Hi everyone! COVID-19 has made me cancel any travel plans including applying for a student visa. Just wanted to make this thread for anyone who might be thinking about taking the student visa pathway next year 😊
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Posts: 6Member
Joined: Dec 28, 2018
Me!! Plan ko sana Feb intake. If magopen na ang border. Currently, nagaapply palang ako sa Uni.
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
ako po may offer letter na from regional uni... kaso di ko pa po ina-accept (yung fees na need bayaran)..heheh
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Just curious, how much would you need to cash out for Uni?
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2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
More than 24k po yun fees payable with acceptance.. CourseFee for initial year+StudentServices+OSHC..
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Grabr ang mahal pala
232412- Illustrator | Total: 65
2018 Oct- Lodged VETASSESS application
2018 Dec- PTE Test
2018 Dec- Proficient
2019 Mar- VETASSESS Positive Outcome
2019 Jun- Created EOI for NSW
2019 Jun- Applied SA 489
2019 Aug- Invitation to apply from SA 489
2019 Aug- Lodge Visa Application SA 489
2019 Sep 09- Medical
2019 Sep 11- Medical deferred
2019 Oct 19- Start TB treatment
2019 Oct 21- Pre-invite from NSW 190
2019 Oct 26- Invitation to apply from NSW Visa 190
2019 Oct 24- Pre-invite from ACT 190 ( Didn't pursue it because lack of job opportunities)
2019 Nov 10- Lodge NSW Visa 190
2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489
2020 Apr 16- Finished TB treatment ( yey! )
2020 Jun 08-Sputum results negative
2020 Jun 12-Panel physician sent emedical ( Awaiting for clearance )
2020 Jun 23 -Medical Health cleared ( Sa wakas Praise God! )
2020 Jun 23 -Frontload Form 815_Health undertaking
2022 Aug 22 - CO Contacted me for new Medicals, PCC and Form 80
2022 Sept 7 - Uploaded requested documents.
2022 Nov 25- Golden Grant!
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
Opo.. Kaya basa2x muna pa ako ng ibang thread dito kung pano diskarte ng mga kababayan while studying. 😅
Posts: 88Member
Joined: Jun 06, 2015
Whoa. Anong course po ito if I may ask?
Business Analyst (261111) | Age: 30 | Language: 20 | Education: 15 | Australian Education: 5 | NAATI CCL: 5 | Professional Year: 5 | Partner Skills: 10 | TOTAL: 90 points
Timeline:
28/04/2020: Applied for Skills Assesment
03/06/2020: ACS Skills Assessment Result (Suitable)
19/06/2020: NAATI CCL Results Released (Passed)
14/07/2020: PTE Exam Results Released (Superior)
14/07/2020: Submitted EOI for 189
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
hi @bacolodhj mag student visa ka po? ayaw mo na antaying ung 190 or 491? hehe actually im thinking din naman mag SV sa UNSW ung chemical analysis and lab management course nila haha...
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
Hi @chemron9400.. Ngtry lng tlga ako.. Swerte din may offer letter.. Kaso ang mahal tlga.. March 2021 intake ako.. May ilan months pa to see if we can pool the funds. Hehe..
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
Master of Scientific Studies po Major in Chemistry sa UNE.. Ksama na dito yun OSHC(family).. I think mahal sya gawa ng mga lab classes..
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
wow thsats very good po.. plan ko rin po tlga mag student visa plan ko sana ung masters of chemical analysis and lab management sa macquire Univ pero di ko pa alam paano ko bayaran ung tuition hahaha ang mahal and im not sure kung pwede partr time study kasi ang nakalagay is full time lang eh..magkano po tuition nyo?
