Activating 491 visa

rellim115 · December 2020

A blessed day, fellow pinoyau.info members!

My wife and I were granted a 491 visa on November 9, 2020. For our first entry, we have to arrive by Nov 9, 2021.

Now this is the exciting part. We have just found out that my wife is 4 weeks pregnant (after waiting for almost 9 years!). As this is our first child, we are cautious and we reckon it is safer and more convenient for her and for the baby if we wait until she gives birth here in Singapore before doing the visa activation. She's due in August, and we are planning to fly to Australia in October 2021 (without the baby yet).

I am hoping to land a job in Australia in October 2021, and I will stay there (hello, 491 income requirement). My wife will return to Singapore and she and the soon-to-be-born child will then join me in Australia in February 2022, when the child turns 6 months.

This is feasible, right?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post.

Any input is greatly appreciated:-)

fgs · December 2020

@rellim115 If your baby will be born in Australia, he/she will automatically get the same 491 visa. If born outside australia, you need to apply for a 491 subsequent entry visa.

rellim115 · December 2020

@fgs said:
@rellim115 If your baby will be born in Australia, he/she will automatically get the same 491 visa. If born outside australia, you need to apply for a 491 subsequent entry visa.

@fgs, many thanks for this info. My wife thinks she deserves to enjoy her 3 months paid maternity leave + other maternity benefits in her current company, where she has been working for over 10 years haha. Another reason is that we have a community here in Singapore, so she feels more comfortable giving birth here.

Applying for a 491 subsequent entry visa, I need to provide the child's passport and pay the corresponding fee, right? I believe it does not take long to process. Thanks again for the reply.

fgs · December 2020

@rellim115

Theres no standard processing time for this visa but also takes months if not a year. Application fee is $4000+ kasi kahiy na new born sya kasi ang magiging main applicant( as what i know). So I suggest, dito na lang sya manganak. You are entitled to medicare so walang gasto sa hospital.

Jael27 · December 2020

Suggest ko rin po na Better to give birth sa Au.
-we'll never know but ayaw natin ma-expose si baby at 6months to travel to Au if may covid pa
-mas ok po na bumiyahe na kayo as earliest na mas safe sa wife nyo & sa baby
Congrats po ☺️

rellim115 · December 2020

@fgs, @Jael27 , thanks so much for your input and concern. appreciate it a lot:-)

August siya due so 7th month sa June kung sakali at critical un. baka hindi pa naman open ang Australia earlier than June. tingnan kung ano galawan sa temporary visitors come 2021:-)

baiken · December 2020

yes po, better to get your baby born here na po!

congrats to both you and your wife sir, and welcome to parenthood!

all the best!

Linetdane · December 2020

@rellim115 said:
A blessed day, fellow pinoyau.info members!

My wife and I were granted a 491 visa on November 9, 2020. For our first entry, we have to arrive by Nov 9, 2021.

Now this is the exciting part. We have just found out that my wife is 4 weeks pregnant (after waiting for almost 9 years!). As this is our first child, we are cautious and we reckon it is safer and more convenient for her and for the baby if we wait until she gives birth here in Singapore before doing the visa activation. She's due in August, and we are planning to fly to Australia in October 2021 (without the baby yet).

I am hoping to land a job in Australia in October 2021, and I will stay there (hello, 491 income requirement). My wife will return to Singapore and she and the soon-to-be-born child will then join me in Australia in February 2022, when the child turns 6 months.

This is feasible, right?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post.

Any input is greatly appreciated:-)

Congrats sa baby!! Wala akong input pero I am happy for you! 9 years waiting. Congraats! When it rains, it pours.

Linetdane · December 2020

Makisali nadin po, kasi waiting kami for 491 visa approval, and while waiting we are also trying to be pregnant po. If dumating, we will consider it a great blessing.

Sa case po namin if ever malaman namin na pregnant pero wala pang grant, may idea po ba kayo if pwede namin idagdag si baby as dependent? Or pwede lang yun if naipanganak na and we are still waiting for the grant.

Thanks po.

rellim115 · December 2020

@Linetdane said:
Makisali nadin po, kasi waiting kami for 491 visa approval, and while waiting we are also trying to be pregnant po. If dumating, we will consider it a great blessing.

