ngang visa for newly engineering grad visa 476... meaning most of them have no work experience..
nakahanap naman sila ng work.. pero dont expect na bigtime work agad.. we will all start from the bottom.. unless you are exceptionally good and indemand ang skills mo..

i suggest.. concentrate on completing your documents immediately..
balita ko medyo madugo ang CPAA assessment.. academic IELTS and ung core courses required..check mo ang thread ng "Accountants".. marami inputs dun...

Visa 189/190 pinakamabalis na approval ang 1-2months upon lodging your application..
kung wala kang problem sa medical at documents.. pero acceptable na ang between 3-6 months average processing time from EOI to visa grant..

pag na-approve na ang visa mo, saka mo na problemahin ang work..
pagdating mo sa AU at mahirap maghanap ng work.. pwede naman mag-aral..upgrade ng qualification/skills.. do part time work para may local experience..
mura na ang tuition fee.. kasi nga PR ka..

goodluck!!

Thank you very much po.

Iniisip ko rin po kasi if ma grant kaya ako ng visa despite 3 years pa lang working experience ko.

lock_code2004 · January 2013

@filipinacpa - check your EOI points.. kung pasok ka sa 60 pts..
and walang problema sa medical at nbi clearance.. there is no reason para hindi ma approve ang visa mo..

lock_code2004 · January 2013

@filipinacpa - if you havent done this yet, you may check your points here...

http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/903/eoi-skillselect-point-test-table#Item_3

filipinacpa · January 2013

Thanks po sa link! Upon checking 55 points naman, so dapat talaga makuha ko na grade sa ielts is 8. Para maexceed ko yung 60.

Age: 22 - 25 pts
English language ability: IELTS 7 - 10 pts
Skilled employment outside australia: 3 years - 5pts
Educational qualifications - mba - 15pts
The rest is wala na ako.. total is 55pts.

In case makakuha aq ng 8 sa ielts, my total points will be 65 na. Tama po ba? So critical talaga ang ielts ko? Pressure!

filipinacpa · January 2013

Yung ielts 7 - assumption ko lang po yan. For conservative purposes

TasBurrfoot · January 2013

Yung ielts 7 - assumption ko lang po yan. For conservative purposes

IELTS 7 in all subjects is a must - otherwise you will not comply with the requirements of CPAA, ICAA or IPA for your skills assessment.

If I may ask, what has been your experience the past 2 yrs at work?

filipinacpa · January 2013

Yung ielts 7 - assumption ko lang po yan. For conservative purposes
IELTS 7 in all subjects is a must - otherwise you will not comply with the requirements of CPAA, ICAA or IPA for your skills assessment.

If I may ask, what has been your experience the past 2 yrs at work?

1st year ko po is revenue analyst (accounts receivable);
2nd year naman is accountant (all accounts);
as of the moment, internal audit naman po..

What do you think po magiging assessment ng CPAA sakin?

lock_code2004 · January 2013

Thanks po sa link! Upon checking 55 points naman, so dapat talaga makuha ko na grade sa ielts is 8. Para maexceed ko yung 60.

Age: 22 - 25 pts
English language ability: IELTS 7 - 10 pts
Skilled employment outside australia: 3 years - 5pts
Educational qualifications - mba - 15pts
The rest is wala na ako.. total is 55pts.

In case makakuha aq ng 8 sa ielts, my total points will be 65 na. Tama po ba? So critical talaga ang ielts ko? Pressure!

so if you are 55 pts, here are your options:

1) apply for state sponsorship Visa 190, this will give you additional 5 pts, so 60 pts kana and automatic na ang visa invitation kahit na 60 sakto points ka..

2) apply for Regional Temporary Visa 489, this is additional 10 pts.. so you will have 65pts.. just take note that this is a Regional (not allowed mostly in cities), and Temporary (valid 4 yrs, but can apply for PR after living/working in regional areas after 2 yrs)..

3) Score 8 in each band for IELTS (20pts).. take note that your assessing authority requires Academic.. Getting 8 in academic is difficult but not impossible..