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
Hi @chemron9400, check mo sa knila..If may live chat, better. Kasi yun sakin 2yrs and full time yun offer... Dun din ata mag-base si DHA kung ilan years validity ng SV mo.. Tapos yun process ng application, I think meron din sila student portal. I think mas mahaltuition sa macquarie.. 😅😅.. 33k per yr un tuition sakin. Di pa tlga ako sure if i-accept ko. 😅
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
thanks sa reply. oo nakita ko po ung sau sa UNE 6 yrs nga pag part time.. Sa macquire kasi 39k per year haha medyo mahal nga pero un ang gusto ko sana e pursue sa masters kaso wala sa ibang school sa Macquire at UNSW lang mga mahal naman haha... im not sure kung part time job salary makaka sustain sa tuition fee and needs lol..
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491
Joined: Oct 08, 2019
If you have a partner that can work as well for sure makakasustain naman po for Masters pero sa mga single or walang support from relatives or family medjo mahirap. Pahirapan na nga yong tuition kahit VET Lang how much more for uni. But it would help you din kase esp for post grad study matic na for application no need na mag pa assess to get post grad visa unlike VET.
Regional kase is mas madali makakuha ng points for PR and additional 5 points. Yan plan ng mga classmates namin lilipat regional to get the extra 5 points.
ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst | 189 - 75 | 190 (NSW) - 80 | 419 (NSW) - 90 |
Go for: 186 DE ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst
Oct 2019 - Started my journey to 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 as a SV holder (Diploma and Adv. diploma of IT)
Feb 2020 - Arrived in Au - Thank you Lord!
Oct 2022 - Granted Visa TSS 482 (Medium stream)
Jun 2023 - Start of my PR journey (Thank you, Lord para sa biyaya and opportunity!)
Jun 2023 - Consulted IMES and Immi Visa
Jun 2023 - Submitted all documents for ACS Skills Assessment
Jul 2023 - Submitted additional doco to IMES
Jul 2023 - Lodged ACS Assessment
Sept 2023 - PTE (Proficient)
Oct 2023 - Received ACS positive result after 13 weeks
Oct 2023 - EOI Lodgement
Oct 2023 - Corrected EOI for work experience claimed points
Jun 2024 - 186 DE route
Aug 2024 - Lodged 186 DE + Nomination
Sept 2024 - Medical completed and cleared on DoHA
---Waiting for grant---
-- 2024/25 - Visa Grant
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
Hello po @lunarcat , thanks sa input..how about during visa application? mas advantageous din po ba yung may ksama partner when applying SV na?
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
i mean, mas favorable kaya ang magiging decision if may ksama partner?
Posts: 48Member
Joined: Sep 27, 2019
try mo din sa UNE.. un din nakita kong advantage sa knya e.. regional kasi sya..
Posts: 326Member
Joined: Aug 06, 2019
Thanks @lunarcat Im still single kaya baka mahirapan ako sa tuition haha.. ang points ko sa ngayon is 75 points with proficient PTE so kung e superior ko is 85 points na then kung mag take ako ng naati is 90 points kung visa 190 is 95 points..
Nominated Occupation: 234211 (Chemist)
Sept 3, 2019 - Vetassess assessment for Chemist
Nov 18, 2019 - Positive Assessment (Thank you, God)
March 4, 2020 - PTE Exam (L-77, R-72, W-78, S- 90)
March 7, 2020 - EOI lodged (189/190 NSW)- 75/80
November 21, 2020 - EOI lodged 190/491 SA
Jan 25, 2022 - ROI Applied for 491 Riverina total points of 90
September 1, 2022 - received pre-invite SA 491
Joined: Oct 08, 2019
Yes, the downside of having a partner during application is yong gastos niyo for insurance pwedi naman daw single kunin for each. Then, cost of living, if di kayo mapili you can rent a room for couples naman so makakasave na din. Your partner can also add points for PR application din. Just ask Lang din if she can study for short courses like aged care, cookery, etc para makawork siya.
ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst | 189 - 75 | 190 (NSW) - 80 | 419 (NSW) - 90 |
Go for: 186 DE ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst
Oct 2019 - Started my journey to 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 as a SV holder (Diploma and Adv. diploma of IT)
Feb 2020 - Arrived in Au - Thank you Lord!