Sa case po namin if ever malaman namin na pregnant pero wala pang grant, may idea po ba kayo if pwede namin idagdag si baby as dependent? Or pwede lang yun if naipanganak na and we are still waiting for the grant.

Thanks po.

Sabi sa info na nasa DHA, inform mo lang sila once you have had the baby na. kapag hindi pa finalised ung 491 nyo, pwede siya idagdag.pero kapag finalised na, apply lang si baby ng subseqent entrant visa. Bayad ulit ng $4,045 haha.

rellim115 · December 2020

@Linetdane said:

@rellim115 said:
A blessed day, fellow pinoyau.info members!

My wife and I were granted a 491 visa on November 9, 2020. For our first entry, we have to arrive by Nov 9, 2021.

Now this is the exciting part. We have just found out that my wife is 4 weeks pregnant (after waiting for almost 9 years!). As this is our first child, we are cautious and we reckon it is safer and more convenient for her and for the baby if we wait until she gives birth here in Singapore before doing the visa activation. She's due in August, and we are planning to fly to Australia in October 2021 (without the baby yet).

I am hoping to land a job in Australia in October 2021, and I will stay there (hello, 491 income requirement). My wife will return to Singapore and she and the soon-to-be-born child will then join me in Australia in February 2022, when the child turns 6 months.

This is feasible, right?

Thank you for taking the time to read this post.

Any input is greatly appreciated:-)

Congrats sa baby!! Wala akong input pero I am happy for you! 9 years waiting. Congraats! When it rains, it pours.

Thanks so much po:-) Praying for yours, visa and baby!:-)

rellim115 · December 2020

@baiken said:
yes po, better to get your baby born here na po!

congrats to both you and your wife sir, and welcome to parenthood!

all the best!

Thanks po sa input:-)

rellim115 · December 2020

@Linetdane said:
Makisali nadin po, kasi waiting kami for 491 visa approval, and while waiting we are also trying to be pregnant po. If dumating, we will consider it a great blessing.

Sa case po namin if ever malaman namin na pregnant pero wala pang grant, may idea po ba kayo if pwede namin idagdag si baby as dependent? Or pwede lang yun if naipanganak na and we are still waiting for the grant.

Thanks po.

https://migrationcentreofaustralia.com.au/blog/does-your-baby-born-overseas-need-a-visa/

aicee · December 2020

@rellim115 : Wow, congratulations sa inyu ni Mrs!!! Another reason to celebrate
All the best sa inyung plans

Doix14 · December 2020

Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

nutzagi26 · April 2021

@Doix14 said:
Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

Hello po @Doix14 ... depende po skills nyo.. pero may mga state na po na open sa offshore applicant for 491.

I also submit my EOi 491 to Tassie... @rellim115 ... ask ko lang po kung ok lang po.. ano po score nyo? baka po 9yrs din ako maghintay😅

nutzagi26 · April 2021

@rellim115 .. congrats po for your baby!!! if safety po ni baby, i suggest dito na po muna sa singapore si wife nyo magdeliver ng baby... safe naman po dito sa sg 😁

rellim115 · April 2021

@nutzagi26 said:

@Doix14 said:
Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

Hello po @Doix14 ... depende po skills nyo.. pero may mga state na po na open sa offshore applicant for 491.

I also submit my EOi 491 to Tassie... @rellim115 ... ask ko lang po kung ok lang po.. ano po score nyo? baka po 9yrs din ako maghintay😅

9 years kami nag-antay sa baby, hindi sa grant hahaha

nutzagi26 · April 2021

hehe.. 😅😅😅
Godbless po sa inyo🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

rellim115 · April 2021

@nutzagi26 said:
@rellim115 .. congrats po for your baby!!! if safety po ni baby, i suggest dito na po muna sa singapore si wife nyo magdeliver ng baby... safe naman po dito sa sg 😁

yes po.dito po mag-give birth si misis.4 months to go:-) we are having a baby girl by God's grace:-)

rellim115 · April 2021

@nutzagi26 said:

@Doix14 said:
Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

Hello po @Doix14 ... depende po skills nyo.. pero may mga state na po na open sa offshore applicant for 491.

