Has anyone tried AMVS Legal or Carmine Mercorella as agent

chrstnerbl · June 2021

hi @prncpldwnkr , any update po sa AMVS Legal journey niyo? nasa Australia na po ba kayo? hehe

Clarkita · August 2021

Hi! I found this pinoy forum whilst "researching" for the credibility of AMVS Legal or My New Life Australia. I inquired about their migration plus program too and visa subclass 190 agad daw ako, permanent residency visa. Physical Therapist my profession but PRC licensed only. Looks shady and too good to be true nga eh. Please share your experiences. Thanks!

maguero · August 2021

@Clarkita I suggest you clarify what they mean by visa 190 ka agad. Possible naman talaga for an offshore applicant to get a PR visa if that person meets certain criteria and that has happened to many people in this forum.

Since you are a PT and the agent mentioned a specific visa, I think you should try to clarify these 2 points -

Allied health degree holders from the Philippines usually need to take an exam or a conversion course before they are able to get a positive skills assessment. A positive skills assessment is needed for all skilled visa applications (189, 190, 491). Is the agent assuming that you already have a positive skills assessment?

190 is a state sponsored visa and right now, most states are only sponsoring applicants who are already living and working in their state OR applicants already in Australia who have a job offer for their state. There might be some states who are sponsoring offshore applicants ATM, but I suggest you ask the agent which state is doing this now.

Last point lang. You can't just apply for a skilled immigrant visa. You have to be invited by DHA (189) or sponsored by a state (190, 491). An agent cannot guarantee sponsorship or an invitation. So you may want to clarify as well yung sabi na 190 ka agad.

Mishcatiu · August 2021

Hi everyone, we are also planning on getting migration plus under Carmine Mercorella with My New Australian Life.
We have not made a decision yet. Please send me a PM if you’d like to exchange notes.

Krabeypatty · August 2021

Hello any updates with my new Australian life?

hunter_roo · August 2021

@Krabeypatty said:
Hello any updates with my new Australian life?

try Acacia Immigration Australia. They are legit and one of the best migration agencies based in Melbourne

mrs_caryl · October 2021

My husband & I just had our free Skype one on one consultation with Carmine earlier. We're planning to get the visa (only) program, yung walang job offer & settlement assistance. Husband is the primary applicant and so far, na-meet naman namin yung points based on Carmine's checking. We're still deciding if we'll get his services, kaya I ended up here, I'm also looking around to check on feedback about him.

angel14 · October 2021

We got Carmine as our immigration lawyer. Finally, we are here in Adelaide.

Gang0530 · October 2021

@angel14 said:
We got Carmine as our immigration lawyer. Finally, we are here in Adelaide.

Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assesses as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer an mas general.

Sa into po? What is you visa and how long did it take before kayo an approve ng Visa? Is there a possibility po ba an hindi kayo maka receive ng State nomination in a year period?

Gang0530 · October 2021

@Mishcatiu said:
Hi everyone, we are also planning on getting migration plus under Carmine Mercorella with My New Australian Life.
We have not made a decision yet. Please send me a PM if you’d like to exchange notes.

Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assessed as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer na mas general.

Let me know po if nakapag start nadin kayo with Carmine. Their company is registered in MARA and he is a bonafide lawyer din as per checking ko in AU website.

Gang0530 · October 2021

@mrs_caryl said:
My husband & I just had our free Skype one on one consultation with Carmine earlier. We're planning to get the visa (only) program, yung walang job offer & settlement assistance. Husband is the primary applicant and so far, na-meet naman namin yung points based on Carmine's checking. We're still deciding if we'll get his services, kaya I ended up here, I'm also looking around to check on feedback about him.

Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assesses as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer an mas general.

Let me know po if nak

angel14 · October 2021

@Gang0530 said:

@angel14 said:
We got Carmine as our immigration lawyer. Finally, we are here in Adelaide.

Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assesses as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer an mas general.

Sa into po? What is you visa and how long did it take before kayo an approve ng Visa? Is there a possibility po ba an hindi kayo maka receive ng State nomination in a year period?

We got a 489 visa. Depende talaga sa state if you will get the invitation or not.

Gang0530 · October 2021

@angel14 said:

@Gang0530 said:

@angel14 said:
We got Carmine as our immigration lawyer. Finally, we are here in Adelaide.

Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assesses as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer an mas general.

Sa into po? What is you visa and how long did it take before kayo an approve ng Visa? Is there a possibility po ba an hindi kayo maka receive ng State nomination in a year period?

We got a 489 visa. Depende talaga sa state if you will get the invitation or not.

