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Posts: 140Member
Joined: Feb 23, 2020
wala naman sinabi about changing the SOL. ang sabi lang e yung migration ceiling na 160,000 is still the same. So malamang same pa rin yung SOL.
Joined: Aug 31, 2020
This could mean it's good if they will start processing offshore. because 160,000 places will be until June-July 2021, right? so that means more places can be granted in hte following months.
Am I understanding this correctly?
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Based on what I saw from other forums, skilled visa only have 50k places. Inlcuded na jan lahat ng skilled 189,190,491. They put the other places majority to family stream and global talent.
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2020 Jan - Withdrawn Visa 489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!
Joined: Sep 09, 2019
The new slots I think will be allotted for new applications/invitations. Wala pa sinasabi out ongoing applications from 2019-2020 an naglodge. I was talking to a friend na sa mga waiting for grants, secured naman daw and slots, and problem lang is kung gaano kabilis i-process ng DHA. Hopefully, more updates/news will be released tomorrow that will discuss sa mga naghihintay nalang sa grants.
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Yes and sa 50k na yan, malaking chunk yung 189NZ stream po. 160k ceiling yes but that doesnt mean they will fill up 160k. FY20 was 160k ceiling din pero parang mostly kada bwan 100, 100, lng ang iniinvite sa 189.
Joined: Sep 09, 2019
Hello guys!!!! CO contacted us last March for additional requirements (health related). Na-update na siya ng Health Care provider so cleared na kami sa medical and all. However, when I check Attach Documents part, yung "I confirm I have provided information requested", clickable pa din siya? Should we click this? Anyone encountered this?
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Yessssssssssss.
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: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
but if you clicked just now, did it lapse the deadline? the medical clearance is enough?
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!
Joined: Sep 09, 2019
OH NO!!! I'M NOT SURE NGA EH
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
hmmmm, try mo kayang email homeaffairs? just to be sure? or ask an agent?
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!
Joined: Oct 08, 2020
Hi. Good afternoon. I want to go to australia for work. My mother is already there with his partner. May I know the process and documents needed? I have worked in the foodservice industry here in the Philippines as a Manager. Tia
Albert
Posts: 130Member
Joined: May 27, 2015
Sabi din yan ng friend ko, the figures set by the immigration ay for the invites. So yung mga nakalodge na hindi na dapat magworry sa slots. Kumbaga we’re secured and wait na lang for the visa grant. It’s just a matter of patience lang talaga.
Joined: Oct 08, 2020
Hello! matanung lang po kung mandatory na po ba ang "Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment" sa pagprocess ng visa 189?
I didn't avail this "Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment" because I'm pretty sure po na relavant po yung employment at job description ko sa ANZSCO code ko and i already have positive skills asssessment. Nagback read po ako na may nabasa ako na ilan na di na nagprocess nito, di ko lng po sigurado kung mandatory na yun sa application ng skilled visa
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
That’s correct. This is only applicable to those waiting for invite for financial year 2020-2021. Be mindful that this isn’t a permanent predicament. Every start of the financial year in July, policies/processes are updated to address the economic situation. The best way to address the current situation is to focus on looking at getting more points to claim. There will be better days after this pandemic period for sure.
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
Thank you for your response Ms. Rhea. Kahit papanu nakagaan ng loob. Hehe
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: 831Member
Joined: Oct 24, 2016
In case hindi pa napost ito, breakdown ng occupations na nabigyan ng visa during the last fiscal year.
https://www.facebook.com/568690946550258/posts/3465055150247142/
Joined: Mar 23, 2020
Hi po! question lang po. Pwede ko po ba i-add sa application ko yung kapatid (20yrs old) ko? Ina-aallow po ba yun and may nakatry na po? Thank you.
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Inl> @iaiaia said:
only dependents can be added.
Posts: 32Member
Joined: Apr 12, 2016
Good pm everyone. Based on this announcement https://www.business.nsw.gov.au/live-and-work-in-nsw/visas-and-immigration selected professions lang ang maiinvite, and ung dapat nasa au na.
Does this mean that all offshore EOIs will be on-hold until further notice?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Inl> @iaiaia said:
only dependents can be added.
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Please back read. I’ve made a post recently that this is for FY 2020-2021. The government is being responsive to the current global situation so it makes sense for them to come up with such process. Every start of financial year in July, policies are updated in accordance to the economic needs of Australia. They’re not saying skilled migration is closed but prioritised to onshore applicants. Hence, it is very crucial to get things right for those applying from offshore. Whilst it will definitely be a long wait for those on EOI stage, the best approach for both on EOI and skill assessment stage is to exhaust ways to claim maximum points during this time.