I also submit my EOi 491 to Tassie... @rellim115 ... ask ko lang po kung ok lang po.. ano po score nyo? baka po 9yrs din ako maghintay😅

85 lang points ko, naging 75 pa nung nag-40 years old ako. by God's grace nainvite pa rin:-)

lecia · April 2021

@rellim115 said:

@nutzagi26 said:

@Doix14 said:
Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

Hello po @Doix14 ... depende po skills nyo.. pero may mga state na po na open sa offshore applicant for 491.

I also submit my EOi 491 to Tassie... @rellim115 ... ask ko lang po kung ok lang po.. ano po score nyo? baka po 9yrs din ako maghintay😅

85 lang points ko, naging 75 pa nung nag-40 years old ako. by God's grace nainvite pa rin:-)

Kelan po nyo balak punta ng AU.. Meron naman po
Kayo exemption anoh?

rellim115 · April 2021

@lecia said:

@rellim115 said:

@nutzagi26 said:

@Doix14 said:
Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

Hello po @Doix14 ... depende po skills nyo.. pero may mga state na po na open sa offshore applicant for 491.

I also submit my EOi 491 to Tassie... @rellim115 ... ask ko lang po kung ok lang po.. ano po score nyo? baka po 9yrs din ako maghintay😅

85 lang points ko, naging 75 pa nung nag-40 years old ako. by God's grace nainvite pa rin:-)

Kelan po nyo balak punta ng AU.. Meron naman po
Kayo exemption anoh?

hi, @lecia.para sa akin ba ung reply mo? haha. antay kami mag-open ang borders pero sa current developments parang matatagalan. pag-asa na lang ung travel bubble between australia and SG. January 2022 target para sabay sabay na kaming lahat:-) kumusta jan?:-)

nutzagi26 · April 2021

@rellim115 said:

@nutzagi26 said:

@Doix14 said:
Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

Hello po @Doix14 ... depende po skills nyo.. pero may mga state na po na open sa offshore applicant for 491.

I also submit my EOi 491 to Tassie... @rellim115 ... ask ko lang po kung ok lang po.. ano po score nyo? baka po 9yrs din ako maghintay😅

85 lang points ko, naging 75 pa nung nag-40 years old ako. by God's grace nainvite pa rin:-)

nilaan po talaga sainyo ito ni Lord.. perfect timing... may bonus pa na baby😁😁🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

zokjc · April 2021

Hi @rellim115 , kailangan ng show money para sa Subclass 491 - family sponsorship? Assuming hindi makapasa ng proficient/superior English and I'm from SG din.

rellim115 · April 2021

@zokjc said:
Hi @rellim115 , kailangan ng show money para sa Subclass 491 - family sponsorship? Assuming hindi makapasa ng proficient/superior English and I'm from SG din.

hello, @zokjc, state-sponsored ang sa amin pero parang wala pa ako nabasa or narinigan ng show money. saan ang source ng show money requirement?

zokjc · April 2021

@rellim115 Parang requirement sya 8 years ago via visa 190, nung nag start ako mag-process, kaso naaliw ako sa SG. Sorry, medyo out-dated yung knowledge ko!

lecia · April 2021

@rellim115 said:

@lecia said:

@rellim115 said:

@nutzagi26 said:

@Doix14 said:
Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

Hello po @Doix14 ... depende po skills nyo.. pero may mga state na po na open sa offshore applicant for 491.

I also submit my EOi 491 to Tassie... @rellim115 ... ask ko lang po kung ok lang po.. ano po score nyo? baka po 9yrs din ako maghintay😅

85 lang points ko, naging 75 pa nung nag-40 years old ako. by God's grace nainvite pa rin:-)

Kelan po nyo balak punta ng AU.. Meron naman po
Kayo exemption anoh?

hi, @lecia.para sa akin ba ung reply mo? haha. antay kami mag-open ang borders pero sa current developments parang matatagalan. pag-asa na lang ung travel bubble between australia and SG. January 2022 target para sabay sabay na kaming lahat:-) kumusta jan?:-)

Oks naman dto. Wla naman na cases, pa isa isa tapos lockdown na kagad. Nun mga December pagod kami sa hospital kasi nga covid, tag 25,000 and up covid samples everyday.. Ngayon pahinga na..

