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lock_code2004lock_code2004 PerthPosts: 5,037Member, De-activated
edited June 2014 in Other Migration Topic
Para sa mga mag-start pa lang... i compiled this information so you can have a picture of the whole process..
May mga relevant threads na rin sa forum for most of the topics, your own assessing authority, IELTS, adding secondary applicant..etc.. Browse the threads, use the search function on the upper right side of the forum...

Start with the Basic Requirements for Skilled Migrant Visa Application 189/190/489
- have an occupation that is on the relevant skilled occupation list
- have a suitable skills assessment for that occupation
- be less than 50 years of age when the invitation is issued
- meet the English language requirements
- be able to score at least 60 on the points test.
- submit an Expression of Interest

You should be able to find all information in these links.: :
DIAC SkillSelect: http://www.immi.gov.au/skills/skillselect/
Booklet 6 Points Based Skilled Migration: http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1119.pdf

Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

MCPQUIAMBAO
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  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited February 2013
    SkillSelect process explained in more details:
    The process looks long and tedious... do it one step at a time... and I promise it will be worth it at the end.. ;)
    If you have more clarification.. just post your question and our members will gladly answer..

    1. Identify if your occupation/skill is in the SOL/CSOL
    a. SOL – Skilled Occupation List Sched 1 – applicable for visa 189 (Independent) , Visa 489 (Relative Regional Provisional)
    b. CSOL – Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List Sched 2 – for Visa 190 (SS), Visa 489 (Regional Provisional)
    c. If your occupation is not in the list, check other job titles and read the ANSZCO Code job description and see if you have the same job description.

    2. Understand the different Visa subclasses:
    a. Visa 189 (Independent) – Permanent Residence Visa, No restrictions on where to live and work
    b. Visa 190 (State Sponsored) – Requires State Sponsorship. Permanent Residence Visa. Restricted to live and work for 2 years on the Sponsor State.

    There are two types of Visa 489:
    c. Visa 489 (Regional Provisional) – Requires Regional Sponsorship. Restriction to live for 2 years and work for atleast 1 year in the regional area before you can apply for PR. Provisional Visa valid for 4 years.
    d. Visa 489 (Relative Regional Provisional) - Relative Sponsor must be living in a designated area. Restriction to live for 2 years and work for atleast 1 year in the regional area before you can apply for PR. Provisional Visa valid for 4 years.

    3. Understand the EOI points system (See other threads)
    a. Points are based on: Age, assessed Work Experience, assessed Education, IELTS score in each band (not Overall)
    b. If your EOI total points is less than the passmark 60 pts, look at the other points if you can claim some of them.
    c. Other points: Partners Skills Assessment, Work/Education in Australia
    d. Other Points : Visa 190 State Sponsorship, Visa 489 Regional Provisional
    e. Other Points: Relative Regional- make sure they live in a designated regional area
    f. The higher the total EOI points the faster you will get a visa invitation (for Visa 189/489 Relative), while a approved State Sponsorship (Visa 190/489 Regional) application will give you an automatic invitation even if your EOI points is exactly 60pts.

    4. Consider who should be the primary applicant (of course pag single ka pa lang.. ikaw lang yan).
    a. Check the EOI points system, kung sino ang mas mataas ang points
    b. Who can get a higher IELTS Score
    c. Occupation/Skill is on what List (SOL/CSOL?)
    d. Who can get a higher chance of positive skills assessment (See No.4)
    e. Check occupation limit in DIAC .
    f. Check State Sponsorship requirement (if required. See No.9)
    g. You can also claim Partner’s Skill - 5pts, but will also require assessment.

    5. Understand the requirements of your Assessing Authority. Check their website.
    a. Minimum number of Years of work experience related to your nominated occupation
    b. IELTS Academic or General Test?
    c. Check if IELTS is required for the assessment, otherwise you will just take this while waiting for the assessment (to save time), or after the assessment (if you want to be sure)
    d. Documents required (Passport, Diploma, TOR, COE+Job description, Payslip/ITR)
    e. Requirements on how to make your documents “Certified True Copy”
    f. Other requirements ( example: CDR for Engineers Australia, RPL – for Australian Computer Society if you don’t have an IT degree, Original Picture CTC – for Vetassess)
    g. Is their application online/paper-based, or both?