Medyo matagal din po pala. For PR po ba young 489? Did you have Migration Plus din?

ccrono · October 2021

We signed up with Carmine with Migration plus. still in progress and nasa umpisa palang kmi

alcantaramarla · October 2021

@ccrono said:
We signed up with Carmine with Migration plus. still in progress and nasa umpisa palang kmi

hello @ccrono so far wala po ba talagang hidden charges with AMVS or kay Carmine?

Gang0530 · December 2021

@ccrono said:
We signed up with Carmine with Migration plus. still in progress and nasa umpisa palang kmi

Kmusta na po process nyo? Migration plus din po?

Gang0530 · December 2021

@czarcruz27 said:
You can check these links, I was also researching about his company..
I think there are legal cases filed against him. You can read more..

https://www.moneymanagement.com.au/news/financial-planning/asic-watch-unsolicited-share-offerer

https://www.findlaw.com.au/news/4178/court-makes-final-orders-in-asic-proceedings-again.aspx

And I was assessed too, I was given 70pts on his initial assessment (it included English test points in which I haven't taken yet, so medyo sketchy na yun)

And based on the quotation sent by him, I was already eligible for PR (no other options given unlike ms. Rhea of Visa Consort), e migration laws can change in a snap din diba? Masasabi ba natin yun na talagang PR visa agad mbbgay sayo. Too good to be true sya.. Sa totoo lang.

I saw the link you said and that was a different Carmine. The points in the English test you mentioned is a basis only on how many points you will acquire in total if that English score is met. They have inhouse experts to help you pass the ELT. Kaya mahal talaga yung fees nila kasi they offer all in one. They have a money back guarantee so that makes you at peace.

kaaru · January 2022

@Gang0530 said:

@angel14 said:

@Gang0530 said:

@angel14 said:
We got Carmine as our immigration lawyer. Finally, we are here in Adelaide.

Hello po, I just had a virtual meeting with Carmine yesterday. He seems very competitive and knowledgeable. He already sent me the contract but did not sign it yet as I do not have funds pa po. I was assesses as SC 190 initially but eventually he mentioned I am leaning more on SC 491 since less than 3 years ko lang an practise young Electronics Engineer. I am more of being Facilities Engineer an mas general.

Sa into po? What is you visa and how long did it take before kayo an approve ng Visa? Is there a possibility po ba an hindi kayo maka receive ng State nomination in a year period?

We got a 489 visa. Depende talaga sa state if you will get the invitation or not.

Medyo matagal din po pala. For PR po ba young 489? Did you have Migration Plus din?

Hi po. Newbie here. Kumusta po service ni Carmine? Had my skpe meeting with him last month but im not decided yet if we are going to take his service. Interesting yung migration plus nila para sure na may job pag naka migrate na.

miner2013 · January 2022

Hi po, I've already availed for the services of AMVS and I've just recently passed my required IELTS score.
Next step would be to pay for the 2nd payment. any other successful applicants here?

kaaru · January 2022

@miner2013 said:
Hi po, I've already availed for the services of AMVS and I've just recently passed my required IELTS score.
Next step would be to pay for the 2nd payment. any other successful applicants here?

hello po. Did you avail the migration plus? kumusta po so far ang service ng AMVS? Thanks

miner2013 · January 2022

Hi, I just availed the normal program. For the services, Carmine responds to queries promptly. The english class also is very good. They have a schedule for each applicant and have weekly exams.

have you availed of their services already?

kaaru · January 2022

@miner2013 said:
Hi, I just availed the normal program. For the services, Carmine responds to queries promptly. The english class also is very good. They have a schedule for each applicant and have weekly exams.

have you availed of their services already?

Hello po. I have not availed yet of their services. Though im interested dun sa migration plus (seems attractive na may job offer na pag migrate).. Question lang po - how did you settle the payment? Dun kasi sa option nila, if via CC, they ask for card details including the CVC. im not comfortable to give the card details.. thanks

chex · February 2022

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Hi @mightysigs , about the payment options available, i choose to do it thru Credit Card, Mr. Carmine asks that i email him all the Details including the CVV number. is that ok?

Hi, I can’t really provide an advice on that part whether it is ok or not as our choice for the mode of payment is cash. We usually hand him over the AUD notes whenever he is in PH to conduct seminars and attend to some interested clients. Reason for our choice is that there are additional charges when paying through card or bank transfer.

@mightysigs Hello, nasa Australia na po kayo?

Hi, wala pa. Closed pa borders. But we were granted already with 489 visa.