Oct 2022 - Granted Visa TSS 482 (Medium stream)
Jun 2023 - Start of my PR journey (Thank you, Lord para sa biyaya and opportunity!)
Jun 2023 - Consulted IMES and Immi Visa
Jun 2023 - Submitted all documents for ACS Skills Assessment
Jul 2023 - Submitted additional doco to IMES
Jul 2023 - Lodged ACS Assessment
Sept 2023 - PTE (Proficient)
Oct 2023 - Received ACS positive result after 13 weeks
Oct 2023 - EOI Lodgement
Oct 2023 - Corrected EOI for work experience claimed points
Jun 2024 - 186 DE route
Aug 2024 - Lodged 186 DE + Nomination
Sept 2024 - Medical completed and cleared on DoHA
---Waiting for grant---
-- 2024/25 - Visa Grant
Joined: Oct 08, 2019
Hello, if I got good assessment naman sa authorized assessor I would pursue PR application and just gain more experience muna sa Pinas if medjo bata ka pa. Medjo mahal talaga IT dito esp for Masters. Kahit VET nga e mahal na IT courses. If only I have good work experience as an IT sa Pinas puro kase iba iba IT field yong experience ko sa Pinas and for sure di sapat for assessment, I would opt out to PR application than taking SV. Just my two cents.
ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst | 189 - 75 | 190 (NSW) - 80 | 419 (NSW) - 90 |
Go for: 186 DE ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst
Oct 2019 - Started my journey to 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 as a SV holder (Diploma and Adv. diploma of IT)
Feb 2020 - Arrived in Au - Thank you Lord!
Oct 2022 - Granted Visa TSS 482 (Medium stream)
Jun 2023 - Start of my PR journey (Thank you, Lord para sa biyaya and opportunity!)
Jun 2023 - Consulted IMES and Immi Visa
Jun 2023 - Submitted all documents for ACS Skills Assessment
Jul 2023 - Submitted additional doco to IMES
Jul 2023 - Lodged ACS Assessment
Sept 2023 - PTE (Proficient)
Oct 2023 - Received ACS positive result after 13 weeks
Oct 2023 - EOI Lodgement
Oct 2023 - Corrected EOI for work experience claimed points
Jun 2024 - 186 DE route
Aug 2024 - Lodged 186 DE + Nomination
Sept 2024 - Medical completed and cleared on DoHA
---Waiting for grant---
-- 2024/25 - Visa Grant
Joined: Oct 08, 2019
Yong advice ko Lang sa mga friends ko who are taking Masters pinili na nila mababa yong tuition for their courses with scholarship na is to double their kayod. Medjo mahirap talaga esp ngayon walang kita mga companies. But with all the hard work and prayers, everything will go well
ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst | 189 - 75 | 190 (NSW) - 80 | 419 (NSW) - 90 |
Go for: 186 DE ANZSCO 261111 ICT Business Analyst
Oct 2019 - Started my journey to 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 as a SV holder (Diploma and Adv. diploma of IT)
Feb 2020 - Arrived in Au - Thank you Lord!
Oct 2022 - Granted Visa TSS 482 (Medium stream)
Jun 2023 - Start of my PR journey (Thank you, Lord para sa biyaya and opportunity!)
Jun 2023 - Consulted IMES and Immi Visa
Jun 2023 - Submitted all documents for ACS Skills Assessment
Jul 2023 - Submitted additional doco to IMES
Jul 2023 - Lodged ACS Assessment
Sept 2023 - PTE (Proficient)
Oct 2023 - Received ACS positive result after 13 weeks
Oct 2023 - EOI Lodgement
Oct 2023 - Corrected EOI for work experience claimed points
Jun 2024 - 186 DE route
Aug 2024 - Lodged 186 DE + Nomination
Sept 2024 - Medical completed and cleared on DoHA
---Waiting for grant---
-- 2024/25 - Visa Grant