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Joined: Jul 27, 2019
Ang alam ko po ay COE with the following details:
• Start and Finish Dates of Employment – these should be specific dates in a DD/MM/YYYY format
• Position title
• Description of Duties Performed – Required to determine the relevance of the experience to the
nominated occupation
• Breakdown of any earlier roles and list of duties the applicant may have performed for the same
employer – if applicable
• Hours worked - Full time or Part time and actual hours worked per week
• Country where Employment was undertaken
• Company Letterhead and signed by an authorised person for the organisation (digital signatures are
acceptable and must be verifiable)
Joined: May 14, 2021
What does this mean? 6 years lang yung parang na credit in total?
Joined: Aug 19, 2018
It means you can only claim points for skilled employment from 03 January 2015.
Joined: Aug 19, 2018
If your employer can only provide a generic COE (walang duties and responsibilities) you can request a Statutory Declaration/Affidavit from your colleague in Managerial or Supervisory position. At need mo rin iprovide kay ACS ang employment certificate/leaving certificate ng Manager/Supervisor mo.
You also need to request letter from your employer explaining why they can’t provide duties responsibilities etc.
I think hindi naman titignan ni ACS ang job title ang importante ay aligned sa napiling ANZSCO code mo ang duties and responsibilities mo.
Joined: May 14, 2021
Aww saklap.. parang lalabas na 80 points na lang yung max na makukuha ko if Superior English makukuha ko sa English test.
Pwede na po ba sa panahon ngayon ang 80points?
Joined: Aug 19, 2018
I think Software Engineer is a bit competitive nowadays. But there is no harm in submitting EOI (once you met all requirements) atleast nasa queue ka na. And at the same time you can continue gaining work experience para mapataas ang points mo. Best of luck!
Joined: Aug 09, 2021
Hi @PapaMac May I know if you also submitted your PRC license nung nagpa-assess ka sa ACS?
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2021
Hi, help po if sino may info about this. Nag create na kase ako ng profile sa ACS then magkakaron pala ng deadline for uploading na 30 days May nabasa kase ako dito na nag suggest na mag create ng profile sa ACS para magamay na yung system and makakatulong sa pag identify ng mga needed documents. What if hindi ma-complete within the 30 days? I-stop na ba kame ng system to submit documents?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Create a new one then. It expires if it hasn’t been lodged after 30days
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2021
Oh ok, I assumed it will give an error message since I'm going to use the same name/info, etc.. Thank you for the info; good to know I can create a new one. But hopefully, ma-complete ko naman yung docs before the 30 days are up.
Joined: Mar 13, 2021
Hi everyone! I'm new here. I would just like to know what are usually the first steps in applying for a skilled immigrant visa etc. I'm currently an IT Security Specialist with 4 years experience already in a known bank here in the Philippines. Please do help me. Thank you in advance!
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
If you get stuck you can always get in touch with ACS
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
Skills assessment is the first step
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2021
Thank you
Joined: Mar 13, 2021
Is this the ACS? How much will the assessment cost?
Joined: Aug 19, 2021
500AUD for skills assessment with ACS.
Joined: Aug 19, 2021
500$ correction. Around P20k nagastos ko eh.
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2021
Hello, question.. Has anyone tried submitting a COE without the specific hours worked indicated? Is it really imperative to include this? What if meron all other information (start & finish dates, description of duties, country, & company letterhead)? If this is the only information missing, do I still need to include a Statutory Declaration na? Thanks in advance
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2021
Sorry, one more question regarding the pay evidences. Sabi kase sa checklist na "This must cover the beginning and end for each year of employment being claimed in the application." Does it mean literally, dapat merong evidence for January and December? Or any month naman basta within the year?
Joined: Mar 10, 2016
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Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
Hello! yung isang employment reference ko walang specific hours na nakaindicate kasi nakalimutan ng HR. pero sa payslip ko, nakalagay yung working hours ko per week kaya siguro cinonsider nila. If you have other evidence stating your working hours then submit it or much better request a new COE from your company.
In terms of payment evidence, may mga payslip ako na di kumpleto, di nagsstart sa jan and dec, but I uploaded all my BIR 2316. I also added screenshots of philhealth and sss contributions.
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide
Posts: 18Member
Joined: Jun 07, 2021
Oh ok, nag worry lang ako na hindi talaga literal na from January to December hehe pero yes, may SSS contributions naman. Yung sa Philhealth, did you request for it in person, or online? Thank you.