    6.Prepare your documents for the Assessing Authority. Submit if your Assessing Authority does not require IELTS)
    a. for example: ACS and Vetassess do not require IELTS in their assessment
    a. while Engineers Australia requires IELTS result as part of the assessment.

    7.IELTS Exam (See Number 3 also)
    a. IELTS Academic/General Test ?
    b. Check if IELTS is required for the assessment, otherwise you will just take this while waiting for the assessment (to save time), or after the assessment (if you want to be sure)
    c. If you are applying for Visa 190 (SS) / Visa 489 (Regional Provisional), some states/occupations have IELTS minimum score in each band. Check the state’s immigration website.
    d. Claiming IELTS points is based on each band and not on the overall band scores (OBS).

    8.Your Skills Assessment Result. Your assessment should contain the following which will be the bases of claiming points in your EOI:
    a. Educational Qualification: whether it is comparable to AU degree (15pts) or diploma (10pts)
    b. Number of years of work experience assessed as relevant to your nominated occupation.

    9.Prepare/Submit your SkillSelect EOI – Expression of Interest. You will need the following information to claim your points
    a. Personal Information
    b. Assessment Result
    c. IELTS Result
    d. Other points (Example: Education/Work in AU, Partners Skills Assessment)
    e. Check carefully the summary of your claimed points before submitting your EOI. Your visa invitation will be voided if you claimed for something that you cannot prove.

    10.State Sponsorship/Relative Sponsorship (If required)
    a. If you require SS, visit their website and make sure that your occupation is in their State Nomination Occupation List (otherwise you won’t get a sponsorship). Check all the 7 States to see which one can give you a State Sponsorship.
    b. Prepare the requirements and submit your application. Normally they will require your EOI reference number, so once SS is approved, you will get a visa application invitation automatically
    c. If you require Relative Sponsorship, your sponsor will submit sponsorship documents. (Check DIAC’s Website)

    11.Prepare for additional documents
    a. Passport/Birth Certificate of all your dependents (Partner/Kids)
    b. Secondary applicants (Married/Engaged/De-facto) Requirements (See other thread)
    c. English requirement for Secondary Applicants (See other thread)

    12. Check your Online EOI/Email if you receive a Visa Application Invitation
    a. Submit Visa. Complete eVisa application form. Pay Visa Fee.
    b. Attach documents in your eVisa online application.

    13. Police Clearance NBI/Medical Exam
    a. NBI and Medical Exam validity date is 1 year. And it will affect your Initial Entry Date. So make sure that you know what will happen if you process these in advance.
    b. Either wait for your Case officer,
    c. Or, check the CO allocation time in DIAC’s website. Estimate your date of visa submission and the CO allocation date, and then process these documents based on that. (Example, for Visa 189, CO allocation is around 7 weeks, so therefore you may choose get NBI/Medical on 6 or 7weeks after you submitted your Visa application)
    d. But if you need to get a Police Clearance from other countries (where you lived for at least 12 months), you can start processing especially if it will take months to secure the clearance.
    e. Some countries require letter from DIAC/CO.. so you have no option but to wait.

    14. VISA GRANT!!
    a. If there are no more additional documents required.
    b. If your medical result is not “referred” for further evaluation
    c. Mag blow-out.. don’t forget to Thank the One…
    d. Satisfy your Initial Entry Date in your Visa grant.

    15. See you in the Land Down Undah…..
    bluwinxMDSourbeltStyles

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    You should come up with your own blog site. Hehe
  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    hehehe pwede na magtayo si Master @Lock_code2004 ng online migration agency.. hihi :)


    Good Job Master! :) =D>

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • peach17peach17 Los Angeles
    Posts: 1,684Member
    Joined: Jan 13, 2013
    SkillSelect process explained in more details:
    The process looks long and tedious... do it one step at a time... and I promise it will be worth it at the end.. ;)
    If you have more clarification.. just post your question and our members will gladly answer..

    1. Identify if your occupation/skill is in the SOL/CSOL
    a. SOL – Skilled Occupation List Sched 1 – applicable for visa 189 (Independent) , Visa 489 (Relative Regional Provisional)
    b. CSOL – Consolidated Sponsored Occupation List Sched 2 – for Visa 190 (SS), Visa 489 (Regional Provisional)
    c. If your occupation is not in the list, check other job titles and read the ANSZCO Code job description and see if you have the same job description.