Congrats!! With the help of Carmine Moercella's My New Australian Life po ba?

Yes

Ohh pwede po bang magtanong further? Nagpasa na din kasi ako sa kanya ng documents including English test result pero hindi pa po ako nagbabayad nung sa step3 payment. Nagccheck pa din kung ok ba yung service nila. Malaki din po kasi yung fee. Ilang months po ung naging process nung sa inyo? Mabilis lang po ba? Kung ok lang po iask, ano pong work nyo po dun? Thank you po marami

chex · February 2022

@chex said:

@lee_san said:

@mightysigs said:

@lee_san said:

@mightysigs said:

@lee_san said:

@mightysigs said:
@prncpldwnkr said:

Hi @mightysigs , about the payment options available, i choose to do it thru Credit Card, Mr. Carmine asks that i email him all the Details including the CVV number. is that ok?

Hi, I can’t really provide an advice on that part whether it is ok or not as our choice for the mode of payment is cash. We usually hand him over the AUD notes whenever he is in PH to conduct seminars and attend to some interested clients. Reason for our choice is that there are additional charges when paying through card or bank transfer.

@mightysigs Hello, nasa Australia na po kayo?

Hi, wala pa. Closed pa borders. But we were granted already with 489 visa.

Congrats!! With the help of Carmine Moercella's My New Australian Life po ba?

Yes

Ohh pwede po bang magtanong further? Nagpasa na din kasi ako sa kanya ng documents including English test result pero hindi pa po ako nagbabayad nung sa step3 payment. Nagccheck pa din kung ok ba yung service nila. Malaki din po kasi yung fee. Ilang months po ung naging process nung sa inyo? Mabilis lang po ba? Kung ok lang po iask, ano pong work nyo po dun? Thank you po marami

Update lang po if nasa australia na po kayo anf if maayos yung services nila, thank you 🙂

ktzphrn · June 2022

Hello @lee_san hm din po ung fees nila?

saUn · July 2022

@mrs_caryl said:
My husband & I just had our free Skype one on one consultation with Carmine earlier. We're planning to get the visa (only) program, yung walang job offer & settlement assistance. Husband is the primary applicant and so far, na-meet naman namin yung points based on Carmine's checking. We're still deciding if we'll get his services, kaya I ended up here, I'm also looking around to check on feedback about him.

Hi po, pa share namn po sa experience nyo with My New Australian Life

rennices · July 2022

Also planning on getting MNAL's services. Any tips or updates po sa mga nagpaprocess with them?

I really want to push this migration process kaya naghahanap ako kahit crumbs na legit yung services nila.

lee_san · September 2022

@mightysigs said:
@prncpldwnkr Hi, we are currently Carmine's client and so far so good. He just lodged our state nomination application for SA 489 last July 22nd. He is a proactive agent and all our questions, curiosities and clarifications are always addressed and answered in detail and in a timely manner.

Hi, how's your visa? Na assist po kayo ni Carmine hanggang visa issuance?

lee_san · September 2022

@ktzphrn said:
Hello @lee_san hm din po ung fees nila?

1st installment - 500aud
2nd installment lodging of skills assessment - 7000 aud
3rd installment submission of eoi - 750aud
4th installment lodge visa with department of home affairs - 4240aud

Note: I paid up until 3rd installment. But since pandemic magexpire na yung skills assessment ko this month Sep 2022. I need to go back from zero and he's asking me to pay 7865aud again.

era222 · September 2022

AMVS was one of the agencies that I super considered nung nagsscreen ako ng possible agents. Eligible ako sa Migration+ nila and really wanted to push it kasi it felt secure. May money-back guarantee pa. Pero after comparing their fees na abot halos 1M (kaloka) and getting info dito sa forum from Ms. Rhea, 'di ko pinush and went with another agency.

Read carefully the terms and conditions of money-back. I didn't at first, kasi sa isip ko natanong ko naman si Carmine on video call. So ayun, read every text sa info sheet/report na binigay.

Ang contribution ko lang here is nung AMVS gusto kong i-go, alam ko I was deciding out of fear kasi 'di ko alam paano ba process, English exam, etc. Pero after DIY sa PTE, alam ko na now na manageable naman.

As for job security na parang main attraction ng package nila, nag-base na lang ako sa expi ko sa staffing agency na baka limited lang yung pool of opportunities or something. May nakita rin akong comment ni Ms Rhea na pagdating sa jobhunt, the work still falls on you (non-verbatim pero something like that).

So siguro food for thought lang if gipit kayo like me LOL and madali maanxious, and pinagiisipan the agency you'll go for.