Posts: 841Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hi. I just received my ACS skills assessment results last week and wondering if anyone can help me confirm if I got 8 years work experience counted? Thought it was shy of 1 month based on met date. TYIA.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 134Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2013
Naka-indicate naman na considered skilled ka from 04-Oct 2013 onwards. Compute mo na lang from that date till today ilang years/months
01-Apr-13 : Completed all requirements in Philippines
27-May-13 : Got the documents from Philippines via DHL
13-Jun-13 : Completed all requirements in Singapore
14-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - Submitted
14-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - Allocated
21-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - With Assessor
19-Jul-13 : IELTS (BC) -
16-Sep-13 : ACS Result - "Thank you lord after 12 weeks "Suitable" sya"
19-Jul-14 - Second attempt! this time IDP naman
Posts: 1,014Member, Moderator
Joined: Sep 13, 2019
Mind the gaps. They are not included in the computation.
DIY all the way. Avoid preachy, know-it-all, and unscrupulous agents AT ALL COSTS!
"We must look for ways to be an active force in our own lives. We must take charge of our own destinies, design a life of substance and truly begin to live our dreams." - Les Brown
261312 (Developer Programmer) - Main | 261111 (ICT Business Analyst) - Wife
189 (95), 190 (100)
2023
14 Nov | BIG MOVE
01 Nov | HIRED | First day of work. Remote working arrangement from SG
--- Trying my luck at job hunting while in Singapore and BM planning on the side ---
19 Apr | Direct Visa Grant | What a journey... JUST GRATEFUL!
2022 - Pandemic Eases Off
17 Nov | Medical Test Clearance
15 Nov | Medical Test
03 Nov | EOI #4, #6 | 189 Withdrawn, 190 NSW Withdrawn
03 Nov | Visa Application | 190 VIC --- THE REAL WAITING GAME BEGINS!!!
31 Oct | ITA | 190 VIC | never thought this day would come!!! T.T good decision to defer NSW nomination.
27 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 NSW --- sabi nila, when it rains, it pours!!!
26 Oct | Nomination Application | 190 VIC
26 Oct | Pre-ITA | 190 VIC --- one step closer, sa wakas, PADAYON!!!
21 Oct | EOI #4, #5 + ROI, #6 DoE | 189, 190 VIC, 190 NSW
21 Oct | ACS Assessment (Wife) Renewal - Suitable
xx Mar| EOI#1, #2, #3 | 189 Expired, 190 NSW Expired, 190 VIC Expired
2021 - Pandemic Still
25 Sep | ACS Assessment (Main) Renewal - Suitable
01 Feb | EOI#4 DoE | 189
2020 - Pandemic
19 Aug | EOI#1, #2, #3 DoE | 189, 190 NSW, 190 VIC
30 Jul | NAATI CCL Online Test | Result: Passed
09 Mar | PTE (Wife) | Results: L90 R80 S90 W82 (Superior)
19 Feb | PTE (Main) | Results: L90 R83 S90 W82 (Superior)
12 Feb | ACS Assessment (Wife) - Suitable | Expired
2019
24 Oct | ACS Assessment (Main) - Suitable | Expired
2018
--- Tons of research, document collection and other necessary preparations ---
01 Sep | The Beginning | Had the chance to visit Oz, and immediately fell in love with it!
Posts: 841Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Hi, thank you. Medyo nalito lang kasi I have no sure migration agent to consult pa. I just applied sa ACS myself. Bale 7yrs & 9mos lang pala with gaps. Pero if currently employed pa rin ako sa last company ko, maccount ba yung additional months say January na ako mag EOI? Or need magpa-assess ulit? Thank you sa help!
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Posts: 134Member
Joined: Jan 26, 2013
Sa EOI ilalagay mo mo isa isa yang work experience mo and it will be computed by the system. Just be careful sa details dapat accurate. You need to indicate yung ACS reference number also.
Magpapare-assess ka lang if you are changing yung ANZCO code or changing employer. If same employer then wait for few months until maging 8yrs in total.
I think you should have Language test kasi mga required fields sa EOI form yun.
01-Apr-13 : Completed all requirements in Philippines
27-May-13 : Got the documents from Philippines via DHL
13-Jun-13 : Completed all requirements in Singapore
14-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - Submitted
14-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - Allocated
21-Jun-13 : ACS Skills Assessment - With Assessor
19-Jul-13 : IELTS (BC) -
16-Sep-13 : ACS Result - "Thank you lord after 12 weeks "Suitable" sya"
19-Jul-14 - Second attempt! this time IDP naman
Posts: 841Member
Joined: Nov 15, 2021
Appreciate the info/tip, sir! Bale may PTE na ako pero Proficient lang eh. Retake ako this december.
OCCUPATION : SOFTWARE ENGINEER (261313) ~~ DIY. Offshore.
Total Points ~~ NSW SC190: 90pts
Points Breakdown:
Age:25 | English:20 | Employment:15 | Education:15 | Single:10
Been to Australia a few times and I just wanted to settle there. "I belong here" ganon.
~~~~
10 2021 - Research about AU migration; read a lot of related articles; consulted with agent for initial assessment. Decided to DIY.