    2. Understand the different Visa subclasses:
    a. Visa 189 (Independent) – Permanent Residence Visa, No restrictions on where to live and work
    b. Visa 190 (State Sponsored) – Requires State Sponsorship. Permanent Residence Visa. Restricted to live and work for 2 years on the Sponsor State.

    There are two types of Visa 489:
    c. Visa 489 (Regional Provisional) – Requires Regional Sponsorship. Restriction to live for 2 years and work for atleast 1 year in the regional area before you can apply for PR. Provisional Visa valid for 4 years.
    d. Visa 489 (Relative Regional Provisional) - Relative Sponsor must be living in a designated area. Restriction to live for 2 years and work for atleast 1 year in the regional area before you can apply for PR. Provisional Visa valid for 4 years.

    3. Understand the EOI points system (See other threads)
    a. Points are based on: Age, assessed Work Experience, assessed Education, IELTS score in each band (not Overall)
    b. If your EOI total points is less than the passmark 60 pts, look at the other points if you can claim some of them.
    c. Other points: Partners Skills Assessment, Work/Education in Australia
    d. Other Points : Visa 190 State Sponsorship, Visa 489 Regional Provisional
    e. Other Points: Relative Regional- make sure they live in a designated regional area
    f. The higher the total EOI points the faster you will get a visa invitation (for Visa 189/489 Relative), while a approved State Sponsorship (Visa 190/489 Regional) application will give you an automatic invitation even if your EOI points is exactly 60pts.

    4. Consider who should be the primary applicant (of course pag single ka pa lang.. ikaw lang yan).
    a. Check the EOI points system, kung sino ang mas mataas ang points
    b. Who can get a higher IELTS Score
    c. Occupation/Skill is on what List (SOL/CSOL?)
    d. Who can get a higher chance of positive skills assessment (See No.4)
    e. Check occupation limit in DIAC .
    f. Check State Sponsorship requirement (if required. See No.9)
    g. You can also claim Partner’s Skill - 5pts, but will also require assessment.

    5. Understand the requirements of your Assessing Authority. Check their website.
    a. Minimum number of Years of work experience related to your nominated occupation
    b. IELTS Academic or General Test?
    c. Check if IELTS is required for the assessment, otherwise you will just take this while waiting for the assessment (to save time), or after the assessment (if you want to be sure)
    d. Documents required (Passport, Diploma, TOR, COE+Job description, Payslip/ITR)
    e. Requirements on how to make your documents “Certified True Copy”
    f. Other requirements ( example: CDR for Engineers Australia, RPL – for Australian Computer Society if you don’t have an IT degree, Original Picture CTC – for Vetassess)
    g. Is their application online/paper-based, or both?

    6.Prepare your documents for the Assessing Authority. Submit if your Assessing Authority does not require IELTS)
    a. for example: ACS and Vetassess do not require IELTS in their assessment
    a. while Engineers Australia requires IELTS result as part of the assessment.

    7.IELTS Exam (See Number 3 also)
    a. IELTS Academic/General Test ?
    b. Check if IELTS is required for the assessment, otherwise you will just take this while waiting for the assessment (to save time), or after the assessment (if you want to be sure)
    c. If you are applying for Visa 190 (SS) / Visa 489 (Regional Provisional), some states/occupations have IELTS minimum score in each band. Check the state’s immigration website.
    d. Claiming IELTS points is based on each band and not on the overall band scores (OBS).

    8.Your Skills Assessment Result. Your assessment should contain the following which will be the bases of claiming points in your EOI:
    a. Educational Qualification: whether it is comparable to AU degree (15pts) or diploma (10pts)
    b. Number of years of work experience assessed as relevant to your nominated occupation.

    9.Prepare/Submit your SkillSelect EOI – Expression of Interest. You will need the following information to claim your points
    a. Personal Information
    b. Assessment Result
    c. IELTS Result
    d. Other points (Example: Education/Work in AU, Partners Skills Assessment)
    e. Check carefully the summary of your claimed points before submitting your EOI. Your visa invitation will be voided if you claimed for something that you cannot prove.