4) Wait 2 more years to make your work exp = 5yrs (10pts) - but we dont know what will change in the immigration rules between now and then..

filipinacpa · January 2013

Thanks po sa link! Upon checking 55 points naman, so dapat talaga makuha ko na grade sa ielts is 8. Para maexceed ko yung 60.

Age: 22 - 25 pts
English language ability: IELTS 7 - 10 pts
Skilled employment outside australia: 3 years - 5pts
Educational qualifications - mba - 15pts
The rest is wala na ako.. total is 55pts.

In case makakuha aq ng 8 sa ielts, my total points will be 65 na. Tama po ba? So critical talaga ang ielts ko? Pressure!
so if you are 55 pts, here are your options:

1) apply for state sponsorship Visa 190, this will give you additional 5 pts, so 60 pts kana and automatic na ang visa invitation kahit na 60 sakto points ka..

2) apply for Regional Temporary Visa 489, this is additional 10 pts.. so you will have 65pts.. just take note that this is a Regional (not allowed mostly in cities), and Temporary (valid 4 yrs, but can apply for PR after living/working in regional areas after 2 yrs)..

3) Score 8 in each band for IELTS (20pts).. take note that your assessing authority requires Academic.. Getting 8 in academic is difficult but not impossible..

4) Wait 2 more years to make your work exp = 5yrs (10pts) - but we dont know what will change in the immigration rules between now and then..

How is the state sponsorship visa goes? Paano po ito? Kelangan po ba someone from Australia has to sponsor me? Medyo naguguluhan ako. Thanks!

lock_code2004 · January 2013

@filipinacpa - check mo yung thread on how to apply for state sponsorship..

basic process is:
1. your IELTS and assessment
2. Submit EOI (online)
3. Submit SS application* (some state will require your EOI reference number)
4. Wait for visa inivitation..

*State Sponsorship application:
- as the title says.. "STATE".. so you dont need any person.. the state will nominate you..
- you will need to check sa bawat state if your occupation is in ther own State Nominated occupation list (SNOL)...

Family or Relative Sponsorship po ung kailangan ng kamag-anak to nominate you..

TasBurrfoot · January 2013

@filipinacpa - check mo yung thread on how to apply for state sponsorship..

basic process is:
1. your IELTS and assessment
2. Submit EOI (online)
3. Submit SS application* (some state will require your EOI reference number)
4. Wait for visa inivitation..

*State Sponsorship application:
- as the title says.. "STATE".. so you dont need any person.. the state will nominate you..
- you will need to check sa bawat state if your occupation is in ther own State Nominated occupation list (SNOL)...

Family or Relative Sponsorship po ung kailangan ng kamag-anak to nominate you..

@lock_code2004 - problem with state sporsorship is that mayroon din silang experience requirement... but check nalang din sa individual states to be sure.

lock_code2004 · January 2013

@lock_code2004 - problem with state sporsorship is that mayroon din silang experience requirement... but check nalang din sa individual states to be sure.

tama po.. so make sure to check ang requirements ng State Sponsorship

LokiJr · January 2013

@filipinacpa I would take the IELTS first if I were you...that exam alone is a huge stumbling block for some...so you can strategise your options once you have that completed hehe

filipinacpa · January 2013

Thanks po sa mga advice! Masyado na ako nagiging excited sa mga next step. Haha

)Tama, concentrate muna ako sa ielts while I prepare na rin siguro yung mga documents.

Medyo marami maraming leave ang magagamit ko starting today to attend the review and para mag aral.

Thanks po mga ate at kuya!

TasBurrfoot · January 2013

Yung ielts 7 - assumption ko lang po yan. For conservative purposes
IELTS 7 in all subjects is a must - otherwise you will not comply with the requirements of CPAA, ICAA or IPA for your skills assessment.

If I may ask, what has been your experience the past 2 yrs at work?
1st year ko po is revenue analyst (accounts receivable);
2nd year naman is accountant (all accounts);
as of the moment, internal audit naman po..

What do you think po magiging assessment ng CPAA sakin?

Just make sure that all your important job scope is highlighted in your COE and this is in accordance to the description set about for accountant general (221111) - meanwhile, yeah, focus on your IELTS... mahirap makakuha ng 8 in all subjects, my wife tried 3'x but never succeeded.