11 2021 - PTE (Proficient)
11 2021 - Suitable ACS Skills Assessment received (8+ years suitable, 5weeks 4days TAT)
~~~~
01 2022 - EOIs submitted (matumal and slight hiatus since na-busy sa ibang bagay)
~~~~
09 2023 - PTE retake (Superior 90 overall)
09 2023 - Updated EOIs to reflect +10pts on English Test
11 2023 - ACS Assessment expired T_T (but already prepared for re-assessment a few weeks before)
11 2023 - ACS deemed my skills unsuitable because of missing documents. Nilaban ko.
12 2023 - Suitable ACS Skills reassessment (8+ years) after 1month of review and pangungulit (no fee incurred, fault nila)
12 2023 - Some EOIs expired T_T
12 2023 - New EOIs submitted (NSW, VIC, ACT, and 189)
~~~~
02 2024 - Booked NAATI Exam (desperate to max out point for a chance of invite)
02 2024 - Received NSW 190 pre-invite!! ✩₊˚ (tears of joy, TYL! ). Cancelled NAATI test at 75% refund.
02 2024 - Final NSW ITA received after 1 business day ✩₊˚
02 2024 - Visa Lodgement
02 2024 - Medicals. Cleared after 1 business day @ SATA AMK
02 2024 - Singapore Police Clearance. Completed/claimed after 6 business days
_ _ 2024 - ✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧** Visa Grant! **✩₊˚.⋆☾⋆⁺₊✧
Joined: Nov 26, 2018
Hi Everyone,
Just a question lang po. Pwede po ba ung multiple jobs pag nagsubmit ng application for assessment? Like for example, mag-papa-assess ka as Web Developer, Applications Developer and Developer Programmer. Pwede po kaya yan?
261312 - Developer Programmer | Age: 25| English Proficiency: 20 | Education: 15 |Work Experience: 15 | Spouse English Proficiency: 5 | Total 80
Timeline:
2018-Dec : Started Inquiring to Migration Agent
2019-Jan : Signed contract with Migration Agent
2019-Jan : Started collating documents for ACS
2019-Mar : Lodged ACS assessment
2019-Apr : Took First PTE Exam - (Not enough points)
2019-May : Received ACS Assessment
2019-Aug : Took 2nd PTE Exam - L -70 R-82 S-79 W-74
2019-Sep : Lodged NSW EOI visa 190 and submitted Canberra Matrix
2020-Apr : Scheduled PTE but due to pandemic I had to move it to 2020-November
2020-Nov : Took 3rd PTE Exam - L -90 R-71 S-90 W-78
2020-Dec : My wife took her PTE Exam(competent level)
2021-Jan: Started collating Docs( For Renewal of ACS Assessment)
2021-Nov: Took 4th PTE Exam (L-90 R-85 S-90 W-75)
2022-Apr: Took 5th PTE Exam(L-89 R-82 S-90 W-76)
2022-June: Lodged ACS Assessment( Developer Programmer)
2022-June: Scheduled for 6th PTE Exam
2022-June/July: Received PTE Exam Result(Superior) - L -83 R- 80 S -90 W-84
2022-August: Received ACS Assessment( Positive Result but low points)
2022-August: Lodged EOIs(491 - 85-90pts/ 190(80pts)/ 189 (75pts)
2022-September: Submitted missing docs to ACS for Review
2022-October: Received Updated ACS Assessment(with Higher points)
2022-October: Updated EOIs(491 - 90-95pts/ 190 - 85pts / 189 - 80pts)
2023-Jan.5 : Received Pre-Invite from Victoria
2023-Jan.11 : Received ITA from Victoria
2023-Feb-02 : VISA 190 Lodged
"Anything is POSSIBLE!!!" - Kevin Garnett, 2008 NBA Finals
Posts: 249Member
Joined: May 29, 2018
1 occup per submission lang po. Kung gusto nyo po magpaassess din sa ibang occup, need ulit magpasa ng another application.
Master of Software Engineering
Jun 2018 Started AU Dreams
Aug 2018 Started inquiring about Student Visa pathway - AECC Global and KOKOS International
30-Aug-18 Got an offer with a full scholarship from Macquarie University Course: Master of Information Technology | Application Date: August 20, 2018
14-Sep-18 Got a conditional offer from Deakin University | Course: Grad Cert + Master IT | Application Date: August 20, 2018
10-Oct-18 1st PTE-A Exam
15-Oct-18 Got a full offer from Deakin University
20-Nov-18 Tuition Fee Payment
23-Nov-18 Received CoE from Deakin University
27-Nov-18 Insurance Payment (Medibank)
29-Nov-18 Medical at St Luke's BGC | Health Clearance Provided - No Actions Required
12-Dec-18 Student Visa lodgement
14-Dec-18 CO asked an additional de facto documents (Evidence of same home address)
19-Dec-18 Uploaded all documents to immi portal (Waiting time!!!)
02-Jan-19 Visa Grant!
Jun 2019 IT Grad Cert completed at Deakin Uni
Aug 2019 First Day in Uni Adelaide