    10.State Sponsorship/Relative Sponsorship (If required)
    a. If you require SS, visit their website and make sure that your occupation is in their State Nomination Occupation List (otherwise you won’t get a sponsorship). Check all the 7 States to see which one can give you a State Sponsorship.
    b. Prepare the requirements and submit your application. Normally they will require your EOI reference number, so once SS is approved, you will get a visa application invitation automatically
    c. If you require Relative Sponsorship, your sponsor will submit sponsorship documents. (Check DIAC’s Website)

    11.Prepare for additional documents
    a. Passport/Birth Certificate of all your dependents (Partner/Kids)
    b. Secondary applicants (Married/Engaged/De-facto) Requirements (See other thread)
    c. English requirement for Secondary Applicants (See other thread)

    12. Check your Online EOI/Email if you receive a Visa Application Invitation
    a. Submit Visa. Complete eVisa application form. Pay Visa Fee.
    b. Attach documents in your eVisa online application.

    13. Police Clearance NBI/Medical Exam
    a. NBI and Medical Exam validity date is 1 year. And it will affect your Initial Entry Date. So make sure that you know what will happen if you process these in advance.
    b. Either wait for your Case officer,
    c. Or, check the CO allocation time in DIAC’s website. Estimate your date of visa submission and the CO allocation date, and then process these documents based on that. (Example, for Visa 189, CO allocation is around 7 weeks, so therefore you may choose get NBI/Medical on 6 or 7weeks after you submitted your Visa application)
    d. But if you need to get a Police Clearance from other countries (where you lived for at least 12 months), you can start processing especially if it will take months to secure the clearance.
    e. Some countries require letter from DIAC/CO.. so you have no option but to wait.

    14. VISA GRANT!!
    a. If there are no more additional documents required.
    b. If your medical result is not “referred” for further evaluation
    c. Mag blow-out.. don’t forget to Thank the One…
    d. Satisfy your Initial Entry Date in your Visa grant.

    15. See you in the Land Down Undah…..

    Super LIKE!!! Bravo @lock_code2004. Ang galing galing... Very helpful :)

    9 January 2013 Received Favorable Response from EA
    18 January 2013 Lodged EOI Application via SkillSelect
    21 January 2013 Received Invitation to Apply for Visa Subclass 189
    26 January 2013 Lodged Visa Application
    18 March 2013 CO Allocated, Team 34 Brisbane
    14 May 2013 Submitted Form 815
    23 May 2013 Submitted updated Form 815 with new passport details
    03 June 2013 VISA Grant! Thank you Jesus :)

  • LokiJrLokiJr Quezon City
    Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
    Joined: Jan 13, 2011
    hope this gets stickied para hindi na paulit ulit mga threads natin sa forum hehe
  • loudandclearloudandclear Sydney
    Posts: 225Member
    Joined: Dec 16, 2012
    edited February 2013
    thanks so much lock_code2004. i'll bookmark this page as reference. right now nasa gathering pa din ako ng ACS reqts. Tagal magbigay ng COE mga company ko, hayz. Pero at the same time, nag iistart nako mag research about IELTS. Nag back-read ako sa IELTS thread...information overload ang nangyari sakin hahah. I think mag start muna ako sa Cambridge reviewers. Mag post ako ng question ko sa thread na yun re cambridge.

    Anyway, ang haba talaga ng process ng pagdadaanan. Money, time and effort. Hanggang dun sa time ng paghahanap ng work pag nasa OZ na. Medyo natatakot ako pag iniisip ko. :) Napapaisip ako if it's really worth it. For example, you already have a good paying job here in the Phils. (example lang almost 6 digits na salary na ...note: hindi po ako ito ha, sample lang), is it still worth it na mag work sa OZ?

    Hinahanap ko yung thread regarding successful migrants and their stories. :) thanks.

    Jeremiah 29:11
    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

  • clickbuddy2009clickbuddy2009 Sydney
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Jun 07, 2012
    Question lang po:

    Meron ako copy ng certified copy ng TOR from CHED, pwede na ba yun ang isubmit ko or kelangan ko un iphotocopy at panotarize? Ung diploma ko rin, i-photocopy then notarize? tama po ba? Plan ko sana wag na magrequest ng another copy from my school kasi baka mahabang proseso na naman.