There will always be a great need for skilled migration as it drives the economy. Once pandemic is over/vaccine is available, there will be pressure from various industries to reboost population growth so the government would have to respond to it.
Carry on guys, there will be better days later and when that time comes, make sure you’ve set your case to a good position.
I will be conducting a webinar later in the month. Will announce it soon.
Joined: Sep 26, 2020
Anyone po na nagclaim ng points on their ain jobs prior po magwork as nurse? Totoo po ba na pwede magclaim po ng points kung nagwork as ain prior maging nurse? Ano po need I prepare na docs kung sakali?
Posts: 130Member
Joined: May 27, 2015
Hello!
This is my other eoi na nainvite pero i cant find the withdraw or suspend button unlike dun sa isang account ko na meron pong option.
Hindi ko tuloy alam kung pano po mawithdraw tong isa.
Joined: Oct 13, 2019
Hi good day just wanna ask po for example i'm here in Philippines and I will apply for 189, bibigyan po ba nila ako ng bridging visa in order to come there while waiting for the grant? Or i should wait for the grant before i can come there? TIA po sa makakasagot
Posts: 1,204Member, Moderator
Joined: Aug 28, 2018
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/entering-and-leaving-australia/travelling-and-your-visa/travel-on-a-bridging-visa
When to apply for a BVB
Consider your circumstances before you apply for the BVB.
You can only apply for and be granted a BVB if you are in Australia.
When we consider your application for a BVB, we will take into account when we are likely to make a decision on your substantive visa application to avoid unduly delaying this process.
We recommend you apply for a BVB no more than 3 months and no less than 2 weeks before you want to travel.
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: 766Member
Joined: Mar 13, 2018
In order to be eligible for a bridging visa, you need to be currently in Australia on valid visa (onshore) when you apply for the next visa (189, 190, 500, etc). You cannot separately apply for a bridging visa as you would for 189, 190, 500; it will automatically be granted/issued once you have lodged your next substantial visa. Typically Bridging Visa A (BVA) will be granted, which allows you to stay in Australia, with the work rights/restrictions from your previous visa carried over while the BVA is valid. You can leave Australia, but you can't get back in unless you apply for and get issued a Bridging Visa B (BVB) before you leave; BVB which allows you to re-enter Australia. The bridging visa only starts once your existing visa lapses/expires, and is valid until your next visa is granted.
If you are currently in the Philippines (so you're offshore) and are waiting for the 189 visa to be granted, you can enter Australia through a tourist visa, but you will not have any work rights. Tourist visas are short-term, so you will be expected to leave the country if you don't get the 189 visa grant before the validity period is up. For example, if you plan to stay for 2-3 months, you'll need to be able to provide evidence that you can financially support your stay without working in Australia (tourists cannot work, even if you are waiting for the 189 visa grant). The length of the tourist visa validity issued depends on the case officer.
Bridging Visa info:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/bridging-visa-a-010#Eligibility
Tourist Visa info:
https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/visitor-600/tourist-stream-overseas#About
P.S.: My knowledge on BVA is based on research and personal experience, because I've been issued one automatically when I applied for a second student visa in Aug 12 this year. The BVA never got activated because the second student visa was granted before my first student visa expired.
232111 (Architect) | Current points: 65
30-01-2018 Applied for student visa (MArchSci), offshore application.
11-08-2020 Applied for student visa (PhD), onshore application.
28-02-2022 Submitted application to AACA for skills assessment (OQA Stage 1)
27-05-2022 Received skills assessment outcome (Suitable/Positive)
Next steps: PTE exam
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
In addition to what was said above, bridging visa literally bridges a non- au citizen from one visa to another. It only takes effect once the current visa has expired and you’re still waiting for a decision on a visa application - when you’re in between visas. The purpose of a bridging visa is to keep you a lawful non-citizen of Australia. Once the bridging visa takes effect, the visa conditions of your previous visa will apply.
Joined: Oct 13, 2019
Thank you so much for all your answers!! Have a great day 😍
Joined: Oct 13, 2019
Can you recommend a good migration agent or lawyer to help me with this? Or can i do this myself? I feel like it's going to be a bit tricky. Thank you in advance
Posts: 20Member
Joined: Apr 10, 2019
hi sir pano po kung makukuha ko na next week ung bagong passport is it ok na ung new passport na gamitin ko to lodge? or should i use the old passport and update with new one after lodging?
Also nagkamali po ako ng inenter na assessment date sa EOI what steps should i do to update it for visa lodging step? thank you!