Oks lang yan jan muna kayo para safe kesa mag travel.. enjoy nyo muna si baby nyo. Congratulations pala... keep safe po kayo jan.. pasaan bat matapos din tong pandemic🙏🏻

tigerlance · April 2021

I would to inquire if there is a breach of visa conditions after the visa grant of 491 when you applied
as a single applicant and change to status from single to engaged or single to married after the visa grant?

Visa condition(s)
8578 - Notify us if your passport or contact details change:
You must let us know within 14 days if any of the following change while you are in Australia on this visa:
• the address where you live
• your email address
• your phone number
• your passport details including your name
• your employer's address
• the address where you work.
8579 - Live, study and work in a designated regional area:
While you are in Australia, you must live, study and work in an area that is on the list of designated regional areas in an instrument.
If you hold a subclass 491 visa, the area must have been on the list of designated regional areas on the date we granted your visa.
If you hold a subclass 494 visa and you are a primary visa holder, the area must have been on the list of designated regional areas when your
most recently approved nomination was lodged by your employer.
If you hold a subclass 494 visa and you are a secondary visa holder, the area must have been on the list of designated regional areas when the
primary visa holder's most recently approved nomination was lodged by their employer.
Understanding your work rights
The Department is working with the Fair Work Ombudsman to help employees and employers understand and follow Australian Workplace
laws.
Information on pay rates, shift calculations, leave arrangements and notice and redundancy entitlements is in the Pay and Conditions Tool
(PACT).
The Fair Work Ombudsman website has more information on workplace rights and entitlements for visa holders and migrant workers.
8580 - Provide evidence of your live, study or work address if requested:
If we send you a letter asking you to, you must provide us with evidence of:
• the address where you live
• the address all your employers
• the addresses where you work
• the address of any school, college or university that you attend.
The letter will tell you what sort of evidence we need and how you should send it to us.
We might ask for evidence of all your addresses or only some of your addresses.
You will have 28 days to provide us with the evidence we have asked for.
8581 - You must attend an interview if we ask you to in a letter:
We might ask you to attend an interview at a specific address or we might conduct the interview over the phone or internet. The letter will
contain the details of the interview time and how or where you must attend.

rellim115 · April 2021

@lecia said:

@rellim115 said:

@lecia said:

@rellim115 said:

@nutzagi26 said:

@Doix14 said:
Hello po, di ako sure if ok sa thread natu magtanong. Regarding po sa 491 visa open na po ba sla for application or close pa po. Para po sana sa EOI. Thank u po ng marami sa mkakasagot.

Hello po @Doix14 ... depende po skills nyo.. pero may mga state na po na open sa offshore applicant for 491.

I also submit my EOi 491 to Tassie... @rellim115 ... ask ko lang po kung ok lang po.. ano po score nyo? baka po 9yrs din ako maghintay😅

85 lang points ko, naging 75 pa nung nag-40 years old ako. by God's grace nainvite pa rin:-)

Kelan po nyo balak punta ng AU.. Meron naman po
Kayo exemption anoh?

hi, @lecia.para sa akin ba ung reply mo? haha. antay kami mag-open ang borders pero sa current developments parang matatagalan. pag-asa na lang ung travel bubble between australia and SG. January 2022 target para sabay sabay na kaming lahat:-) kumusta jan?:-)

Oks naman dto. Wla naman na cases, pa isa isa tapos lockdown na kagad. Nun mga December pagod kami sa hospital kasi nga covid, tag 25,000 and up covid samples everyday.. Ngayon pahinga na..

Oks lang yan jan muna kayo para safe kesa mag travel.. enjoy nyo muna si baby nyo. Congratulations pala... keep safe po kayo jan.. pasaan bat matapos din tong pandemic🙏🏻

thank you so much, @lecia!:-) great to hear na hindi na ganun kapagod jan at nakakapahinga na kayo. antay lang talaga. wag lang sa 2024 mag-open at halos ubos na visa validity ko nun hahaha

rosey123 · April 2021

Hello po sa inyong lahat. 😊
Ask lang po ako kung ano pong first step kapag gustong mag trabaho sa AU na kasama ang family.
We are 4 po. me , my hubby and our 2kids.
Sana po mapansin if anong first step na gagawin? First timer po. Hehe si hubby po sana ang mag aapply. He's an Animal Trainer here po sa PH.
Sana po may makapansin. Thank you 💗