    Nominated Occupation - (312211)

    01 July 2013 - Vetassess assessment Online
    02 July 2013 - Documents sent thru SingPost
    09 July 2013 - Initial documents received by Vetassess
    27 July 2013 - IELTS (General) IDP Singapore
    09 Oct 2013 - Skills Assessment Outcome: POSITIVE
    - Qualifications: Comparable to AU Bachelor Degree
    29 Oct 2013 - Lodged EOI / v190 SS WA
    30 Oct 2013 - Initial Contact
    31 Oct 2013 - Invited to apply ss (WA)
    05 Nov 2013 - Submitted SS application
    10 Dec 2013 - Received SS approval
    10 Dec 2013 - Received invitation to lodge 190 visa
    24 Dec 2013 - Lodged Visa 190
    07 Jan 2014 - Applied SG PCoC (Releasing- 28Jan '14)
    20 Jan 2014 - Medicals @ St. Lukes BGC
    24 Jan 2014 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    - Medicals cleared for me and baby (Pending Wife's health check up's results)
    28 Jan 2014 - SG PCoC Uploaded
    06 Feb 2014 - Wife's medical cleared
    21 Feb 2014 - VISA GRANTED - DIRECT GRANT (GSM Brisbane Team 34)
    20 Jan 2015 - IED Requirement
    Mar 2014 - Arrived in Perth WA

    "While I'm waiting I will serve You
    While I'm waiting I will worship
    While I'm waiting I will not faint
    I'll be running the race even while I wait"

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Question lang po:

    Meron ako copy ng certified copy ng TOR from CHED, pwede na ba yun ang isubmit ko or kelangan ko un iphotocopy at panotarize? Ung diploma ko rin, i-photocopy then notarize? tama po ba? Plan ko sana wag na magrequest ng another copy from my school kasi baka mahabang proseso na naman.
    - Copy of Certified True Copy? - Nope this is NOT acceptable.
    - They don't need CHED/Malacanang/DFA stamp at all..

    either:
    a) you submit the certified copy of TOR from Ched (not the copy of the Certified True copy)

    b) Get your original copy (kahit luma na basta original), photocopy it, and have the photocopy CTCed... thats it.. submit the CTCed photocopy of the original.
    - i suggest you read other specific requirements from your assessing authority

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • quietnaggerquietnagger Mandaluyong
    Posts: 6Member
    Joined: Feb 05, 2013
    Very informative!

    Thanks sir @lock_code2004
  • stolich18stolich18 Sydney
    Posts: 993Member
    Joined: Feb 15, 2012
    Pde na tlga maging migration consultant si @lock_code2004! hehee :) I'll give this URL to all my friends na gustong mag-apply. Thanks for summarizing all the necessary information! :)

    261313 (Software Engineer)

    Feb.15.2012 - started working on ACS requirements
    Mar.02.2012 - submitted online ACS application and sent documents to ACS via Fedex
    Mar.05.2012 - ACS acknowledged actual documents
    Mar.21.2012 - ACS finalised assessment: Suitable
    Mar.31.2012 - IELTS exam with BC
    Apr.13.2012 - IELTS Results (L:8.5 R:7 W: 7 S: 8 OB: 7.5) Thank you LORD!
    Apr.14.2012 - Lodged 175 Online Application
    Apr.20.2012 - Completed Online Attachments
    May.24.2012 - "Application being processed further"
    May.29.2012 - CO Assigned :-)
    Jun.07.2012 - Uploaded NBI Clearance
    Jun.13.2012 - Medical/Health Requirements Finalised
    Jun.14.2012 - VISA GRANT! Thank you, LORD! :-)
    Jun.07.2013 - Initial Entry Date Deadline
    Apr.28.2013 - Initial Entry (Sydney)
    Jun.28.2013 - Verbal Job Offer (Melbourne)
    Jul.08.2013 - First day of Work and first day of child care for my son (Melbourne)
    Aug.21.2013 - First day of Work in Sydney

    "Great is the LORD and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom." Psalm 145:3

  • gacoquiagacoquia Balanga
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2013
    awww super like!!! grabe parang booklet 6 in a nutshell!! you already... sana magkatotoo ang no 15 sa ting lahat.. see you in the land down undah!

    Feb 20,2013 Submitted ACS online assesment - System Administrator
    Feb 22, 2013 ACS Status - Stage 4

  • gacoquiagacoquia Balanga
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2013
    may tanong pala ako.. about CTC... ok ba ang copy ng TOR na ang pirma ay from Registrar? sinurrender ko kasi yung orig tOr ko sa kanila, then they gave me a copy may seal din. sufficient enough na kaya tong copy ko? or dapat from a lawyer talaga? salamat po sa sasagot.