All the best!

filipinacpa · January 2013

Question, i'm currently here in the ielts orientation ng niners, and nabanggit ng lecturer na 8 ang required score for an immigrant visa.

Ganun na po ba talaga kataas for visa 189? Kala ko 7 ang min score for visa 189. Can someone please clarify this? Thanks!!

Nominated occupation ko po will also be general accountant.

lock_code2004 · January 2013

@filipinacpa - mali sya.. lol..

actually 6 ang passing score.. pero you wont get any EOI pts.
7 in each band to get 10 pts
8 in each band to get the max 20 pts

wala pa naman pong changes sa EOI point system..

TasBurrfoot · January 2013

@filipinacpa - mali sya.. lol..

actually 6 ang passing score.. pero you wont get any EOI pts.
7 in each band to get 10 pts
8 in each band to get the max 20 pts

wala pa naman pong changes sa EOI point system..

Not true nga sila...

If they implement 8 scores in all subjects, I doubt if we will get as many visa approval as we have seen in this forum...

6 is all subject is doable - just practice, practice, practice...
7 in all subjects is mejo mahirap na - again practice, practice, practice...
8 in all subjects take a lot of concentration talaga - MORE PRACTICE, PRACTICE and PRACTICE!!

Ehehehe...

Bigfoot · January 2013

@filipinacpa, ma'am here's my unsolicited advice.

As the other forum members suggested, focus on your IELTS first since this will make or break your application. For the next few weeks, live and breath English.

Given your age and education (and granted there will only be slight changes in the immigration rules), you can easily meet the points requirement notwithstanding your work experience. Consider the following: Age (25 poins); IELTS (20 points {granted 8 each}); and Education (15 points). You can also apply for State Sponsorship (5 points) or Regional Sponsorship (10 points) to increase your points for a higher chance of being invited.

God bless!

P.S. - for IELTS academic writing, answer the second question first (this has a higher weighted value than the first question). Also, understand that this is essay writing and there's no right or wrong answer. It may serve you well if your answer to the question is on the negative as you might have more reasons why it is so, even if your values or personal belief is on the positive. Finally, practice using wider vocabulary as this may help impress the examiner if you know how to use the words and if you use it well {confessions of an IELTS academic writing victim}.

LokiJr · January 2013

@filipinacpa naku wag niyo ipressure sarili nyo...IELTS all 8 is a luxury already..it's a big boost to your visa points pero hindi siya deal breaker. In fact, marami namang nabibigyan ng visa kahit IELTS 6. Mas mababaliw kayo kung may hinahabol kayong score hehe

TasBurrfoot · January 2013

@filipinacpa naku wag niyo ipressure sarili nyo...IELTS all 8 is a luxury already..it's a big boost to your visa points pero hindi siya deal breaker. In fact, marami namang nabibigyan ng visa kahit IELTS 6. Mas mababaliw kayo kung may hinahabol kayong score hehe

@LokiJr - take note that accountant kasi si @filipinacpa - she needs at least 7 in all subjects...

The reason why she needs an 8 is for her to qualify for a visa; I think she is just 22yrs old and been working for around 3yrs pa lang. Without an 8, baka mahirapan sya ma-invite due to insufficient points.

LokiJr · January 2013

@psychoboy well bottomline is she needs to get the IELTS first...hopefully she gets at least IELTS all 7. Personally, conditioning yourself to get an all 8 is nerve-wrecking to the point that depressing siya hehe.

Bilang mo sa daliri yung nakakagawa nun e so if she can explore other options... But I wish her luck nonetheless

Usually nagsstudent visa mga kakilala ko lalo na pag bata hehe

TasBurrfoot · January 2013

@psychoboy well bottomline is she needs to get the IELTS first...hopefully she gets at least IELTS all 7. Personally, conditioning yourself to get an all 8 is nerve-wrecking to the point that depressing siya hehe.

Bilang mo sa daliri yung nakakagawa nun e so if she can explore other options... But I wish her luck nonetheless

Usually nagsstudent visa mga kakilala ko lalo na pag bata hehe

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