    Feb 20,2013 Submitted ACS online assesment - System Administrator
    Feb 22, 2013 ACS Status - Stage 4

  • AiwinkAiwink Melbourne
    Posts: 199Member
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    Bravo!!

    Here is my timeline with fees incurred :) 2012
    April 21- IELTS Passed (British Council Sg S$310)/ April-March -requirements for VETASSES, CTC 4 copies,DHL etc. (S$600)/March 19- Apply VETASSES online ($1150 aud)/June 06, 2012 - VETASSES (Architectural Draftsman) feedback positive /August 08- Apply EOI visa 190 at 70 points/September 11- Resubmit EOI (Was asked to change EOI form)/November 22- Apply for SS in WA (arch draftsman still available)/November 22- Resubmit EOI (changed the State from Victoria to WA)/December 05- Initial Contact by DIAC saying WA is interested./December 07- WA SS approved December 10- DIAC Invitation received (1 week down ecomm) December 14- Lodged Visa $3050aud (plus technical issues of ecom visa was "lodged" December 21 daw)/ Dec 28 - Medicals (frontload)/January 8 -CO Assigned/January 23-PCC/ JANUARY 23---VISA GRANT!!!!!!!!!!

  • ricky_ike28ricky_ike28 Singapore
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2011
    @lock_code2004, sobrang helpful to sir! my wife and I are planning to try our luck next year, 2014. d2 kame currently sa Sg for 3yrs now. I am working as Civil Engr(exp, 5yrs) and my wife is a Food Technologist(exp 5yrs). pinagaaralan ko n muna lahat ng procedures sa forum na to instead of hiring an agent kaya salamat sa breakdown na napost nyo lock_code2004. medyo mahirap pa rin intindihin ang mga visa classifications, tanong ko lang about sa "subclass" (495, 496, 475 and 487), pano naman po ung sa classifications nito? may mga nabasa akong ibang thread at nakita ko mostly na Civil Engineer, ung visa nila is "subclass 475". hope you can advise in which visa pwede ung job ko. Thanks in advance!
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @ricky_ike28 - hi. there are two major classifications:

    SKILLED MIGRANT VISA
    - yun pong three visa subclassess 189/190/489 described in this thread are for skill migrant.
    - may passmark po eto.. EOI points should be atleast 60pts.
    - as you've read above, kailangan po ng assessment ng skills nyo before you can apply..

    EMPLOYER SPONSORED:-
    - eto po ung mga visa na pwede kung may employer na gustong kumuha sa inyo..
    - depende sa skills nyo, possibleng hindi na kayo dumaan sa process na na-described sa taas..
    - direct hire na agad.. eto po ung mga visa 457/ 186/187

    yung mga ibang visa po na nabanggit nyo eh either hindi ko alam.. or hindi na po applicable as of July 1 2012.. so possibleng nakapag-apply sila before this date..

    these visa subclassess is not really tied up to any particular job/occupation.. but instead, eh kung anu po ang pwede sa case nyo, like kung ilan nga po ang total EOI points nyo..

    understand the process above..
    then calculate your expected EOI points here:
    http://www.pinoyau.info/discussion/903/eoi-skillselect-point-test-table

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • ricky_ike28ricky_ike28 Singapore
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2011
    @lock_code2004, thanks again for the info. based po sa nabasa ko regarding visa subclasses 189/190/489, parehas lang cla lahat ng amount sa lodging ng application (AUD 3060). Mas high chance ba na maapprove and application pag under 489 since nanominate ka under specific state (incase positive and response sa EOI)?. i think i can get 65pts sa test with respect sa degree and job exp ko.

    plan ko po magapply by next year since my wife is now 3mos pregnant. para na rin isasama ko sila ng baby namin sa application. is there a high chance ba na maapprove ang application kapag kasama family since parehas lang naman ng bayad so wala namang mawawala sakin.
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @ricky_ike28
    - wala po sa visa type ang chance/probability ng ma-approve or not, nasa total points po nyo..
    - Visa type only affects the speed of the allocation of Case officer..
    - be very wise on choosing the visa types.. mas okay na po ang PR, you only choose Temp visa489 kung kulang tlaga sa points..
    - wala din effect kung single/family.. but of course, advisable na isama na dahil same lang nmn ang fee..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • clven1845clven1845 Riyadh
    Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2013
    Hello guys! I'm new in this site, tanong Lang po... I'm a Medical Technologist, at gusto ko rin po mag-migrate sa Au. Any idea po if paano Ako mag start sa papers ko... I already have 14 yrs of exp. on my field. Ok din ba kumuha ng agent? Any idea or remarks about Voitin Walker and Respall if alin sa dalawa ang mas better agent if ever I need one. Thank you :)
  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @clven1845 - you are on the right thread.. pakibasa po ang start ng thread na ito..
    ;)

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • ricky_ike28ricky_ike28 Singapore
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2011
    @lock_code2004, salamat sir! isa pa pong tanong, in case na approved ung visa application with my family, how many month ung deadline para sa initial entry sa Au? pwede ba ung naiisip ko na ako muna mauna at least to secure a job then, pasusunurin ko n lang family ko? may magiging problema ba dun?
  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @lock_code2004, salamat sir! isa pa pong tanong, in case na approved ung visa application with my family, how many month ung deadline para sa initial entry sa Au? pwede ba ung naiisip ko na ako muna mauna at least to secure a job then, pasusunurin ko n lang family ko? may magiging problema ba dun?
    There is what you call an initial entry deadline that will be given once you are issued a visa. This is usually a yr after your medical examination or your police clearance, whichever is earlier. Just enter Australia before this date to activate your visa, afterwards pwede ka rin umuwi muna sa Pinas if feel mo. Some people do this para lang maactivate yung PR Visa nila afterwards balik Pinas to continue sa pag-iipon for the permanent move.

    Pwede mo naman pasunurin ang family mo, whatever suits your preference basta lang makapasok sila for the initial entry deadline.

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • ricky_ike28ricky_ike28 Singapore
    Posts: 9Member
    Joined: Apr 19, 2011
    @psychoboy, salamat sir! start ko n muna basahin lahat ng kailangan at sobrang salamat sa moderator ng forum na to at sa inyong mga nagbibigay ng advise.

    God bless!!

    Happy Chinese New Year na rin sa mga nasa Sg and other part of the world!

    vacation mode! :D
  • clven1845clven1845 Riyadh
    Posts: 18Member
    Joined: Feb 08, 2013
    Thanks @lock_code2004 sa info., isa pa pong tanong. Do I need my credentials ipa-assess sa AIMS before I can start with my application? Anyone who have the same field like me, hope you can give me idea on this. Thanks guys! :)
  • gacoquiagacoquia Balanga
    Posts: 93Member
    Joined: Jan 25, 2013
    I had an initial assesment with Respall.. sabi may 60 points daw ako. and they will discuss to me how I came up with that number when I attend their seminar on weekends. Pero parang alam ko na kung pano nacompute yun. :)

    Feb 20,2013 Submitted ACS online assesment - System Administrator
    Feb 22, 2013 ACS Status - Stage 4

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    edited February 2013
    Thanks @lock_code2004 sa info., isa pa pong tanong. Do I need my credentials ipa-assess sa AIMS before I can start with my application? Anyone who have the same field like me, hope you can give me idea on this. Thanks guys! :)
    yes (if that is your assessing authority based on your nominated occupation)
    assessment should be done on your education qualification and work experience..
    the result of your assessment will be the basis for claiming EOI points..

    Kung hindi ka ma-assess, or kung negative ang result ng assessment then you can't apply for EOI/visa at all..

    please read the start of the this thread for the whole process..
    check the website of your assessing authority regarding their requirements..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • StraderStrader Philippines
    Posts: 1,004Member
    Joined: Jan 04, 2013
    @lock_code2004 so kailangan ko pa pala humingi ng other copies ng TOR at DIPLOMA ko nasunog ang mga original copies. I have here the ctc copies nlng di pala pwede ipaphotocopy to. ^^ thank u again @lock_code2004

    Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
    Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
    Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
    Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
    Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
    Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
    Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
    Same day - complied all requested docs.
    June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
    September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
    BM - November 2017
    TYL

  • lock_code2004lock_code2004 Perth
    Posts: 5,037Member, De-activated
    Joined: Feb 23, 2012
    @lock_code2004 so kailangan ko pa pala humingi ng other copies ng TOR at DIPLOMA ko nasunog ang mga original copies. I have here the ctc copies nlng di pala pwede ipaphotocopy to. ^^ thank u again @lock_code2004
    yes, either kumuha ka ulit ng original

    or kung gusto mo yan na ang isubmit mo.. yan na mismo, hindi ang photocopy nyan..
    kung may tatak naman yan ng CTC...

    tpos before mo i submit, i scan mo ng colored.. para may soft copy ka magagamit mo pag apply ng EOI/visa..

    Sep 24, 2011 - IELTS (L-8 R-8 W-8 S-7.5 : OBS-8)
    Jan 04, 2012 - EA application submitted | Feb 23, 2012 - EA assessment result (IE ANZSCO 233511)
    May 8, 2012 - Lodged GSM 175 online application | June 4, 2012 - CO Allocated
    June 22, 2012 - Medicals Finalized | Aug 30, 2012 - PCCs Completed (PH, UAE, USA)
    Sep 3, 2012 - Visa Granted (IED Jun 11, 2013) Thank You Lord!
    Oct 16-28, 2012 - Initial Entry Completed - Sydney
    July 28, 2013 - Final move to Perth
    Sep 9, 2013 - Started work with the same company i worked for in UAE/USA
    Oct 28, 2013 - Moved to another company.. ;)

  • StraderStrader Philippines
    Posts: 1,004Member
    Joined: Jan 04, 2013
    @lock_code2004 plan ko nga huminhi ng orig copy. By the way, humihingi rin ang SS ng diploma at tro. How about sa diac humihingi rin ng hard copy aside sa pinasa mo online?

    Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
    Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
    Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
    Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
    Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
    Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
    Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
    Same day - complied all requested docs.
    June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
    September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
    BM - November 2017
    TYL

  • TasBurrfootTasBurrfoot Osaka
    Posts: 4,336Member
    Joined: Feb 24, 2011
    @lock_code2004 plan ko nga huminhi ng orig copy. By the way, humihingi rin ang SS ng diploma at tro. How about sa diac humihingi rin ng hard copy aside sa pinasa mo online?
    DIAC all docs submitted online lang...

    Primary Applicant: Wife
    Accountant (General): 221111

    04 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module)
    07 Aug 2012 - IELTS (Academic Module) Speaking Part
    17 Aug 2012 - IELTS Results (L: 8.5 R: 8.5 W: 7.0 S: 7.5 OBS: 8.0)
    24 Aug 2012 - CPAA Submitted (docs mailed same day via SG EMS)
    25 Sep 2012 - Received +Skills Assessment from CPAA
    25 Sep 2012 - Lodged EOI Application with 70pts
    30 Sep 2012 - Invited by DIAC to apply for 189 Visa
    01 Oct 2012 - Submitted 189 Visa Application
    20 Oct 2012 - Medical Examinations
    23 Oct 2012 - CO Assigned; Team 7 - SA
    05 Nov 2012 - Submitted SG PCC and NBI Clearance
    06 Nov 2012 - Visa Granted (IED: 23/10/2013)
    03 Apr 2013 - Flight to MEL
    03 Jun 2013 - started work
    12 Jun 2013 - wife started work
    15 Jun 2016 - applied for citizenship
    29 Jul 2016 - citizenship examination
    20 Oct 2016 - Aussie, Aussie, Aussie Oi Oi Oi!!

  • StraderStrader Philippines
    Posts: 1,004Member
    Joined: Jan 04, 2013
    @psychoboy thanks same lang din ang DIAC at SS application WA ung sa akin.

    Feb. 9, 2017- SS SA application submitted
    Mar. 2, 2017- SS approval (ITA received)
    Mar. 31, 2017- Medical @ nationwide cebu
    Apr. 11- medical cleared (son)
    Apr. 12- Medical cleared (me and my spouse)
    Apr. 14- Visa Lodge
    Apr. 24- CO contact asking for certified copy of passport for my son and my evidence of overseas study. CO Ruth
    Same day - complied all requested docs.
    June 9, 2017- 2nd CO contact- no docs requested (automated email for the delay of visa grant)
    September 13, 2017 - VISA GRANT!!!! CO Ruth- team adelaide
    BM - November 2017
    TYL

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